RUSH IS A BAND

#2 - Posted 7/13/10 @1:25PM by Dig It Al Man [contact]

Welcome home Boys!!!!

#4 - Posted 7/13/10 @2:08PM by katskahnne [contact]

Yay Arleen! :-D Give the boys a good Welcome Home!!! Wish I were there to see and hear it all!

#6 - Posted 7/13/10 @3:41PM by moses2112 [contact]

i dont know who you are, but youve been watching too much chappel show.
i cant wait till september!

#8 - Posted 7/13/10 @4:43PM by Lerxster [contact]

8 is great, and a great show you will see. Have fun Arleen and the rest of you YYZ'rs. WOOOOOO RUSH!!!

#10 - Posted 7/13/10 @5:17PM by conky [contact]

Hi Arleen!!!

Bubbles and me are wishing you a magic show!!!

#12 - Posted 7/13/10 @6:32PM by Bulldog81 [contact]

21 TWELVE!!!

"There's no place like home...
There's no place like home..."

Good luck, Geddy, Alex and Neil as you
play your hometown.

#14 - Posted 7/13/10 @7:39PM by DistantEW [contact]

Have fun everybody! I would have loved to be at this show, but will be at Saturday instead. SO PUMPED

#16 - Posted 7/13/10 @8:10PM by bakes7 [contact]

#11 I have a live version of Hemispheres it`s from 1979 a show from Germany. Send me a e-mail and I`ll give you a early Christmas present.

#18 - Posted 7/13/10 @8:28PM by Rob [contact]

I'd love to see Rush in Toronto....just not a Tuesday night!

#20 - Posted 7/13/10 @8:40PM by rushrulez [contact]

Everyone enjoy the show, wish I was in YYZ.

#22 - Posted 7/13/10 @9:23PM by random_sample [contact]

Ok, unrelated to this thread's subject,sorry. And I will get flack for this comment ,I know it-but I will say it anyway.
When I first watched the Rush documentary (I mentioned this before and I remember a few others felt the same) I skipped the "Trekkies" part on the special features disk. I had a feeling I wouldn't like it.
Well, I was right. haha. I just watched it for the hell of it (and curiosity) and I was cringing, watching it.
That is my biggest criticism about the documentary. The way they portrayed "Rush fans" as if we/they are all the same- Nerdy and goofy. I'm not saying it to be "mean", but Im just saying that there is a wide spectrum or range of types of Rush fans out there and for that documentary, they seemed to focus mostly on the geekiest and goofiest and weirdest.
Aside from that ,I liked most of the documentary, but I did find things I didn't like or felt like they focused on some things too much or other things not enough. They do good work (Sam Dunn and Scot Mcfadyen) but I think they missed the mark in a few areas. Just my opinion and wondering if anyone else shares my view.

#24 - Posted 7/13/10 @10:20PM by kevin [contact]

#22 I grew up in an area that Rush was very popular. I was a jock/Surfer type and all of my friends were the same. We were huge Rush fans and we couldn't be further from that stereo type. My brother was a huge fan in the 70's and he was a stoner/surfer as were all his buddies and they idolized Rush and again nothing close to nerdy. We lived near the border of Mexico and I had a a lot of Spanish friends and Rush was hugely popular in their community. The Band itself could be considered bit nerdy I suppose but I agree the stereo type is narrow and not a true reflection of the Rush's fans. IMO

#26 - Posted 7/13/10 @10:23PM by double-agent [contact]

#22 Umm...many of those "nerdy and goofy" fans you are referring to frequent this site and happen to be dear friends of mine. Don't judge, but if you can't help yourself, perhaps you should keep it to yourself. I mean, it's a free country...say what you like. But keep in mind what Thumper's mom said on "Bambi" - "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say nothing at all."

With all due respect,

A proud Rush Nerd

#28 - Posted 7/13/10 @11:00PM by kevin [contact]

I love the documentary but listening the guy talk about watching the cool kids driving away in the car, paraphrasing
"to the party he wasn't invited to" Sorry but that has nothing to do with the history of Rush. Yes they may have been a bit nerdy growing up, but come on. Subdivisions never meant that to me, Subdivisions to me was about this eighties cookie cutter neighborhood I grew up in. Being a so called nerd or geek fan is one narrow side of the story, this band didn't sell a gazillion records to nerds! Sorry thats non-sense.

BTW One of my favorite moments in the documentary was when Donna Halper talks about "every listener in the audience felt like that" then Working Man kicks in, thats powerful stuff..

#30 - Posted 7/13/10 @11:45PM by patrush

Good points Kevin. The song isn't just about nerdy kids. I also had the same impression of it being about cookie cutter suburbs. I see the "architectural" (or urban planning) side of the lyrics. Same for the song Grand Designs, it's very architectural song.

#32 - Posted 7/13/10 @11:48PM by random_sample [contact]

curves and lines...of grand designs....

#34 - Posted 7/14/10 @12:21AM by RUhockey [contact]

#32
against the run of the mill
static as it seems, we break the surface tension with our wild kinetic dreams. WHAOH!

perfect lines for this

#36 - Posted 7/14/10 @12:39AM by random_sample [contact]

#35
Yes!

"So much style without substance, so much stuff without style,
Its hard to recognize a real thing,
It comes along once in a while"


"So much poison in power, the principals get left out...
So much mind on the matter, the spirit gets forgotten about"

#38 - Posted 7/14/10 @1:42AM by katskahnne [contact]

I dunno...fans nerdy? I remember my senior year of high school, I got called into the principal's office. Also called in were the school's "braintrust", all the kids - all guys, I think - who got straight A's in science and math and were generally considered the "intelligent" kids. Well, we'd all scored over 140 on the Stanford-Benet thing so were considered "geniuses" or whatever, and afterward my friends were all asking me "What were you doing in the principal's office with Todd and Steve and so-and-so?" I told 'em, and none of us still got it. I was still considered an outcast rock and roll bad girl.

Guess I was destined for Rush fandom? ::shrugs::

#40 - Posted 7/14/10 @2:52AM by punkerpaul [contact]

Hello Rush and Rush Fans!

I have been a Rush fan for over 35 years! I first saw Rush at Larry's Hideaway on Carlton Street (just down from MLG) in 1974.Yes they were a bar band at one time with Max Webster, Goddo, Rough Trade and others at the Gas Works and the Good OL El' etc.I still remember those days when they played high school gyms, Mornington Drive,Foot In Coldwater and that other band Greg Godovich was in.The point is I have been around with Rush from the start seeing nearly 20 of their concerts through the years.The last time I saw them was at the ACC during the Snakes and Arrows tour.I was really pumped for their show at the Molson Amplitheatre tonight, but not so pumped to get kicked out before the show really got going.First let me state I have never been kicked out of a concert before,and I always thought that the people that got the boot deserved it.I thought concert security was necessary and justified in most cases,but tonight I feel I got the short end of the stick and I hope the Rush fans in section 203 Row S to WW remember me getting thrown out for no apparent reason. I wrote to Ontario Place when I finally got home tonight....


Hi,

I was forcibly removed from the Rush Concert by the security staff for really no apparent reason tonight.I was with three other friends with seats in section 203 Row WW seats 1 and 2 and Row T seats 6 and 7. It was great we could see each other and enjoy Rush together. At one point I switched seats with one friend and watched the concert with another friend in row WW seat 1. Security asked for my ticket stub and I didn't have the one for that seat. I tried to explain that I was with my friends, and he was now using my original seat.Three of the security staff surrounded me after I could not produce the proper ticket stub and clutched me by the arms, they thought I was trying to scam a seat in a better section.Even after my friends ( and others around us... thank you) proved our seat tickets, I was looking in pockets for my stub as they still escorted me off the property.I found my original ticket tucked down in my pants pocket shortly before being forciblby escorted to the Ontario Place gates and showed it to them.It was grabbed from my hand and I was shoved off Ontario Place property.I have been going to Ontario Place concerts since the 1970's when it was still the Forum.The Forum was my first concert experience and later I proposed to my wife there at the Dr Hook concert in 1982.I have never had any issues with security or the Ontario Place staff over the years I have been visiting. I understand how security is important, but I also understand that our country is still a democacy and we are still innnocent until proven guilty.

#42 - Posted 7/14/10 @7:59AM by Rayzer2112 [contact]

All I can say was wow....they guys seemed so much better tonight than in Sarnia. Possibly some home town fan inspiration. The seat was awesome, section 103 row F. Special thanks to Chris and the crazy set of circumstances that made this seat fall into my hands. See you all on Saturday at the ACC

#40 - Sorry to hear that. I find the rent a cops always try to prove something when it's unnecessary.

#44 - Posted 7/14/10 @10:04AM by mkefromTO [contact]

I read the Toronto sun review on canoe.ca. Another bad review from someone who doesn't really know anything about music. "nicklebackish fireballs"? Since when are fireballs the domain of nickleback. who are nickleback anyway. I guess this guy didn't see the vapor trails tour or any other bands for the last thirty years.

I had a VIP ticket from the show. 8th row floors!! best seats I ever had at rush. it was so worth it. Always a great show!! I've go seats for the saturday show too. can't wait. I spoke with some guys that sat next to me and none of us have received our fan packs from the VIP purchase. has anyone got it?

Hey punkerpaul, sorry you got ejected from the show. that sucks. I do remember that dump Larry's Hideaway. Saw a lot of bands there. There always was some scary people in there. lol.

#46 - Posted 7/14/10 @11:03AM by evenoddsband [contact]

What's up with the gibe at Time Stand Still? Rush doesn't HAVE off nights. I'm sure it sounded fine. I hate critics, he scrutinizes every detail and still gives them a 4.5 rating! I just don't get it

#48 - Posted 7/14/10 @11:35AM by D-Slam

Actually, I was fifth row Alex-side and I had the distinct impression in the first few songs that they were having a tough time getting started, so the "off night" remark rang true for me.

(It may have been because the show started late due to the INCREDIBLY lame pedestrian walkways into the venue, it takes FOREVER to get 16k people in or out of there).

To the guy who got thrown out... that sucks. Stupid rent-a-cops. I hope you are able to a) enjoy the Saturday show and b) get some compensation for your loss.

#50 - Posted 7/14/10 @12:16PM by mkefromTO [contact]

Just another comment from last night' show and a few others I've seen since vapor trails tour. I can't hear Alex' guitar in some songs. most notably Far cry. The bass and keys seems to drown him out at times. I'm a guitar player and I mostly want to hear him. I don't like the mix.

#52 - Posted 7/14/10 @2:19PM by blakean99 [contact]

Awesome show last night, though I found it to be too loud in the first half.

I think I saw Gordon Lightfoot at the show last night, walking in front of the 300 section towards the exit. Can anyone confirm, or is this a case of the world's most uncanny lookalike? This guy did have security walking in front and back, so it would be a major coincidence. Also saw Ray Daniels a few times.

#54 - Posted 7/14/10 @4:24PM by Slowda [contact]

A Toronto show is a lifelong goal of mine. Hopefully soon.

#56 - Posted 7/14/10 @6:29PM by random_sample [contact]

#51-
I have to comment about what you were saying about the customs officers at the Port Huron/ Sarnia border.
I'm Canadian and live on the border of Canada and the U.S, and my experience has been the opposite. Arrogant ,power tripping U.S customs officers. Obviously, it depends what country you are from. The U.S customs officers scrutinize you more if you're Canadian and the Canadian customes officers scrutinize you more if you are from the U.S. I know how you feel, because there's been a few times I have encountered really arrogant asses at the U.S customs. They are doing their job ,by policing the border but some of them definitely can be jerks about it. Just thought I'd give you the perspective from this side of the border.

#58 - Posted 7/14/10 @9:21PM by Toronto Writer [contact]

Loved the show. Thought Neil's solo was fantastic. They're all playing so well. As usual, they were quite tight too. It's great to see. They also looked like they were really having fun. Loved all the video footage. Made for a complete entertainment package.

I sat in Section 202 and had a few "star" sightings as well. Terry Brown was seated in the row behind me, Ray Danniels was 10 rows in front and Denise Donlon (link was 1 row in front of me.

#60 - Posted 7/14/10 @10:53PM by brilondon [contact]

To numbers 22 and 24, you are not true Rush fans if you honestly worry about what others think about us. Some of us who have followed the band for most of our lives can relate what they sing about and what they are about. If Rush themselves worried about what was said about them they would have given up after the Caress of Steel tour. We would have never had 2112 or any other great music. This is just the documentary makers opinion of what a Rush fan is. I as you, in your heart do you really care what someone else thinks about you? I will be at the ACC performance on Saturday. I saw them in Chicago for the not rained out show and was as usual blown away with the performance.

#62 - Posted 7/15/10 @1:48AM by random_sample [contact]

#60-
Oh God..not the "you are not a true Rush fan if.." crap again. Are you 12 years old or what?? You don't "decide" if someone is a "true" Rush fan or not.
You didn't get the gist of what I was saying and a few others agreed with. It wasn't so much that we worry what others think. The point was that I thought Rush fans were represented as these weird, nerdy people in the documentary. I was just saying they could have shown a wider spectrum of Rush fans, maybe. Instead, they seemed to pick a few sorta nerdy ones. In other words, I thought (and a few people agreed) they could have done a more accurate represention of Rush fans, thats all.
Anyway, enjoy the ACC show!

#64 - Posted 7/15/10 @10:37AM by Rob1855 [contact]

Two questions:
(1) What are Alex & Geddy throwing into the crowd before the encore? T-Shirts? Sausage?

(2) There are microphones placed at instrument level on Alex's & Geddy's Mic Stands. They're not decorative - I've seen them there on previous tours as well. What in world are they for? You can see them at:

link

#66 - Posted 7/16/10 @1:40PM by Enviro_tech [contact]

great pics, thanks for posting the link!