Jag2112 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Woo-hoo! http://news.cygnus-x1.net/2023/09/geddy-lee-announces-in-conversation-tour.html 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grep Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 No prices. This is probably going to be expensive, and his people are likely counting on the 'impulse purchase' rather than turn people off with a big number up front. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush Didact Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 I'll be going when a Toronto date is announced, regardless of cost. (Unless it's truly obscene, anyways.) Any idea what qualifies someone for the pre-sales for these? Is subscribing to the rush.com newsletter enough? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 This is probably one of the more definitive statements he's made about his future since Neil died: "There was always unfinished business: the next record, the next set design, the next tour. It’s been the theme of my life. But you need a lot more determination to proceed in the world of music without the comfort of your bandmates, and I can only hope that finishing this book will release me to return to what I do and love best.” Here's hoping he has some more solo stuff in the tank. It'd be a shame for him to get so into bass collecting during the band's last year and never put some of them to record. Though I'm just being selfish. I'll support the man with whatever he wants to do. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 41 minutes ago, Union 5-3992 said: Here's hoping he has some more solo stuff in the tank. It'd be a shame for him to get so into bass collecting during the band's last year and never put some of them to record. Agreed, but at least we got to see and hear several of them on the last tour. I was a little surprised to see him travel with so many vintage collectible instruments. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbale Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 59 minutes ago, Union 5-3992 said: This is probably one of the more definitive statements he's made about his future since Neil died: "There was always unfinished business: the next record, the next set design, the next tour. It’s been the theme of my life. But you need a lot more determination to proceed in the world of music without the comfort of your bandmates, and I can only hope that finishing this book will release me to return to what I do and love best.” Here's hoping he has some more solo stuff in the tank. It'd be a shame for him to get so into bass collecting during the band's last year and never put some of them to record. Though I'm just being selfish. I'll support the man with whatever he wants to do. I'm not being snarky - I would love it (if he is going to make new music) if he also felt released from having to sing in his upper register with his "Rush" voice. Hearing him sing in a comfortable range on new music would be aweseome. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Rush Didact said: I'll be going when a Toronto date is announced, regardless of cost. (Unless it's truly obscene, anyways.) Any idea what qualifies someone for the pre-sales for these? Is subscribing to the rush.com newsletter enough? Good question! On the page that a friend sent to me, there were a bunch of American Express ads for perks all over. I wonder if there will be an Am Ex presale code? I'll have to keep peeping next Friday when the UK tickets go on sale. Bruce Dickinson did something very similar in 2022 and 2023; I think prices for that were like $40.00 to $90.00. I would imagine Ged could charge more. Edited September 22, 2023 by blueschica 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurabw Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 (edited) this is what i was hoping for, just need it to happen over here now. oh, so apparently it says North American dates to follow. one would probably assume ny, la and some others? Edited September 22, 2023 by Laurabw 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 5 hours ago, Union 5-3992 said: ….and I can only hope that finishing this book will release me to return to what I do and love best.” …..which is watch baseball games!! 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 5 hours ago, blueschica said: Good question! On the page that a friend sent to me, there were a bunch of American Express ads for perks all over. I wonder if there will be an Am Ex presale code? I'll have to keep peeping next Friday when the UK tickets go on sale. Bruce Dickinson did something very similar in 2022 and 2023; I think prices for that were like $40.00 to $90.00. I would imagine Ged could charge more. Definitely a little apprehensive about what this is going to cost. Suppose it's possible it includes a copy of the book. There are ways to get creative with this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurkst Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 12 minutes ago, ytserush said: Definitely a little apprehensive about what this is going to cost. Suppose it's possible it includes a copy of the book. There are ways to get creative with this. According to this link the book is included with your ticket... https://www.loudersound.com/news/geddy-lee-announces-uk-spoken-word-tour-for-december 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Lurkst said: According to this link the book is included with your ticket... https://www.loudersound.com/news/geddy-lee-announces-uk-spoken-word-tour-for-december Geddy's BBB book I could hold out on, until I went to the book signing, but biographies are my absolute favorites. I am hoping I will end up with two, it would be worth it to go to the lecture event. I want to read it right away in November! I hope there is an Effin Life event near us. Going to Philadelphia for his book signing in the summer wasn't bad, but the place it was held is closed now and getting to Philly is harder during the winter months. Edited September 23, 2023 by blueschica 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepphead Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 I am thinking about going to the Glasgow event. I see it mentions a presale next Thursday.... not sure what the criteria is for that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurkst Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 7 hours ago, zepphead said: I am thinking about going to the Glasgow event. I see it mentions a presale next Thursday.... not sure what the criteria is for that. At these prices I don't think you need to worry about it selling out... https://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/Pages/EventDetail.aspx?event=1/geddy-lee-my-effin-life 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzy85 Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 23 hours ago, Union 5-3992 said: This is probably one of the more definitive statements he's made about his future since Neil died: "There was always unfinished business: the next record, the next set design, the next tour. It’s been the theme of my life. But you need a lot more determination to proceed in the world of music without the comfort of your bandmates, and I can only hope that finishing this book will release me to return to what I do and love best.” Here's hoping he has some more solo stuff in the tank. It'd be a shame for him to get so into bass collecting during the band's last year and never put some of them to record. Though I'm just being selfish. I'll support the man with whatever he wants to do. I know it was quite some time ago, but I really like My Favorite Headache. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush Didact Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Lurkst said: At these prices I don't think you need to worry about it selling out... https://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/Pages/EventDetail.aspx?event=1/geddy-lee-my-effin-life Eh, it's a lot cheaper than most big name concerts these days. It'll sell. I would assume Ged's people have done some market research. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurkst Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 31 minutes ago, Rush Didact said: Eh, it's a lot cheaper than most big name concerts these days. It'll sell. I would assume Ged's people have done some market research. Hope they have. For comparison Graham Nash was playing the same venue this week and tickets were around £45 - £65. Didn't include a book mind you, but he was actually performing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurabw Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 OK, not to sound all elitist about this but do you not understand that this is a chance to listen to Geddy just sit and talk about his experiences with the boys? That's not worth any kind of money to you? You really want hear him sing again after the way he sounded at the end of the tours? these are going to sell out. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurkst Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Laurabw said: OK, not to sound all elitist about this but do you not understand that this is a chance to listen to Geddy just sit and talk about his experiences with the boys? That's not worth any kind of money to you? You really want hear him sing again after the way he sounded at the end of the tours? these are going to sell out. Oh don't worry I'll be there. I'm just not sure there's enough rabid Rushheads across the UK who'll be prepared to shell out for these tickets. I'll happily be proved wrong though 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepphead Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 18 hours ago, Lurkst said: At these prices I don't think you need to worry about it selling out... https://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/Pages/EventDetail.aspx?event=1/geddy-lee-my-effin-life I have made a slight change of plan. I'm now aiming for the date in Wolverhampton on 10th Dec. We'll fly over on 9th and go visit the grandkids in Malvern and then travel to Wolverhampton on 10th. Flights and hotels are booked so all I need to do now is secure a ticket! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush Didact Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, zepphead said: I have made a slight change of plan. I'm now aiming for the date in Wolverhampton on 10th Dec. We'll fly over on 9th and go visit the grandkids in Malvern and then travel to Wolverhampton on 10th. Flights and hotels are booked so all I need to do now is secure a ticket! Wait, you FLY places within the UK?? Can't you drive or take a train anywhere in the country within a couple hours? Sorry, this is coming from a Canadian perspective, where any drive you can do within a single day is considered short. Unless I'm going to another province it would never occur to me to use a plane. Edited September 24, 2023 by Rush Didact 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grep Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 You know...I was wrong. ~$150 bucks for this kind of forum with the guy is pretty reasonable, given what it is. If he swings by anywhere near my area, I'd probably go. I was expecting a $300 or $400 thing. Happy to see that it's priced reasonably. I converted from the 124.32 Euro at the current FOREX to get to ~$150. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurkst Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 8 hours ago, Rush Didact said: Wait, you FLY places within the UK?? Can't you drive or take a train anywhere in the country within a couple hours? Sorry, this is coming from a Canadian perspective, where any drive you can do within a single day is considered short. Unless I'm going to another province it would never occur to me to use a plane. I believe zepphead lives on the Emerald Isle, a bit difficult driving from there in a couple of hours 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush Didact Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Lurkst said: I believe zepphead lives on the Emerald Isle, a bit difficult driving from there in a couple of hours Ah, that would make more sense... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weatherman Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 On 9/22/2023 at 1:31 PM, Timbale said: I'm not being snarky - I would love it (if he is going to make new music) if he also felt released from having to sing in his upper register with his "Rush" voice. Hearing him sing in a comfortable range on new music would be aweseome. He already sang in a comfortable range. It was on an album called Presto that everybody loves to crap on here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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