Note: Look under the Music category for reviews of all the gigs I went to. This story was written before the tour. Way before.
All right! Rush are touring the UK in May 2011 – just as I have predicted several times this year (smug, eh?)
I heard it on Planet Rock this morning, and it is also featured over at the Official Rush Website, plus there’s even an article about them in The Sun today which mentions it!
Well, I’ve already got my tickets on order via my usual source – must be in the front five rows, and tickets for every gig in the UK.
There’s no mention anywhere yet of the new album, Clockwork Angels, but Planet Rock suggest this will be released just after the tour finishes (OK, so I was slightly wrong about that – I thought they’d tour to promote the album!).
Here’s the official news release:
TIME MACHINE TOUR 2011
Rush has confirmed they will be extending the Time Machine Tour and coming to Europe this spring.
The following dates are confirmed, including Rush performing in Ireland for the first time ever.
More additional European announcements to come.
- Thursday, May 12th Dublin O2
- Saturday, May 14th Glasgow SECC
- Monday, May 16th Sheffield Motorpoint Arena
- Thursday, May 19th Manchester MEN Arena
- Saturday, May 21st Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
- Sunday, May 22nd Birmingham LG Arena
- Wednesday, May 25th London O2
Rush.com members will be receiving a pre-sale notification on Monday, November 22nd that begins on Tuesday, November 23rd.
Tickets for the Time Machine Tour in Ireland & UK general on sale will commence at 9AM GMT on Friday, November 26th, 2010. Ticket links and details will be posted shortly.
Additional European dates will be announced shortly!
Also confirmed today, the Time Machine tour will return to North America for a selection of dates between March and July, primarily with Rush performing in markets not played on the previous tour run this summer.
Stay tuned to rush.com for more details!