Guitar lessons from Alex Lifeson? March 31, 2006
GuitarWorkshop Plus is a Toronto-based musicians workshop which offers several courses for guitar, bass, keyboard, drums and vocals over 3 summer sessions. What’s really cool is that they feature several famous guest artists that share their knowledge and experience with students while visiting classes, conducting clinics and performing concerts. Session 1 runs from July 16-21 (which happens to be the week after RushCon) and features as a guest artist none other than Alex Lifeson himself (Billy Sheehan and Rik Emmett are also slated for that session). You have to apply to be accepted and it costs a good chunk of change, but if you’re a Rush fan and can play guitar (and are any good) it might be worth it.
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Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee interview in Frets Magazine
Rush Beat On Different Strings
Frets Magazine is the premier magazine for acoustic guitar players. The Spring 2006 issue contains a short interview with Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee where they talk acoustic guitars. The most interesting tidbit is when Geddy is asked about whether he plays with a pick or with his fingers:
Rush Beat On Different Strings
Lee: I play with my fingers and I pluck out bass lines. Acoustics, when you slap them, sound just great. They growl. You can get a nice chunky sound out of them.…
Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandAqua Teen Hunger Force movie release date
Aqua Teen Theatrical Feature to Debut This Fall
As reported in back in late January, Neil Peart will be making an appearance in the upcoming Aqua Teen Hunger Force movie. Adult Swim recently announced that the movie will be released in theaters this September.Aqua Teen Theatrical Feature to Debut This Fall
For those of you who don’t know, Aqua Teen Hunger Force is an American animated comedy shown on Cartoon Network as part of its Adult Swim late-night programming block. The show’s creators are big Rush fans and include several Rush references in the show. There’s a good summary of these at Power Windows including this neat video montage. You can also watch the entire “Spirit Journey Formation Anniversary” episode here.…
Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandExit … Stage Left DVD tentative release date
UPDATE - 4/6@9:50AM: The June 13th release has been confirmed. It is also confirmed that it will indeed be a box set containing all 3 concerts. The title is Rush Replay X 3.
As reported earlier this month, the Bass Player Magazine interview with Geddy Lee from the March 2006 issue had this to say regarding the Exit … Stage Left DVD (and other concert DVD reissues):
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Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandRush loses … and wins March 30, 2006
As reported earlier this month, Buffalo’s 97 Rock is running a March Bandness contest in celebration of March Madness. Unfortunately Rush was defeated by Lynyrd Skynyrd in round 3. The good news is that several stations around the country are running similar contests where Rush is fairing much better. In the KSHE95 (St. Louis) March Bandness competition Rush won it all! Rush has also made it to the Elite 8 in Rock 105’s Rock and Roll National Championship. They’re currently up against Molly Hatchet (and winning). Go here to vote for Rush (early and often). They also made it to the Elite 8 in WCSX’s (Detroit) March Bandness competition where they’ll be going up against The Rolling Stones tomorrow at 7AM.
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Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandAlex Lifeson interview at AudioTechnica.com March 29, 2006
A-T web exclusive interview with Rush’s Alex Lifeson
Audio-Technica is a Tokyo-based company that designs and manufactures microphones, headphones and other audio equipment. Their website recently featured a short interview with Alex Lifeson. In it he discusses, among other things, his musical influences, why he uses an Audio-Technica wireless system, his “top-secret invention company” and bands that he’s currently listening too.
Original Article syndicated via RSS from Rush is a BandMoving Pictures Live
Classic Albums Live Promo Video
Classic Albums Live is a group of musicians who get together and perform rock”s greatest albums live note for note. On June 22 they will be performing Rush”s Moving Pictures at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto, ON. Last year they performed Rush”s 2112 and got great reviews from fans. In addition to the entire album, they also play a set of bonus tracks. If you”re in the Toronto area you should definitely try to check this out.
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