RUSH IS A BAND

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Glasgow open thread

UPDATE - 10/12@8:52AM: Here is a review from the Sunday Mail in Scotland courtesy whywhyzed:

Veteran rockers spark a Rush to the SECC

Rush ***** (out of five)
SECC, Glasgow, October 3

Rock's mightiest trio shook the SECC to it's foundations during this three-hour music marathon. Much of the show was taken up by tracks from new album Snakes and Arrows with **** and **** stand-outs. **** was the best song of the night, with Geddy Lee showing his vocal, keyboard and bass mastery. The band sprang a surprise for hardcore fans during the encore, playing old rarity *****.
- Monty Archibald

I commented out the song titles for those who haven't seen a gig yet.

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UPDATE - 10/6@11:39AM: Here's a review from The Herald (thanks Liverpool.78).

UPDATE - 10/4@4:07PM: For an interesting tidbit about what was heard at soundcheck, check below the fold (SPOILER).

UPDATE - 10/3@8:12PM: Setlist #2; with the substitution (thanks nephronic).

Rush kicks off the European leg of the Snakes & Arrows tour with show number 50 in Glasgow, Scotland tonight (actually just a couple hours from now local time). And we have confirmation from Big Al himself that Rush will be continuing the tour through 2008 for a total of 110 shows! To my friends across the pond - have a great time tonight!

Date/Time: Wednesday, October 3rd @ 7:30PM (local time)
Show Number: 50
Venue: SECC - Hall 4
Place: Glasgow, Scotland

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According to saltire over at Rush Tour Fly By Night was played at soundcheck (here's the complete post). This is very interesting .... Early in the North American tour Rush was playing Distant Early Warning at soundcheck, and it eventually made it into the setlist. I wonder if the same will happen with Fly By Night?