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As I mentioned earlier in the thread...and I still think it will happen, I believe the JUNO Awards (Canadian Music Awards) in March will probably do some bigger to honour Neil.

 

At least, that is my belief.

Other than being two great albums, I don’t see the connection. One (the brain/bum one) is a top 3 Rush album, and the other’s certainly top 10.

 

The 80s had Peart’s best lyrics though. And PoW is smack dab in the middle of all of that lyrical brilliance.

 

 

YES! I was thinking that the other day. We can find brilliance from Neil in just about any Rush song, but I really think his lyrics on Signals, P/G, PoW, and HYF were his very best. Just outstanding writing.

I don't think the Grammy's will offer much...but I am hopeful that the JUNO'S in March will put forth a sincere video package or something honouring him (even though I personally cannot stand any of these award shows).

Absolutely stunned and gutted. :(

 

Still hoping this isn't real.

 

RIP Neil. Thank you for everything you put into your work.

I'd be surprised if the Raptors took more than one game.

 

We had it right until the end of game...unfortunately a wasted opportunity. Definitely need to steal tomorrow's game in Milwaukee.

Serious question...am I the only person who likes DT, but doesn't fully understand just how good Scenes From a Memory really is?

 

I mean, I enjoy the album...but have never been blown away by it, which I find odd since most people swear it is their best work.

 

Also, after checking the setlist, I am unsure if I will attend the upcoming show near here. I think I dropped the ball by not attending the last tour when they did Images & Words in full (my favourite DT record).

What does everyone think of the "bonus track" Viper King?

 

The song is so non-Dream Theater, but rocks hard! Love the chorus and the bad-ass riff! So good.

I'm loving this record. F***ing fantastic IMO. :haz:

Neurotica is a fantastic song.

 

Fact.

Have been gutted by this one since hearing about it yesterday.

 

I am a big fan of The Cranberries, and a big fan of her voice.

 

If you haven't heard it before, I strongly suggest you give "Bury The Hatchet" a spin.

 

A great record with so many fantastic songs.

 

Most fans will always speak of 'Zombie', but I would rate songs like Animal Instinct, Loud and Clear, and Promises right up there with it, if not ahead.

 

RIP Dolores.

Limbo, obviously.

 

(Monster Mash!)

My condolences to you and your family GR.

 

Since my father passed away, I have had a difficult time listening to The Garden to be honest.

I thought Jameis played good...especially in the second half.

 

I definitely found the last throw of the game to be a tad too soon, as his receivers had their backs turned. But other than that, he was solid IMO.

 

The issue was obvious: Folk. He better be released today.

 

They got lucky with last week's win, but this was two straight weeks where the kicking was atrocious. He has to go, because yesterday's game should've been a win, and would've been big for them.

Depends on the songs, I find. But I do enjoy the "less noisy" versions for the most part.

 

Actually...in the case of One Little Victory, I actually found that I enjoyed the "Retrospective 3" version the best of the three. The bass sounded fantastic on it IMO.

Neurotica and Virtuality are both excellent songs...two of their best from the 90's Era.

 

Snakes & Arrows is a fantastic album...with 'Side 1' being arguably one of their strongest "sides" since the 80's.

There were a handful of floors up this morning.

 

Mainly just single seats, sadly.

I'll add this, because I buy and sell off StubHub all the time. StubHub charges pretty hefty fees to both the buyer and seller (if they sell). Part of the reason is that they guarantee the tickets. So, you should feel 100% safe about buying from them.

 

More on that:

When you list, you have to have an account and have a credit card even to list tickets. If you list bogus tickets, they will charge your card for what costs they have to spend to make it right. If you buy tickets, and they turn out to be bogus (very, very hard; more on that later), then don't panic and think, "aw, I got screwed." Immediately call them. Their customer service is excellent. They will find you replacement tickets as equal to what you bought as possible. It there's nothing equal, they'll find you something and credit your loss.

 

One of the reasons it's hard to list bogus tickets, is that the for "instant download" ones, the seller has to enter the unique barcode on each ticket. StubHub is a legit reselling partner with many venues, and the barcode is easily verifiable.

 

Your only challenge with instant downloads, is if you're at a venue that can't scan from your phone. I think they can scan your phone at the VZW Amphitheatre in Atlanta, but was told they couldn't. I bought four tickets for the Rush show off StubHub 20 minutes before show time, pulled into a FedEx office near the venue, printed them and had no problems.

 

I have sold many baseballs tickets and several concert tickets on StubHub.

 

Buy with 100% confidence from StubHub. I can't speak for other resellers, as I have not used anyone else.

 

 

That's awesome. I really appreciate the detailed feedback.

 

I didn't end up buying yesterday...though I was close. I just kept the 2 upper bowl tickets that I had originally bought from TM when they went on sale months ago. I do regret not going for the floors from SH yesterday...because let's face it, it's better down there...plus the filming going on.

 

Alas...I am considering trying tomorrow if I find something "affordable" for me. Will be tough...but I'm happy to hear that I should be confident about it!

 

Cheers!

 

Thanks Guys! I really appreciate it!

 

It's true...I haven't been around much lately, sadly. Been fairly busy.

 

However...I've also partly been staying away on purpose...to avoid any potential Tour spoilers as well.

 

I finally went to Show #1 last night...FANTASTIC as always!

Only a handful of Tickets on TicketMaster right now.

 

Where did you see this? I've been on that page all morning...and I haven't seen anything at all for tonight's show on TM.

Awesome! Thanks for all the response guys!

 

As of this moment...I still haven't purchased anything. I'm keeping a close eye on everything still available for tonight's show.

 

It's just a bit irritating to think that I paid less than the prices being asked for FRONT ROW in the same venue back on the CA Tour. But I guess that's just how it is...

I'm surprised so many people are saying that the Toronto crowd sucks. The first time I saw Rush was the Time Machine tour at the Air Canada Center. I had reds in one of the far back sections in the corner and the crowd seemed to be having a great time all of the way through. Not once was I ever told to sit down.

 

Meanwhile in Montreal I had fantastic seats during that same tour. everyone I could see not on the floor sat for the vast majority of it, my buddy was threatened with violence by the quarterback looking guy next to him if he didn't sit down and I had an older gentlemen pestering me to do the same in back of me.

 

People are not incorrect here.

 

The issues you dealt with in Montreal...I've dealt with in Toronto. My R30 show at the Molson Amptheatre was one of the worst concert experiences of my life. People wouldn't stop telling people to sit down...I watched guys in our section try to stand for even a few minutes...only to have garbage tossed at them to "sit down". It was embarrassing for me, as a Rush fan. I got told by the couple behind me to "stop rocking out"...followed by security doing the same. I offered to switch seats with them...and they declined...only to miss a bunch of the show. It was insane.

 

Since then...I've tried to only focus on Floor Seats in the hopes that I could stand freely without people being ridiculous.

 

Anyway...I've been going to every Toronto show (ACC and Amptheatre) since Vapor Trails...and I do believe that the crowds (at times), could be considered "lame". Not everyone...but I can understand why people say it. I've watched it unfold, in some cases.

Hey All,

 

Just looking for some advice / opinions on StubHub.

 

So...for the first time ever, I'm on the eve of the (two) Rush shows that I intend to attend, and don't have tickets. (Well...I have two upper bowl for tomorrow...but looking for floors, and none for Friday).

 

My question is...has anyone used the 'Instant Download' option when purchasing tickets from StubHub, and how legit are the tickets? Could you see any problems arising from it? Has anyone ever ran into issues?

 

(I did use S.H. to sell some tickets back on the CA Tour (via UPS option), but I have never used it to purchase any tickets as of yet.)

 

Just looking for advice / opinions...as I've been eyeing the tickets and prices for awhile now.

 

Thanks...

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Complete.

Savvy now, ED? :)

 

lol ;)

Doh! Guess I'm super late to the party...

 

Are there any missing?

 

If anyone needs a co-captain, or a post opens up...I'm here for you! :madra:

 

My personal top picks:

 

Power Windows

Counterparts

S&A

Caress of Steel

P/G

Feedback?...

 

Nah!

 

I will take on DIFFERENT STAGES...since I don't think I've seen anybody else bring it up yet.

 

(With that said...I'd still be open to Co-Ambassador for any of the studio albums I listed above as well!)