Old Concert Pics I Found (Anyone Else?)

[Dave2112]

I was digging through some old photographs in the attic and came across these that I took of Rush at the Binghamton Arena on the Power Windows Tour in '86. These were probably among the best seats I ever had for a concert, although any show at Binghamton is easy to get up front for, as they have general floor admission.

Just thought I'd share for the fans. Anybody have any concert snaps they took?

 

[tklr5150]

No pics, but I caught them in Milwaukee Friday night and the show was out-fucking-standing! They played for three hours, with a short intermission, a nice mix of standards and surprises. Our seats were pretty good too, for an outdoor venue. Definitely rocked.

 

[Dave2112]

I caught them in Saratoga a few weeks ago (for my fifteenth Rush show) and was amazed. What astounds me about Rush is thier ability to stay fresh and not follow the taste of the moment. There were 50-year-old guys having fun next to 18-year-old fans and everyone seemed to know all the words.

 

[Dave2112]

No Shit? Another local, eh? Actually, I had no problem getting the camera in back then...nobody seemed to care. Funny we were at the same show. Blue Oyster Cult was the opener, remember? Great show all around, one of my favorites.

 

[lite]

I don't have any pics, either...

but I saw my first Rush concert two weeks ago. The sky opened up, my friends and I were soaking wet, but we didn't care. We were twelve rows from the stage, and we never sat down. How is it possible that I never saw them before, since I've been to more concerts than I can remember? (Due to the occasional altered state. 😀 )

Excellent show!

 

[TicklingDuo]

Dave, I have some pretty good Rush pics from their 1981 "Signals" tour, I'll have to see if I still have 'em in the attic. It was an awesome show, saw them twice.(Hartford Civic Center, New Haven Colliseum). Was kinda pissed I missed the opener for New Haven cause it was Rory Gallagher.


Drew

 

[Dave2112]

Drew, one of my favorite shows was from the Signals tour, although it was part of a five-night engagement at Radio City Music Hall to warm up for the Grace Under Pressure album.

It was the only time I've seen my two favorite bands on one stage, as Marillion was the opener. I was probably one of about six people in the place who knew who they were at the time (this was in the pre-"Kayleigh" days), but it was still a fantastic show.

😎

 

[TicklingDuo]

That must've been a cool show, Dave. Especially seeing Marillion while Fish was still singing for them. Wish I saw Rushs' opening night here in Hartford, the song list alone seemed so awesome!


Drew

 

[Dave2112]

Marillion was fantastic as an opener, and I have fond memories of seeing Fish with them. They did all the cool stuff off of Fugazi and Script for a Jester's Tear...and threw in "Freaks" which was written back then, but was unreleased until turning up as the B-Side to "Kayleigh". I got to see them headline with Steve Hogarth on vocals in Edinburgh, and that was also a great show. "Easter" live is breathtaking.

One of the best Rush moments I remember was on the Roll the Bones tour with Primus as the opener...and Geddy Lee joined Les Claypool for a round of "Dueling Basses".😎

 

[daddy]

This should stir some fond memories!!!

daddy

 

[Dave2112]

Where'd you get the picture of Bon Scott??? Very cool. I always liked AC/DC better when Bon was alive.

 

[TicklingDuo]

Cool pics, Daddy, especially the Bon Scott! I remember seeing "Let There Be Rock" twice at the Showcase Cinemas in the early 80s. Wish I saw the original AC-DC live, after that movie, I went out and bought "Powerage", and the aussie imports of "High Voltage" and "Dirty Deeds" (after wearing out the domestic versions!)


Drew