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I don't exactly remember when it was, see the story above for why, but it was the tour when they played songs from every album in reverse release order going back in time
Incredible show, very emotional
Live 2024 Draft in Vegas - thread for Sharks Fans attending
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Incredible show, very emotional
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That was the one. I was at that one as well - only time I ever saw Rush. Beginning of concert didn't do much for me as I didn't wasn't a fan of their albums in the 2000's, but from about Roll The Bones on, it was an awesome show. I was very thankful that my friend had an extra ticket and invited me to go along.
There are some bands that I wish I had seen when they were younger and still at the peak of their game, but wouldn't go see now when they should be getting off the stage. Rush got off at the right time.
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weastern bias
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That was also the only time I got to see them, unfortunately, but man did they kill it
I love most of the albums they put out, I agree that it falls off a bit after Roll The Bones but getting to see them for the first and only time and having the set wind backward into classic after classic made it so incredible, the Peggy Sue's drinks didn't hurt either, lol
The setlist is here:
Rush Setlist at SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose
Get the Rush Setlist of the concert at SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, CA, USA on July 23, 2015 from the R40 Live: 40th Anniversary Tour and other Rush Setlists for free on setlist.fm!
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I guess I WAS pretty far gone, I felt like they did more stuff from the 80s, no representation from Power Windows or Hold Your Fire whatsoever, but seeing Distant Early Warning, Natural Science, Jacob's Ladder, both books of Cygnus X-1 and Xanadu had me losing my mind, what a special band
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Rush didn’t get off, sadly, Neil Peart passed. Those guys were amazing from day one to the last.
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Last night I had a cocktail featuring celery-infused tequila. Celery, Celebrini?
Celery-infused martini? Look, it may not sound great, but don't knock it until you try it!
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Two of the three were talking retirement even before the last tour happened. I read Geddy Lee's book (which got repetitive honestly after a certain point if I'm being honest), but one interesting thing from the book is that after that last tour, he was still holding out hope that maybe after some rest, Peart might reconsider and want to do something, but he was resenting that it was over. Then Peart got his diagnosis and that was that. He survived three and a half years past that.
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Pavelski2112
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He died on my 27th birthday
God sometimes really likes to push the "f*** you" button
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I thing y’all are on the wrong tack. Gotta work with a craft brewery and get a Celebrewski label started.
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If this drink doesn't include Blue Tahoe Vodka then we'r doing it wrong.
LadyStanley
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So the event begins at 4:00PM so not sure if pregaming is doable, but for all those coming in, do you have a schedule yet? Would be a waste not to use this opportunity for a good ol fashioned meet-up/Hodge roast.
Alaskanice
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I couldn’t swing going there, as much as I wanted to. My son and I will be going to the Tank to watch and enjoy.
All those going to Vegas, have fun, be safe and by this time next week: Macklin Celebrini, San Jose Shark.
That sounds so nice.
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I was lucky enough to see Rush on their Counterparts tour in 1994 albeit in the Sports Arena in San Diego (not a great venue).
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Celery Nome - Rutte celery gin, fino sherry, celery saccharum and celery bitter.A Celetini !!!
Celery Grino - Rutte Celery Gin, mexcal, manzanilla sherry celery saccharum, lime juice and saline solution.
I fly in on Thursday. I’m staying at Hilton Polo towers and planning to walk to the Sphere. I’m up for meeting for a drink or whatever before the draft.
Cool. Just a heads-up, that's not as short a walk as you think and it's gonna be in the 100s.
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My wife and I are going to land early afternoon, get lunch, and then go straight to the draft, but I think it opens at 4 yet not sure when the show starts. We could meet up in the venue before the actual draft starts, meet up after in the venue? We've also got dinner plans so the next meet up option we could make is the after dinner drinks option.
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For those attending, I have a condo near the Strat that has a nice view of the strip. Happy to host a get together. We can also meet at the Venetian or Wynn before or afterwards for drinks to celebrate!
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One time in Vegas, my wife and I were staying way down the Strip at one of the older Vegas hotels (the Stardust? Long since torn down) and took a look at the map and thought we'd walk to wherever it was we were going (might have been the MGM). Weather wasn't even particularly hot that day, but one of the longest walks of my life and biggest regret decisions ever.
We took the trolley the rest of the time there.
sharks_dynasty
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There are many options to get around, including Uber, buses, and monorail. I would not recommend walking around when it’s over 100 degrees outside. Everything appears closer than it is. That’s the illusion of Vegas.
I'm going. I have a lot of media stuff to do on the days of the draft and on Wednesday but would love to meet for drinks sometime during the week/weekend with whoever is going to be there! I'll be at the Venetian
Pavelski2112
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When do you get in? A couple of us live here and can take ya off-strip if you need a break.
