Thunder Bay Rush Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Whenever that very last show is played (my guess is fairly soon, within two – three years) I say they should go out with guns a’blazin’… Toronto IS the best city for the show, and the Rogers Centre (where the Blue Jays play baseball) should be the venue. The place holds about 60,000 and yes, I know that Rush wouldn’t normally play there. They’d normally play the ACC (hockey arena, 14,000) or the Molson Amphitheatre (outdoor venue, 16,000.) But, I think that since it would be the very last show, people would fly in from all over the planet and they’d fill that place with ease. Probably need 2 or 3 shows. And, a concert video would be a no-brainer. So, whenever the boys finally decide to pack it in, I think they owe to their hometown go out where they first came in… 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 What is it with all the Gloomy Guses around here lately? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I think it would be best to surprise the hell out of everybody and play somewhere for the very first time. Somewhere beautiful and nice that nobody would suspect. Myrtle Beach SC would shock the sh*t out of everybody!! :o 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 What is it with all the Gloomy Guses around here lately? who knows 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaked Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 7 shows over 2 weeks @ Massey Hall. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Bay Rush Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hmmmm, not a bad idea, Snaked... I'll start making some calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyndseyG Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I was thinking Cleveland seeing as that's where they started... Would bring things full circle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZumbi Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Why is everybody talking about these kinda stuff? Rush will continue for like 10 more years, if not more, if you ask me. They got such a energy left, and they still love what they do, and they are still best friends. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Bay Rush Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 I wouldn’t say ten years… maybe two or three. The point of the question is WHEN the last show takes place, where should it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaked Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 My back yard. Sorry, you're not invited :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcm Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) I have a feeling that the last show will just happen not set up in anyway, just the final show of the tour and ....then there just will be no more. Edited January 30, 2014 by hcm 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstateNYfan Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I LOVE the idea of Massey Hall for a lot of reasons. Unfortunately I'm not sure it would make logistical sense. They take such pride in their production and lighting. Frankly, I'm not sure Massey could accomodate it. However, it would be amazing to have some sort of stripped down show for a night or two. Regarding Rogers Centre, I can't see that happening. Rush has been an arena band for 35 years—that's their bread and butter, where they are in their element. Someone in the band made the comment once in an interview that they like to see the reactions and faces, etc., and that playing in places like Brazil and at festivals they lose a measure of intimacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstateNYfan Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 My dream venues: Massey Hall and Radio City. A man can dream... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaked Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I LOVE the idea of Massey Hall for a lot of reasons. Unfortunately I'm not sure it would make logistical sense. They take such pride in their production and lighting. Frankly, I'm not sure Massey could accomodate it. However, it would be amazing to have some sort of stripped down show for a night or two. Regarding Rogers Centre, I can't see that happening. Rush has been an arena band for 35 years—that's their bread and butter, where they are in their element. Someone in the band made the comment once in an interview that they like to see the reactions and faces, etc., and that playing in places like Brazil and at festivals they lose a measure of intimacy. They actually CAN do Massey Hall without the production taking a major hit at all. Today's lighting rigs are built in a way that sections can be added/removed rather easily and there is enough redundancy that even though it wouldn't be a FULL show, all the important elements would still be there. The biggest problem with a small room like that would be the video show which would need a reconfiguration, but again it's not that difficult since the giant video screen is actually just a whole bunch of small segments.. it's just a matter of setting the output matrix to a different config ;) For those who say RUSH will be around for 10 more years... don't hold your breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstateNYfan Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Massey would be amazing. Great points, Snaked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 On the moon.... Cygnus is too far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Muffin Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 3 or 4 separate shows where they play the entire back catalogue from start to finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 First off, these guys are never going to call it a day. This isn't KISS, and they aren't in it strictly for the money. They are in the band because they love music and the love each other's company. I don't ever see these guys losing their passion, so maybe one day when they are all in their mid 70s, you might see them back at Massey Hall again. Maybe at some point they will give up touring, but still continue to do the odd one off show. But, if we gotta end it, a stripped down set at the coffin (sic?) with invites going to their most devoted fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Whenever that very last show is played (my guess is fairly soon, within two – three years) I say they should go out with guns a’blazin’… Toronto IS the best city for the show, and the Rogers Centre (where the Blue Jays play baseball) should be the venue. The place holds about 60,000 and yes, I know that Rush wouldn’t normally play there. They’d normally play the ACC (hockey arena, 14,000) or the Molson Amphitheatre (outdoor venue, 16,000.) But, I think that since it would be the very last show, people would fly in from all over the planet and they’d fill that place with ease. Probably need 2 or 3 shows. And, a concert video would be a no-brainer. So, whenever the boys finally decide to pack it in, I think they owe to their hometown go out where they first came in… Yes to everything, including me flying in for that. I would do it. I want to be a part of that emotional roller coaster of a show. Would be torture though seeing them walk off the stage for the last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 What is it with all the Gloomy Guses around here lately? Gloomy? This sounds like a fantasy to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 What is it with all the Gloomy Guses around here lately? Gloomy? This sounds like a fantasy to me Gloomy, negative, musical armageddy. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Bay Rush Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 That’s it… I’ve settled it. The last show will be at my place in Kaministiquia, Ontario. I have 160 acres, so there’s lots of room… I’ll build a big ass stage… with a roof in case it rains. I do live off the grid though, so I’ll be bringing in a huge diesel generator. Oh, and you’re all invited… In case the boys don’t show up, I’ll have 12 strippers standing by… just in case. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arushhead Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 they will never retire..NEVAH!...look at the stones,walking corpses n still they`re playn their ballz out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluefunk Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 That’s it… I’ve settled it. The last show will be at my place in Kaministiquia, Ontario. I have 160 acres, so there’s lots of room… I’ll build a big ass stage… with a roof in case it rains. I do live off the grid though, so I’ll be bringing in a huge diesel generator. Oh, and you’re all invited… In case the boys don’t show up, I’ll have 12 strippers standing by… just in case. Send me a ticket, I'll book the flight now! :dweez: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 That’s it… I’ve settled it. The last show will be at my place in Kaministiquia, Ontario. I have 160 acres, so there’s lots of room… I’ll build a big ass stage… with a roof in case it rains. I do live off the grid though, so I’ll be bringing in a huge diesel generator. Oh, and you’re all invited… In case the boys don’t show up, I’ll have 12 strippers standing by… just in case. Send me a ticket, I'll book the flight now! :dweez:Clothing optional....... :dweez: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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