Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz

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.

This week, Chaz and Schatz crack open the cosmic portal to Cygnus X-1 and welcome none other than John Patuto, the mastermind behind the legendary Rush fan hub Cygnus-X1.net—a site that’s been keeping Rush fandom alive longer than most of us have kept a pair of concert tees without holes.From humble beginnings in the dial-up bulletin board days (kids, ask your parents) to running a 45,000-member online community, John shares how a personal passion project turned into one of the most trusted and enduring Rush resources on the planet.The guys dig into:What it’s like moderating a massive fan community… and when you finally have to say “okay, everybody outta the pool”His thoughts on the polarizing Terry Brown remix of Grace Under PressureThe evolution of Rush fandom from underground to online chaosThings get real as John opens up about shutting down his Facebook group temporarily after fan backlash surrounding Rush’s return and the JUNOS Awards performance—proving that even in a fandom built on intellect and musicianship, things can get… spicy.It’s a deep dive into what it means to live Rush—not just listen to it.So grab your headphones, keep it civil, and remember:Whether you’re Team Original Mix or Team Remix… don’t be the guy flipping the table in the comments section.

Chaz N Schatz spin the title track from Geddy's 2000 solo record My Favorite Headache.

Grace Under Pressure…Under a Microscope. This week, Chaz and Schatz throw the format out the window like a busted cassette deck and go full album-mode on Grace Under Pressure—but not just any version. Oh no. We’re diving headfirst into the 2026 Super Deluxe Edition featuring the long-awaited Terry Brown mix…and folks, things get spicy.Schatz rolls in looking like he lost a fight with a pollen storm, but don’t worry—our clinicians have prescribed a heavy dose of sonic therapy. Instead of spinning the wheel, the boys go track-by-track comparing the original mix vs. the remaster vs. Terry Brown’s fresh take… and let’s just say: one of these things is not like the others.From the opening blast of “Distant Early Warning” to the brooding thunder of “Between the Wheels,” Chaz and Schatz hear things they’ve NEVER heard before—buried guitars, resurrected drums, and (yikes!) effin keyboards that finally step out of the fog too. Is this the mix that finally gives Neil Peart his full chest-thumping glory back? Did Geddy Lee’s keys get unfairly accused all these years? And did Alex Lifeson just sneak back into the spotlight like a six-string ninja?Also discussed:Why the original mix now sounds like “AM radio Rush Lite”The great ‘80s production arms race (looking at you, Yes and Genesis)Electronic drums vs. acoustic punch (and where things got… weird)Whether Terry Brown just gave this album its “balls back” (their words, not ours… okay, also ours)By the end, one thing is clear: this isn’t just a remix—it’s a revelation.Bottom line: If you thought you knew Grace Under Pressure, think again.Play along at home: Queue up your versions and A/B this beast with us… just be prepared to question everything you thought you heard before!

Chaz N Schatz spin - surprise! - another track by Envy Of None - a groovy number called Under The Sea.