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Not having limelight Cleveland didn't bother me, heard it enough previous tours. Really liked Grand Designs always been one of my favorites!!

I think economy and over saturation could be a cause for low attendance. There's still a good percentage of the population in this area that work in the manufacturing field. Myself I work in a steel mill and my wife works at a dairy plant, decline in demand has forced companies to reduce hours and lay offs worse this year then last. The domino effect takes place and one effects the other, I can see someone facing the decision of paying bills and mortgage, kids needs to going to a rock concert. "Well I did see them last year and things are tight" That's a no brainer what you should choose. Found it interesting what mayyz said about perhaps a change of venues, really I could see Rush playing at the Wolstein Center on Cleveland State campus many big acts play there. Don't know the seating capacity but it probably a little smaller then the Q.

Yep. in October 2010 they ended the first leg of the TMT tour in West Palm Beach. 6 months later they started the second leg of the tour in Ft Lauderdale 30 miles down the road. Seemed stupid to me. Yeah, I think that was part of the reason for some of the low attendance at least in certain markets (like Cleveland) I do believe economy played factor with that in certain markets (like Cleveland) higher ticket prices many just can't afford it. I remember back in the day Rush would play Cleveland back to back years with new releases and no problem selling out often staying two nights. With ClockWork Angels being such a great album, really thought it would inspire a larger turn out. Times have changed.

Nice pics! PD writer a little generous stating "a near sell out of 8,000" But guess can get away with that since last year WAS a sell out over 14,000.

Yes I was in section 108 and really close to Geddy's tech crew. From what I could make out, his ear monitor wasn't working right. He was mouthing to the crew something like "It's worse" or something close to that. They kept trying to fix it between songs. I'm pretty sure Geddy played the 1st two songs, Caravan and Clockwork Angels, without being able to hear himself in his ear monitors. Which is incredible because those songs were practically flawless! Great show indeed! Geddy mentioned he was having some problems with his ear piece and there was nothing for us to be concerned with. Loved the set list from start to finish. And the string section rocking out made it even more enjoyable!!!!

Yes, the upper bowl was black curtained that's the illusion to make it look full. My seats were in lower sec 100 and from there I had a good overview of the crowd. In 2002 Vapor Trails tour I was on the floor also at the Q/Gund arena and i also believed it was a full house until some TRF members exposed the truth that there was only around 8,000 and upper bowl was curtained. Glad to hear from where you sat crowd was responsive. But gotta tell you I didn't hear the same reaction lot of silence and polite clapping inbetween songs.

Yeah trip, I've been saddened watching the slow sales up to show time. It is embarassing seeing those black curtains covering the upper tier when were suppose to be a Rush hot spot. The lower half from where i was sitting did look like it was full for the most part didn't see to many empty seats. But the audience reaction seemed to be luke warm at best no disrespect to those who did there part and showed enthusiasm and energy. But it was mostly a subdued crowd until the encore set when everyone seemed to wake up.

QUOTE (stevefoote @ Oct 26 2012, 12:34 PM) QUOTE (Zanadoo2112 @ Oct 26 2012, 08:17 AM) IM goin to see for the second time at the quicken loans arena in cleveland tommaro!!! who else is goin and what seat do u have??? im on the floor section 6 so basically right dead center of the court!!! I CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!! I think the arena will be empty tomorrow,they're playing Sunday night. The Monsters will be hitting the ice at the Q tomorrow night They usually get 8,000 and up for weekend games which is pretty good for Minor league hockey standards.... Hope does a little better then that Sunday.

QUOTE (TheWK90 @ Oct 26 2012, 11:27 AM) QUOTE (softfilter @ Oct 26 2012, 10:36 AM) QUOTE (TheWK90 @ Oct 26 2012, 10:29 AM) I'm in section C126. Looking forward to getting a "fuller" view of the show this time around. I'm in sec 100, same as last year but down lower really excellent sound and complete full view of stage. Hey, I've never been to this arena before. Since you have, can you tell me how Cleveland Rush fans are about standing while not in the floor section? Will I have to contain myself on Sunday? Well, all I can tell you is about my own experience. Last year up in the nose bleed in sec 100, I stood off and on most in upper tier didn't stand. Didn't get any backlash when i did, but some woman sitting in front of me was complaining I was to loud. My wife told her off and better yet her boyfriend agree with my wife told her it's a rock concert .And then he was cheering just as loud as i was!! Bet that was a long ride home for someone!!

QUOTE (TheWK90 @ Oct 26 2012, 10:29 AM) I'm in section C126. Looking forward to getting a "fuller" view of the show this time around. I'm in sec 100, same as last year but down lower really excellent sound and complete full view of stage.

I prefer outdoor, Blossom Music Center then the Q downtown Cleveland. Although Last year Time Machine was a magical experience, looks like it's back down to cold reality. Low attendance for this Sunday's show for whatever reason. Blossom usually draws better, of course wouldn't of been a good idea end of October North East Ohio outdoor venue Today is unseasonably warm but come Sunday cold and rain.

QUOTE (GUP1771 @ Oct 25 2012, 09:51 AM) QUOTE (tas7 @ Oct 25 2012, 05:47 AM) Up from 167 to 164 but Journeys biggest tits goes back up to 64.Surely people must have bought every copy.By the way are they in the RRHOF? I don't believe so. Last I heard, fans have been screaming for them to get in. Most, if not any, arena rock bans haven't been inducted. Foreigner,Styx, Journey etc... If the rock hall was around in the late 70's early 80's bands such as these would of been a shoe in for induction.. Like Alex said it's a popularity contest and no bands(excluding Rush) were more popular then those three.

QUOTE (zappafrank @ Oct 23 2012, 01:40 AM) Figured I'd bump this since the show is approaching... still weighing whether I want to go I hope you will and all Pittsburgh folks who were thinking about taking the trip to Cleveland. The more the merrier i say!!!

Made fun of my cat Hurt my feelings then for no apparent off the wall reason: Geddy smashed all the windows out in my car with a baseball bat. Then left a cassette mixed tape of there shitty no one wants to hear late 80's garbage on the front seat like some mob calling card after a hit. DAMN YOU WE DON'T DESERVE TO BE TREATED THIS WAY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS WE'VE BEEN TOGETHER!!!!

QUOTE (Silas Lang @ Oct 18 2012, 01:53 AM) People actually listen to and enjoy crap like this? Just further evidence (not that any is really needed) of the further de-evolution of our society... Are we not men? We are DEVO..... D.E.V.O!!!

The only time i listen to rock radio is at work, and that's not by choice. Coworkers have it on the only station able to pick up in shop is WRQK Canton(AC/DC &Ozzy nonstop) .... However that National syndicated program Sixx sense? with Nicky Sixx from Motley Crue played The Wreckers couple of times...... inbetween OzzyDC.

QUOTE (Pound of Obscure @ Oct 11 2012, 07:13 PM) I made out with my soon to be wife on that bridge in WV. If Neil thinks Pickens is the end of the road, he has never been to Mingo County. I soon fell asleep while reading the rest. Didn't get very far. Did he mention the band at all? My mother's family from there, Williamson. It is isolated and detached, many looong car rides as a kid going through the mountain valley to get there..... Hatfield & McCoy's country

QUOTE (LeaveMyThingAlone @ Oct 10 2012, 08:46 PM) QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Oct 8 2012, 06:05 PM) QUOTE (Tick @ Oct 6 2012, 07:54 AM) QUOTE (Steely Caress @ Oct 5 2012, 01:11 AM) Eddie trunk, of course) Eddie Truck, and Jack Black for some levity! Perfect! Eddie supports the band but is not a fan and even says he didn;t listen to much after MP He's a huge fan... I think he is also, but I still wouldn't want him to present. Didn't really care for his bland fanboish interview when Alex & Geddy were on That Metal Show. Nothing that wasn't asked or heard thousand times before, same when Neil made a rare appearance on tv with Trunk. He was very respectful and polite to Neil but really it was pretty boring. Billy Corgan I think would be the best choice right now he did a outstanding job on Beyond The Lighted Stage and radio broadcast with Alex & Geddy right before the release of Clock Work Angels.... And good job with speech Rush Hollywood walk of Fame star presentation. Just a really smart interesting guy who talks from the heart and sincerity the importance of Rush in his life and what there music means to him and able to put it in proper perspective how it reflects on all Rush fans.

QUOTE (rocketom @ Oct 11 2012, 02:00 AM) QUOTE (GernTheFish @ Oct 10 2012, 12:39 PM) No one from Pittsburgh should be allowed in the Cleveland show. Why, let the Pittsburghers classen that Shit hole up a little. Ohh The Pittsburgh v.s. Cleveland thing, back in the polluted 70's & early 80's industrial blue collar cheap beer drinking working man fans. It meant something, but since the Browns along with most of the heavy manufacturing has faded to rust. The rivalry to me There is none, since 1999.. I don't have anything against the Burgh... I do miss the days of beating those damn Steelers every once in awhile.. Not going to lie enjoyed hating them and every thing Pittsburgh, but really what's the point just not the same..

QUOTE (librarian @ Oct 4 2012, 02:14 PM) Shouldn't a Canadian do it? Paul Shaffer? Not him, he's not a Rush fan And Shaffer has a vote on rock hall selection, There's a yes vote for Donna Summer.

QUOTE (Alexmai @ Oct 6 2012, 03:18 PM) Kiss helped Rush in 1974-5 You Rush fans can help Kiss reach their 1st #1... buy their new album Monster next week Kiss fan bought CA months ago Kiss hasn't been candidate to HoF... Do we have to!!!??? I read some good reviews of the album but the Monster album cover is real lame. Kiss was" nominated "in 2009? Rock Hall

QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Oct 5 2012, 06:17 PM) this isn't about us for once. This is about Rush and I think they are not obsessed with getting in but it is still an honor so we should vote in favor of them getting in and let them decide how they want to handle this. I think Rush believes IT IS about us , and no there not obsessed with it but they Know WE are!!!

QUOTE (jp_page_too @ Oct 5 2012, 03:00 PM) You can vote! The fan vote probably will be ignored but at least you can have a say that you believe the Rush should be inducted. http://rockhall.com/get-involved/interact/poll/ Rush is leading the fan voting at the moment with Deep Purple in at a close second place. Both bands are worthy in my opinion. Joan Jett? C'mon... she made some nice music. She even had a hit! If you wanna put Joan Jett in the Hof, at least do it for a band she was in that was influential, "The Runaways". But as a solo artist did she have a "hall of fame" level career? No way. Your forgetting the Blackhearts part of the Joan Jett nomination package and there huge substantial body of work But they do however Love Rock And Roll sooo that's a plus.

QUOTE (substancewithoutstyle @ Oct 5 2012, 07:11 PM) QUOTE (HigherWater @ Oct 5 2012, 06:39 PM)Does anyone else NOT think it's a coincidence that this is the first year for "Fan Voting"? Doesn't this give all those morons at RS an out when Rush goes into the Hall? "It wasn't my fault. It was all the stupid FANS!" The fans aren't really having much of a say in this. The "fan ballot" is nothing more than an inconsequential and symbolic bone thrown to the fans by the RRHOF, as it will only constitute one of 600 votes cast in the process. While Rush certainly deserves to be in the HOF, they may not get enough votes to be inducted! Don't get too excited yet. I don't think they will, the same old biased ass h*les still run the show. Nominated will be as far as they get.

QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Oct 4 2012, 11:15 AM) I think Rush will be one of the top five vote-getters easily; I'm guessing they'll finish at number one by a landslide. So yeah, Jann Wenner won't be able to look at the tally and say, "See? The public agrees with me about Rush!" Instead, he and the editorial staff will look at the tally and say, "Those diehard Rush geeks stuffed the ballot box! No fair!" I thought about that also the ballot stuffing and sure there's truth behind it guilty as charged! But hey any fan can jam the ballot box with any of the other candidates to his & her liking. Reminds me when Rolling Stone use to have a readers poll every year and one of the things listed on the ballot was best rock station. WMMS in Cleveland won like six or seven years in a row (had my vote) found out the station did pull out all the stops and stuffed the hell out of the ballot. RS did away with catagory when it was found out MMS did some shady campaigning to win every year. The Kraftwerk fans are really in hiding That was another act that Rolling Stone tried to force feed the public on how great they were. Experimental, industrial, electronic... boring