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Dive Deep into Rush: New Books Uncover Personal Stories & Song Secrets

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This past December, two brand-new Rush-centric books hit the shelves, each offering a unique lens through which to appreciate the legendary Canadian trio. One promises a captivating journey into the personal experiences of a devoted fan, weaving tales of exploration and adventure against the backdrop of following Rush on tour. While the second book embarks on an in-depth exploration of Rush's extensive discography, meticulously dissecting each and every track from the singles the band released prior to theirr self-titled debut all the way up to the iconic 'Signals' album. In Finding My Way: Half a Lifetime in Pursuit of Rush , author Andy Faulkner has penned a "...heartfelt homage to the world’s greatest rock band, a captivating travelogue, and a riveting exploration of one man’s enduring obsession… From the electrifying energy of Hammersmith Odeon in 1980 to the poignant last notes at Rush’s final show in Los Angeles in 2015, and every thrilling stop in between...

5th Annual Grapes for Humanity Charity Auction Features 50+ Rush-related Items

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This Saturday, Grapes for Humanity, an organization which raises funds to benefit humanitarian causes around the world, will host their 5th annual Fine Wine Auction with the proceeds benefiting The Nature Conservancy of Canada, Tree Canada, and other local charities. The auction, which will run through April 22nd, include numerous Rush-related items thanks, in part, to Geddy Lee who sits on the Board of Directors for the non-profit, volunteer-based organization. Included in the auction are dozens of autographed bottles of wine from Geddy Lee's personal cellar, a one-of-a-kind Gibson prototype guitar signed by all three members of Rush back in 2010, several Geddy Lee autographed books, and two opportunities to dine with both Geddy and Alex in Toronto (get ready to open up your check book!) A full list of all items is available directly at this LINK . For more information on the Grapes of Humanity organization or to make a donation, please visit their official website at...

Alex Lifeson and Envy of None promote their second album STYGIAN WAVES

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Back on March 28th, Alex Lifeson's project Envy of None followed up their 2022 debut album with the release of STYGIAN WAVES [stij(ē)ən wāvz]; an eleven-track album which is receiving a fair amount of with critical praise. The band, made of up Lifeson, Alf Annibalini (Guitar, Keyboards, Programming), Andy Curran (Bass Guitar, Synthesized Bass, Programming, Guitar, Background Vocals, Stylophone) and lead singer Maiah Wynne have been promoting the album through social media outlets and by means of numerous interviews. The band had a two-page spread in the March issue of PROG Magazine in a featured titled Andy (And Alex) In The Underworld with Envy of None : Alex Lifeson’s eyes are sparkling with pride and they’re matched by a broadening smile so warm that it could melt the snow that’s piled up outside of his home studio in the Canadian city of Toronto from where he speaks. Behind him hanging on the wall are just a small selection of the guitars with which he’s made his na...

Geddy Lee Unveils His Supercharged Minimoog Model D

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Moog Music has teamed up with Geddy Lee with the creation of a limited-run supercharged Minimoog Model D. The Moog Music Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D features all the rich, analog circuitry that made the Minimoog a household name, with some special additions. Top features include: a hot-rodded VCA circuit, dedicated LFO controls, modern MIDI integration, and a custom, satin red finish with metallic flecks that recalls the red stage instruments from Rush's Grace Under Pressure tour. Retail price is $5,499.00 and available only at Reverb.Com , every unit comes with: A numbered Certificate of Authenticity, hand-signed by Geddy Lee An exclusive red translucent 10” Vinyl EP with iconic Rush tracks "Xanadu" and "Jacob’s Ladder" Special “Starman” badge on the synth's front and its back Exclusive Geddy Lee poster Satin red finish with metallic flecks Hot-rodded VCA circuit Geddy's history with the Minimoog: "When I look back on the history o...

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