rock n roll over Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Just came across this interview this morning. I think this is it guys. http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/2015/02/01/farewell-to-kings-new-rush-tour-could-be-last-menon.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 They could find ways of playing live if they wanted to. Bring family to a base and play a bunch of shows over 2-3 weeks. Then have break and move base. Do smaller venues and cut down expenses. They would not make huge profits but would still be working musicians. No complaints if they want to stop but much time away from family is not really necessary. They could probably do a Billy Joel type monthly show at 2 or 3 arenas around North America for years if they wanted. Big concentrated tours can go but there are ways to play without big cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bard Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Best read between the lines, boys and girls. He isn't saying it outright, but it's plain enough. Wow. End of an era. My era. Our era. Gosh. Well, I got my VIP silver tix for Irvine. One last time. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Definitely sounds like the last one. I wouldn't write off another album or two but sounds like they're done touring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Oh well. I'm going to the venue where I first saw them; this being the second time i would have seen a live act there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edm2112 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Yeah, its probably the last go around. I could see them possibly doing a festival here or there...but I think we can all agree that it would be beyond depressing to see (in the unlikely event) the boys do a residency/casino tour...I think they know that's where bands go to die. They'll probably go out with a bang this tour...possibly an album and maybe short bursts of light touring lasting about 2 weeks/5 dates each. You can definitely tell through the updates since the last tour Neil is enjoying his most important job, being a dad...Alex has been busy travelling...and I can just picture Geddy sitting alone at home practicing in front of the mirror like an awkward teen awaiting the phone call to let him know they're back on tour....but alas, this will be the last big tour...probably the last tour period...at least for a year or two...who knows? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bard Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 No, they'll never do a residency or the casino circuits. One-offs at festivals and high density markets like NYC, LA, maybe. But this does feel like the last tour. R-40. Still, one wonders why not just call it a farewell tour and make big bank on the way out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earth2112shine Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Blimey, I've seen my Last :rush: Show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaminbenb Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 No, they'll never do a residency or the casino circuits. One-offs at festivals and high density markets like NYC, LA, maybe. But this does feel like the last tour. R-40. Still, one wonders why not just call it a farewell tour and make big bank on the way out? The way these guys need to prepare, I doubt they do one-off's... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Still, one wonders why not just call it a farewell tour and make big bank on the way out? IMO, they have not come to a concensus regarding their future. They may be showing signs of coming to the end, but it's not written in stone...not yet. And, they have said in the past that they have no interest is doing some grandiose, self-serving Farewell Tour. After this tour is over, they will take another break, and then they will decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiRising79 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) Just a slick way to imply "This is it, kiddies! Rush's farewell tour. Better get your tickets cuz we are really done after this. No more Rush. No more live dvds. We're serious this time!" Gee, what a tremendous coincidence. Stated the same day they decide to tour. Incredible. If the setlist for this show is going to be the usual garbage, I would just encourage them to pull the plug now and disappear into obscurity. No, really. They are such a tremendous insult to themselves and their history. What a f*cking disappointment this once great band has turned into. Edited February 1, 2015 by GeminiRising79 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Still, one wonders why not just call it a farewell tour and make big bank on the way out? IMO, they have not come to a concensus regarding their future. They may be showing signs of coming to the end, but it's not written in stone...not yet. And, they have said in the past that they have no interest is doing some grandiose, self-serving Farewell Tour. After this tour is over, they will take another break, and then they will decide. Never know. One of them could lose all of their cash in a stock market swindle (for example) and NEED to tour. "Um, hey, guys? I know we kinda said we were done, but I just lost my ass. . . ." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 If this is the last tour, I wonder what that means for new albums? Also, I imagine they each will pursue solo projects like Geddy and Alex have already done. Neil doing some jazz related stuff like Bill Bruford has done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Grownup Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I'm so much crossing my fingers for an European leg right now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Definitely sounds like the last one. I wouldn't write off another album or two but sounds like they're done touring. No way, Just longer breaks. :codger: :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Definitely sounds like the last one. I wouldn't write off another album or two but sounds like they're done touring. No way, Just longer breaks. :codger: :D Wishful thinking. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Definitely sounds like the last one. I wouldn't write off another album or two but sounds like they're done touring. No way, Just longer breaks. :codger: :D Wishful thinking. :D They have to much in the tank and the demand is out there, Either way I can live with it. :codger: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Definitely sounds like the last one. I wouldn't write off another album or two but sounds like they're done touring. No way, Just longer breaks. :codger: :D Wishful thinking. :D They have to much in the tank and the demand is out there, Either way I can live with it. :codger: Too much in the tank?? According to who?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaminbenb Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Got my tix for this one...If they do another one...I'll get tix for that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticklight Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I'm so much crossing my fingers for an European leg right now! I'm with you mate, but something tells me there will be no 2nd leg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Grownup Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I'm so much crossing my fingers for an European leg right now! I'm with you mate, but something tells me there will be no 2nd leg... I have a feeling it all depends on how the North American leg goes and what toll it takes on them. But I shouldn't complain at least I got see them once. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I listened to an interview with Alex the other day and he said you'll notice that the tour is a short one. It's obvious they're tired of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I listened to an interview with Alex the other day and he said you'll notice that the tour is a short one. It's obvious they're tired of it. I think it just takes a large toll on them and they'd rather quit touring while they're still doing well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antiquark Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Just a slick way to imply "This is it, kiddies! Rush's farewell tour. Better get your tickets cuz we are really done after this. No more Rush. No more live dvds. We're serious this time!" Gee, what a tremendous coincidence. Stated the same day they decide to tour. Incredible. If the setlist for this show is going to be the usual garbage, I would just encourage them to pull the plug now and disappear into obscurity. No, really. They are such a tremendous insult to themselves and their history. What a f*cking disappointment this once great band has turned into. ... disappear into obscurity... sounds like a good idea for some forum members. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Just a slick way to imply "This is it, kiddies! Rush's farewell tour. Better get your tickets cuz we are really done after this. No more Rush. No more live dvds. We're serious this time!" Gee, what a tremendous coincidence. Stated the same day they decide to tour. Incredible. If the setlist for this show is going to be the usual garbage, I would just encourage them to pull the plug now and disappear into obscurity. No, really. They are such a tremendous insult to themselves and their history. What a f*cking disappointment this once great band has turned into. Nailed it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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