Rush may tour South America in late 2009

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   Rush is packing its bags for Chile
As with Queen, the station (Canal 13) got together with local
producers and came to an agreement to bring the trio here in 2009. It's
one of the most anticipated performances in recent memory.
Almost like Radiohead or Madonna, for years the arrival of the
Canadian trio Rush has been one of the greatest unfulfilled promises of
local megaevents and the confessed dream of an enormous community of
devoted fans that grew up in the rock-and-roll virtuosity of the 70's.
Despite often the multitude of rumors (a while back it was said that
they would come in May), the negotiations now offer solid evidence of
progress. Eventos 13, the concert production office of Canal 13, met
with two local producers almost a month ago and closed a financial deal
for the group's debut in Santiago.
Initially, the plan was to bring the group here in March, but
problems with the group's schedule and the abundance of events during
that month precluded that possibility. The last date that was agreed
upon is during the last few months of next year. [Translator's note:
Keep in mind that the seasons are reversed in South America, so this
will be a summer tour in late 2009.] The venue hasn't been decided yet,
but industry sources are sure that the Canadians' elevated price tag
and strong drawing power in Chile will demand an arena capacity of more
than 15,000.
Even the National Stadium has been considered. Chile's last game in
World Cup qualifying is during the first week of October, and the
stadium's availability and capacity both make it the best choice for
the event. Other options would be the Pista Atlética (Sports Stadium)
or the Club Hípico (Horse Track), which will host Iron Maiden on March
22. Furthermore, managers of Calle Blanco Encalada have organized a
meeting in the next few days with executives of UC-TV - the same people
that agreed to participate in Queen's recent show in November, produced
by DG Medios.
Rush's tour through Latin America, which will also include Brazil
and Argentina, would be an incredible realignment of effort. The band
closed its "Snakes & Arrows" tour on July 24 in Indianapolis and
has said that they will rest in 2009. This could be a real treat for
their South American fans, the greatest Rush fans in the world. Many
Chileans traveled to Brazil in 2002 and appear in the DVD that the
group recorded in that country.

This has been posted on the rushisaband.com, here's the link: http://www.rushisaband.com/display.php?id=1710
Do you think it'll happen? I hope it's true and they'll come to Argentina too, but in recent interviews Geddy and Alex have said they will be taking a year off and that they wanted to rest, so I don't know. I think there's already been a rumour of them coming in May last year and nothing happened.

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SgtPepper67 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 17 2007 Location: Argentina Status: Offline Points: 530	Topic: Rush may tour South America in late 2009 Posted: January 03 2009 at 09:28
	Rush is packing its bags for Chile As with Queen, the station (Canal 13) got together with local producers and came to an agreement to bring the trio here in 2009. It's one of the most anticipated performances in recent memory. Almost like Radiohead or Madonna, for years the arrival of the Canadian trio Rush has been one of the greatest unfulfilled promises of local megaevents and the confessed dream of an enormous community of devoted fans that grew up in the rock-and-roll virtuosity of the 70's. Despite often the multitude of rumors (a while back it was said that they would come in May), the negotiations now offer solid evidence of progress. Eventos 13, the concert production office of Canal 13, met with two local producers almost a month ago and closed a financial deal for the group's debut in Santiago. Initially, the plan was to bring the group here in March, but problems with the group's schedule and the abundance of events during that month precluded that possibility. The last date that was agreed upon is during the last few months of next year. [Translator's note: Keep in mind that the seasons are reversed in South America, so this will be a summer tour in late 2009.] The venue hasn't been decided yet, but industry sources are sure that the Canadians' elevated price tag and strong drawing power in Chile will demand an arena capacity of more than 15,000. Even the National Stadium has been considered. Chile's last game in World Cup qualifying is during the first week of October, and the stadium's availability and capacity both make it the best choice for the event. Other options would be the Pista Atlética (Sports Stadium) or the Club Hípico (Horse Track), which will host Iron Maiden on March 22. Furthermore, managers of Calle Blanco Encalada have organized a meeting in the next few days with executives of UC-TV - the same people that agreed to participate in Queen's recent show in November, produced by DG Medios. Rush's tour through Latin America, which will also include Brazil and Argentina, would be an incredible realignment of effort. The band closed its "Snakes & Arrows" tour on July 24 in Indianapolis and has said that they will rest in 2009. This could be a real treat for their South American fans, the greatest Rush fans in the world. Many Chileans traveled to Brazil in 2002 and appear in the DVD that the group recorded in that country. This has been posted on the rushisaband.com, here's the link: http://www.rushisaband.com/display.php?id=1710 Do you think it'll happen? I hope it's true and they'll come to Argentina too, but in recent interviews Geddy and Alex have said they will be taking a year off and that they wanted to rest, so I don't know. I think there's already been a rumour of them coming in May last year and nothing happened.
	In the end the love you take is equal to the love you made...

crimson87 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: January 03 2008 Location: Argentina Status: Offline Points: 1818	Posted: January 03 2009 at 09:51
	It's been said several times before. But I think they are just rumours.

ChocloMan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: December 08 2008 Location: Chile Status: Offline Points: 4	Posted: January 05 2009 at 17:41
	I'd totally go see them if they come. I'm not a huge fan of Rush but they have some pretty okay songs. I just hope they don't play Free Will

rooltush Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: January 04 2006 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 2	Posted: January 05 2009 at 18:29
	Any chance of Rush heading to Australia?

SgtPepper67 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 17 2007 Location: Argentina Status: Offline Points: 530	Posted: January 06 2009 at 17:10
	What's wrong with Freewill?? I love it, Permanent waves is one of my favourite Rush albums. Haven't heard anything about Australia, but check out the site from the link (rushisaband.com), it's always updated with the latest news.
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Proglodita Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 23 2006 Location: Chile Status: Offline Points: 192	Posted: January 06 2009 at 18:45
	One false alarm more?
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toño Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: January 08 2009 Status: Offline Points: 3	Posted: January 12 2009 at 14:54
	I agree with Sgt Pepper's ...what's up Freewill?.....I think that one of the best era in Rush are 80's ...I hope they perform all the stuff form there to here in 2000!!! We'll be waiting...