RUSH Tickets

Great musicians but too many average songs! I was looking for some older classic Rush.

Love the band and proud of what they have done but...many of us sat in our seats for much of the show as they played many of the new songs which most folks didn't seem to know and very few of the classic which everyone were waiting to hear since Geddy did state they were going to do "old stuff". Don't get me wrong I was happy to be there but must admit they didn't play old stuff until almost 11pm and it was 2112 followed by Tom Sawyer. I left before they finished since I didn't want to be in the "rush". Check out their set list ahead of time...I rocked out in the car to songs they didn't play which left me with a Mixed Feeling about seeing them again...They deserve to be in RRHOF without question!!!!

I like new music as much as the next guy but Rush should remember what got them there. Nowhere near enough old material was played. Once again, as in 2008, they did not play Closer to the Heart among others. I even pre-purchased the new album but how many new songs can you remember at once. When I went to ACDC they played an awesome mix of new and old which was great. I even enjoyed ACDC's new hits as the more popular ones were on the radio a lot before the concert. Rush's sound and stage show was great, it sure would have been nice to go down memory lane with way more of the classics with that sound quality. I was going to bring my 9 year old son as he wanted to come, I am sure glad I didn't. I included a picture of my son wearing an awesome kids only shirt from the Snakes and Arrow tour, he's worn it a lot. Unless they have another tour that was announced as a greatest hits tour I don't think I would go again and Rush is one of my all time favorite bands.

Rush performed for 9000 fans, without any opening act. This wasn't quite as many people as their 2008 show, which was their first performance in Winnipeg since their 1982 show at the old Arena (which drew a 50% capacity audience of 8000.) With their 20th studio album out, Clockwork Angels, Rush simply do not know how to slow down. Despite the fact that their non-hit material can take some effort to get in to, Rush have enough strong, popular material to allow them to tour until they decide to call it quits. I found this quote from the MTS Centre's website. "The RIAA has certified Rush for the third most consecutive gold/platinum studio albums by a rock band, topped only by the Beatles and the Rolling Stones." The first set saw them utilize material from four of their '80s albums, half of which was from the synth-heavy 1985 album Power Windows. I could have done without most of the tracks from this album in favour of some of the older classics like "Closer To The Heart" (which they did not play during the 2007 Snakes & Arrows tour), "Red Barchetta," "Limelight," "Fly By Night" (not performed live since 1978), "Freewill," "Trees" and "Something For Nothing." Geddy Lee (59) really looked like he was having fun. When not playing the keyboards, he would strap on his bass guitar and playfully shuffle over to guitarist Alex Lifeson (59). I wasn't as crazy about the previous studio album, 2007's Snakes & Arrows and when they performed about an hour's worth of it during the last tour, I felt quite disinterested. For a three hour show, they could have cut it down by 30 minutes with less new material and I would have enjoyed myself more. This time, they played 9 of the 12 tracks from Clockwork Angels during the second set and I found the new material easier to get into. Lifeson played keyboards juring "The Garden," which Lee exclaimed was his favorite track from the new album. During the title track, the lighting rig moved in a fashion probably meant to mimic floating angels. For the second set and for the first time in their history, they performed with backing musicians, in the form of a string section. Whether or not these seven or so really contributed to the overall sound, I couldn't say with any certainty. Right behind them, gasoline bombs, fireworks and explosions went off. I could feel the heat from the 16th row on the floor. I can only imagine what nerve it took for them not to jump during those explosions, which always caught me off guard. The heat must have made quite an impression on them. Throughout the show, they played humorous short films ("Gearing Up," "The Appointment," and "The Office of the Watchmaker") one of which had the three members acting as scruffy dwarfs in an industrial setting and giving a government bureaucrat the runaround. Cameramen, some of which were high above in the lighting rig, provided close ups off the band members so that no matter where you sat, you had a good view of the show. I wish more bands would do this. Drummer Neil Peart (60) didn't limit himself to one long solo, like he did last time. Rather, he added some solos to "Where's My Thing?" in the first set, "Headlong Flight" in the second set, as well as stand-alone solo in the form of "The Percussor" in the second set. Not wanting to become a nostalgia band, Rush are compelled to play plenty of new material, along with several old classics. I question why they played four tracks from Power Windows, which, while a popular album, surely isn't what the long-time fans consider to be a classic. It goes without saying that the band performed like the virtuosos that they are. Not only are they masters of their instruments, but no other musicians out there sound like the individual members of Rush. Even in the songs that I wasn't totally into, I was enthralled by their craft. Overall, I enjoyed this show more than the previous one and I would definitely see Rush again.

This was an amazing concert! Drums, bass, guitar, vocals, screens and lights all combined to make this a great event!

This concert never stopped getting better. The staging was impeccable, the playing was masterful, and the variety of their catalogue is unbelieveable. They are one of the best concerts in any genre. Highly rated and never disappointing. Rush rocked us hard. Amazing musicianship and showmanship.

I would have liked to hear a bit more variety of the old and new songs...too many new songs. Always a treat to hear great musicians with amazing talent and energy on stage

The concert was unbelievable. The entire show was fabulous. It rocked.

Great Concert, RUSH always delivers what RUSH fans want to hear. Loyal fan base both here in Canada and around the world! They are Canadian Icons like no one else in Canadian Music, 35 plus years!

Would have like to hear more of the older classics.

Prefect balance of older favorites and new. In awe of talent. Love what they do so continue to do it so well. Getty's voice the strongest ever- better and richer. Unusuaual in the music industry- they just seem to get better with age. Show so visual- absolute marvel. Amazed and thrilled to have had the experience. Would see again in a heartbeat.

Soooooo disappointing. RUSH is a good band, but they failed to show us why they're in the RRHOF. At the end of the show they played "spirit of the radio" and "tom sawyer" , but those were the only classic RUSH songs they played for the entire evening (3 hours). They played almost the entire "clockwork angels" album, it was terrible. It was the first concert I have ever been to were I seen people playing apps and web surfing on their phones. Many were yawning and dozing off because the show was so painfully dull. Homer Simpson said it best "No new crap. Taking care of business, now!!" I believe that is exactly how the entire audience felt. Cheated and misguided.

I was disappointed they didn't ply closer to the heart,lmelight, and time stand still but it was still good

A very good showing for Rush and the strings were an excellent addition to the show. A good mix of new and old. Keep on rocking boys!

Rush is over the top in what they give their fans for a show. The band appeared to be having a great time together - a huge jam session! The energy was phenomenal, tons of pyro and cool videos. They played for 3 hours with a small intermission. Unreal! I would have to say this was one of the best concerts I have seen - and I have seen my fair share of live acts over the years.

I always expect the unexpected when I see them perform. I have seen every big name in the last 20 years that has passed thru winnipeg, but never three more talented musicians on the stage at once! Clockwork Angels is a hit with me, and great set lists also. Keep on being " The Most Popular Cult Band in the World" You guys are the biggest act to come from Canada!!!

Rush put on a fantastic show with a great blend of classic and new material. The musicianship of Geddy, Alex and Neil is phenomenal. If Rush is playing in your area I highly recommend as they put on a great show.

Unfortunately Rush did not connect with their audience, and epically disappointed pretty much the entire arena. It was 2 and a half hours of punishing new material and /or less known material from recent albums. They played 6 songs that were always audience favourites and what helped to skyrocket them as a rock band to be reckoned with. They started the night with Subdivision, and then played the other 5 favourites in the last half hour of the show. What a let down, and their choice of favourites was even disappointing, excluded were Closer to the Heart, Limelight, Roll the Bones, etc. This crowd were people that had come from various locations, due to the fact that they had no tour dates in Calgary or in BC at all . My husband has been to many Rush concerts, and this was my first time. He said this was the most disappointing Rush concert of all the ones he's seen. While we understand that growth is important, the band also have to recognize what and who got them to the point in life that that they are at.

It was an awesome concert from beginning to end, Lights effects and the music , the vocals at times in Rexall were not so good .

WOW Absolutely AMAZING!! Could not quit smiling thru whole concert. Geddy,Alex and Neil still rock like no one else. More musical talent on that stage then in most of North America Totally worth it!!! A life time dream come true! THANKS