Rush fans...they will be performing on The Colbert Report tonight. Tivo Alert!

[av8rdave]

[charlie and algernon]

1. I get to see them LIVE tomorrow!

but I'll definitely be watching tonight.

[av8rdave]

2. It's a great tour this year. Saw them in Dallas.

Enjoy!

[charlie and algernon]

4. I saw the set list online

looks like they're playing a TON of great songs

[av8rdave]

5. A lot of stuff they haven't played too often in recent years.

They do a great version of Passage to Bangkok.

[southpaw]

6. My favorite of Lifeson's recorded guitar solos

'Passage to Bangkok' from Exit... Stage Left.

[av8rdave]

7. Mine too. One of the best solos ever.

Right up there with Martin Barre (Jethro Tull) on the live version of Locomotive Breath.

[LynneSin]

3. You're going to Hershey aren't you

Damnit, I almost got tickets but couldn't make the date. In fact Friday night YES will be at Hershey.

As for me I'm heading to the DE Beach to see George Clinton.

[KatyMan]

8. I thought the Yes tour was cancelled?

from yesworld.com:

YES Cancels 40th Anniversary Tour
NEW YORK, NY, JUNE 4, 2008 -– Legendary rock band Yes announced today that the group will unfortunately be canceling their 2008 40th Anniversary Tour. The 26-city tour was scheduled to kick off in Quebec next month and run through the summer.

Said Jon Anderson, “In the wake of my recent respiratory attack, doctors have advised me to spend the coming months resting and recovering. Unfortunately, this means I won't be able to tour with Yes this summer as originally planned. I'd like everyone to know how deeply disappointed I am by this turn of events. I was looking forward to celebrating our music with the amazing family of Yes fans once again; but as we all know, health must come before anything else. Wishing you all the very best...”

Said Chris Squire, “We were all looking forward to performing for our fans after a prolonged leave of absence from touring. I am especially regretful of the fact that I know many of our fans and friends have probably laid out non-refundable airfares and hotels, etc. in order to enjoy the Yes shows this summer. Please join me in wishing Jon a speedy return to health, which at this point in time is our main concern.”

Yes frontman and founding member Jon Anderson was admitted to the hospital last month after suffering a severe asthma attack. He has now been diagnosed with acute respiratory failure and was told by doctors this weekend that he needs to rest and not work for a period of at least six months or suffer further health complications. Upon receiving this news the band has determined that their tour plans need to be put on hold.

Ticket refunds will be available at the point of purchase.

[LynneSin]

9. well good thing I didn't get tickets

Have fun at RUSH, think of me when they play "Closer to the Heart"

[charlie and algernon]

10. yup!

Heh, I got the tickets in February with no knowledge as to what I'd be doing July 17th, lol. Luckily I work in a pretty relaxed office, they had no problem with me taking a couple days off. George Clinton should be good. I'm still figuring out if I'll be able to go to either Live/Collective Soul or Boston, both at Musikfest in Bethlehem PA

[bbernardini]

11. I'll just download it in the morning.

I'm sure there will be 7 different captures of it on various torrent sites 30 minutes after the performance. :)

[charlie and algernon]

12. that was kinda meh

i liked all the tributes in the beginning but why on earth wouldn't colbert let them finish the song? So much was made of their first TV appearance in 33 years and they get less than 5 minutes. :wtf:

[greenbriar]

13. Tom Sawyer is their best song

did they play it?

[charlie and algernon]

14. yeah, that's why it sucked so much that Colbert cut it off

he cuts to commercial right in the middle of it, comes back while they're still playing and talks over them and ends the show.

[rocktivity]

15. Watchng the replay in my public libarary

trying my best NOT to jump around...

:headbang:
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