July 22nd - Atlanta, GA

I'm so there.

Maybe June 15th in Boston, too, since I may be in the area.

This band sucks. Their drummer sucks. Their fans sucks.

/did I mention rush sucks
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kungfu jesus with a side of lime: This band sucks. Their drummer sucks. Their fans sucks.

/did I mention rush sucks
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It's OK to be wrong, don't worry.

I love this band

But....this is a weird record. Four great songs - I think Faithless is the best Rush song in maybe 20 years - but I don't like most of the record.

They always deliver live, though.

I think I may have to make a trip out to Milwaukee for Summerfest to combine my passion for fried dairy stuffs and Canadian power trios. I'll definitely go to the DC concert as well.

priestrape: I love this band

But....this is a weird record. Four great songs - I think Faithless is the best Rush song in maybe 20 years - but I don't like most of the record.

They always deliver live, though.

Snakes And Arrows definitely needed time to grow on me. I was hoping for more of the aggressiveness from Vapor Trails, and after Far Cry the album went a little mellow. But after listening to it a few times (and seeing them play the songs live on the last leg of this tour), the songs grew on me. The Main Monkey Business is probably the best instrumental they've ever done next to YYZ.

/just my .02
//in case no one could tell, I'm the submitter

Hershey, PA on July 17th - yeah I'll be there!!

kungfu jesus with a side of lime: This band sucks. Their drummer sucks. Their fans sucks.

/did I mention rush sucks
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Only took 2 posts for a hater to show up. Well done, kungfu jesus, well done. Oh, and bite my ass!

tbookman: Hershey, PA on July 17th - yeah I'll be there!!

I saw them at the Giant Center a couple of years back for the VT Tour. It was least great Rush concert I saw. The place was kinda empty because the weather was absolutely horrible. I don't think the guys were inspired that night. I really don't think they can top the MSG concert from last September.

Here's to hoping they play We Hold On in this next leg.

tbookman: kungfu jesus with a side of lime: This band sucks. Their drummer sucks. Their fans sucks.

/did I mention rush sucks
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Only took 2 posts for a hater to show up. Well done, kungfu jesus, well done. Oh, and bite my ass!

being a Rush fan I am guessing you would enjoy that to much.

Cream was a better power trio then rush could ever hope to be.

kungfu jesus with a side of lime: Cream was a better power trio then rush could ever hope to be.

Way to go out on a limb there, Nostradamus

kungfu jesus with a side of lime:
Cream was a better power trio then rush could ever hope to be.

Good luck getting to that Cream concert, buddy.

bv2112: Here's to hoping they play We Hold On in this next leg.

Definitely. Quite possibly my favorite song from the album.

Don't like Rush, but I like a lot of their songs, and their new album is good, except for some of the usual crap. I'll probably go to the June 9th show so I can say I've seen them.

Finally they'll be at Summerfest. I need to get me some broasted chicken to celebrate

tbookman
Hershey, PA on July 17th - yeah I'll be there!!

That'll probably be the easiest PA date for me to get to. It would make a great 6th birthday gift for my little rock nut son. Now if only Maiden would come back to the area....

4/20 in Houston!!!!!!

Hell yeah. What better way to ring in the holiday?!

bv2112: tbookman: Hershey, PA on July 17th - yeah I'll be there!!

I saw them at the Giant Center a couple of years back for the VT Tour. It was least great Rush concert I saw. The place was kinda empty because the weather was absolutely horrible. I don't think the guys were inspired that night. I really don't think they can top the MSG concert from last September.

Here's to hoping they play We Hold On in this next leg.

I was there for that show too - 10th row. I thought it was good - people around me were into it. I do remember the weather sucked - rainy as hell.

No new dates for SLC. Sigh.

That's alright. At least I got to see them twice this year already. Vegas and SLC. Rush puts on the best concerts ever.

/Hoping and praying Pink Floyd comes to America.

And by this year I mean last year. July & August.

/I fail

Well, seeing as the Chipmunk movie just came out, I can see why they have a renewed interest.

/Rush is good until Geddy Lee starts singing
//Just once I wanna hear him sing "the Lollipop Tree"

Dammit, nothing for Nashville. I may have to go to Atlanta

June 9th in Chicago!

I am getting my vacation time approved for the 9th and 10th now!

Seattle WA The Gorge Amphiteatre

Uh, the Gorge Amp is about 150 miles east of Seattle. Hopefully no one flies into Seattle thinking they will see them there.

I'll be at the Portland show (the Clark County Amp is actually in Vancouver WA though. Farking Promoters)

May 1st. So there.

Dammit, the local show falls on my wife's birthday, and I don't think she would want to spend her birthday at a Rush show. Havent seen them since the Test for Echo tour.

July 9th Toronto, ON The Molson Amphitheatre

I'm so there!

That's the first place I saw Rush back during their 30th anniversary tour. Great venue that I wish had more of a lake view (it's on Lake Ontario)

I really liked their intro from the 30th where they had pictures from the 70's to the late 90's shown on the screen as they did an instrumental retrospective of like 20 songs.

They usually go album/tour/album/tour. I guess we shouldnt expect a new album for a couple of years....

Dammit, the Tweeter Center is not in Boston. The Meadowlands is closer to NYC than Tweeter is to Boston...do they say the Meadowlands are in NYC?

The Glass Dragon: July 22nd - Atlanta, GA
I'm so there.
Maybe June 15th in Boston, too, since I may be in the area.

Trying to find out where Encore park is (N. Atlanta).

Holy Smack! Less than 2 miles from my place!?!?!

The Glass Dragon: July 22nd - Atlanta, GA

I'm so there.

Maybe June 15th in Boston, too, since I may be in the area.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park

What the hell is that and where in the hell is it?

If its just another name for lakewood, I wont be there that place sucks, me and the GF went all the way to Colorado to see them just to avoid that place.

steamingpile: What the hell is that and where in the hell is it?

If its just another name for lakewood, I wont be there that place sucks, me and the GF went all the way to Colorado to see them just to avoid that place.

It's not Lakewood. It's a brand new venue. It's not even open yet - it's open on May and it's up in Alpharetta near 400. It's going to be the new home of the Atlanta Symphony when it opens.

/Lakewood sucks

Odd Bird: The Glass Dragon: July 22nd - Atlanta, GA
I'm so there.
Maybe June 15th in Boston, too, since I may be in the area.

Trying to find out where Encore park is (N. Atlanta).

Holy Smack! Less than 2 miles from my place!?!?!

Holy shiat thats what they just built up here, Oh I am so farking there!

kungfu jesus with a side of lime: This band sucks. Their drummer sucks. Their fans sucks.

/did I mention rush sucks
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Yeah one of the greatest bands in the past 30 years but they must suck, they only sell out every stadium they play in every country.

steamingpile:
Our office is moving to the Industrial park between Westside and Old Roswell, and I live right on the other side of Mansell.

Traffic be mind-blowing but so what, I'll be walking in an altered state.

The Glass Dragon: It's not Lakewood. It's a brand new venue. It's not even open yet - it's open on May and it's up in Alpharetta near 400. It's going to be the new home of the Atlanta Symphony when it opens.

/Lakewood sucks

Makes sense the Atlanta symphony is now playing 35 miles outside Atlanta, too bad the braves, falcons, hawks didnt do that since no one wants to go downtown.

/lakewood is horrible

What exactly is it about Rush that evokes such a response? It seems like most of Fark likes Rush, but those who don't hate them with a passion. Any reason?

Do you folks miss your ability to comprehend and enjoy good music?

I would, too, if my eardrums were destroyed by the cacophonous drivel of Rush songs.

ral315: It seems like most of Fark likes Rush, but those who don't hate them with a passion. Any reason?

Every time a Rush song is played, rock music dies a little.

ral315: What exactly is it about Rush that evokes such a response? It seems like most of Fark likes Rush, but those who don't hate them with a passion. Any reason?

Well, I can't speak for everyone, but Rush is ultimately one of those love-em-or-hate-em deals. Haters will say they may not like Geddy's higher-registered vocals, or that the band has "no soul" (I'm still trying to wrap my head around what that means, exactly). But I think the people who love them will usually point to their incredible musicianship skills (all three of them are considered top in their respective instruments), and their lyrics... well, it depends. Their earlier work, when they were younger, were definitely inspired by sci-fi and fantasy, and yes it might be something someone who plays D&D listens to. But on their newer albums, they really branch into some topical issues.

It's deep music, but not immediately accessible. Once it clicks, though, you see just how well everything comes together - the lyrics, the music, the messages they try to get across - and it's just beautiful stuff.

And it rocks, too.

anal brazil men: Do you folks miss your ability to comprehend and enjoy good music?

I would, too, if my eardrums were destroyed by the cacophonous drivel of Rush songs.

What do you consider good music?

ral315: What exactly is it about Rush that evokes such a response? It seems like most of Fark likes Rush, but those who don't hate them with a passion. Any reason?

Cause they like to think they are cool, when they know they just cant grasp good rock music, its nice that those bashing never post their music tastes. Most of them are into punk rock who hate anything perceived to be mainstream rock, when 90% of punk rock sucks.

anal brazil men: Do you folks miss your ability to comprehend and enjoy good music?

I would, too, if my eardrums were destroyed by the cacophonous drivel of Rush songs.

Yeah and Im sure you have excellent music taste, judging by your name you only like club music which we all know is just brilliant.

The Glass Dragon: Well, I can't speak for everyone, but Rush is ultimately one of those love-em-or-hate-em deals. Haters will say they may not like Geddy's higher-registered vocals, or that the band has "no soul" (I'm still trying to wrap my head around what that means, exactly). But I think the people who love them will usually point to their incredible musicianship skills (all three of them are considered top in their respective instruments), and their lyrics... well, it depends. Their earlier work, when they were younger, were definitely inspired by sci-fi and fantasy, and yes it might be something someone who plays D&D listens to. But on their newer albums, they really branch into some topical issues.

It's deep music, but not immediately accessible. Once it clicks, though, you see just how well everything comes together - the lyrics, the music, the messages they try to get across - and it's just beautiful stuff.

Yeah their earlier music was out there and the lyrics kinda sucked but the music is excellent.

Also YYZ is probably the greatest rock instrumental. EVER.

The Glass Dragon: What do you consider good music?

Tons of stuff. Right now I have A Tribe Called Quest stuck in my head.

steamingpile: Yeah and Im sure you have excellent music taste, judging by your name you only like club music which we all know is just brilliant.

Wow. A Rush fan has a myopic world view and is utterly devoid of insight. Shocker, that one.

ral315: What exactly is it about Rush that evokes such a response? It seems like most of Fark likes Rush, but those who don't hate them with a passion. Any reason?

Because 98% (figure pulled FMA) who reply are not moderate balanced about anything.

/FIFM

The Glass Dragon: kungfu jesus with a side of lime: This band sucks. Their drummer sucks. Their fans sucks.

/did I mention rush sucks
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It's OK to be wrong, don't worry.

You've certainly proven that.

steamingpile:
Yeah one of the greatest bands in the past 30 years but they must suck, they only sell out every stadium they play in every country.

Ahhh of course, after countless threads of assholery it's revealed you're a Rush fan. Just when I thought your name could not get any more apt.

The Glass Dragon: ral315: What exactly is it about Rush that evokes such a response? It seems like most of Fark likes Rush, but those who don't hate them with a passion. Any reason?

Well, I can't speak for everyone, but Rush is ultimately one of those love-em-or-hate-em deals. Haters will say they may not like Geddy's higher-registered vocals, or that the band has "no soul" (I'm still trying to wrap my head around what that means, exactly).

Keep trying honky. Really focus and think about it. Clench your fists if necessary, it'll come to you.

AgentOrangeDrink: Keep trying honky. Really focus and think about it. Clench your fists if necessary, it'll come to you.

Why am I not surprised you would give this kind of response?

Either May 20 - Moline, IL, June 9 - Chicago, IL, June 10 - Detroit, MI, or June 25 - Indianapolis, IN.

I went to their last show in Indy and Verizon Ampitheather sucks, but the show was great. I might just go to Chicago this time.

The Glass Dragon: AgentOrangeDrink: Keep trying honky. Really focus and think about it. Clench your fists if necessary, it'll come to you.

Why am I not surprised you would give this kind of response?

Because by now you're well-accustomed to people having better taste than you? Besides, I'm Canadian so the pain of Rush is even harder to endure, much like Nickelback or Celine Dion. At least Rush were on Trailer Park Boys, I'll give them that much, but they didn't even pay Ricky for the dope.

The worst thing about Rush is the same worst thing about the Red Sox, Patriots, and Ron Paul: their fans.
/ Except Rush does suck, and their lead singer is a lesbian of Tedy Bruschi-esque proportions.

Coming back to Denver June 5, to play Red Rocks.

Huh! Missed them the first time around... dunno if I can muster the ambition to get tickets this time, but I'll consider it. I kind of prefer the smaller acts playing the smaller venues on E. Colfax these days. A little tired of the arena scene, needing binoculars to see the band.

I never owned a Rush CD. I went out and got Moving Pictures after that drummer topic here. Not a bad band, but sorry to say nothing jumps that much out for me.

steamingpile:
Yeah one of the greatest bands in the past 30 years but they must suck, they only sell out every stadium they play in every country.

So by your definition Hannah Montana is a better muscian because she can sell more seats and albums then Rush.