Der Trommler Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 QUOTE (MULTIPLIED REACTION @ Aug 19 2009, 08:26 PM) QUOTE (Der Trommler @ Aug 19 2009, 12:14 PM) QUOTE (babadaboom @ Aug 18 2009, 10:11 PM) Saw Anthem in Dallas (4 guys - pretty good Geedy) one time. Also saw Natural Science in Tokyo, Japan (3 guys - very good even with a "Japanenglish" Geddy) twice and will see them again in October. My old band name was Anthem. It was service marked for protection. It since ran out as we disbanded about 15 years ago. Fun while it lasted. The entire year! Bass player/singer got a swelled ego, guitarist decided to go New Age, drummer pulled hair out & is now bald... I got a good idea who was the drummer. Who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Trommler Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 QUOTE (kbomb106 @ Aug 20 2009, 08:56 AM) QUOTE (Der Trommler @ Aug 19 2009, 01:14 PM) drummer pulled hair out & is now bald... Whatever happened to that guy? He sounds like a dick. I think I saw him at a party wearing a funny tiara. If only I had a picture of that.... I know! I heard about that too. Where was that again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 QUOTE (Der Trommler @ Aug 19 2009, 12:14 PM) QUOTE (babadaboom @ Aug 18 2009, 10:11 PM) Saw Anthem in Dallas (4 guys - pretty good Geedy) one time. Also saw Natural Science in Tokyo, Japan (3 guys - very good even with a "Japanenglish" Geddy) twice and will see them again in October. My old band name was Anthem. It was service marked for protection. It since ran out as we disbanded about 15 years ago. Fun while it lasted. The entire year! Bass player/singer got a swelled ego, guitarist decided to go New Age, drummer pulled hair out & is now bald... QUOTE It was service marked for protection. Pardon my ignorance, but what does that mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tel Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 QUOTE (Xanadu93 @ Aug 19 2009, 07:32 PM) Nick will tell you that the only real Rush tribute band is Bravado if you are refering to the english bravado i can confirm they are very good indeed! the singer not only sounds like ged he is also the spitting image of him. the guitarist is note perfect and the drummer (wait for it)as good as peart. i have seen them 3 times and they are in manchester again v soon so if you live anywhere near farnworth manchester checkout bravado . com for dates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tel Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 QUOTE (tel @ Aug 20 2009, 02:18 PM) QUOTE (Xanadu93 @ Aug 19 2009, 07:32 PM) Nick will tell you that the only real Rush tribute band is Bravado if you are refering to the english bravado i can confirm they are very good indeed! the singer not only sounds like ged he is also the spitting image of him. the guitarist is note perfect and the drummer (wait for it)as good as peart. i have seen them 3 times and they are in manchester again v soon so if you live anywhere near farnworth manchester checkout bravado . com for dates think that might be .co.uk ! im not savvy enough to provide a link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbomb106 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 QUOTE (Der Trommler @ Aug 20 2009, 01:22 PM) I know! I heard about that too. Where was that again? I don't know. Some douchebag's house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbomb106 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Aug 20 2009, 01:53 PM) QUOTE It was service marked for protection. Pardon my ignorance, but what does that mean? A service mark is like a trademark, but for services, not products. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Service_mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallithrax Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 20+ years ago I saw (on more than one occasion) a band called PNR at my local pub "Poste Haste" (now called Snooty Fox) in Wakefield, England. They weren't billed as a Rush tribute band, but played quite a few Rush songs as well as Police stuff. They were very good, but I don't think they are active anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 QUOTE (kbomb106 @ Aug 20 2009, 02:35 PM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Aug 20 2009, 01:53 PM) QUOTE It was service marked for protection. Pardon my ignorance, but what does that mean? A service mark is like a trademark, but for services, not products. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Service_mark Ah! Thanks very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallithrax Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 QUOTE (tel @ Aug 20 2009, 08:25 PM) QUOTE (tel @ Aug 20 2009, 02:18 PM) QUOTE (Xanadu93 @ Aug 19 2009, 07:32 PM) Nick will tell you that the only real Rush tribute band is Bravado if you are refering to the english bravado i can confirm they are very good indeed! the singer not only sounds like ged he is also the spitting image of him. the guitarist is note perfect and the drummer (wait for it)as good as peart. i have seen them 3 times and they are in manchester again v soon so if you live anywhere near farnworth manchester checkout bravado . com for dates think that might be .co.uk ! im not savvy enough to provide a link This one maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenken Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 If you gave me $100 I dont think I would go spend a night watching a rush tribute band. Ive seen enough of them on youtube, and pretty much all of them have awful singers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiRising79 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 (edited) I could never see a Rush tribute band. The NP air drummers are a pathetic enough site, but seeing a few guys pretending to be Rush makes me want to hurl with embarrassment for them. Its the same feeling I have whenever I hear or see a video of Coldplay (who are nothing more than a U2 tribute band) Edited August 20, 2009 by GeminiRising79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnoble Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (GeminiRising79 @ Aug 20 2009, 06:15 PM) I could never see a Rush tribute band. The NP air drummers are a pathetic enough site, but seeing a few guys pretending to be Rush makes me want to hurl with embarrassment for them. Its the same feeling I have whenever I hear or see a video of Coldplay (who are nothing more than a U2 tribute band) You would like Power Windows, assuming they ever gig out again They don't try to look like the real band (the keyboardist wears an african type hat like Neil does but that's it) and the singer hits the notes without sounding like he's trying too hard to imitate Geddy Lee. Plus they seemed to always shake up the set list and they play with so much energy and power that they make it look so fun and easy. The guitarist has good stage presence too. But yeah, many of the others do have shitty singers and/or just come across like dorks. Edited August 22, 2009 by jnoble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiRising79 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 QUOTE (jnoble @ Aug 21 2009, 08:55 PM) QUOTE (GeminiRising79 @ Aug 20 2009, 06:15 PM) I could never see a Rush tribute band. The NP air drummers are a pathetic enough site, but seeing a few guys pretending to be Rush makes me want to hurl with embarrassment for them. Its the same feeling I have whenever I hear or see a video of Coldplay (who are nothing more than a U2 tribute band) You would like Power Windows, assuming they ever gig out again They don't try to look like the real band (the keyboardist wears an african type hat like Neil does but that's it) and the singer hits the notes without sounding like he's trying too hard to imitate Geddy Lee. Plus they seemed to always shake up the set list and they play with so much energy and power that they make it look so fun and easy. The guitarist has good stage presence too. But yeah, many of the others do have shitty singers and/or just come across like dorks. I'm sure some are good, but I'm not a big fan of watching adults emulate other adults. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthshine Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Never. Don't think I want to after seeing the real thing so many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Whompus Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I only know one, they are called VirtuallyRush, they are on youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiriusRushFan Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) If I ever went to see one it would be Caress Of Steel. Check out their vids on You Tube also. Edit: Damn, they're playing tonight in Redondo Beach, Cali at The Brixton with a Journey tribute band called Lights! Man, I'd go to see that. Edited August 22, 2009 by SiriusRushFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnoble Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 QUOTE (GeminiRising79 @ Aug 21 2009, 09:28 PM) QUOTE (jnoble @ Aug 21 2009, 08:55 PM) QUOTE (GeminiRising79 @ Aug 20 2009, 06:15 PM) I could never see a Rush tribute band. The NP air drummers are a pathetic enough site, but seeing a few guys pretending to be Rush makes me want to hurl with embarrassment for them. Its the same feeling I have whenever I hear or see a video of Coldplay (who are nothing more than a U2 tribute band) You would like Power Windows, assuming they ever gig out again They don't try to look like the real band (the keyboardist wears an african type hat like Neil does but that's it) and the singer hits the notes without sounding like he's trying too hard to imitate Geddy Lee. Plus they seemed to always shake up the set list and they play with so much energy and power that they make it look so fun and easy. The guitarist has good stage presence too. But yeah, many of the others do have shitty singers and/or just come across like dorks. I'm sure some are good, but I'm not a big fan of watching adults emulate other adults. You're missing my point. They're NOT imitating Rush, just playing the music and having a blast doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 QUOTE (tangy @ Aug 18 2009, 10:17 AM) Well who amongst us has actually seen a rush tribute band? please spare us all the lame attempt at humor by saying dream theater. I for one have never seen one but really I never had to the chance to do so. I do know there several rush cover groups out there. Have you seen a rush tribute band, who were they and were they good? I've seen a couple. I've also played in a couple. So I guess that I've seen (from one perspective or another) about 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 QUOTE (tangy @ Aug 18 2009, 10:25 AM)QUOTE (Rush Cocky @ Aug 18 2009, 12:19 PM)Anthem Seattle, WA Puppet Show Austin, TX Those were the two I've played in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbass Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 (edited) I saw Toronto Airport back in the summer of 2005, and they absolutely rocked! I totally enjoyed the show... http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseacti...ideoID=56026364 Edited August 26, 2009 by rushbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodys hero Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Nope. Wish we had one here in Colorado, I'd go check 'em out. Tried to get CygnusX-1Bk2 to play here in Colorado and he mentioned something about me having to pay airfare for the band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 QUOTE (Pags @ Aug 18 2009, 12:36 PM) The answer is yes. I have seen two Rush tribute bands. The first one I saw spoiled me for all others, but the second one I saw was also very good. Check this out. Power Windows Tribute Band snippits To see them play is the key. They have so much fun on-stage, are very energetic and interact with the crowd, and individually they are VERY talented musicians who play the shit out of these songs. They make it look easy. This past February I went to see them with a very critical friend of mine who's a hard guy to please. He was blown away. I was really looking forward to that Power Windows show in February, but got an email saying it was cancelled and they were working to get another venue. never heard another word. Where did they play? I've seen Power Windows 10 times over the years. I've seen a band called 2112 once, Hemispheres once and another Rush tribute band (can't remember the name). I won't say what I thought of them. I will say that I like Power Windows the best by far because they really get the vibe and it comes across. They will also play some obscure stuff and they remember that the band didn't break up after Signals (a definate plus for me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Nope. I'd like to someday, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanzo Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Yep seen 3 different groups at 4 occasions , and travelled overseas just to see 3 of them ! actually going to scotland tomarrow to see another one http://www.tomsawyer.org.uk/ great rush weekend ahead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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