Galaxy9 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Hey everyone. New to the site here but wanted to put in a topic about Rush tribute bands. For over 10 years i've tried to put together a rush tribute band here in Wichita Kansas to no avail. I do realize that Wichita is not a huge city but it still sucks. I am a major Rush fan who plays keyboards and have went to great lengths to be able to play ALL keyboard parts from all albums up to Power Windows and some beyond. I've seen a band called 2112 (they were from Nebraska i believe) that came here twice and were really good, and since my friend was running the lights that night I got to meet them all. Since then they have broken up and went on to other projects. I've went to all the Rush tribute band web sites and really haven't been all that impressed. Only one was close on all aspects (music and vocals). I forget the name now. Anyone out there know of any, have went to see any live, or are trying to put one together?? RUSH RULES!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Never heard of 'em... Check the Shameless Plug threads in this forum. I am truly shameless. We are in California, with little hope of ever geting out. http://home.earthlink.net/~jcdiazjr/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/trilogy_june2005_300.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ES-335 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 The problem is, making time to organize a tribute band, it really has to be non profit. It isn't like you can get work every week. So, really, you have to make it a side project or have a day job. It is hard to find musicians willing to do that. I live in Atlanta and one of these days, I plan to start a tribute band so I can be like Cyg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostGirl Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 QUOTE (CygnusX-1Bk2 @ Sep 23 2005, 02:01 AM)Never heard of 'em... Check the Shameless Plug threads in this forum. I am truly shameless. We are in California, with little hope of ever getting out. When you DO make it out of CA, the world tour kicks off in the lovely metropolis of Birmingham. We have both indoor and outdoor venues, take your pick. Can I get backstage passes? Or I could be a roadie? Or DRUM TECH! Adam knows I have drum-toting experience. QUOTE (ES-335 @ Sep 23 2005, 06:38 AM)The problem is, making time to organize a tribute band, it really has to be non profit. It isn't like you can get work every week. So, really, you have to make it a side project or have a day job. It is hard to find musicians willing to do that. I live in Atlanta and one of these days, I plan to start a tribute band so I can be like Cyg YES! Do it, Lee! Atlanta's only three hours away from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Yeah we are a total side project kind of thing. We do it because Adam has the kit and because we can. We all do other projects that are more lucrative. But it is funner than hell, and quite a challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_pete_ Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 QUOTE (Galaxy9 @ Sep 23 2005, 12:25 AM)Hey everyone. New to the site here but wanted to put in a topic about Rush tribute bands. For over 10 years i've tried to put together a rush tribute band here in Wichita Kansas to no avail. I do realize that Wichita is not a huge city but it still sucks. I am a major Rush fan who plays keyboards and have went to great lengths to be able to play ALL keyboard parts from all albums up to Power Windows and some beyond. I've seen a band called 2112 (they were from Nebraska i believe) that came here twice and were really good, and since my friend was running the lights that night I got to meet them all. Since then they have broken up and went on to other projects. I've went to all the Rush tribute band web sites and really haven't been all that impressed. Only one was close on all aspects (music and vocals). I forget the name now. Anyone out there know of any, have went to see any live, or are trying to put one together?? RUSH RULES!!!!!! I'm in Ohio and in the same boat that you are. I play guitar and have gone to alot of effort and expense to nail all of Rush's guitar work. I current have 8 guitars, a Jazz bass, and a Hughes & Kettner ZenTera. I've been playing for 30 years and started by learning Rush songs so it seems to come naturally now. I want to put together or join a Rush trib but the music scene here is dead. I hear what you're saying on some of the bands sounding a bit unimpressive. a few of the better ones are Momo's Dance Party, Permanent Waves, and Counterparts (from Nashville). I know that Counterparts will be looking for a guitarist and I'd love the job if I wasn't five hours away. Jeez, I would probably commute if I had to. BTW, I'm not really an old guy. It just seemed that there were a lot of really young kids here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teliriumdrigger Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 (edited) the best rush tribute band by far http://www.rushtributeband2112.com/2112.html Edited December 20, 2005 by teliriumdrigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz69 Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Chicago version.... Animation http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/boz69/Rush%20Pics/logo-small.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kooma Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 I hate Tribute bands, they never reach the true level of the original, so why bother?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Rat Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 QUOTE (teliriumdrigger @ Dec 20 2005, 02:35 AM) the best rush tribute band by far http://www.rushtributeband2112.com/2112.html Cygnus pulled off an amazing imitation of "Jacob's Ladder" in his sig. You gotta check it out, I wish I could do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Rat Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 QUOTE (Steel Rat @ Dec 20 2005, 10:25 AM) QUOTE (teliriumdrigger @ Dec 20 2005, 02:35 AM) the best rush tribute band by far http://www.rushtributeband2112.com/2112.html Cygnus pulled off an amazing imitation of "Jacob's Ladder" in his sig. You gotta check it out, I wish I could do that. BTW, these guys are pretty wicked! This deserves a place in my Myspace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_pete_ Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 (edited) I just recently joined a tribute band. Counterparts from Nashville, Tenn. The hard part is that I'm in Dayton, Ohio which is a five hour drive. It's worth it to me though because these guys are very good and I think we will be able to put on one of the best Rush shows possible. We have lasers, a dryer, rear screen, and all the technology and talent to do the music. Here's the band website. The live pics are with their previous guitarist. http://www.counterparts.us/ Edited December 20, 2005 by pete, the old guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teliriumdrigger Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 QUOTE (Steel Rat @ Dec 20 2005, 10:25 AM)QUOTE (teliriumdrigger @ Dec 20 2005, 02:35 AM) the best rush tribute band by far http://www.rushtributeband2112.com/2112.html Cygnus pulled off an amazing imitation of "Jacob's Ladder" in his sig. You gotta check it out, I wish I could do that. WOW. that cover of jacob's ladder is amazing. cygnus u have really outdone yourself. way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indica Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 (edited) QUOTE (pete @ the old guy,Dec 20 2005, 03:42 PM) I just recently joined a tribute band. Counterparts from Nashville, Tenn. The hard part is that I'm in Dayton, Ohio which is a five hour drive. It's worth it to me though because these guys are very good and I think we will be able to put on one of the best Rush shows possible. We have lasers, a dryer, rear screen, and all the technology and talent to do the music. Here's the band website. The live pics are with their previous guitarist. http://www.counterparts.us/ Pete I lived in the Dayton Area for 25 years of my life. I know TONS of musicians in that area. I am planning on going to Dayton this winter and laying down some tracks with some a couple of my friends there. They both have recording equipment in their homes. How long have you lived there? Have you ever heard of Tongue-n-Groove? We played in Dayton quite a bit a few years back. That's who I played with for a while. Let me know if you want to jam sometimes when I am in the area. I know a bass player there that is a Rush freak also, I haven't talked to him for a few years though but I can try to get a hold of him. Maybe if things don't work out with the guys you are with now then you guys can hook up. Lots of musicians in that area. EDIT: I just checked out the website for your new band, you are on the website!!! You don't need any help. Edited December 20, 2005 by Indica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_pete_ Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Yeah I snapped a quick lousy pic so they could get me on there. I hope I can get one on there that looks a little better. You can hear some of me in this thread. I got involved about halfway into it and were doing some really good stuff there. http://www.rushmessageboard.com/forums/cp/...showtopic=31326 I've lived in Dayton pretty much all my life other than most of the 80's when I was on the road with a band full time. My time is pretty limited now since I have to alternate weekends with my 5 yr. old daughter and traveling to Nashville but shoot me a PM when you're in town and maybe we can hook up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 QUOTE (teliriumdrigger @ Dec 19 2005, 11:35 PM) the best rush tribute band by far http://www.rushtributeband2112.com/2112.html 4 guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 QUOTE (teliriumdrigger @ Dec 20 2005, 01:14 PM) QUOTE (Steel Rat @ Dec 20 2005, 10:25 AM)QUOTE (teliriumdrigger @ Dec 20 2005, 02:35 AM) the best rush tribute band by far http://www.rushtributeband2112.com/2112.html Cygnus pulled off an amazing imitation of "Jacob's Ladder" in his sig. You gotta check it out, I wish I could do that. WOW. that cover of jacob's ladder is amazing. cygnus u have really outdone yourself. way to go. Thanks. Don't know if I outdid myself though. That song is more difficult to play with other people than by myself. Mostly in the middle. 1-0-0-1 and I have discussed doing La Villa together, but I am still having some computer issues. Once resolved we'll get it happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teliriumdrigger Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 QUOTE (CygnusX-1Bk2 @ Dec 20 2005, 07:04 PM) QUOTE (teliriumdrigger @ Dec 20 2005, 01:14 PM) QUOTE (Steel Rat @ Dec 20 2005, 10:25 AM)QUOTE (teliriumdrigger @ Dec 20 2005, 02:35 AM) the best rush tribute band by far http://www.rushtributeband2112.com/2112.html Cygnus pulled off an amazing imitation of "Jacob's Ladder" in his sig. You gotta check it out, I wish I could do that. WOW. that cover of jacob's ladder is amazing. cygnus u have really outdone yourself. way to go. Thanks. Don't know if I outdid myself though. That song is more difficult to play with other people than by myself. Mostly in the middle. 1-0-0-1 and I have discussed doing La Villa together, but I am still having some computer issues. Once resolved we'll get it happening. but you played all of the instruments yourself right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 QUOTE (CygnusX-1Bk2 @ Dec 20 2005, 07:04 PM) 1-0-0-1 and I have discussed doing La Villa together, but I am still having some computer issues. Once resolved we'll get it happening. I just got an SM57, and I put new speakers and tubes in my Marshall. Ready when you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Rat Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Dec 21 2005, 11:00 AM) QUOTE (CygnusX-1Bk2 @ Dec 20 2005, 07:04 PM) 1-0-0-1 and I have discussed doing La Villa together, but I am still having some computer issues. Once resolved we'll get it happening. I just got an SM57, and I put new speakers and tubes in my Marshall. Ready when you are. I wanna play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Rat Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 QUOTE (CygnusX-1Bk2 @ Dec 20 2005, 07:04 PM) That song is more difficult to play with other people than by myself. Mostly in the middle. Yeah, when your bandmates suck, every song is easier to play by yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indica Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Dec 21 2005, 11:00 AM) QUOTE (CygnusX-1Bk2 @ Dec 20 2005, 07:04 PM) 1-0-0-1 and I have discussed doing La Villa together, but I am still having some computer issues. Once resolved we'll get it happening. I just got an SM57, and I put new speakers and tubes in my Marshall. Ready when you are. Pre Amp tubes and power tubes? What kind you put in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimensionidol Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 the best RUSH cover bands is: RUSH surprising? i don't think so...considering that they are not disbanded...and they are well shaped...a cover band is a nonsense... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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