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Cinema Strangiato On Demand At Home

RUSH: CINEMA STRANGIATO – DIRECTOR’S CUT  VIDEO ON DEMAND AT HOME  – AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME WORLDWIDE  OCTOBER 1 THRU 10th  EXCLUSIVE VOD RELEASE FEATURES DIRECTOR’S CUT WITH AN INTERACTIVE WATCH PARTY FOR FANS OCT 1 Following a successful global cinema release, Trafalgar Releasing and Anthem Entertainment are proud to announce that starting on October 1 at 9 p.m. ET through Sunday, October 10 at 11:59 p.m. ET, RUSH fans worldwide can view Rush: Cinema Strangiato – Director’s Cut at home, on demand. Visit www.cinemastrangiato.com for more information and to purchase access for $15. On Friday, October 1 at 9 p.m. ET, RUSHCON will host a live virtual “Interactive

 

Rush Collaborate with Henderson for Rush Beer

RUSH ANNOUNCES BEER COLLABORATION WITH TORONTO BREWERY HENDERSON RUSH CANADIAN GOLDEN ALE in stores August 30th in Ontario, Canada to start August 17, 2021 (Toronto) – It started during the R40 tour when, after a gig, someone handed frontman Geddy Lee a bottle of Robinson’s “Iron Maiden -Trooper” beer.  Geddy took one look at it and jokingly asked where the Rush beer was.  That quip stayed in the mind of the band, and recognizing the growing craft beer movement, particularly in their hometown of Toronto, the band decided to look into it seriously. Beer has always been an important part of the touring experience for the band.  That first after-show beer

 

Cinema Strangiato

Anthem & Trafalgar Releasing are bringing RUSH: Cinema Strangiato – Director’s Cut to select movie theatres once again worldwide on September 9, 2021 – this time to celebrate 40 years of Moving Pictures. This global fan event take an alternate “Director’s Cut” of the 2019 feature, giving audiences a special look into R40 Live, with a revamped setlist including new additions of bonus tracks “Red Barchetta” and “One Little Victory”, as well as “Cygnus-X1” / “The Story So Far” featuring Neil’s final recorded drum solo masterpiece. The Director’s Cut also includes soundcheck performances of the fan-favourite, “Jacob’s Ladder”, exclusive interviews with Tom Morello, Billy Corgan, Taylor Hawkins, producer Nick Raskulinecz,

 

Neil Peart’s Silver Surfers

As you may have seen, Neil Peart’s meticulously curated car collection, dubbed the “Silver Surfers,” will be going up for auction next month at the Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance. Neil’s love of classic cars was a lifelong passion, and prior to his passing, he was extremely proud to have completed his final book titled, “Silver Surfers.” The following passage from his first coffee table book explains, in his own words, how the collection name came about: “The title Silver Surfers for my collection of cars occurred to me while driving my DB5 up and down the Pacific Ocean. Because it felt right to me, I guess – the idea

 

Alex Lifeson Announces new Epiphone guitar, reveals new songs

RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson and Epiphone present the new Alex Lifeson Epiphone Les Paul Standard Axcess Electric Guitar Watch “Alex Lifeson & Gibson: A 50 Year Ride” featuring two new instrumental songs to mark the occasion  Created by Alex Lifeson and the luthiers at Epiphone in Nashville, USA, the Alex Lifeson Epiphone Les Paul Standard Axcess is now available worldwide “The introduction of the Epiphone Alex Lifeson Axcess model based on my Gibson Les Paul Axcess model has all the same attributes and characteristics that I desired so much when we originally designed it,” says Alex Lifeson, RUSH guitarist. “The look, the sound, the playability and the utility – it’s

 

Art of Rush Second Edition

The Art of Rush – Second Edition is available for pre-order now. Newly expanded and updated, this beautiful 292-page coffee table book showcases the history of Rush’s album covers and artwork through the years. It also delves into the 40-year relationship between Rush and their longtime artist and illustrator, Hugh Syme, with a foreword by drummer and lyricist Neil Peart.  You will receive a free gift when ordering from Rush Backstage www.rushbackstage.com   

 

The Spirit of Neil Peart

The Spirit of Neil Peart cover story in Rolling Stone. Thank you to Brian Hiatt for writing such a fine tribute on this sad day, the year anniversary of Neil’s passing. And to all the fans that have posted such wonderful tributes. Thank you    

 

Neil Peart Hall of Fame 2020

Thank you to the Percussive Arts Society for including Neil Peart in your 2020 Hall of Fame. For fans to share in the special induction, read and watch the video here.    

 

Alex Lifeson New Painting for Kidney Foundation Auction

Alex Lifeson has been painting and offering his works to raise money for the Kidney Foundation through their annual Brush of Hope campaign for years. Today Alex revealed his new painting up for auction for 2020, titled FORKED. “A small point of interest, “Forked” was created entirely by using a fork, not brushes.” – Alex Lifeson This year the 10-day Brush of Hope auction, hosted on eBay.ca, will run from October 21st, 12pm – October 31st, 12pm noon Atlantic Standard Time /11am ET/8am PT). Auction Bid Link for “Forked” – http://bit.ly/BOH2020Lifeson In addition to the painting auction, Limited Edition Signed Prints of his 2019 work, titled “Minus 20” are now available. Limited

 

The Grapes For Humanity Save Hospitality Wine Auction

THE GRAPES FOR HUMANITY – SAVE HOSPITALITY FINE WINE CHARITY AUCTION Over 300 lots of exceptional wines, winery tours, autographed bottles guitars donated by Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush Monday September 28th – Wednesday October 7th, 2020 Online through Waddington’s Auctioneers & Appraisers Grapes for Humanity invites you to Save the Date for our “Save Hospitality Fundraiser” virtual fine wine auction September 28th – October 7th, 2020, presented by Waddington’s Auctioneers and Appraisers.  This special auction features not only some of the world’s finest and rarest wines, but also many lots of exceptional ready-to-drink wines from the finest wine regions. “After years