RCMalamutes Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 So this tour... JUNE 16th in Phoenix was my first time seeing RUSH... and I got to see them with my wife and my 11 year old son (his first concert ever). I was TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY. I have seen a lot of concerts in my life, a lot.... but this was hands down in the top three.... if not NUMBER ONE. Absolutely unbelievable. I will NEVER miss them again. Some pics of the show that I got on my Phone are available here.... http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2...24&l=2cd88ba7bf Truly amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertrobyn Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 QUOTE (RCMalamutes @ Jun 23 2011, 08:40 PM) So this tour... JUNE 16th in Phoenix was my first time seeing RUSH... and I got to see them with my wife and my 11 year old son (his first concert ever). I was TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY. I have seen a lot of concerts in my life, a lot.... but this was hands down in the top three.... if not NUMBER ONE. Absolutely unbelievable. I will NEVER miss them again. Some pics of the show that I got on my Phone are available here.... http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2...24&l=2cd88ba7bf Truly amazing. Welcome to the best club in the world!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigalfan Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 QUOTE (robertrobyn @ Jun 23 2011, 09:49 PM) QUOTE (RCMalamutes @ Jun 23 2011, 08:40 PM) So this tour... JUNE 16th in Phoenix was my first time seeing RUSH... and I got to see them with my wife and my 11 year old son (his first concert ever). I was TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY. I have seen a lot of concerts in my life, a lot.... but this was hands down in the top three.... if not NUMBER ONE. Absolutely unbelievable. I will NEVER miss them again. Some pics of the show that I got on my Phone are available here.... http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2...24&l=2cd88ba7bf Truly amazing. Welcome to the best club in the world!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHian62 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I have not seen Rush since the Hold Your Fire tour. I would love to see the guys again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 of the 7 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Totally know how you feel, RC - I finally got around to seeing them last year for the first time, and now it's all I want to do! Plans didn't work out too well this year, but I'm hoping for a do-over next year. In the meantime, welcome to TRF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFireYYZ Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Welcome!! I saw them last year for the first time, and they are great live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarizeMe Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Welcome! I'm glad you saw them for the first time. They are truly the best live act in the world today. I make it mandatory to go see Rush every time they tour. I saw them for the first time last year and it was a memorable concert that might've not happened because of a hurricane threat that never happened. I've been a fan for over 3 years, and they were touring for Snakes and Arrows Live when I became a fan and I'm still kicking at myself for deciding passing up on not 1 but 2 shows near my area. But I guess it all worked out because they're playing Moving Pictures live on this tour and the MSG show this year was the best show I've seen period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus X1 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Welcome aboard from another new guy. I saw them first during RTB tour and they spoiled me for any other concerts! And I went to a lot of rock shows back in the early eighties. Made sure to see them this time, same result. Any concert I go to has to be RUSH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWENTY_1_TWELVE Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 QUOTE (robertrobyn @ Jun 23 2011, 09:49 PM) QUOTE (RCMalamutes @ Jun 23 2011, 08:40 PM) So this tour... JUNE 16th in Phoenix was my first time seeing RUSH... and I got to see them with my wife and my 11 year old son (his first concert ever). I was TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY. I have seen a lot of concerts in my life, a lot.... but this was hands down in the top three.... if not NUMBER ONE. Absolutely unbelievable. I will NEVER miss them again. Some pics of the show that I got on my Phone are available here.... http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2...24&l=2cd88ba7bf Truly amazing. Welcome to the best club in the world!!!!!!!! *likes* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go2wrk@95974 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Welcome to the club! You're gonna really dig this place... I'm a newby myself, and I think it's the best RUSH site..period. Have a blast navigating around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyndseyG Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Welcome to the forum! I'm fairly new myself. Both to the forum and to Rush. Been a fan for about 3 years but still a learner! It was my first Rush concert this year as well. 22nd May at Birmingham. It was also the first concert I've been to with my husband and TRF member, Gilby. It was fantastic! Im very glad that you and your family enjoyed yourselves! Rocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyndseyG Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Just checked out your pics... Wow how close were you?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Sawyer Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Welcome to the cult.... I mean.... club. Just kidding. I'm glad you had such a great time. They truly are spectacular, aren't they? I saw them both legs of the Time Machine Tour and I was blown away. The first time was my first rock concert ever (I'm 14). That's awesome that your young son got the see the boys as well. Welcome to the world of Rush and TRF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetersvt Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 A couple of things really annoy me about a Rush show: - Other than a few exceptions, they play note for note exactly what is on the studio version of the album. You don't get that 'holy $@', that really took the music to a higher level type feel. - They play the same setlist over and over. Once again no pleasant surprises unless it's your first show of the tour and you didn't peek at the setlist. This is the reason I typically only see one show per tour. However, the music is so damn good that I would never miss a Rush tour. I've been to 13 shows now and have never not had the time of my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockWizard Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 (edited) This tour was the 8th time seeing the band, my first was the "Grace" tour in 1984. Before they came back for Snakes and Arrows, I had a 12 year dry spell between gigs. As usual, a jaw dropping display of talent. I've been to my fair share of concerts since 1977 and this is a band I can honestly watch every day for a week live. Their shows NEVER disappoint me, no matter what the song selection. I can gripe about selection, but we can't have everything. Just glad to see them perform. Their musicianship is on a level far above anyone else. Wish I could see more shows during the tour, but can't handle Texas in the summer. Too HOT!!! Edited June 27, 2011 by RockWizard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushfan69962112 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 im 14 and i have been to 5 rush shows, i hav had a blast each time (except for when u was 6), cant wait till clockwork angels!, i cant wait to pass this terrific band on to my kids, sadley rush probably wont be touring by then : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotRush Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 QUOTE (RCMalamutes @ Jun 23 2011, 08:40 PM)So this tour... JUNE 16th in Phoenix was my first time seeing RUSH... and I got to see them with my wife and my 11 year old son (his first concert ever). I was TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY. I have seen a lot of concerts in my life, a lot.... but this was hands down in the top three.... if not NUMBER ONE. I was at the Phoenix show . . . . . ( vegas too . . ) Excellent ! ! People who like music, rock music especially & have never seen Rush have to be "Blown Away" Glad you were too ! These 2 part 3+ hour shows they have been doing for 16 years (since 95 TFE) are the BEST ! ! I don't know how many fans I talked to before the show, both Phx & Vegas who didn't know about the NO opening act, ALL Rush format, this inparticular has got me off my ass & to various other city's to see the spectacular show they produce now-a-days ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipYYZ Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I went to my first Rush concert this year during spring break in Baltimore nothing short of amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonictheplumber Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 My first show was 9-29-2010 and I'm hoping it's not gonna be the last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khan Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 They are certainly incomparable. Welcome to TRF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonictheplumber Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 m/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 QUOTE (apetersvt @ Jun 26 2011, 02:47 PM) A couple of things really annoy me about a Rush show: - Other than a few exceptions, they play note for note exactly what is on the studio version of the album. You don't get that 'holy $@', that really took the music to a higher level type feel. - They play the same setlist over and over. Once again no pleasant surprises unless it's your first show of the tour and you didn't peek at the setlist. This is the reason I typically only see one show per tour. However, the music is so damn good that I would never miss a Rush tour. I've been to 13 shows now and have never not had the time of my life. I get the jist of what you're saying, but I don't necessarily agree... Red Barchetta had a cool little slowed down arrangement to it coming out of the guitar solo. Closer to the Heart, La Villa, and Working Man also had some cool new arrangements to them. To me, they were all cool little surpises to those songs that really made them work for me. That's just one of the reasons I'm so eager for the DVD.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clue69Less Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 These days, I'm just glad that they are still out on the road, kickin' it in the ass. I feel hugely lucky when I get to go see Rush. It's been an up and down trip over the years, with just a couple of bummer shows, one in the Caress of Steel tour and the other on the Presto tour. And when you think of it, how many bands can be as consistently good as Rush has been over almost 4 decades? God, I'm getting old!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pars123 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Rush have the best concerts................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Necromancer_77 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Rush were my first concert. I don't think any other bands can put on such a great show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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