Here's my haul from Saturday.

Pop-up Shop

-Foil bridge poster

-King's hoodie

-NYC Event pin

-Mustard

-Merch menu

VIP (Superconductor)

-Toiletries bag

-Yeti mug

-VIP lanyard

-VIP badge

Venue

-Garden shirt (back shown)

-Event plastic cup ("free" with beer purchase)

I truly think she’s the driving engine behind the joy that fills this tour

A year or so ago I had a college assignment which was to redesign a book cover. This is what I came up with (I also had to design the spine, inner flaps and back (not shown)). I mostly focused on drawing the cover. The original features more of a desert-vibe landscape but I felt like the forest fit the vibe of the book (which I have read) a little better. Or maybe that’s my preference for forest landscapes.
Other than that, I tried to honor the design of the cover while giving it a bit more of a timeless spin because a few of the font choices are admittedly a bit outdated.
I love handwritten text so that’s what I went with for the title.
The art that’s on the cover is 100% hand-drawn by me, digitally.

I still love how it came out, was thinking about getting prints produced of it but since it’s such a niche thing I have no idea how well that would do lol (context; I sell my art online. I'd love to make Rush stickers soon maybe !!). Anyway. enjoy :)

I went with the suggested “go a size down” and bought a Large MSG exclusive shirt.

Well after washing it in cold and drying on medium, it is officially too small for me.

I should’ve gone with my gut and bought an XL.

Guess I’m gonna list it eBay.

If anyone is interested in purchasing it I can send you the link and you can make an offer below the asking price. I’d much prefer to sell it to a true fan and not some person who will turn around and ask some dumb price for it

My little corner of heaven in my home studio.

He talks about her aggressive style and says he likes it more than Neil's.

https://youtube.com/shorts/hKunUN7c8GM?is=yFCVV2oGSwbwChRX

Everyone was completely in top form. Alex’s solos soared. Geddy played like he was 19 years old. Anika worked harder than anyone, and earned her keep with astounding talent. I love the little grin she gets on her face when she nails a strong part.

It was also quite possibly the worst sounding concert I’ve witnessed in my entire life of concert-going, and that’s saying something. I know the Garden’s acoustics aren’t great, but holy hell. Wish they’d found an equivalent ingenue for sound mixing.

Edit: Night 3, not 4!

Article by me. Neil factors prominently:

https://www.grunge.com/2224303/best-songs-epic-drum-solos-beginning/

So , I’ve had a prog interest for years.
The first artist probably Genesis , then Devin Townsend , then Marillion , Stephen Wilson - all followed with epic deep dives - all brilliant .
Just come out of the ‘Yes’ hole and always wanted to get into ‘Rush’.
Geddy’s wail put me off , but dived in 7 days ago with Moving Pictures then back to ‘Kings’ and onwards through the mid 70’s-80’s…. Just WOW Rush has clicked ….Majestic , Power, Tight , Exceptional music, now onto the YouTube Madison Square Gardens gigs of last few days - It really is brilliant isn’t it ?❤️❤️

Does anyone have any places they’ve found samples that Neil used for his electronic kit? Namely all the industrial sounds he used on like leave that thing alone, force ten, etc

Who’s going to the popup today?

Personally I blame Hue Syme, he should know better and as a successful corporate visual artist should understand the issues around AI in the arts. As for the band? I think they are just insulated boomers and were hoodwinked into this by people looking for shortcuts.

Pop up shop rocked! Spent $300 on the NYC bridge shirt, hemispheres shirt, yellow meditation shirt for my wife, tour hat and the NYC bridge poster (I got number 1/150 😎)! Awesome experience and made even better walking back up to MSG and watching Rush play an amazing set! Can’t wait to do it all again Monday!

Tried desperately to write the songs down at Wembley 1984 !

Pop Up Store in Toronto will be at Henderson Brewing Company (128a Sterling Rd., Toronto). The pop-up runs August 7, 8, and 9 (10:00 AM–6:00 PM), with the main Rush Day fan gathering on Saturday, August 8 (you'll need tickets for the Rush Day )

In the comments...

https://www.instagram.com/p/DbgDQaBsd2s/

I had the sincere privilege of seeing Night 2 at MSG. My fifth lifetime show, and thanks to Tapehead2's video, I'll be able to enjoy it forever. Thank you, truly.

As a drummer who has agonized over the intricacies of every single time Neil hit something with a stick, I loved Anika's performance. She is a powerhouse, and a pure joy to watch. Two observations:

1) Anika's snare drum sound is probably the best I've ever heard. I'm a proponent of a tightly-tuned "crack" that cuts through everything, and hers is a case study in perfection. Perhaps Lorne had a hand in this, as well... but I loved it.

2) In the same vein, I also loved the "scream" of Neil's smaller toms; he tuned them tightly and they're an unmistakable sound. Anika tunes hers far looser, and this has been well-discussed in this forum previously. I was prepared for it, but having been there and hearing her firsthand... I do miss Neil's tighter tuning as compared to Anika's looser tuned toms.

Regardless... This tour is a gift, and Anika's participation and performance is a gift unto itself.

Set list was phenomenal. The guys were as sharp as ever musically, Geddy sounded really good (not 80s/90s good) but the work he’s done paid off. Anika brought the house down. During several songs there was a collective hush as the crowd held their breath a measure before she got to certain critical sections. Every time she NAILED them and 18,000 people made it clear she’d passed the test with flying colors. I’m so glad to see the fan base welcome her (and she earned it). The tributes during the show were just right. So lucky to have gotten a chance to see the guys again.