CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 For Immediate Release April 17th, 2008 Rush has announced that two of the tour dates on this year's continuation of the Snakes and Arrows tour will be switched. The New Orleans date scheduled for Saturday, April 19th at the New Orleans Arena will be moved to Sunday, April 20th at the same venue. The Houston date originally scheduled for Sunday, April 20th will be held on Saturday, April 19th at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. The reason: The New Orleans Hornets have clinched their first playoff berth in four years and will play their first playoff game at the New Orleans Arena on Saturday, April 19th, the same night that Rush was scheduled to perform. "You always know that there is a slight possibility that this could happen" says Rush Manager Ray Danniels, "but no one was expecting it to. We have to congratulate the New Orleans Hornets on capturing their first division title in their 20 year franchise history. Concerts are often booked on potential playoff dates using an educated guess at the time, in all our years of touring this is a first time a date has been forced to change. We apologize to any Rush fan who is inconvenienced by this. This change will not be an easy one for the band as it will necessitate additional travel for band and crew as they bypass New Orleans on their way to Houston, backtrack for the New Orleans show and then head back to Texas for Rush's Austin show on April 23rd. "It's disappointing" says Danniels "we have 40 crew members who are logging a lot of extra miles and additional expense as a result of this shift". Still, Rush is expecting a sold out crowd when they play New Orleans for the first time in 12 years. Rush is also announcing that they will contribute $100,000 from the show in New Orleans to assist in the continuation of revitalizing the city post Katrina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenhigh Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 it's too bad for everyone that was counting on those days, but at least Rush it trying to do their best in accommodating everyone and giving something back to New Orleans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisy Bastard Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I'm proud of the boys for making such a nice contribution to New Orleans. I hope it gets spent well. "Rush is also announcing that they will contribute $100,000 from the show in New Orleans to assist in the continuation of revitalizing the city post Katrina." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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strangedevice Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 QUOTE (darrenhigh @ Apr 17 2008, 03:40 PM)it's too bad for everyone that was counting on those days, but at least Rush it trying to do their best in accommodating everyone and giving something back to New Orleans. I agree, to bad the NBA didn't have the city's best interest in mind and allow the Sat date to stand and play their game Sun. I bet attendance will be affected. I wish they would throw some of the proceeds my way to compensate for the additional 150 bucks it cost me to alter my travel plans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncos730 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 QUOTE (Noisy Bastard @ Apr 17 2008, 04:42 PM) I'm proud of the boys for making such a nice contribution to New Orleans. I hope it gets spent well. "Rush is also announcing that they will contribute $100,000 from the show in New Orleans to assist in the continuation of revitalizing the city post Katrina." Sweet! Nice one guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifloveremains Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 QUOTE (Noisy Bastard @ Apr 17 2008, 05:42 PM) I'm proud of the boys for making such a nice contribution to New Orleans. I hope it gets spent well. "Rush is also announcing that they will contribute $100,000 from the show in New Orleans to assist in the continuation of revitalizing the city post Katrina." Way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NIck Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I would just like to say a heartfelt thanks to Geddy, Alex & Neil for being genuine, caring and very special people. Since hearing the good news about the New Orleans show being re-sheduled so quickly, I immediately thought of the speech Neil gave during the Juno Hall of Fame Awards on the R 30 DVD. You have to say that the crew that works for Rush has got to be the very best in the industry. A sincere thanks and pat on the back has to go to each member of the crew; stage set-up and tear-down, and especially to the drivers who are gonna log big time mileage over these next few days...from Jacksonville to Houston, then backtrack I 10 to New Orleans, then to Austin; leading into weeks and months of this second leg. Nobody does it better...nobody ever will. Again, to Geddy, Alex, Neil and their Rush Crew...THANK YOU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 QUOTE (ifloveremains @ Apr 17 2008, 05:55 PM) QUOTE (Noisy Bastard @ Apr 17 2008, 05:42 PM) I'm proud of the boys for making such a nice contribution to New Orleans. I hope it gets spent well. "Rush is also announcing that they will contribute $100,000 from the show in New Orleans to assist in the continuation of revitalizing the city post Katrina." Way to go. Such nice Canadian boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtothesky Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Very cool response from Rush. I'm really happy that they released that. A statement like this does make a difference. I just hope that the money gets in the right hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gleamingalloyaircar81 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Thats great what Rush is doing to help New Orleans! They truly are the classiest people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountFloyd Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Wow! ...................................... If I had not come to TRF I would not have known the date for the Houston show had changed! Thats not a good thing. I have recieved no emails etc.. of a change of dates. Rush should post this on their FRONT PAGE as I have a feeling many going to the show do not have a clue that the show has changed. Even then, a lot of people will not visit the Rush site. I bet there will be some pissed off people at the Houston venue parking lot on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthshine Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 QUOTE (Noisy Bastard @ Apr 17 2008, 04:42 PM) I'm proud of the boys for making such a nice contribution to New Orleans. I hope it gets spent well. "Rush is also announcing that they will contribute $100,000 from the show in New Orleans to assist in the continuation of revitalizing the city post Katrina." Very cool! Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountFloyd Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 hmmmm.. last week only lawns seats available for Houston show thru ticketbastard. Singles in the 13th row out of the pit suddenly available now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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