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Todd A. Britt let us know that he was about to purchase tickets to see the Patron Saints of Mutantville Rock, Rush in their sole Carolina’s tour date, many of the MVP Players were on board the caravan instantly. The tickets we NOT cheap but anyone who’s seen a Rush show knows that it’s so much more than just a concert. Indeed, it’s a multi-media experience.
Todd, Geo the Lincolnator and I were in our seats 45 minutes prior to the showtime and the excitement slowly built to a fever pitch by the time the lights went down. The show was kicked off by part of a short film called, “RASH” which re-caste the trio as caricatures of themselves in a doughnut shop, whining about the young polka band playing in the corner. The concept of a time machine a comically obsess Alex Lifeson carries around is introduced and we’re are treated to a hilarious montage feature Rush as babies to chimps to boys to men.
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The band steps on stage during the final frames of the intro film. What is quit possibly the most technical band performance this writer has ever seen ensues. Twenty years have passed since I last saw these “long awaited friends.” Technically speaking, they have only gotten to be better players over that period. I felt that this time, far more than the last show I caught, they really cut lose and showed the technical prowess that made them famous.
When we got to the obligatory 20 minute Pert drum solo, I was once again amazed that on human being with only 2 hands and 2 feet could produce so many complex sounds. The famous drum kit rotates about half way through and suddenly the drums are keying synth loops and Neil becomes a one man jazz band. It was truly, truly a site to behold. He’s quit possibly the greatest drummer who has ever lived. Simply amazing to behold.
The MVP Players left with their minds blown and their love for music just a little closer to the heart.
