The Analog Grownup Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I'm taking this with i a grain of salt, but I like to entertain the idea of a new Rush tour. But they have to come to Europe and preferably not too far from Denmark! Last tour I went to Amsterdam which was a 466 mile drive, and we stayed for an extended weekend. Needless to say it was worth it. Now I'm just thinking were the next trip should go to. I'm really hoping for Alien Shores. Imagine no sound but the chit chatting of the crowd, and then suddenly BAM ... the kick ass intro riff :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I hope they play Tom Sawyer. That's a catchy little tune. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx_rush Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I'm taking this with i a grain of salt, but I like to entertain the idea of a new Rush tour. But they have to come to Europe and preferably not too far from Denmark! Last tour I went to Amsterdam which was a 466 mile drive, and we stayed for an extended weekend. Needless to say it was worth it. Now I'm just thinking were the next trip should go to. I'm really hoping for Alien Shores. Imagine no sound but the chit chatting of the crowd, and then suddenly BAM ... the kick ass intro riff :drool: Worst come to worst we can crowd source the money for airfare to come to the states! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I wonder what they would charge to play at my Son's B-Day party? Hmmm. Rush playing Happy Birthday.......Classic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertrobyn Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 This is all I work for. It wont be long till they are retired!!!!!!!!!!!! Live it up now!!!!!!!!!! RushCon14!!!! Rush 2015 how great is that!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertrobyn Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Why cant I have both????????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobo73 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 They've never been to my city. Maybe they will this time. We have a beautiful arena with ten thousand empty seats waiting to be filled in the event that they swing by me. I drove 10 hours one way to go to one of the shows I attended for this last tour. Never thought I'd drive that far just to go to a concert. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.Not everyone has the money to do that as much as we would love to. lol, I know man. I was lucky enough to go from north georgia to nashville to see the boys (hell, I was lucky enough to go to atlanta even. that's still 90 miles from me). I have no idea how some folks can afford to see 10-15 shows per tour. Or how many people I see, several people, saying that they're "still in debt" from the last tour. If its breaking the bank, stick to a few shows ;)Ill be able to see them again, as well as others, cause I only stuck with what I could afford last time around lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobo73 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 And, wouldn’t it great if they DIDN’T play Tom Sawyer, Spirit, Limelight or 2112? I would be really impressed if they omitted Tom Sawyer. I think they should do it just because they can. Seriously, they don't need to play it....unless they're really interested in pleasing the casual fan who knows only four Rush tunes. I hope they aren't.They've basically said it's permanently in their set. I'm glad about that. There's always first Rush show folks in the crowd. I'm already plotting to take my stepson. It'll be his first Rush show. This is why it's permanent. Quite rightly so. Right????Hubby told me before the Milwaukee show "I hope they omit Tom Sawyer. They've played it so much! We hear it all the time!"I shrieked "NO!!! Shut UP!!! It is MY first Rush show, I must hear it!!!":P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I wonder what they would charge to play at my Son's B-Day party? Hmmm. Rush playing Happy Birthday.......Classic! Heck, what would they charge to play MY birthday! "You can set up there in the living room, guys. Just use the fireplace hearth as a drum riser." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Grownup Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I'm taking this with i a grain of salt, but I like to entertain the idea of a new Rush tour. But they have to come to Europe and preferably not too far from Denmark! Last tour I went to Amsterdam which was a 466 mile drive, and we stayed for an extended weekend. Needless to say it was worth it. Now I'm just thinking were the next trip should go to. I'm really hoping for Alien Shores. Imagine no sound but the chit chatting of the crowd, and then suddenly BAM ... the kick ass intro riff :drool: Worst come to worst we can crowd source the money for airfare to come to the states! Now that would fit my understanding of epic. I've always wanted to go to a Rush concert where people really go nuts :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 And, wouldn’t it great if they DIDN’T play Tom Sawyer, Spirit, Limelight or 2112? I would be really impressed if they omitted Tom Sawyer. I think they should do it just because they can. Seriously, they don't need to play it....unless they're really interested in pleasing the casual fan who knows only four Rush tunes. I hope they aren't.They've basically said it's permanently in their set. I'm glad about that. There's always first Rush show folks in the crowd. I'm already plotting to take my stepson. It'll be his first Rush show. This is why it's permanent. Quite rightly so. That's as good a reason as any to keep playing it. :) I don't balk at all when they play it, but I don't personally need to see it live anymore. It's all good whether they play it or not. Actually, there are very few songs that I really need to see live. It's their Show, so I'm happy with whatever they play. It's always been a freaking privilege to see a Rush Show; I'm eternally grateful...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiRising79 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 "We want to try and play different material this time," Lifeson says. "I've always wanted to do some rarer Rush material, and this should be a good opportunity to do that. I also think it's going to be a long tour. We just need to stay healthy until then." Just when I was about to retire from the band.. Yeah, like that was gonna happen. ;) Well, retire from the shadow of what they are now, but I'll always bask in the greatness of what they used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Grownup Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 "We want to try and play different material this time," Lifeson says. "I've always wanted to do some rarer Rush material, and this should be a good opportunity to do that. I also think it's going to be a long tour. We just need to stay healthy until then." Just when I was about to retire from the band.. Yeah, like that was gonna happen. ;) Well, retire from the shadow of what they are now, but I'll always bask in the greatness of what they used to be. What you need is a time machine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiRising79 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 "We want to try and play different material this time," Lifeson says. "I've always wanted to do some rarer Rush material, and this should be a good opportunity to do that. I also think it's going to be a long tour. We just need to stay healthy until then." Just when I was about to retire from the band.. Yeah, like that was gonna happen. ;) Well, retire from the shadow of what they are now, but I'll always bask in the greatness of what they used to be. What you need is a time machine. Wouldn't ever want that. I'm happy just popping in a classic Rush CD with a nice cup of Jamaican Blue mountain, when the mood strikes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I wonder what they would charge to play at my Son's B-Day party? Hmmm. Rush playing Happy Birthday.......Classic! Rearranged in 7/4 time! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 And, wouldn’t it great if they DIDN’T play Tom Sawyer, Spirit, Limelight or 2112? I would be really impressed if they omitted Tom Sawyer. I think they should do it just because they can. Seriously, they don't need to play it....unless they're really interested in pleasing the casual fan who knows only four Rush tunes. I hope they aren't. I would like to see Tom Sawyer dropped because it would leave space for something else. If Geddy could still sing TS like he used to that would be something else. He needs to stick to songs in his current vocal range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushBoingo Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 So, we have a non-album tour coming up for 2015, marking the..40th for Fly By Night and Caress of Steel35th for Permanent Waves30th for Power Windowsand the 5th for the Caravan Single.This will be good. I hope they do some medleys for this tour, its always so exciting to hear another song start as the first one ends, its unexpected, but welcomed. By The Way Losingit2k. The set you wrote is good, but it lacks Power Windows. We had a ton of songs from it recently, but you cant ignore the 30th birthday coming up. Maybe stick Marathon in the encore? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeson90 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Yeah be good if they played opening burst of Tom Sawyer then stopped and ged says 'nah only kiddin, sick of that one, here's Double Agent...' Where would you rather be.... Then later, stop after alex's intro to Spirit of Radio and break into Here Again Well do you see can't you see what i'm feelin..... Still much rather the guys took a few months off and came back with a new studio album :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 It almost sounds like they were pushed into touring and didn't really want to. Kind of like it was taken out of their hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 It almost sounds like they were pushed into touring and didn't really want to. Kind of like it was taken out of their hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Bay Rush Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I’m actually surprised they’re going out again so soon (2015.) They’ve been touring nearly nonstop since 2002. Not complaining though… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobo73 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 So, we have a non-album tour coming up for 2015, marking the..40th for Fly By Night and Caress of Steel35th for Permanent Waves30th for Power Windowsand the 5th for the Caravan Single.This will be good. I hope they do some medleys for this tour, its always so exciting to hear another song start as the first one ends, its unexpected, but welcomed. By The Way Losingit2k. The set you wrote is good, but it lacks Power Windows. We had a ton of songs from it recently, but you cant ignore the 30th birthday coming up. Maybe stick Marathon in the encore? YES! I felt iffy saying I'd love to hear Marathon on the next tour. After all, wasn't it in one of the set lists just this last time around?(Brain fart tonight! All I know is, I didn't see it and its such a killer song!!!!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Whatever they choose to play I will show up to hear them play it! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empty Mindless Spectre Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 It almost sounds like they were pushed into touring and didn't really want to. Kind of like it was taken out of their hands. Yeah, that's what took out of that interview as well. And frankly, I'm not entirely convinced it's guaranteed to happen just yet. Regardless of what the promoters and managers say or plan, bottom line is that if the guys aren't up for touring, it isn't going to happen. I'm remaining cautiously optimistic, but in a "wait and see" mode until something is officially announced on the Rush.com website. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empty Mindless Spectre Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 (edited) Just in case they really are going to tour, and aren't really sure what they want to play, here is what I would consider the perfect setlist: Far CrySpirit of RadioLessonsCinderella ManCircumstancesCut to the ChaseLeave That Thing AloneShow Don't Tell (Alternate with Prime Mover)Driven - (Alternate with Digital Man)Peaceable Kingdom (Alternate with Earthshine)Medley - Subdivisions/Tom Sawyer/LimelightHeadlong FlightThe Main Monkey Business Intermission Afterimage (Alternate with The Enemy Within)The Halo EffectFly By NightBefore and After (Alternate with What You're Doing)2112 (abbreviated)By-Tor and the SnowdogCygnus X-1 Part II Hemispheres (abbreviated)YYZThe Necromancer Encore Natural ScienceLa Villa Strangiato Edited March 22, 2014 by Empty Mindless Spectre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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