Philly McButterpants Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 This was my first time seeing them. http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/rush/1978/halifax-metro-centre-halifax-ns-canada-63d9061f.html I think next month will be something like 34 times. AFTK Tour was my first too! This tour stop certainly is in the 20's for seeing them . . . BTW, anyone using the twitter app Periscope? there have been a few people streaming each show live. video quality is poor at best, but it's pretty cool. Search for #R40 . . .
sodbuster Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 Looks like the next show, they replaced Animate with How It Is, Distant Early Warning with Between The Wheels, and Red Barchetta with The Camera Eye. Then the next night they played Animate, YYZ and Natural Science. So they're definitely mixing it up each night. As long as they hold onto Cygnus and Xanadu, I'll be happy. They could jam out with One Direction for the rest of the show as far as I care.
sodbuster Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Anybody know what show they plan on using for the concert DVD? Seems like more cameras than usual here tonight.
ricojes Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) How was the show? http://buffalo.com/2015/06/10/featured/rush-delivers-40-years-of-hits-in-thrilling-r40-live-show-at-first-niagara-center/ Edited June 11, 2015 by ricojes
Chef Jim Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 How was the show? http://buffalo.com/2015/06/10/featured/rush-delivers-40-years-of-hits-in-thrilling-r40-live-show-at-first-niagara-center/ Not much of a review of the show. He talked more about the people in the audience than about the band's performance. And what does this mean? "The virtuosic life has taken a toll on the bodies of two-thirds of the band." They are musicians not hockey players eh? And which two was he referring to? I'd rather hear from someone here that actually attended the show.
sodbuster Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) Not much of a review of the show. He talked more about the people in the audience than about the band's performance. And what does this mean? "The virtuosic life has taken a toll on the bodies of two-thirds of the band." They are musicians not hockey players eh? And which two was he referring to? I'd rather hear from someone here that actually attended the show. Neil has tendonitis in his elbows and Alex is hitting the arthritis wall. Couldn't tell by the way they played though. They really pulled out all the stops. Oh, and the equipment. The walls of amps, the paisley guitars, the double necks... Home run. Heres the full setlist: http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/rush/2015/first-niagara-center-buffalo-ny-3c9d12b.html Edited June 11, 2015 by sodbuster
ricojes Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Not much of a review of the show. He talked more about the people in the audience than about the band's performance. And what does this mean? "The virtuosic life has taken a toll on the bodies of two-thirds of the band." They are musicians not hockey players eh? And which two was he referring to? I'd rather hear from someone here that actually attended the show. Exactly, that's why I asked...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) I put on my amateur journalist hat for writing my review: “Listen to my music And hear what it can do. There’s something here that says ‘strong is life’ I know it will reach you” Rush’s 40th birthday walk down memory lane certainly reached a packed First Niagara Center in Buffalo last night. Their set-list started with songs from their most recent release, Clockwork Angels, and worked backwards through their catalog until they brought the house down with ‘Working Man’ from their self-titled debut album. In between was 2+ hours of Rush-fan heaven: a powerful collection of songs – some well-known (Tom Sawyer, Spirit of Radio) and some fairly obscure (Lakeside Park hasn’t been played live since 1978). The set-list wasn’t the only cue that we were being brought back in time. The stage set itself was transformed throughout the show, beginning as the steampunk vision from Clockwork Angels but changing to walls of amplifiers which were gradually reduced until at the end there was only 1 each for Alex and Geddy, propped on cafeteria chairs in front of a video backdrop of a high-school gymnasium. Neil Peart’s drum kit for the 2nd half of the show was his classic double-bass set from the 70s. Alex and Geddy even played their classic double-neck instruments, and ended up with barely decorated wooden ones at the end. There are rumors that this will be the band’s final large-scale tour. They certainly gave mixed signals. After they left the stage came a video montage of members saying goodbye to crowds over the last 40 years. Then a short film of the band trying to get into their dressing room but being blocked by images from their albums come to life, which ended with the band literally walking off alone into the sunset-like bowels of an auditorium, muttering to themselves as to where they could get a drink. But the signals they gave on the stage told a different story. This is a band at the top of their game. The unrivaled musical talent goes without saying. They were full of energy. Any worries that Geddy Lee’s voice could no longer hit those high notes of his youth were completely put to rest. While touring (the way Rush does it) takes a physical toll on the band, it’s obvious to anyone watching that the joy of the performance is still there. What struck me most about this performance was the transformation of the earlier songs. Playing what are comparatively basic songs with their current level of musicianship and arrangement yielded a very compelling picture of what the band has achieved. They rock harder now than they did as 20-year-olds. I left the arena saying “that can’t be it – they can’t be done”. I hope that’s true. One final hopeful note – the graphic on the screens at the end showed ‘R40+’. Edited June 11, 2015 by JÂy RÛßeÒ
Chef Jim Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Exactly, that's why I asked... Oh you were asking the writer of the article. I thought you were just asking in general. And what does Neil and Alex's issues have to do with their virtuosity? It has mostly to do with getting old. I have major degeneration in my back and that's from years of working on my feet, skiing and just not longer being a spring chicken. There are plenty of 60-70 year olds that I assume are feeling lots of aches and pains but are still touring.
Gugny Posted June 11, 2015 Author Posted June 11, 2015 I put on my amateur journalist hat for writing my review: That review made me seriously regret not getting tickets to the Montreal show. God, I hope they've got another tour or two in them.
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 That review made me seriously regret not getting tickets to the Montreal show. God, I hope they've got another tour or two in them. Go. Dude. Just go. The guy who sat next to me said he got that single seat yesterday from the ticket office for exactly what I paid. There are always seats here and there that get released at different times.
The Poojer Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 I'm not a big rush fan, but that show sounds great, love how you described the transformation of the stage. well done. I put on my amateur journalist hat for writing my review:
Gugny Posted June 11, 2015 Author Posted June 11, 2015 Go. Dude. Just go. The guy who sat next to me said he got that single seat yesterday from the ticket office for exactly what I paid. There are always seats here and there that get released at different times. Just checked stubhub. There are tix for under $30. The show is on Father's Day. At first, I was like - "I can't go to Montreal on Father's Day," but then I said to myself ... "If I bring my son, it's a father/son event ..."
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Just checked stubhub. There are tix for under $30. The show is on Father's Day. At first, I was like - "I can't go to Montreal on Father's Day," but then I said to myself ... "If I bring my son, it's a father/son event ..." BOOM!
Gugny Posted June 11, 2015 Author Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) BOOM! What time did you end up walking out of the venue after the show, Jay? An overnighter is out of the question, since my son has school the following day (I know it's the end of the year, but he's on a mission for perfect attendance, which he has to this point). It's about a 3-hour door-to-door drive (one way) for us. Edited June 11, 2015 by Gugny
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 What time did you end up walking out of the venue after the show, Jay? An overnighter is out of the question, since my son has school the following day (I know it's the end of the year, but he's on a mission for perfect attendance, which he has to this point). It's about a 3-hour door-to-door drive (one way) for us. Show was 3 hours start-to-finish. My son slept the entire way home, and we pulled in at 12:15
Gugny Posted June 11, 2015 Author Posted June 11, 2015 Show was 3 hours start-to-finish. My son slept the entire way home, and we pulled in at 12:15 Great, thanks. Found 2 tix on Ebay for a total of $64 (same tix are more expensive on stubhub). I'm "this" close to pulling the trigger. Then telling my wife.
sodbuster Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Great, thanks. Found 2 tix on Ebay for a total of $64 (same tix are more expensive on stubhub). I'm "this" close to pulling the trigger. Then telling my wife.Do it. You'll never get another chance. This is it.
Lurker Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Not much of a review of the show. He talked more about the people in the audience than about the band's performance. Early deadline, I assume. Watch for Jeff Miers to write a more detailed column as he's a big fan...
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