Rush Play the o2 Thurs 12th May!!!

newcavanman · 10-04-2011 06:53PM

Im going to the O2 with the gang, and im bringing the missus to Newcastle for the 21st . However im going to the O2 in london on my mown, and it wont bother me. Wgen you go to a Rush gig, you are never on your own, you truely are among friends. I think im starting to sound like one of those american jesus freaks. When i meet customers during the day, i find myself asking have they ever heard of Rush? You would be really surprised who as, one shop i call to, the checker is a mid 20s slovakian guy, and he knew all about Rush, just shows you !

delbertgrady · 11-04-2011 08:59AM

CiaranK wrote: »

Cool, I was thinking of going just before the doors were opening. Should be enough time (I hope). Thanks!

Obviously, the nearer the better, but the standing area is so small at this, that even if you're at the very back of the floor, you're still only going to be the equivalent of about fifteen seated rows back from the stage, which is nothing.

RayCon · 12-04-2011 06:58PM

1 month to go ......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUNxqE_3N0c

Baggio1 · 12-04-2011 10:32PM

well - Never Say Die will be doing an AFTER RUSH gig on same night, ill be at RUSH of course haha then bale back to FIBBERS2 wil be a great rocking night and 5 RUSH tracks in the set too

Galwayrush knows i'll deliver Peart style drum pounding for the night haha ...
so come along dudes will be a rocking night haha. Also maybe we can meet there PRE gig as the manager there is prepared to open a bit early to accom meeting RUSH fans etc

so see yas that night , ciao' amigos.....Baggio.....

grimm2005 · 12-04-2011 11:32PM

Folks, for anyone trying to get standing tickets, they are BACK ON SALE on ticketmaster! go get 'em!

RayCon · 13-04-2011 04:47PM

grimm2005 wrote: »

Folks, for anyone trying to get standing tickets, they are BACK ON SALE on ticketmaster! go get 'em!

Looks like they're gone again ...

rednik · 14-04-2011 12:40AM

Madison Square Garden video.

http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/blogs/rolling-stone-video-blog/exclusive-video-rush-rock-madison-square-garden-20110412

AnalogueKid · 14-04-2011 08:28AM

grimm2005 wrote: »

Folks, for anyone trying to get standing tickets, they are BACK ON SALE on ticketmaster! go get 'em!

Thanks man - I'm very grateful for this post. I snapped one up before they got sold out. Up the bileedin front for Rush in Dublin, wha?

Deplasterer · 14-04-2011 02:50PM

One month today, link to my favourite song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2k4Jo9895E

What sort of attendance can we expect 7,000 or 8,000 maybe?

CiaranK · 14-04-2011 04:11PM

Deplasterer wrote: »

One month today, link to my favourite song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2k4Jo9895E

What sort of attendance can we expect 7,000 or 8,000 maybe?

I'd say it will sell out in the last week or two before it. Si I'm guessing between 13'000 and 14'000 (I think thats what the o2 Holds)

seanin4711 · 14-04-2011 05:42PM

Deplasterer wrote: »

One month today, link to my favourite song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2k4Jo9895E

What sort of attendance can we expect 7,000 or 8,000 maybe?

one of mine also!!
sweetness!
what a bass sound(rickenbacker i imagine)

seanin4711 · 14-04-2011 05:45PM

I love this radio station!

http://www.rushradio.org/
best station on the net!
I cannot flippin wait for the 12th!
sean

PS
This one isnt bad either!!!
http://www.rush.net/radiox3/

ENJOY!

seanin4711 · 14-04-2011 06:02PM

RayCon wrote: »

1 month to go ......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUNxqE_3N0c

class or what!?!

galwayrush · 14-04-2011 10:16PM

CiaranK wrote: »

I'd say it will sell out in the last week or two before it. Si I'm guessing between 13'000 and 14'000 (I think thats what the o2 Holds)

9000 is the O2 capacity for rock concerts, might be a safety issue, not sure.

rednik · 14-04-2011 10:32PM

Seating capacity is 9000, actual capacity is over 14000.

Shaneosexual · 20-04-2011 12:03PM

From watching on YouTube these intro, 2nd set and outro videos are kinda long and boring. They shouldn't end the show with a video. It has put me off going. They should stick to the music.

RayCon · 20-04-2011 05:13PM

Shaneosexual wrote: »

From watching on YouTube these intro, 2nd set and outro videos are kinda long and boring. They shouldn't end the show with a video. It has put me off going. They should stick to the music.

Jaysus that's a pathetic excuse for not wanting to go ..... the video's are an integral part of the show and are often hilarious. Thats like saying Angus should stop wearing the uniform, or Kiss should stop with the confetti and flames, or Maiden should retire Eddie etc

grimm2005 · 20-04-2011 08:36PM

RayCon wrote: »

Jaysus that's a pathetic excuse for not wanting to go ..... the video's are an integral part of the show and are often hilarious. Thats like saying Angus should stop wearing the uniform, or Kiss should stop with the confetti and flames, or Maiden should retire Eddie etc

have to agree there, tis a bit ridiculous that a couple of short videos being played would put someone off going to a gig, it's a 3hr show for gods sake! you're getting a far longer setlist then you would for any other band and a brilliant one at that, not to mention Rush coming to Ireland is quite unbelievable in itself.

Shaneosexual · 20-04-2011 10:26PM

RayCon wrote: »

Jaysus that's a pathetic excuse for not wanting to go ..... the video's are an integral part of the show and are often hilarious. Thats like saying Angus should stop wearing the uniform, or Kiss should stop with the confetti and flames, or Maiden should retire Eddie etc

The lack of crowd interaction has put me off going too. It looks like they just go from one song to the next and lots of them are newer tracks. I'm going to sell my standing tickets for 40 each on ebay. PM for details. (sorry for breaking the no ticket selling on this board rule)

peter1892 · 20-04-2011 10:52PM

Shaneosexual wrote: »

The lack of crowd interaction has put me off going too. It looks like they just go from one song to the next and lots of them are newer tracks. I'm going to sell my standing tickets for 40 each on ebay. PM for details. (sorry for breaking the no ticket selling on this board rule)

Newer tracks? They're playing Moving Pictures. In its entirity. The whole album, from 1980. And the newer stuff is pretty good too (Snakes & Arrows is a cracking album).

Anyway...it's Rush! I'll honestly say that I have never seen a better live act, and I've seen a lot of the big Rock/Metal acts, no-one comes close.

galwayrush · 21-04-2011 12:01AM

Shaneosexual wrote: »

From watching on YouTube these intro, 2nd set and outro videos are kinda long and boring. They shouldn't end the show with a video. It has put me off going. They should stick to the music.

3 hours of music is incredible. Have you ever experienced Rush live?

bossa_nova · 21-04-2011 01:05AM

Shaneosexual wrote: »

From watching on YouTube these intro, 2nd set and outro videos are kinda long and boring. They shouldn't end the show with a video. It has put me off going. They should stick to the music.

The lack of crowd interaction has put me off going too. It looks like they just go from one song to the next and lots of them are newer tracks.

:pac:
And from some of the videos i've seen on youtube they talk to the crowd a fair bit during the set

You will be regretting not going if you sell your tickets!, i had to force my friend to buy a ticket because was a bit meh about goin, and now he cant understand why he did'nt want to go now that he has them.

Its only 3 weeks away too! im sure you'll change your mind as it gets closer

GLaDOS · 21-04-2011 03:37AM

peter1892 wrote: »

Newer tracks? They're playing Moving Pictures. In its entirity. The whole album, from 1980. And the newer stuff is pretty good too (Snakes & Arrows is a cracking album).

Agreed, I've only gotten S&A recently and am definitely hoping to hear a few tracks from it

Shaneosexual · 21-04-2011 09:46PM

All the guys in chicken suits and ape suits and **** like that makes it look gimmicky. They should just do a straight forward concert. Also the graphics on the screen during some of the songs look really low budget.

seanin4711 · 21-04-2011 09:50PM

Shaneosexual wrote: »

All the guys in chicken suits and ape suits and **** like that makes it look gimmicky. They should just do a straight forward concert. Also the graphics on the screen during some of the songs look really low budget.

I for one dont give a hoot what is on the screen!
I am there as anytime I wanted to see my favorite band I had to travel to the UK.
Here they are 1hour 30mins away from me !!!
They could put up rachel allen cooking and poshly saying "Butta" on the screen I would still love it!!!
ROCK ON BABY!
O2 HERE I COME
STICK IT OUT!!!

Shaneosexual · 21-04-2011 09:57PM

Does anybody not think it takes away from it having all these gimmicks? They certainly don't need them. That's what annoys me. Wouldn't you prefer to leave the O2 with one of their classics still ringing in your ears rather than a long video featuring two B List actors? For a band with so many great songs this is a confusing way to end the show. I mean even if they came back on after it for a 2nd encore to play Fly By Night or something. Please, somebody tell me I have a valid point..................................

Richy06 · 22-04-2011 01:22AM

Lol. Concert fail on your part if you are put of by trivialties such as those you've mentioned.

Deplasterer · 22-04-2011 11:31AM

Shaneosexual wrote: »

Does anybody not think it takes away from it having all these gimmicks? They certainly don't need them. That's what annoys me. Wouldn't you prefer to leave the O2 with one of their classics still ringing in your ears rather than a long video featuring two B List actors? For a band with so many great songs this is a confusing way to end the show. I mean even if they came back on after it for a 2nd encore to play Fly By Night or something. Please, somebody tell me I have a valid point..................................

Re: 1st intro, stay in the bar for 5mins extra. Re: Last intro, head for the exit, sorted.

I'm not a great fan of these intros, but everyone to their own, but they definitely won't be interfering in what will be a special night.

On a different note, I have received info on a cool T-shirt that will be available in a week or so time, featuring the guiness logo & the 2112 starman. Will be available to buy then, but no idea of cost as yet. I'm sure a few of you have probably seen design already, I for one will be getting one, way better than any of the official tour shirts I have seen. will post link here to view as soon as I recieve info.

RayCon · 22-04-2011 01:54PM

Deplasterer wrote: »

I'm sure a few of you have probably seen design already, I for one will be getting one, way better than any of the official tour shirts I have seen. will post link here to view as soon as I recieve info.

Very interested - sounds great .... haven't seen the design either so if you have it can you PM please ...

Deplasterer · 22-04-2011 02:31PM

RayCon wrote: »

Very interested - sounds great .... haven't seen the design either so if you have it can you PM please ...

PM sent Ray.

Rush Play the o2 Thurs 12th May!!!

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