Slacker Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 QUOTE (Slaine mac Roth @ Mar 6 2005, 05:54 AM)I've seen them at three venues: Wembley Arena, Brimingham NEC, Sheffield Arena. In reverse order, I'd have to list them as: Sheffield Arena - horrible sound and overly oppresive security that killed the atmosphere. Birmingham NEC - decent sound if you get a decent position and the security are pretty resonable but a little too cavernous for my taste. Best of all is Wembley Arena - has the same positives and negatives as Burmingham but seems a little less cavernous. Plus, its the first place I saw Rush live so it will always have a special place in my heart. But, oh, how I wish I could have seen them at the Hammy O - now that was a venue. Slain, When they come back to N.Y.C You"re invited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaine mac Roth Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 If I can afford it I'll be there like a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackStagePass Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 On the subject of UK venues. I have seen Rush at Wembley Arena, London and the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow. I have to say after visiting the SECC for R30 I was not impressed with the venue. Rush of course rocked The first thing that greets you is a cash dispenser which stings you for a charge to withdraw money. If you go in further there is a free Bank of Scotland dispenser. So every newcomer learns once. Us Scottish have deep pockets and short arms After the gig, leaving is an absolute nightmare. You have to pay on exit....why????? Everyone arrives at different times, why not charge them then. Rather than when everyone is trying to leave at the same time?? This results in massive queues and took over an hour to get back on the road. For shear size, the best indoor venue in the UK for me is the Manchester Evening News Arena where we saw AC/DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 QUOTE (Slaine mac Roth @ Mar 6 2005, 06:15 AM)If I can afford it I'll be there like a shot. Figure 2006? You got time!...And a plce to stay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumnut Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 I have seen Rush in several different venues and The MGM Grand for the VT Tour soundwise was the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKSnow Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Ford Ampitheather in Tampa. After we saw RUSH in July, they have to make structural modifications to the theater because RUSH WAS TOO LOUD Waa-freakin-waa; my ears rang for days and I had the time of my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Gal Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 NEC, Birmingham, UK on 15th Sept 04 was just great for me !!!! But quite frankly, anywhere in the UK is a bonus these days...........let's hope we don't have to wait another 12 years before the boys come back to see us again !!! Would you believe, I lived in Canada just down the road from Toronto in Fonthill, Ontario for 4 years in the 90's and never got to see them. How dumb is that ??? (Don't answer that one !!!) GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afansince74 Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 I'd love to hear them in RCMH and or Red Rocks this tour, but probably won't get to! The old Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio, TX was probably the best for me, back in 1977. A small venue with a real 'private audience' feel to it! EXCLUDING the weather factor here, I love them at the Sandstone Ampitheater in Kansas City. A near perfect outdoor venue with great sound and no bad seats in the place (except front row I've heared it's because it sits too low in relation to the stage). San Antonio's Verizon Wireless Ampitheater was pretty good too for VT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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