Rush in Dublin 2011?

newcavanman

i had a free house for the afternoon and decided to get out my Snakes & Arrows dvd . God it brought back the memories volume up to 11, as per Spinal Tap . had the windows shaking, it was the business . It got me thinking, with the likelyhood of a european tour next year, how many of ye reckon they might play the 02? i believe it was considered on the last tour, but didnt happen because the venue was being rebuilt . I know there mightnt be enough Rush fans in ireland to fill the place, but a lot of guys seem to travel to several gigs on the tour, so i am reckoning quite a few brits would travel, plus various others . anyway, just curious what you all think .

Mushy

Really hope so, but wherever they play, I will be there.

galwayrush

It almost happened last tour , met Howard Ungerleider , head of Rush's light show on the last tour and he said they wanted to come, but it would require 2 gigs( Dublin and Belfast) to make it viailble, but the Point was under renovation at the time. For me, this was a good thing, no way would wife have let me go abroad to see them if they played here LOL. Instead, saw them on 5 of the UK gigs, 2 Rotterdam and Toronto.:D

rednik

Any idea when tour dates for Europe will be announced?.

delbertgrady

I wouldn't be surprised if they used the occasion of their visit to London on November 10th (to receive the Living Legend Award from Classic Rock magazine) to announce/confirm next year's European dates.

jamezy

Holy frak if Rush played Ireland i would lose my mind. Would 101% be there!

RayCon

Im quietly optimistic that Ireland will be included in their next European tour

Jordan 199

galwayrush wrote: »

It almost happened last tour , met Howard Ungerleider , head of Rush's light show on the last tour and he said they wanted to come, but it would require 2 gigs( Dublin and Belfast) to make it viailble, but the Point was under renovation at the time. For me, this was a good thing, no way would wife have let me go abroad to see them if they played here LOL. Instead, saw them on 5 of the UK gigs, 2 Rotterdam and Toronto.:D

8 times, luck you Did you see them in the 80's at all? Would have loved to have seen them then and I would love to see them now.

congress3

Only started listening to them last year, some class stuff and would definitely love to see them coming to Dublin.

PeterIanStaker

I'd definitely go if they came!

Richy06

I will go to both Belfast and Dublin if they do come and if not I will definitely be hitting up a UK gig. Have to see them live before they hang it up.

Baggio1

i'll of course be there, in fact ANY rock fan/metal fan/musician who DOESNT see them if they come here are realllyy sad,,, this is THE best act out there and a must for anyy music fan or musician,, their ability is just soo farr up above the rest sheer class

GLaDOS

Dublin gig would be amazing

PattheMetaller

This would be class. If they played a few gigs in the UK too I'd head to more than 1.

Class band; class musicians; class music.

galwayrush

This night, 3 years ago since the best gig of the tour at the MEN Arena in Manchester.

peter1892

galwayrush wrote: »

This night, 3 years ago since the best gig of the tour at the MEN Arena in Manchester.

Best gig I've ever been to, that one! Even if they announced a show here I'd be tempted to head over there again too.

newcavanman

i went to the MEN gig on the R30 tour. The previous night we had been to the birmingham gig , the first time i had seen the boys since HYF wembley 1988 .The best place i have seen Rush in the last two tours, was rotterdam for the last night on the R30 tour . I brought my wife, so she could see what all the fuss was about, then practically ignored her for the whole show . She was amazed that everyone sitting around us, me included, seemed to know most of the drum movements by neil . Pure anorak territory, but also heaven !!

RayCon

I was at Birmingham NEC for the R30 and S&A tours ... both unreal. If Dublin or Belfast isn't included on the Euro 2011 tour , I'd happliy go back to the NEC - handy to get to , handy to get out of.

galwayrush

newcavanman wrote: »

i went to the MEN gig on the R30 tour. The previous night we had been to the birmingham gig , the first time i had seen the boys since HYF wembley 1988 .The best place i have seen Rush in the last two tours, was rotterdam for the last night on the R30 tour . I brought my wife, so she could see what all the fuss was about, then practically ignored her for the whole show . She was amazed that everyone sitting around us, me included, seemed to know most of the drum movements by neil . Pure anorak territory, but also heaven !!

RayCon wrote: »

I was at Birmingham NEC for the R30 and S&A tours ... both unreal. If Dublin or Belfast isn't included on the Euro 2011 tour , I'd happliy go back to the NEC - handy to get to , handy to get out of.

I was at all those gigs as well..:cool:

kane2006

I'd say it would be unlikely they'd hit Dublin, they have guaranteed crowds in the UK & I'm sure it works for them financially.

I saw them in the wembley arena a few years ago, awesome stuff. Ended up meeting Geddy in the Tate Modern the next day!

galwayrush

Rush possibly touring Europe may 2011, with Dublin being considered as the last night of the tour.:) It's only planning stage yet, but here's hoping.:cool:

Mushy

galwayrush wrote: »

Rush possibly touring Europe may 2011, with Dublin being considered as the last night of the tour.:) It's only planning stage yet, but here's hoping.:cool:

That and Roger Waters in close proximity:eek::D

RayCon

galwayrush wrote: »

Rush possibly touring Europe may 2011, with Dublin being considered as the last night of the tour.:) It's only planning stage yet, but here's hoping.:cool:

The lighting guy Howard the source ???

bnt

I think Dublin could be easily justified - plus there are loads of UK fans who would happily make the trip over to Dublin and/or Belfast, especially if it was on a weekend. (Rush fans tend to be the ones with the finances for such things!)

galwayrush

RayCon wrote: »

The lighting guy Howard the source ???

From a friend in Holland involved in booking music venues.;)

RayCon

galwayrush wrote: »

From a friend in Holland involved in booking music venues.;)

Juicey ..... niceone.

waltersobchak

Jesus lads i cut off my right arm for them to play here... Look out for the Rick Allen from Def Lep lookalike at the gig:pac:

RayCon

waltersobchak wrote: »

Jesus lads i cut off my right arm for them to play here... Look out for the Rick Allen from Def Lep lookalike at the gig:pac:

Dont want to be too pedantic but he lost his left arm ....;)

galwayrush

Looks like may 29th Ahoy, Rotterdam. Other dates will be build around this.

honru

galwayrush wrote: »

Looks like may 29th Ahoy, Rotterdam. Other dates will be build around this.

I really, really hope the Dublin gig (if it happens) doesn't land in the last week of May as I'll be out of the country! The O2 is booked on some nights at that time so hopefully that will work in my favour.

grimm2005

If this happens and conflicts with my final year exams i will be VERY p!ssed

delbertgrady

Anyone going to London next week for the Beyond the Lighted Stage screening with Geddy Q&A?

galwayrush

delbertgrady wrote: »

Anyone going to London next week for the Beyond the Lighted Stage screening with Geddy Q&A?

Wish i was,few friends of mine are going, easy for them, they live nearby... bastards..LOL

galwayrush

Hmm, will we get euro dates on monday night?;)

delbertgrady

Either then, or on Wednesday at the Classic Rock Awards. If that Rotterdam show is already confirmed, then (most of) the other dates are probably in place too. That rumour of ending the tour in Dublin is certainly feasible, as the O2 is free at the start of June.

ShumanTheHuman

Very excited about the possibly of them playing here, excitement building about the new album. Heres a quote from Nick Raskulinecz about how its shaping up: clicky
"Epic" is such a beautiful word:)

RayCon

Radio Nova just said Rush are playin Dublin ... didn't confirm a date though

Passenger

RayCon wrote: »

Radio Nova just said Rush are playin Dublin ... didn't confirm a date though

Any more info?? Was it an advertisement or DJ announcement?

ShumanTheHuman

rushisaband has picked up on it, looks like the Odyssey so far. Announcement tomorrow morning 9am, presumably for the whole tour

peter1892

Nova are going on about something that they'll announce tomorrow that will be in the O2. Either way it'd be great, Dublin, Belfast, I don't mind. Might get over to Manchester again as well.

Test For Echo

Had been considering going to mainland Europe for a show or two, but be it Dublin, Belfast, Cork, wherever in this county; I'll be there!

rednik

Fingers crossed for Dublin.

GLaDOS

Didn't really think about it but now it seems it's an actual possibility :eek:

ChairmanWow

:D:Dhttp://www.rush.com/v4.htm:D:D:Dl

rednik

Great news and only 11 days before Roger Waters, May will be a good month.;)

newcavanman

i was right i was right i was right i was right i was right i was right i was right

RayCon

RayCon wrote: »

Im quietly optimistic that Ireland will be included in their next European tour

Man Im good ....:P;)

peter1892

So was that a mass-pants-wetting across the membership of the Rock & Metal forum this morning then?

Or was it just me? :eek::o:D

Test For Echo

peter1892 wrote: »

Or was it just me? :eek::o:D

Nope

I'm still in shock. Can't wait to hear

Time Stand Still

live in Dublin. I couldn't pick a favourite Rush album / song but that album reminds me of good times from long ago...

GLaDOS

FUCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

rednik

Because this is such a historic event I reckon all of us here who have wished for this gig for such a long time should meet up and make it the best night ever and one we will never forget. We have plenty of time to get this together. Everybody who wishes should contribute ideas on where we should meet up.