Middletown Dreamer Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I didn't see anything like this posted anywhere- although I admit I didn't read everything.... Anyway, I was just wondering if anyone has ever had luck meeting The Boys as they show up to the arena? I wouldn't even think about trying for Neil that way, but maybe Alex or Geddy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaked Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstateNYfan Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Horrible and tacky idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FountainOfSyrinx Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 You could get a "shout-out" in Roadshow 2.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFireYYZ Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 QUOTE (FountainOfSyrinx @ Oct 9 2012, 11:31 PM) You could get a "shout-out" in Roadshow 2.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission-Man 67 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Not a good idea to create your own meet and greet. Keep the boys just out of arms reach. It will leave you always wanting more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayglow76 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I say do what you want. It's your life the worst that can happen is it's a learning experience. Most people here will discourage you as not to make this a regular thing at all shows,but I say you should do it if you really want to,if all you want to do is say a quick hello or cheer for them,obviously getting them to sign about a bunch of stuff wouldn't be a smart move but i don't see why greeting them as they show up is so bad when they have canned "cheer" for the boys at meet and greets. Doesn't mean I personally would do this but again live your life don't not try just because some message board peeps said not to,you never know what life might bring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCXII Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I went to Regina in '08 for the show and arrived early. Security was so loose I was able wander in a few hours early and watch them set up for a while. So I'm sitting in the stands and a quarter of the way around the concourse I see Neil and Michael(?) rumble right into the arena with their bikes. They stopped for a bit and then took off. I'd never think of walking up and saying hi, especially in That situation. Al or Geddy I maybe would have made an attempt though.. I say there's no harm in trying to meet your music idols if you're not creepy about it. Everyone knows to tread lightly around Neil though and if you understand his personality it shouldn't be too hard to respect that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaghetti Lee Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I think you should go up to Geddy and ask him how the hell he sang "Alien Shore" without throwing his unused Rick at Neil's face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middletown Dreamer Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 QUOTE (FountainOfSyrinx @ Oct 9 2012, 10:31 PM) You could get a "shout-out" in Roadshow 2.. Well, that might be worthwhile.... I honestly wasn't expecting much positive response or success stories, but I thought I'd ask- as someone said, you never know... I know it sometimes works with ballplayers before a baseball or football game. (Hey, wouldn't it be cool to have Geddy's signature on a baseball, given his love for the game?) I don't think I'll try it. Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I would say it's woth a shot to do it one time. Just don't make it a habit if things don't work out. What's the worst that's gonna happen? A security guy tells you to leave the area or Ged and Alex just give you a quick wave "hi" and keep on moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeaveMyThingAlone Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I am 99% sure that wouldn't work out well for you. It would be a negative experience. They're not exactly known as a warm and accessible band in that way...Lifeson might be the exception. Regardless, you have 2 choices: Try to meet them and have a terrible experience and never think the same of Rush or let it go and enjoy the music from the band you love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Farrah Fowler Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 No friggin' way would I do that. I can't stand when my parents (who live across the street) call me the second I walk in the door. I can't imagine how these guys feel when people think that it's just for a second...they're amongst it all for months and months out of the year... I can't say I'd blame them if they were total jerks when they're expecting a certain level of privacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
third hand grace Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Their tour busses and my jeep both were on the highway together as we headed into Peoria, Illinois. Not sure if they were on them but someone definitely was peeking out at us as we had a big Starman flag hanging off the back. It was when they played w/ primus.... after 44 shows cant remember which tour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermy Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Alex and Geddy fly home to Toronto after most shows and fly in to the next a gig. A town car takes them right through the back gates to the back door and it's as simple as that. If you want to catch a glimpse at the gate through tinted windows then please do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 QUOTE (hermy @ Oct 10 2012, 10:00 AM) Alex and Geddy fly home to Toronto after most shows and fly in to the next a gig. A town car takes them right through the back gates to the back door and it's as simple as that. If you want to catch a glimpse at the gate through tinted windows then please do. Really? So, when they tour the west coast do they really fly back to Toronto on their day off then fly back west again the next day? Wouldn't all that flying and the time change tire them out too much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zac2112 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 QUOTE (Middletown Dreamer @ Oct 9 2012, 09:23 PM) I didn't see anything like this posted anywhere- although I admit I didn't read everything.... Anyway, I was just wondering if anyone has ever had luck meeting The Boys as they show up to the arena? I wouldn't even think about trying for Neil that way, but maybe Alex or Geddy? my advice would be get a life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermy Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 QUOTE (J2112YYZ @ Oct 10 2012, 10:22 AM) QUOTE (hermy @ Oct 10 2012, 10:00 AM) Alex and Geddy fly home to Toronto after most shows and fly in to the next a gig. A town car takes them right through the back gates to the back door and it's as simple as that. If you want to catch a glimpse at the gate through tinted windows then please do. Really? So, when they tour the west coast do they really fly back to Toronto on their day off then fly back west again the next day? Wouldn't all that flying and the time change tire them out too much? I said MOST shows.........West Coast, the south, and over-seas being the exceptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddysMullet Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Leave that band alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorshooter Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Great idea! Bad idea to post it on an internet forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 QUOTE (Spaghetti Lee @ Oct 10 2012, 02:56 AM) I think you should go up to Geddy and ask him how the hell he sang "Alien Shore" without throwing his unused Rick at Neil's face. If I ever get a meet and greet, I will do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOH Lights Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 QUOTE (third hand grace @ Oct 10 2012, 09:47 AM)Their tour busses and my jeep both were on the highway together as we headed into Peoria, Illinois. Not sure if they were on them but someone definitely was peeking out at us as we had a big Starman flag hanging off the back. It was when they played w/ primus.... after 44 shows cant remember which tour! Yeah, probably not a good idea, either. Especially flying a Rush flag. Hermy is correct - for shows in the northeast, Geddy & Alex are usually home by 1:00am. Around mid-way last tour, they started beefing up backstage security. As for a "chance" meeting, I'd just let it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middletown Dreamer Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 QUOTE (FOH Lights @ Oct 10 2012, 12:15 PM) Hermy is correct - for shows in the northeast, Geddy & Alex are usually home by 1:00am. Man, that's gotta be expensive. Think of the cash they'd save by spending a few nights in a hotel or crashing on a bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GernTheFish Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) I thought I had heard somewhere (maybe in one of their videos) that Alex and Geddy stay in 1 centrally located hotel for a few gigs, then fly to another hotel for the next few. Don't know if they drive or fly from the hotel to each gig. That being said, I really don't care where they are at any given point in time. I just think it's interesting how logistics work for putting on a big tour and how bands travel "below the radar". Nothing more than that. Edited October 10, 2012 by GernTheFish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOH Lights Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (Middletown Dreamer @ Oct 10 2012, 12:26 PM)QUOTE (FOH Lights @ Oct 10 2012, 12:15 PM) Hermy is correct - for shows in the northeast, Geddy & Alex are usually home by 1:00am. Man, that's gotta be expensive. Think of the cash they'd save by spending a few nights in a hotel or crashing on a bus. You're joking, right? Granted, their buses are nicer and better appointed than most people's homes however, road life is waay old by now. These guys aren't party animals either so, there are no after-show blowouts & debauchery and no real reason for them to hang around. Plus, there's nothing like a good night's sleep in your own bed. You can't really blame them, can you? QUOTE I just think it's interesting how logistics work for putting on a big tour and how bands travel "below the radar". The Rush organization has become very savvy at keeping a low profile on the road and it's all by design. No good can come from attracting unwanted/unneeded attention. Edited October 10, 2012 by FOH Lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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