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Review 1 for Rush

5 / 5

something really truly special

SECC @

- Glasgow @

- 14/05/2011 @

Favourite moment: Leave That Thing Alone. I actually dissolved. Also my brother losing it to YYZ, and "I Still Love You Man". @

Opening act(s): no need. Rush speak for themselves. @

Posted 27/01/2013

by szlobhowiecz

Rush are one of those bands that you either love or aren't too fussed about. I've been to see them twice now (Time Machine and Snakes & Arrows) with two different people and both have come away after the gig as complete Rush converts. Seeing Rush in the flesh doing their thing is like a religious experience, and twice I have been spellbound from start to finish- probably more so during Time Machine. After a hilarious short film to introduce the show, we are greeted by The Spirit of Radio- a song that can't fail to put anyone in a good mood- complete with an accompanying light show in stunning artist's primary colours. Highlights for myself included Time Stand Still, Workin Them Angels, Leave That Thing Alone, Moving Pictures esp. Red Barchetta, Far Cry and La Villa Strangiato.
All in all this was the best gig I've ever been to, which makes me sad as I don't know how anyone will top it!! Still, looking forward to Clockwork Angels in May...

SECC @

- Glasgow @

- 14/05/2011 @

Favourite moment: Leave That Thing Alone. I actually dissolved. Also my brother losing it to YYZ, and "I Still Love You Man". @

Opening act(s): no need. Rush speak for themselves. @

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Review 2 for Rush

4 / 5

The 3 Magicians

SECC @

- Glasgow @

- 14/05/2011 @

Favourite moment: Moving Pictures complete @

Setlist: way to many songs..... @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 19/06/2012

by scotty64

Location:Glasgow

Since giving the UK a 12 year berth its great to see Rush touring when an album is released these days. Been a fan since 1978 with the 2004 30th anniversary tour being a top ten all time gig highlight. Rush setlists have always been a bone of contention - cue hand wringing and tears as there is no Jacobs Ladder, The Pass, all of 2112, Nobodys Hero, Xanadu et al.....Great lighting Mr Ungerleider although I thought the sound was a bit iffy. Lots to admire - just didnt reach the heights of the 30th or Snakes tours for me - though hearing Moving Pictures complete was worth the ticket price alone..

SECC @

- Glasgow @

- 14/05/2011 @

Favourite moment: Moving Pictures complete @

Setlist: way to many songs..... @

Opening act(s): none @

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Review 3 for Rush

5 / 5

In a wonderful Rush

The O2 @

- London @

- Wed 25 May 2011 @

Posted 08/11/2011

by Ruggerjoe

I saw the band for the first time four years ago at Wembley, it was an exhilarating experience that would be hard to better. What an extraordinary night of great music and fun! Been a fan for many years, though I'd not had a chance to see them perform until recently. Time Stand Still was a special point for me, as I'd not heard the song for a long time. Bravo!!!

The O2 @

- London @

- Wed 25 May 2011 @

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Review 4 for Rush

5 / 5

Awesome RUSH

M.E.N Arena @

- Manchester @

Posted 21/10/2011

by Armi

3 hours of pure Rush , has to be one of the best gigs i've been to . Total quality from start to finish from 3 excellent musicians ! Pure class

M.E.N Arena @

- Manchester @

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Review 5 for Rush

5 / 5

Rush, The Best

Metro Radio Arena @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Sat 21 May 2011 @

Favourite moment: The lot @

Posted 30/07/2011

by SmokingVelociraptor

Location:Gateshead

From start to finish the show was unforgetable, Rush always deliver the goods ,from the first time I saw them on the Hemispheres tour,till present day I have not missed a tour,Rush are profesionals with a wicked sense of humour.

Metro Radio Arena @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Sat 21 May 2011 @

Favourite moment: The lot @

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Review 6 for Rush

5 / 5

The Spirit Of Rush!!!!

SECC @

- Glasgow @

- 14/05/2011 @

Favourite moment: Them playing Marathon and Working Man. And the videos at the start and end were hilarious! @

Setlist: (Video intro)
1. The Spirit of Radio
2. Time Stand Still
3. Presto
4. Stick It Out
5. Workin' Them Angels
6. Leave That Thing Alone
7. Faithless
8. BU2B
9. Freewill
10. Marathon
11. Subdivisions

Intermission
12. Tom Sawyer
13. Red Barchetta
14. YYZ
15. Limelight
16. The Camera Eye
17. Witch Hunt
18. Vital Signs
19. Caravan
20. Drum Solo (Love 4 Sale)
21. Closer to the Heart
22. 2112 Part I: Overture & Part II: The Temples Of Syrinx
23. Far Cry

Encore:
24. La Villa Strangiato (With Rash style polka beginning)
25. Working Man (With Reggae style beginning)
(Video outro) @

Opening act(s): None. 3 hours of just Rush! @

Posted 24/07/2011

by Gilco

Location:Dundee, Scotland

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Went to this concert liking Rush a lot, but since they are now one of my favourite bands.

For nearly 3 hours Rush took the crowd through a journey of their career (via a Time Machine).
They played the best songs from their entire career, ranging from their self titled debut album (Rush) to a couple of songs of their upcoming album Clockwork Angels.

The band themselves were on top form. I usually get bored during drum solos at gigs, but Neil Peart's pure skill mesmerised the crowd. Geddy Lee is the best bassist I've ever seen.
And as for Alex Lifeson....just simply.....WOW! One of the greatest!

Not only did the crowd get 3 excellent musicians showing their stuff, but the set was awesome and the giant light display (that moved like a spider), was incredible.

Overall Rush are a MUST SEE!!!!!

SECC @

- Glasgow @

- 14/05/2011 @

Favourite moment: Them playing Marathon and Working Man. And the videos at the start and end were hilarious! @

Opening act(s): None. 3 hours of just Rush! @

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Review 7 for Rush

5 / 5

The O2 @

- London @

- Wed 25 May 2011 @

Posted 14/07/2011

by Anonymous

RUSH WERE GREAT AS USUAL.
THE SOUND QUALITY HOWEVER WASN'T THE BASS WAS TURNED UP TOO HIGH TO THE POINT WHERE IT WAS CAUSING A VIBRATION AND DROWNED OUT THE OTHER INSTRUMENTS WHETHER THAT WAS DUE TO THE POOR LOCATION OF THE SEAT I DON'T KNOW.
I DID SPEAK TO SOMEONE DURING THE FIRST HALF ABOUT IT AND IT SEEMED TO IMPROVE LATER ON.

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- London @

- Wed 25 May 2011 @

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Review 8 for Rush

5 / 5

Rush rock Birmingham on the Time Machine Tour!

Birmingham LG Arena @

- Birmingham @

- 22/05/2011 @

Favourite moment: Neil Peart's Drum Solo @

Posted 12/07/2011

by CrazyDrumFool

I had been counting down the days since May began, but on Sunday May 22nd, it was finally time to go see Rush! Our holy pilgrimage began on Sunday morning with a hearty breakfast, and then we made our way down to Birmingham. We were spending the night at the Crown Plaza hotel just outside the LG arena (formerly the NEC), and once I arrived there with my parents, my sister and my friend, we went straight up to the room to relax. I stayed in this exact same hotel the last time I saw Rush in Birmingham, and judging by the amount of fun I had last time, I couldn't wait to experience it all again! Seeing the Time Machine Tour a year earlier in Las Vegas meant that although I had seen the same show performed before, I knew that this one was going to be just as spectacular!

With a few hours to go before the show, we got something to eat down at the bar, and met up with other members of the family who were coming to the show; my Uncle and Auntie, my other Uncle and his son. It's a real family affair! We all booked tickets together in the same row, up in the stands to the left of the stage (on Geddy's side), so we could all get a good view (especially for the height-impaired members of the party!). With an hour to go, we made our way over to the arena, which is just a short walk from the hotel. First port of call for me was the merchandise stand, and I bought myself a tour T-shirt (it's the law!). My group and I soon made our way to our seats, and although they were a little 'higher up' than I wanted, we all still a great view of all goings-on on the stage. After waiting for what felt like an age, the lights went down, the hilarious time machine opening movie played, and the band was straight into 'The Spirit of Radio'. Instantly, everyone in the stadium was on their feet and clapping with Geddy! Seeing the thousands of hands clapping from my position was incredible, and it just goes to show how much Rush is loved here! They nailed 'The Spirit of Radio', and things were just going to get even better from now on...

The first half of the show consisted of so many great tunes that I was standing, clapping, singing and air-drumming the whole time! The highlights were 'Freewill', 'Subdivisions', 'Marathon', 'Time Stands Still' and 'Leave That Thing Alone'. Geddy's little bass solo at the end of that last song was incredible, and the fact that he can play bass that good whilst singing and playing keyboards is proof that he is one of the greatest musicians in the world! They also played two songs from their forthcoming album 'Clockwork Angels', and I thoroughly believe that this new album is going to be brilliant! At the end of the first half, there was barely time for me to catch my breath before the second movie began and the band kicked into 'Moving Pictures'! 'Tom Sawyer' was mind-blowing, 'Red Barchetta' was beautiful, 'YYZ' was epic (they really nailed that one), 'Limelight' was joyous (I laughed when my sister jumped out of her seat after the opening chords ran out) and 'The Camera Eye' was absolutely incredible! One of the best moments of the entire show was the whole arena singing along with 'Witch Hunt'; you could hear the voices of the audience rise over Geddy's! But of course, my own personal highlight was Neil's drum solo! He performed a spell-binding solo, starting with super fast patterns over waltz and latin ostinatos and his trademark double-handed crossovers. Then his beautiful drum kit spins around (always a thrill!) and he uses the electronic drums to play some African rhythms that hypnotise everyone in the arena. As usual he ends with triggering a big band chorus, and the crowd erupts when he plays his last hit! What can I say; his drumming is just incredible and awe-inspiring! I cheered so hard for Neil; he is my hero and he always will be!

The finale to the show was just awesome. They played 'Closer to the Heart', which is the essential Rush sing-along track, and I'm sure every single person in that arena was singing it. Next came '2112' and the whole arena started bouncing and rocking to the music. We all sang along and shouted "Hey!" in the gaps too! The set ended with the riff-heavy and firework-filled 'Farcry', and everyone cheered for more. They came back out with all guns blazing, starting with an unbelievable performance of 'La Villa Strangiato'. Alex's soloing in this song is both powerful and moving, and it was a joy to behold the masterful work of a guitar legend. The last song of the show was 'Working Man', which is where the band lets loose, and everyone goes nuts! Alex was soloing like crazy, Geddy's bass was thunderous, and Neil was pounding the crap out of his drums! When it was over, I was straight up on my feet (as was everyone else in the arena) and we cheered as loud as we could for these outstanding musicians. What an absolutely amazing show it was! As we were all walking back to the hotel, we all had the same thought: "Rush are awesome!"

Birmingham LG Arena @

- Birmingham @

- 22/05/2011 @

Favourite moment: Neil Peart's Drum Solo @

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Review 9 for Rush

5 / 5

Rush - time machine+moving pictures=blew my brains

The O2 @

- London @

- Wed 25 May 2011 @

Favourite moment: When they performed moving pictures, especially camera lens @

Setlist: Set One
The Spirit of Radio Play Video
Time Stand Still Play Video
Presto Play Video
Stick It Out Play Video
Workin' Them Angels Play Video
Leave That Thing Alone Play Video
Faithless Play Video
BU2B Play Video
Freewill Play Video
Marathon Play Video
Subdivisions Play Video
Set Two
Tom Sawyer Play Video
Red Barchetta Play Video
YYZ Play Video
Limelight Play Video
The Camera Eye Play Video
Witch Hunt Play Video
Vital Signs Play Video
Caravan Play Video
Drum Solo Play Video
(Love 4 Sale)
Closer to the Heart Play Video
2112 Part I: Overture Play Video
2112 Part II: The Temples Of Syrinx Play Video
Far Cry Play Video @

Opening act(s): none - Rush from start to end! @

Posted 01/07/2011

by DinasourRocker

Location:London

Initially marred by the fact that Jubilee line (underground) had serious problems, meaning me and my son (8y) arrived just about on time and my wife miseed the intro - no fault of O2 or Rush.
Once the show began, it was mesmerising and just mind blowing, even for my young son who was attending his first real 'rock' concert.
The mix of vintage material together with recent and new releases blended in perfectlym showing that Rush, like good wine only get better with the years - sounds like a cliche, but no ounce of a lie or exageration. And for three gents approaching their 60s to perform 3 hours of solid music the way Geddy, Alex and Neil did, you just have to take off your hats to them!
Probably my only gripe was the sound quality which at times was not the best. Something O2 must improve on as I have had that issue on previous gigs.

The O2 @

- London @

- Wed 25 May 2011 @

Favourite moment: When they performed moving pictures, especially camera lens @

Opening act(s): none - Rush from start to end! @

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Review 10 for Rush

5 / 5

Rush

Metro Radio Arena @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Sat 21 May 2011 @

Favourite moment: All of it @

Posted 22/06/2011

by offspring

Location:Cumbria

Been to many gigs over the years but Rush were awesome one of the best I have ever seen. The whole show special effects, music everything magic. Would definately recommend to anyone if you get chance to see Rush go you will not be disappointed.

Metro Radio Arena @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Sat 21 May 2011 @

Favourite moment: All of it @

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Review 11 for Rush

4 / 5

Rush - brilliant as ever!

MEN Arena Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Thu 19 May 2011 @

Posted 17/06/2011

by gelliott

Location:Warrington

Fantastic show.
Track list was fantastic.
Get better and better each time I've seen them. The whole crowd was rocking!
Light show took me back to previous Rush shows I'd seen elsewhere.

MEN Arena Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Thu 19 May 2011 @

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Review 12 for Rush

5 / 5

Rush - Time Machine ... Timeless!!

The O2 @

- Dublin @

- Thu 12 May 2011 @

Favourite moment: All of it!!! @

Opening act(s): n/a @

Posted 17/06/2011

by 70sChic

Location:Ballyclare, Northern Ireland

Ahhhh .. Rush again, this time in Dublin for the first time. What can i say ... after 37 or so years of a career, most bands would sound like a pale imitation of their heyday ... not so Rush!! ... these guys just keep getting better! Geddy and Alex keep things rollin' with skill, style and a touch of humour, and The Prof (Neil Peart) is the master of percussion - what a drum solo!! I just cannot fault this performance ... a great career spanning set and a video/light show which was awesome!! I will just keep going back to see these guys until the day they hang their gear up for the final time. Rock does not get any better than this!

The O2 @

- Dublin @

- Thu 12 May 2011 @

Favourite moment: All of it!!! @

Opening act(s): n/a @

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Review 13 for Rush

5 / 5

Rush MEN Arena Manchester

MEN Arena Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Thu 19 May 2011 @

Favourite moment: To finally hear both the Spirit Of Radio and Tom, Sawyer was a dream come true to this long time fan. The drum solo was magnificent. @

Posted 14/06/2011

by clubberdave

Location:Cornwall

I have to say the Rush show was awesome. The stage set up was an incredible visual feast and the band executed all the hits with the most consummate professionalism. I found the staff at the venue more than helpful, going so far as to help me to my seat. I attended the follow night's Roger Water's show and again my gratitude and enthusiasm remains the same.

MEN Arena Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Thu 19 May 2011 @

Favourite moment: To finally hear both the Spirit Of Radio and Tom, Sawyer was a dream come true to this long time fan. The drum solo was magnificent. @

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Review 14 for Rush

4 / 5

Rush @ O2

The O2 @

- London @

- Wed 25 May 2011 @

Posted 13/06/2011

by yenz

Absolutely great gig...but have one big complaint. Is it really neccessary to charge 25 pounds for parking whyen Ive already paid almost 100 pounds for a ticket!!!!!!!! Daylight robbery in my opinion

The O2 @

- London @

- Wed 25 May 2011 @

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Review 15 for Rush

5 / 5

Fantastic show

SECC @

- Glasgow @

- Sat 14 May 2011 @

Favourite moment: 2112! @

Posted 07/06/2011

by BlackWizard

Location:Scotland

Rush's show at the SECC in 2011 was excellent from start to finish. The stage set-up was relatively simple but could be extravagant at times. The atmosphere was the best I've ever experienced at the SECC.

SECC @

- Glasgow @

- Sat 14 May 2011 @

Favourite moment: 2112! @

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Review 16 for Rush

1 / 5

Rush Looked like they were having fun, but sadly..

The O2 @

- London @

- Wed 25 May 2011 @

Favourite moment: Leaving before the Rush... @

Setlist: Fortunately, I had seen them at the LG Arena which sounded better so I knew. @

Posted 07/06/2011

by AtomicMonkeyBoy

My favorite band of all time I have seen them 20 times.

This was a very bad experience, when you consider how much it cost to go to this event.
The Gig was 65 pounds, The parking 25 pounds.

The seat has an uninhibited, yet really poor view and unforgivably, in this day and age, the show sounded dreadful. I waited until after the interval thinking that maybe "the sound" would improve, but sadly it was just unclear and too loud.

I understand I was not the only person to complain and the O2 staff where helpful and did find me a seat down in the arena bowl seating level to see if things improved.
sadly, it did not.
It just sounded even louder, lacked tonal quality and depth and was just unengaging rubbish.

The sound of these events really has to be better than this at these prices, it's just a total ripoff.

The O2 @

- London @

- Wed 25 May 2011 @

Favourite moment: Leaving before the Rush... @

Setlist: Fortunately, I had seen them at the LG Arena which sounded better so I knew. @

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Review 17 for Rush

5 / 5

Rush Time Machine Tour

The O2 @

- London @

- Wed 25 May 2011 @

Favourite moment: La Villa Strangiato and Pearts trademark 10 minute drum solo @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 07/06/2011

by Harveyhand

Location:London

The boys still managed to rock the house and put on an amazing show despite being at the the end of their 5th decades. Both Geddy and Alex looked energised and although Neil never quite moved beyond his trademark Droopy impression, he put in another great performance. I loved the new touches to some of their songs, the intro video a pastiche of Sprit of Radio and the brilliant new wurlitzer intro to La Villa Strangiato. The set list was mixed but good. With 19 studio albums behind them it was always going to hard to please everyone, but they came as close to it as possible by focussing on their early-mid works, doing the whole Moving Pictures album back to back in particular. Great show!

The O2 @

- London @

- Wed 25 May 2011 @

Favourite moment: La Villa Strangiato and Pearts trademark 10 minute drum solo @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 18 for Rush

5 / 5

Awesome!

Metro Arena @

- Newcastle @

- 21/05/2011 @

Favourite moment: Spirit of Radio! @

Posted 05/06/2011

by durhamgirl

Rush are timeless, they sound as good as they did in the late 70's/80's - an amazing show, pure, raw talent!

Metro Arena @

- Newcastle @

- 21/05/2011 @

Favourite moment: Spirit of Radio! @

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Review 19 for Rush

5 / 5

Moving pitchers

Metro Radio Arena @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Sat 21 May 2011 @

Favourite moment: Camera Eye @

Posted 04/06/2011

by Solarfederation

Epic, awesome, these guys just get better and better, the only thing I missed was Alex and his double neck belting out Xanadu. However, hearing Camera Eye live once again more than compensated. The 2 new tracks BU2B and Caravan have me excited for the new album and a new tour

Metro Radio Arena @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Sat 21 May 2011 @

Favourite moment: Camera Eye @

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Review 20 for Rush

5 / 5

Rush

The O2 @

- London @

- Wed 25 May 2011 @

Favourite moment: Vital Signs @

Posted 03/06/2011

by Airmen10

Location:Purley

Truly amazing. A thoughtfully arranged set and to hear Moving Pictures especially Vital Signs and Red Barchetta was wonderful. Two funny video films either side. Great to see them at venue other than Wembley Arena.

The O2 @

- London @

- Wed 25 May 2011 @

Favourite moment: Vital Signs @

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