RUSH IS A BAND

#2 - Posted 7/23/10 @1:50PM by captainkenster2112 [contact]

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Go Petie Lee









PRAETORIAN

#4 - Posted 7/23/10 @1:55PM by mrdriven [contact]

beautiful and sunny here in saratoga!!!

where can i get a pina colada or frozen margarita?!?

#6 - Posted 7/23/10 @2:09PM by The Clansman 2112 [contact]

Hopefully no Lawyers are planning on attending this show tonight if storms are being forecast for this gig!!!:)

#8 - Posted 7/23/10 @3:05PM by exit...stage left [contact]

I know Rush said they would not change up the setlist but from the show the other night in Camden they almost looked bored playing the first set...I thought is dragged a bit myself...maybe after the two week break they'll inject some life into the first set. I still have hope they could swith out at least two songs...hey, it could happen, probably won't but they should.

#10 - Posted 7/23/10 @3:06PM by rushrulez [contact]

I agree with hermy, hope there is no cancellation though.

#12 - Posted 7/23/10 @3:21PM by entrenous [contact]

#7 - i thought it was awesome to see them play outdoors in Sarnia. something about having the guys right in front of you in daylight is pretty intimate. what was also really cool, was how after the intermission you almost get a new show, in the sense that you then are wowed by the lights and such. something to look forward to after intermission.

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#14 - Posted 7/23/10 @3:39PM by XelNaga [contact]

Getting geared up. If anything happens please let us know my group is coming from Kingston.

#16 - Posted 7/23/10 @3:55PM by geddylee74 [contact]

If I hear anything, I'll let you know for sure. I'm just killing some time at a brewpub in Troy, waiting to cruise up - hoping to get there around 5/5:30 when the lots open. Hopefully the rain stays light. You'd think they would have cancelled it by now, if there was any chance of that.

I can't wait!! I'm f$&@ing stoked. Drove to Albany from Syracuse this morning jamming to r30... So pumped!!

#18 - Posted 7/23/10 @5:45PM by Lynn-2112 [contact]

I hope the weather clears up. Have fun.

#20 - Posted 7/23/10 @6:13PM by random_sample [contact]

I feel bad for the people who have tickets to see Rush and the show ends up being cancelled because of weather. It's just been one show so far, that's been cancelled though right? (Chicago?)
Also the people who ordered the so-called "VIP" packages and are still waiting for the "package". I am skipping this tour and planning to go next year when they tour. Seen them 9 times so far, so I've enjoyed those shows. Only saw them one time outdoors (in Columbus, Ohio Polaris Amphetheatre) and the rest were indoor shows.
It's pouring rain here now and I am about 5 hours west of NY state , so hopefully the show tonight isn't rained out.

#22 - Posted 7/23/10 @8:56PM by bordercolliefan1 [contact]

If you haven't already there is an online Rush for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame petition with over close to 35000 signatures already. It's free and takes a few seconds to do and can easily be found with google search. Also lets friends know about petition!

#24 - Posted 7/24/10 @12:27AM by Kelly D [contact]

Holy crap. Third time at SPAC- second time with Petie- first time with mommy_of_zuzu

**ATTENTION ALL GEDDICORNS**
mommy_of_zuzu graciously allowed Petie and me to stand in the front row with her during the second haldf and this collection of hot Rush Rats on Ged's side paid off! We got LOTS of Ged attention- I have confirmation and proof that Ged poses for pictures. . . especially Petie's! Petie unfurled a sign that said "I CAN'T STOP THINKING GED!" during "Caravan" and Ged LOVED it! During Neil's solo he had a roadie hand the three of us, plus another girl next to us, T-shirts that said "Gershon's- Nobody Beats My Sausage!" on them. We about died. That, and after "YYZ" HE SMACKED HIS OWN ASS at the end of it. Good lord. . .

Great show. Crowd was amazing, no trainwrecks (I think), and I got some more lovin' from Big Al!

Completely wired. One of the best Rush shows- maybe THE best Rush show- I've ever been to. Lucky number seven!

#26 - Posted 7/24/10 @12:31AM by Rush Dad 98-01 [contact]

Barely rained at all after 6pm at the show. My kids and I were inside but little before and a light drizzle during intermission.

The show was fantastic and it was my kids' first concert ever (both boys ages 12 & 9). They were in awe and they were so excited. Definitely made it the best RSUH show of all the 13 I've gone to.

Two observations:
1) For all the clamoring for years to have them play "the Camera Eye", there was VERY LITTLE "pop" when it started. It's a good song but to me it's underwhelming live.
2) BU2B and Caravan are f'ing amazing live!!!! Can't wait for the whole album next year.

#28 - Posted 7/24/10 @12:54AM by random_sample [contact]

#27-
Your "review" was kinda funny. Basically..."shitty,crappy sound, bald spot, shitty,shitty....pretty damn awesome show though".
haha. (just kidding with you)

#22/ #23

Sorry #22 (you mean well, Im sure) but I agree with #23. I seriously hope if Rush is ever offered a place in the RRHOF that they decline . That's DEEEE CLINE...with a capital D!! Not just because they have "snubbed" Rush or inducted artists/bands of way less importance, talent,etc. before Rush, but because the RRHOF is a big JOKE ,with a capital ...uh, you get the point.

#30 - Posted 7/24/10 @1:45AM by mygcsis3 [contact]

Show number 5 for me. Alex's side, about 10 rows back. What struck me as different/better about this from the past few years is the level of interaction between them tonight. Jeez... I actually saw Bubba smile at least half a dozen times. It warms my heart to see these guys enjoying themselves up there after all these years. SUPER LOUD (not necessarily a bad thing) and just fantastic. Highlight of the crowd was a lady holding up ner vanity NY license plate LUVGEDDY. That's a fan for you... and a chick, no less (and kinda hot to boot ;-)

#32 - Posted 7/24/10 @2:35AM by patrush

Hey this finale for Leave That Thing Alone from the Ottawa show is awesome!

Can anyone hear play an ode to Guns & Roses near the end of the piece?

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#34 - Posted 7/24/10 @2:49AM by random_sample [contact]

Ode to Guns and Roses, really? I think that might be a coincidence. Doubt Rush has every been into Guns and Roses, but I could be wrong.

#36 - Posted 7/24/10 @3:25AM by mommy_of_zuzu [contact]

24 - Kelly D(ear) -

I couldn't leave you guys all the way back where you were! Like I told Petie, it was a butt-slappin', I mean- bass slappin' - good time!

Who cares if we acted like Jonas Brothers fans, we had a memorable evening, full of lightheartedness and joy.

I feel very sorry for those that see less than the best from this band, I find some of these comments toward sweet Alex very unkind. He smiled at me as he passed, several times, and I saw only how divine he is.

In fact, I haven't seen Alex so energetic and jubilant since Counterparts, he is my hero!

To all my new friends - Megan, Claudia, Bev, Farid, Mike, and Darren - it was so wonderful to finally meet you!

xoxo

Sandy Foster
Brookhaven & Delhi, NY

Make it a great day.

#38 - Posted 7/24/10 @3:36AM by patrush

The new songs sound really great live. At least from the bootlegs I've seen, even with the crappy audio quality of a bootleg, they are awesome.

The LA show is coming up soon...

#40 - Posted 7/24/10 @9:20AM by Archimer [contact]

Kelly D and Mommy of Zuzu: Wow! Sounds like an amazing time. :) The shirt thing is absolutely RAD. Sounds like you got some love from everybody up on stage there!

New World Kid: Are you saying that Alex only spares smiles for the ladies? :P

51 MORE DAYS!

#42 - Posted 7/24/10 @10:58AM by crunchsite [contact]

Great show. Was about 15 rows back in the center, and the sound quality was excellent. Took some pics
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#44 - Posted 7/24/10 @11:30AM by Kelly D [contact]

*ahem* Rush chicks shan't be silenced. . . just like haters gonna hate, Rush chicks gonna squee. That's just the way it is, especially when we get noticed by the guys. Some girl made a funny sign last night that got her Neil's sticks and Bev (aka RUSHGIRL) got some too.

A few of us all talked to Howard after the show and he said that he'd be making some more cocktail videos to put on the site! He also said that the overhead lighting rig was based on a "charm" that he wears around his neck of a black widow spider encased in plastic. We got pics, natch. Creepy cool, eh?

#46 - Posted 7/24/10 @12:40PM by New World Kid [contact]

Kelly my 12 year old (at the time) can play the R30 Medley, YYZ, et al on drums with no music playing from memory. He brought his practice pad and sticks in the car to play on the way to Boston. We even went to the drum shop in Portland just to see Neil's snare.

Understand I have respect for you as a person & feel a kindred spirit to you as a fellow RUSH fan and I want to make that clear - as I do to everyone else. I am impressed when I see females at the RUSH concerts. I don't care if they came with someone or are alone. If they know the songs - to me it is a cool thing. But your poster had blatant sexual innuendo. By that, you set a precedent. I saw Neil looking at it, because I was in his line of sight looking to you. Then I saw you with sticks. That burned for awhile.

Bottom line is some of the girls are using their wiles for attention and us old timers will never be cool with that. Understand if someone behaves like a groupie they will lose respect.

#48 - Posted 7/24/10 @1:07PM by A-CELL-OF-AWARENESS [contact]

i am going to write SPAC management an email and THANK them for not being the Gestappo many venues have become such as Starlight and the worst of all...Mohegan Sun!!!!! They did not 'police' the PIT at all, and low and freakin' behold, nobody had any problems nor was anyone having any problems with anyone else. left to our own devices, everyone acted like civilized people fans without any solutions looking for a problem running around overexerting the only authority they've ever had in life. Camden was very good too, surprisingly.

#50 - Posted 7/24/10 @2:20PM by Kelly D [contact]

Dude, that wasn't me. It was some other lucky girl. Get over it. And did you see the shirts that they were tossing out? They say "Nobody beats my sausage!" C'mon. . . life is unfair AND amusing. It happens.

#52 - Posted 7/24/10 @2:56PM by Jediyyz [contact]

I think it's time to explode the myth that women are not to be seen at Rush shows! At our first show of this tour in Albuquerque, 8 of the 12 family members in attendance were of the fairer persuasion!

For the Snakes & Arrows tours...my two daughters garnished sticks, picks, a shirt and recognition...(without making any signs I might add)...as for me, the one that started it all...I got the joy of seeing them happy and the satisfaction that they understand what music can and should be! That's good enough for me!

Endlessly Rocking!

#54 - Posted 7/24/10 @3:09PM by mommy_of_zuzu [contact]

52 -

That't the spirit, Jediyyz! I've never done a thing for any swag I've received - I prefer to give the band gifts, in fact. Just hearing their music is gift.

Rush on!


53 - katskahnne -

I've always wished all of us RIABer girls could go to one show together, and I hope you win front row seats - ohayo!

#56 - Posted 7/24/10 @3:40PM by New World Kid [contact]

Guess my son and I need a sex change for the next one.

#58 - Posted 7/24/10 @5:14PM by Kelly D [contact]

Um. . . why are you cursing women for getting attention in a sassy manner when the guys make plenty of sexual jokes themselves? If it works, it works.

#60 - Posted 7/24/10 @5:55PM by iluvgeddy05 [contact]

Glad I got to see some other great RUSH license-plate holders last night! My photo is on rush.com with the LUVGEDDY plates!

#62 - Posted 7/24/10 @6:24PM by drmike [contact]

I wondered if that pick of Geddy included the RIAB ladies in the front row. And the LUVGEDDY plate was great to see too. Congrats on your notoriety!

#64 - Posted 7/24/10 @7:38PM by GedHed [contact]

What kid wouldn't prefer music to NPR? Trust me...it wouldn't take *Rush* to divert mine from NPR. I think Bing Crosby might even do the trick. lol!

#66 - Posted 7/24/10 @8:28PM by random_sample [contact]

Geddy was right in the Rush in Rio Boys in Brazil doc. when he said hot/humid weather gives him a bad case of "the frizzies". haha. Been a hot/ humid wave here ,too...and storms /rain weekly for the last month. Looks like it was a hot and humid one at that last show.

#68 - Posted 7/24/10 @8:42PM by JDMitch [contact]

What a show! Loved the setlist....especially the surprises off Presto and Power Windows. Wow. Alex, Geddy and Neil are my rock heroes!

#70 - Posted 7/24/10 @9:15PM by iluvgeddy05 [contact]

As a female Rush fan since I was 10 years old, I have no shame. If someone is jealous the ladies are getting more attention... oh well lol


In any event, the show kicked major ass. I swear, each show gets better and more tight, energetic and just plain awesome every time!

Signed, LUVGEDDY :)

#72 - Posted 7/25/10 @3:15PM by drawnlikemoths [contact]

Saratoga Springs is a nice town but it was difficult to walk around and tour it during the day because of the pouring rain. Had a good lunch at a sports bar, but I don't remember the name of it. Sam Adams beer on tap! Everybody was very friendly. How did all the Rush fans get so old? Oh yeah, Camera Eye was great. Caravan was cool. By the way, that Geddy Lee fellow is quite good on the bass.

#74 - Posted 7/25/10 @9:15PM by random_sample [contact]

#72-
"How did all the Rush fans get so old?"
You win the dumbest question ever asked -award.

#76 - Posted 7/26/10 @10:55AM by GhostWriter [contact]

Here are my photos from the Saratoga show for anyone who cares. The best 130 from over 400. :)

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#78 - Posted 7/27/10 @5:59PM by rushdaverush [contact]

I saw a comment that I thought was relative to the SPAC show and I can't locate it, so I'll conclude it was about another show, and I'll restate as best I can and then branch out with my own comments.

The other guys' comments that I can't find: the sound is so #%$@#%$*#@ loud that it is bordeline white noise. It drives me nuts and has driven me nuts for many years. If you sit dead center, it takes a good four or five songs to get blast adjusted to Neil's bass drum. I get it. Bass is important. Back it off a notch so I can hear music. Rush has been my favorite band 29-ish years. The only band I've ever shelled out the cash to see play live, and I've done that more than my fair share of times, and I really, really wish they would just ratchet it back a little bit - not much - from "obliterate" to "kill".

Like the "other guy", I want my lasers back. Economy is affecting us all, everybody likes to scale back, got it, whatever. Marathon without lasers is like Red Barchetta without the animated road background - not the live-film stuff, but the animated one they originally toured with. and gimme back my lasers.

Now to my own comments. It was interesting to see MP played in sequence, and the crowd reaction to each song. There's kind of a pecking order for those songs, and it was evident in the crowd reaction. All those songs are loved by fans, but some get bigger reactions than others. Camera Eye was more interesting than I thought it would be, but frankly, I've never understood why so many people have craved that song to be played live for so long. Highly repetitious. There's a reason they never trotted that one out before, and it isn't just that it is time consuming.

I took my familiy to the show. Wife, daughter (7 - her second show), and son (5 - his first). I have mixed feelings about taking the kids so young, but I've enjoyed Rush for so long, and had the opportunity to take the kids before the band hangs it up, which eventually they will do. We had balcony seats, and the kids wore shooting muffs. The boy fell asleep at 10pm during Camera Eye. Not even the pyros in Far Cry stirred him. My daughter made it through her first show at age 5 without dropping asleep, but he just crashed. Too long a day coming all the way from Buffalo - hey Rush - play Buffalo next time!!!! Come on. We're like Canada south here, and have ALWAYS supported you guys.

SPAC is a tremendous facility. Great place to see a show.

It is more than a mild source of irritation that the stage is set up so that only the people who are almost dead center can really see the screen in back. It obviously can't be helped, but it is annoying to have to look the skits up on youtube later to show the kids.

Wow. I'm Mr. Negative here. I really did enjoy the show. I wouldn't put it in my top ten Rush shows, but that second set in particular was great. Alex's acoustic tune was very pretty, Neil's drum solo was tremendous - very different than what we've seen in recent years. A nice changeup.