Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz

Part 2 finds Chaz and Schatz back in the Haggis Shack with Moving Pictures' Steve Brown, RUSHFest Canada's Paul Beaulieu, and Funding Neuro's David Mulligan as the conversation shifts from RushFest Scotland to the upcoming RushFest Canada at Toronto's legendary El Mocambo.The gang talks about the excitement surrounding Rush's upcoming tour, the future of RushFest on both sides of the Atlantic, and why the Rush community continues to thrive through live music, friendship, and a shared love of the band's legacy.Along the way, Steve gives an update on Songs for Neil, Paul previews what's in store for RushFest Canada, and David weighs in on everything from Rush beer to tribute bands. Naturally, things eventually derail into discussions about vinyl, guitar tones, Terry Brown, and the sort of audio nerd rabbit holes that only Rush fans can truly appreciate.Join us for tales of:RushFest Canada and the legendary El MocamboThe upcoming Rush tour and fan reactionsSongs for Neil and preserving Rush's musical legacyRush beer, vinyl records, and hi-fi obsessionWhy tribute bands matter more than everTHIS WEEK'S SONG: The Wheel lands on "Limbo" from Test for Echo, sparking a spirited debate about instrumentals, guitar solos, Monster Mash samples, and whether this deep cut deserves to live in the limelight or be wished well.

This is it, T-minus four days and counting till the return of RUSH Live at the LA Forum!! We add Anika Niles' tracks to this wheel of "Rushie", non-Rush songs by the people of Rush. Welcome Anika - Let's Rock...or in this case, get small with some really twisty jazz.Join Chaz n Schatz and Jillian Live on YouTube/@RushCon 6:30 PST / 9:30 EST for the R U S H Tour Opening Night Fan Watch Party Live - reports from the floor for Rushians you know!! The setlist as it happens. Fan reactions, hot takes, and so much more.

What happens when Maiah Wynne from Envy of None, Paul Beaulieu of RUSHfest Canada, Steve Brown from Moving Pictures and RUSHfest Scotland, and David Mulligan from Funding Neuro get together after the biggest RushFest Scotland yet? You get a conversation packed with music, friendship, charity, creativity, and enough Scottish whisky to make Neil raise an approving eyebrow. Join us for part 1 of a special 2 part episode:This week on Rush Rash, Chaz and Schatz welcome Maiah Wynne, Steve Brown, and David Mulligan to discuss RushFest Scotland 2026, the incredible work being done by Funding Neuro, and the special bond that connects Rush fans from every corner of the globe. Along the way, Maiah shares stories about performing at RushFest, creating music with Envy of None, finding honesty in songwriting, and the unbelievable adventure of losing—and recovering—a phone full of songs from the bottom of a river.David explains how Funding Neuro is helping advance neurological research and why the Rush community has become such a powerful force for good. Steve takes us behind the scenes of a record-setting RushFest Scotland, complete with emotional performances, unforgettable guest appearances, and enough prog-rock magic to fill Glasgow twice over.In This EpisodeRushFest Scotland 2026 recapFunding Neuro's latest research initiativesMaiah Wynne on songwriting, vulnerability, and creativityPerforming Rush and Envy of None songs liveThe global Rush family in actionKevin J. Anderson stories from RushFestThe Great River Phone Rescue of 2026Scottish hospitality, musical saws, and single malt adventuresRush Rash Rating5 out of 5 divers willing to swim into a river to rescue your unfinished songs.#RushRash #Rush #MaiahWynne #EnvyOfNone #RushFestScotland #FundingNeuro #SteveBrown #DavidMulligan #AlexLifeson #ProgressiveRock #RushFamily

This week on Rush Rash, Chaz and Schatz welcome publisher, writer, community-builder, and lifelong Rush fan Deb Ross for a heartfelt and hilarious conversation about parenting, fandom, cultural literacy, and the power of Rush to connect generations.Deb shares the story of discovering Rush through Hold Your Fire in 1987, why “Marathon” and “Vital Signs” became life-guiding songs, and how Neil Peart’s lyrics helped shape both her career and her philosophy on raising kids. The gang dives deep into her viral article “Why You Should Take Your Kids to See the Rock Band Rush — and How to Prepare,” including “Take Your Daughter to Rush Day,” pre-concert educational binders, and the surreal moment Alex Lifeson personally emailed her after seeing her TV segment.The conversation also explores Rush fandom as a global community, the emotional impact of the upcoming tour, the authenticity of Geddy, Alex, and Neil, why live music matters more than ever in the age of AI and algorithms, and how Rush fans became the very people society once underestimated.Along the way:Martin from Argentina returns to the loreChaz explains his concert parenting strategy: “If somebody falls in the parking lot, don’t make eye contact”Schatz defends real live music against fake internet nonsenseDeb connects Rush fandom to sociology, parenting, and social capitalEverybody gets emotional about Madison Square Garden and the passage of timeIt’s thoughtful, funny, deeply Rushian, and packed with the kind of humanity that makes this fan community unlike any other.Rush on.

A number as trippy as the name implies, off Envy of None's 2025 release Stygian Waves. Chaz can finally pronounce Stygian...

In another absolutely unnecessary but deeply essential installment of Rush Rash, Chaz and Shatz return to the Boneless airwaves for what begins as a routine wheel spin and quickly devolves into a gloriously ramshackle prog symposium involving airport sightings, tribute band diplomacy, chorus pedals, drum violence, and the mysterious cosmic intelligence known only as… The Wheel.Along the way:Chaz encounters Peyton Manning in the Denver airport… is he going to see Rush this fall in Denver??.Alex Lifeson’s new Analog Kid Double Chorus Pedal sends everyone spiraling into gear lust and riff worship.Getty Lee receives a gorgeous new custom Rickenbacker bass because apparently the universe still rewards cool people.The guys long for RUSHFest Scotland - this Weekend in Glasgow!And somehow, against all odds, the conversation keeps steering back toward Rush. Mostly.Then comes the spin.With only 67 songs left on the wheel, The Wheel delivers a sign: “Finding My Way.” The first track from the first Rush album. The very same song performed at the Junos. Coincidence? Statistical anomaly? Ancient Canadian prophecy? The hosts investigate with the scientific rigor of two men operating on coffee, enthusiasm, and questionable sleep schedules.From there, the episode turns unexpectedly heartfelt as the guys revisit the raw power of early Rush — John Rutsey’s explosive drumming, Alex’s wonderfully awkward opening riff, Getty sounding like a young man trying to punch through the ceiling of the universe, and the sheer joy of hearing a band discovering itself in real time.There are also sponsors. There is also shouting.No bones. Just Rush.