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Semigratuitous RUSH Thread.
- Thread starter Somali Joe
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All the Tours We Can't Wait to See in 2026
In 2026, major artists like Ariana Grande, Rush, Rosalia, and more are going on tour
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Rush, Fifty Something Tour
If an Oasis reunion seemed unlikely in 2025, a Rush tour in 2026 seemed even more inconceivable. But it’s real: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are officially returning to the stage, 11 years after they played their final show with their late drummer, Neil Peart. They recruited German virtuoso Anika Nilles on the drum kit for 56 dates across North America, kicking off on June 7 in Los Angeles. It’s inarguably the most anticipated rock show of the year, and it will be a great way to celebrate the prog legends’ 50th anniversary. Or, as Lee put it: “We have to go back into the gym!”—Angie Martoccio"
Yeah, no.
The high school girl has a more masculine singing voice than Geddy.
They dusted off the double necked guitars from the 70s.
In
Excellent.
I hope his voice holds up throughout the tour.
From Reddit
Tried to care but can't really
Nothing against this girl it just isn't Rush
Nothing against this girl it just isn't Rush
Setlist
share setlist- Set 1:
- Where's Rush?
Play Video - Xanadu
(first time as show opener)
Play Video - Limelight
(first time since 2013)
Play Video - Far Cry
(with touring band introductions)
Play Video - Subdivisions
Play Video - Freewill
(first time since 2011)
Play Video - Neil Peart Tribute Collage 1
Play Video - Bravado
(first time since 2013, dedicated to Neil Peart)
Play Video - Caravan
(first time since 2013)
Play Video - La Villa Strangiato
(first time since 2011)
Play Video - Vital Signs
(first time since 2011)
Play Video - The Spirit of Radio
Play Video - Set 2:
- Countdown
Play Video - 2112 Part I: Overture
Play Video - 2112 Part II: The Temples of Syrinx
Play Video - 2112 Part VII: Grand Finale
Play Video - Distant Early Warning
Play Video - Red Barchetta
Play Video - Dreamline
(first time since 2013)
Play Video - Bird-dy Lee Sketch
Play Video - Natural Science
Play Video - Neil Peart Tribute Collage 2
Play Video - Time Stand Still
(with Aimee Mann) (first time since 2011 and first time Aimee Mann sang her part with the band live)
Play Video - Red Sector A
(first time since 2013)
Play Video - YYZ
Play Video - The Garden
(first time since 2013, first time without ensemble)
Play Video - South Park Intro
Play Video - Tom Sawyer
Play Video
- Encore:
- By-Tor & The Snow Dog
- Working Man
Play Video
Song played from tape
Neil Peart Tribute
That sounded great! Of course it isn't Rush. But that's all we got now.
Luckily for me I saw the full band so many times back in the day.
Full show.
Doesn’t start until like 7 minutes in.
I didn't know the whole video focuses on the drummer, lol.
I like it.
I like it.
Set list from night 2 is different.
- 1:
- Where's Rush?
Play Video - Xanadu
Play Video - The Spirit of Radio
Play Video - The Analog Kid
(first time since 2013)
Play Video - Freewill
Play Video - Subdivisions
Play Video - Neil Peart Tribute Collage 1
Play Video - Bravado
(dedicated to Neil Peart)
Play Video - Leave That Thing Alone
(first time since 2011)
Play Video - Tree Sandwiches Sketch
Play Video - The Trees
(first time since 2008)
Play Video - Headlong Flight
(first time since 2015)
Play Video - Limelight
Play Video - Set 2:
- Countdown
Play Video - 2112 Part I: Overture
Play Video - 2112 Part II: The Temples of Syrinx
Play Video - 2112 Part III: Discovery
(first time since 1997)
Play Video - 2112 Part IV: Presentation
(first time since 2015)
Play Video - 2112 Part V: Oracle: The Dream
(first time since 1997)
Play Video - 2112 Part VI: Soliloquy
(first time since 1997)
Play Video - 2112 Part VII: Grand Finale
Play Video - Animate
(first time since 2015)
Play Video - Closer to the Heart
(first time since 2015)
Play Video - A Passage to Bangkok
(first time since 2008)
Play Video - Neil Peart Tribute Collage 2
Play Video - Time Stand Still
(with Aimee Mann)
Play Video - YYZ
Play Video - Anthem
(first time since 2015)
Play Video - Red Barchetta
Play Video - Witch Hunt
(first time since 2011)
Play Video - South Park Intro
Play Video - Tom Sawyer
Play Video
- Encore:
- Finding My Way
(tour debut)
Play Video - Working Man
Play Video - Neil Peart Tribute
It is Rush. You do know Neil was not the original drummer don't you?
Apologies up front for the Jill from Philadelphia impersonation, but I was at Saturday night’s show and words can’t adequately describe what an awesome experience it was across the board. I don’t even know where to begin. Suffice it to say, if you’re a Rush fan and have been debating whether to catch one of their performances, I highly urge you to take the plunge.
Other than maybe the price of the tickets, I can hardly muster a single complaint. The Forum remains a fantastic musical venue and Rush has the best fans on the planet. I don’t know how it’s possible to find 10,000 people in L.A. who aren’t complete d-bags, but Rush somehow manages it consistently. There was such joy in the arena being shared amongst a large group of people who never thought this was something they’d ever see again in person. The entire evening felt like an extended family reunion. It was especially cool to see how many people brought their teenaged children with them to experience their first live Rush performance. Everywhere you looked, folks who were otherwise complete strangers, were carrying on animated conversations about the last show they attended or other Rush related memories.
The reunion vibe was amplified when Geddy and Alex hit the stage. There was true gratitude in Geddy’s voice that so many were so excited to see them perform again. Having been at Rush’s last ever concert performance with Neil, also at The Forum, the intervening decade seemed to almost fade to insignificance. It’s abundantly clear that Geddy and Alex view this tour as much more of a tribute to the memory of Neil, than simply a 50th anniversary tour. The two new members of the band were then introduced, with Anika obviously being in the spotlight.
As has already been indicated in the thread above, the set list was fantastic. I purposely avoided seeing the it beforehand and was thrilled in the moment to hear them performing one monster hit after another. Not surprisingly, there has been zero decline in Geddy and Alex’s musicianship. Their playing is as tight and powerful as ever. And as an added bonus, Geddy’s voice sounds better than it has in decades. He’s hitting notes I haven’t heard since probably the late ‘90s.
As for Anika, she absolutely killed it all night long. Make no mistake, that girl can beat the dog snot out of a snare drum. Every signature Peart flourish or fill she performed was met with thunderous applause from the crowd. I can’t imagine her having done a better job of walking the line between announcing her own presence and paying tribute to the legacy of Neil Peart. The tone and balance that was struck was perfect. Neil had a fluidity and gracefulness that was unmatched. But watching Anika pay tribute to his genius was a joy to behold in person.
Other than maybe the price of the tickets, I can hardly muster a single complaint. The Forum remains a fantastic musical venue and Rush has the best fans on the planet. I don’t know how it’s possible to find 10,000 people in L.A. who aren’t complete d-bags, but Rush somehow manages it consistently. There was such joy in the arena being shared amongst a large group of people who never thought this was something they’d ever see again in person. The entire evening felt like an extended family reunion. It was especially cool to see how many people brought their teenaged children with them to experience their first live Rush performance. Everywhere you looked, folks who were otherwise complete strangers, were carrying on animated conversations about the last show they attended or other Rush related memories.
The reunion vibe was amplified when Geddy and Alex hit the stage. There was true gratitude in Geddy’s voice that so many were so excited to see them perform again. Having been at Rush’s last ever concert performance with Neil, also at The Forum, the intervening decade seemed to almost fade to insignificance. It’s abundantly clear that Geddy and Alex view this tour as much more of a tribute to the memory of Neil, than simply a 50th anniversary tour. The two new members of the band were then introduced, with Anika obviously being in the spotlight.
As has already been indicated in the thread above, the set list was fantastic. I purposely avoided seeing the it beforehand and was thrilled in the moment to hear them performing one monster hit after another. Not surprisingly, there has been zero decline in Geddy and Alex’s musicianship. Their playing is as tight and powerful as ever. And as an added bonus, Geddy’s voice sounds better than it has in decades. He’s hitting notes I haven’t heard since probably the late ‘90s.
As for Anika, she absolutely killed it all night long. Make no mistake, that girl can beat the dog snot out of a snare drum. Every signature Peart flourish or fill she performed was met with thunderous applause from the crowd. I can’t imagine her having done a better job of walking the line between announcing her own presence and paying tribute to the legacy of Neil Peart. The tone and balance that was struck was perfect. Neil had a fluidity and gracefulness that was unmatched. But watching Anika pay tribute to his genius was a joy to behold in person.
