Rush blends nostalgia, novelty in Halifax return
Posted Jul 13, 2013 07:07:56 AM.
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Geddy Lee was quick to apologize to Halifax for taking so long to bring Rush back to the city.
After all, the last time the legendary Canadian trio performed here was in 1987 when Brian Mulroney was Prime Minister and the Berlin Wall was still standing.
Fans who were at Friday night’s Metro Centre concert heard many of the same songs the band would have played at its three previous shows at the venue.
Rush played for more than three hours, dividing their setlist between selections weighted heavily to the early to mid-1980s and playing all but a few songs from the band’s current album, Clockwork Angels.
The enduring combination of Geddy Lee on bass and keyboards, Alex Lifeson on guitar and Neil Peart on drums was augmented for much of the show’s second half with a string ensemble, adding a new twist to songs that have become tour staples through the decades.
Rush also brought a visual feast, with a video wall the width of the stage, a constellation of hanging and moving video screens showing detailed and coordinated images, fire and explosions, plus a brilliant lighting setup.
Friday’s concert was sold out, but tickets are still available for Sunday’s date.
UPDATE: Photo gallery from Friday’s Rush concert in Halifax with images by Scott Simpson
