The Men & Women of Rush Tribute Bands (volume 2)

[@deanwolfechannel]

If I missed any bands, leave info in the comment section. The criteria for this video were different from the first compilation i did. These can be online-only or in a studio. The bands do not have to be performing live shows in the live circuit. Enjoy!

[@thenachom]

Hi there! Excellent work, but you should definitely check out H-SUR!! one of the finest Rush tribute bands. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJPdnaOIh7OeqJI

[@danimiquelon]

Three Snow Dogs from Brazil. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqO3q4aCo9l4o6c

[@HomerJ1964]

The US Army did a pretty good job with Time Stand Still. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3KzhH6VmLtopJI

[@deanwolfechannel]

Oh yeah!

[@luv4allmusik]

Tyler doing Permanent Waves was unreal!!! I believe he is the drummer for the current Queen lineup, with Adam Lambert handing vocals.

[@RoarOfWolverine]

That guy Tyler Warren who took on doing the entire Permanent Waves album all by himself is unbelievable. He not only got every instrument near perfect, but even his mix sounds just like the production of the original album which was recorded on analog equipment in 1980, so matching the sound of the production had to be a chore. His vocals are also spot on. I still can’t believe that one guy can play every instrument as good as Geddy, Neil and Alex.

[@PiL_arg]

You're absolutely right Wolverine. The first time I watched the Tyler Warren video of PW Album cover I first doubted since I thought it was a scam. After watching it closely about 3 more times I couldn't belive what he did. That guy is an alien.

[@primemover1416]

He's very talented, and is it just me or does he look like he could be Dave Mustaine's kid?

[@daveh3766]

No joke. He's playing a righty drum kit set up , seems to be a lefty, and nailing the parts. Monster player!!!

[@TheSwamper]

I took music classes for six years. Every once in a while you'd see a natural like that. They can play anything and master their instruments quickly. It's both amazing and disheartening.

[@pitpride1220]

Tyler is great!

[@kevincarr2518]

Moving Pictures Project is incredible! Bass player slays. Vocalist best of class. Drummer on point. Guitar player and engineer has it all. My fav of all the tributes.

[@jimvick420]

I was immediately struck by the quality of his voice. I'd love to hear some original material as well.

[@kennethjimenez4445]

Tyler Warren is just amazing!

[@stratovani]

I just retired from playing bass for the past nine years in a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, and I can tell you from personal experience that it is incredibly hard work being in a tribute band. We learned and rehearsed 65 TPATH songs, including all the hits and deeper cuts, and these musicians playing in all the various Rush tributes deserve all the accolades coming to them. I know they work incredibly hard to sound as good as they do, and I tip my hat to all the ladies and gentlemen in all the Rush tributes. Well done, everyone! Alex, Geddy and Neil (RIP) would be proud!

[@jpolls233]

tHAT IS THE best eVER! Tyler Warren is a master!!!!!!!! Every single part is HIM WOW!!!!!

[@bill2527]

The duo doing Losing It at the end is the best, that song is so cool and they nailed it.

[@rooramblingon895]

I am still reeling from a bluegrass Rush cover...and a Lifeson solo on a banjo. Just....reeling, gobsmacked! 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@TheCocoaDaddy]

I thought that was brilliant!

[@ronayotte3571]

I wasn't expecting a Bluegrass version of Tom Saywer!

[@pauld205]

I'm blown away by the level of musicianship, dedication (one doesn't dabble in the music of Rush), and the quality of the mixing and recording. Wow! Just wow.

[@lauriivey7801]

'Tyler Warren' .. is that the same dude playing all parts?? if so, WOW!!

[@deanwolfechannel]

He does the entire permanent waves album! All on KZbin.

[@lauriivey7801]

@@deanwolfechannel I'll have to go look that up ...THANKS!!

[@RoarOfWolverine]

Yes, you need to check it out, it’s unbelievable. He plays every instrument and vocals for every song on the Permanent Waves album. It’s pretty incredible.

[@JavaTheKat]

Yes - the Tyler Warren clip was pretty mind blowing!!! Now that I see here that he did a cover of Permanent Waves himself, I'll be checking that out next!!!

[@Valandor_Celestial_Warlock]

Tyler is the most amazing Rush tribute band I've ever seen. Hands down.

[@travis8404]

Kati Cole rendition of open secrets one of my favorite wow well done

[@tubeguiller007]

7:28 - Katie Cole - open secrets (hold your fire) Never would have thought in my life that an interpretation like that would have brought such a bittersweet remembering of my youth and how today these lyrics would mean so much. Thank you so much, Neil, Lee, and Lifeson for giving life to such a great Band.

[@ZIG4ZAG20]

😷The Blueberry Grass Band-YESS🤘🖖✌️

[@jeffwickermusic134]

Rush will always exist as long as there’s breath in my body, because I will always play their music. And you, my friend, are the teacher that instructs us on how to play the music we love! Thank you so much!😎👍🎸

[@sgt.v7237]

The acoustic duet on time stand still was really sweet👍

[@Mrbimdrummer]

I thought it would be difficult listening to any Rush Tribute band however there is merit in all I have listened to so had to wait until part 2 to comment. YYNot shade it for me. Awesome band. Special mention to Stage Left for Mystic Rhythms. As a musician you're all awesome. I actually think the boys would love the Blue Grass band X

[@TheWhippinpost]

Why did I watch this just before a meal? I hate crying just before eating. They're alll f'ing brilliant. Blueberry Grass Band's version of Tom Sawyer is so good. Bravo.

[@shawncline49]

Saw Lotus Land a few years ago and The Rush Tribute Project a few days ago. There both highly skilled and well worth the price of admission! Rock On!

[@scounter72]

Great stuff. Well done everyone. Wouldn't expect to hear 'Open Secrets' on one of these things...pleasantly surprised by that. Such a great song.

[@michaelhollingshead838]

I agree and I've always loved that song it's one of Rushs hidden gems

[@ricknicosia2015]

I loved all the selections....each masterful. Losing It made me get a little moist in the eyes.... Thank you all & well done.

[@leethomas255]

The redhead at the begining - lookdown 2020? Is stunning. Good tribute bands. Their dedication is to be admired.

[@LarsBjerregaard]

Man, both these videos have been awesome!

[@deanwolfechannel]

Cool. Likely will do another too

[@lakotasue]

There are so many great ones!!! I had to break out the ol pen and paper!! Blueberry grass Reminiscent of Dread Zeppelin or the band that did AC/DC Fun spin!

[@marklierly3627]

All these players were Superb! I was blown away! Bravo! 😁

[@PriaboniaMusic]

Holy sh*t there is some talent out there...prog on dudes!

[@ANomadeCosmica]

Thanks for sharing and preserving the legacy of one of the most wonderful bands of all times. By the way, tomorrow is Geddy´s birthday (and there will be some homage to him in my channel ^^).

[@natesilvamusic]

Thanks for adding the Moving Pictures Project to this compilation!! Much love

[@deanwolfechannel]

My pleasure, some fine work there!

[@martinkulkarni3569]

These cover bands are something else! I thought some of the Kansas cover bands out there were unreal, but some of these are just incredible. That Tyler kid, covering ALL the instruments himself is just ridiculous! How talented can one person be!!!

[@johnmcclure4983]

What an amazing video. Some songs gave me goosebumps and a couple of them brought a tear to my eye. RIP Neil Peart. 🙏🏼😢

[@michaelr3955]

I aint much into cover or tributes but Theres a few i Respect & Love For Originality & EFFORT

[@aliceissleeping]

Wow hey Thanks for putting us here!!🖤🖤🖤

[@deanwolfechannel]

Fantastic, how could I not!?

[@aliceissleeping]

@@deanwolfechannel Thank you!! 🖤

[@wellingtonabc7503]

Rush é uma usina de sucessos! Só músicas fantásticas!

[@michaelloder5150]

Dean, thank you for uploaded these bands... there are great ones and I have to say out of what you have uploaded there are 2 that stand out to me.....that is the Last one on this video with Losing it.....Violins Get me...and Lotus Land who I have seen Live......Awsome and Very Close with RUsh......Look at Lotus lands Version of Marathon.....

[@markruszczyk1500]

one man on natural science? incredible? WTF dedicated man and talent

[@RoarOfWolverine]

Tyler Warren actually did the entire Permanent Waves album, playing every instrument himself. Not only was all of his playing on every instrument incredible, but he even matched the sound of each instrument and the overall mix and production was nearly perfect to the sound from that very analog time. It’s brilliant! You ought to check out the entire album cover. It’s worth the time.

[@deanwolfechannel]

Tyler is a quintessential producer then, because he can translate what he hears in his mind into reality.

[@mad_cat_1st]

2:50 - I've been watching the Tyler Warren vid for a couple years now. Blew my mind when I first saw it. Then discovered YYNOT a week ago. Now there's too many! AAGGGGG! Actually, this is refreshing. When Neil Peart died, a big part of me went with him. I'm 55 and have been listening to Rush almost daily since the age of 13. Permanent Waves was the first cassette tape I ever purchased (for my BOOM BOX, of course). Long live the music, no matter what form it takes. I only had the pleasure of seeing Rush live twice on the Test for Echo tour, but seeing them play Natural Science live was a life-changing experience. Now if only YYNOT would cover Circumstances? You can do it, Rocky! To everyone with the guts to attempt covering Rush - my hat is off. If I ever have the chance to see you live, I'll buy you a beer.

[@deanwolfechannel]

well said my friend!

[@YedMan01]

Thank you Mr. Wolfe, I thoroughly enjoyed your second video of Rush Tribute Bands!!! I agree with you so much that their music should be definitely kept alive, because in my opinion they were the best three-man band ever, and along with Jethro Tull probably one of the best progressive rock bands ever🎸🎸🎸

[@deanwolfechannel]

I have to explore J Tull more- I'm quite underexposed tho them

[@YedMan01]

Jethro Tull is a progressive rock band formed in 1967, and they’re only drawback is that they’ve had many band members. However, in progressive rock circles, Ian Anderson I believe who now is the only original member left is definitely a top 10 musician and top-five progressive rock musician. Ian Anderson is a very very talented man, that introduced the Flute into Progressive rock. The long long time guitarist for Jethro Tull , Martin Barre also provided years of stability, and in my opinion is an excellent guitar player. Jethro Tull is a band based in England, and I believe it was early on that Tony Iommi played guitar for them for a short period. Anderson and Barre, were such a good team, that they were able to interchange other musicians, without any real difficulty!!! One of Jethro Tull’s most famous songs Is their title track of the album Aqualung!!! Anderson is so talented, not just at songwriting, but playing instruments!! Besides playing the flute, he quite often played the acoustic guitar in concert, he is also known to play electric guitar bass guitar, keyboards , Saxophone and harmonica!!! He played a few more instruments which I can’t even pronounce, plus I don’t know what they were!!!! I am a retired bassplayer, which is why Mr. Lee of Rush, is definitely the best one I’ve ever heard in my life. My lead guitarist from our band is a huge Jethro Tull Fan, so he can describe what I’m talking about better than I am able to. Jethro Tull’s albums Thick As A Brick, and A Passion Play are concept albums. Rush in their early days released mostly concept albums, or Concept Songs!!! One of my favorite Tull Songs, is off the 1987 Album Crest Of A Knave, and the song’s name is Farm On The Freeway!! That song has some of the best Ian Anderson flute and Martin Barre guitar I’ve ever heard!!!! I like it so much because in music, as Geddy Lee of Rush once said, it’s great to know all the chops and riffs. But what it comes down to is the feel of the music, and I couldn’t agree more. He has so many great bass runs, but one of my favorites is not a complicated one but it’s one of the most tasteful bass runs in music.,and is the last bass run in the song vital signs off of moving pictures, the way I feel about that song it’s the same way I feel about Jethro Tull’s Farm On The Freeway, Both songs are so well written and so well performed musically that you could just taste how delicious the music sounds if that makes any sense!!! Please check out Jethro Tull, and I’m only familiar with the early albums up to 1987, as I say my friend and guitarist he knows every album every song they’re his favorite band!!!

[@GrammaVedetta]

Hey man, Thanks for the mention!

[@gazzaka]

Total Epic Awesomeness !! A like is not enough !

[@GameLevelEditor]

So many tribute bands cripes some excellent moments in these covers of Rush! Makes me realize who/ where and when all the good music was happening. The creative process seems to be the one thing I don't hear much anymore in modern music whether they are talented or not.

[@toddashton9696]

As a long time Rush fan I never thought I would enjoy these covers as much as I did. Thanks for putting this together, I will definitely look for more content by these extremely talented and dedicated musicians. I loved the interpretations that departed from the original as much as those who took pains to reproduce the Rush sound. Standing Ovation for all those featured here.

[@darrenmashl5706]

The Rush Tribute Project is the best

[@markdaubenspeck4324]

The "Losing it" cover is amazing

[@michaelkeller6223]

I did not see any of our Midwest bands, such as the Rush Tribute project, Animation , and Tom Sawyer, a tribute to Rush. These guys all work out of Chicago, Milwaukee, and in between. My thanks to them for all the great music… They’ve all been around here a while now, and still plugging away!

[@sciroccoR]

these are wonderful, Dean Wolfe. you've really made me happy. thanks so much! so happy that someone's covering witch hunt. this is just lovely thing you've done for us.

[@deanwolfechannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnharvey4496]

That ultra orthodox Blueberry Band doing Tom Sawyer is both hilarious and applause-worthy. Sensational! What kinda bluegrass are them smokin??

[@deanwolfechannel]

😋🤣

[@JimmyRiotNY]

These guys and gals so have my full respect. I grew up on rush, learned to play bass from Geddy. I’m Jimmy Fuckng Riot so I hope all you fantastic musicians appreciate my adoration of all of you in this video XOJ

[@patrobys]

"Fleesh"'s versions of The Pass And The Garden is also breathtaking!..definitly should check!

[@lcampise]

Some GREAT finds on here -- thanks for compiling this! I loved how some of these bands made Rush songs "their own". Shout outs to: the bass player of Femmes for recording next to his washer/dryer, and the Stage Left drummer's Mystic Rythms sounds really nice -- okay actually, there's too many shout outs for me to list. I will say Tyler Warren needs to be disqualified -- clearly he's an alien as his one man band Permanent Waves full album performance is not humanly possible haha ;) Seriously, superhuman.

[@deanwolfechannel]

aha, I overlooked the obvious pairing up with the laundry room 👍😂

[@PriaboniaMusic]

The Blueberry Grass Band...like, what the actual f...? Hats off for perhaps the craziest Rush cover ever!

[@gpoabissal]

Thank you, man! Just thank you!!!

[@deanwolfechannel]

You're welcome!

[@adaomatos6765]

Todos são lindos , perfeitos 😍💖👏👏👏👏

[@adam872]

On a couple of these covers, especially the ones where the arrangements are stripped back you just marvel at the vocal melody and lyrics of those HYF era songs. Neil was such a genius for writing those words and Geddy just as much for making them sound as great as they do.

[@YedMan01]

I agree, Neil‘s lyrics are fantastic. He is the number one drummer percussionist in rock of all time. Geddy Lee, Who just happens to be the number one bass player of all time in rock history, Geddy Lee also is on my list of top five musicians of all time. Mr. Lee not only sang lead vocals for all Rush songs, he played keyboards he played the best bass ever, he played rhythm guitar on Xanadu a live video, actually him and Alex both had double neck guitars Alex had a six and a 12 string electric, while Geddy lee had his bass on the top neck and a six string guitar on the bottom neck!! But for Getty Lee to sing those complex Neil pure lyrics while playing his base runs at the same time puts him in the top five of the best musicians of all time🎸🎸🎸 not many bass players Saint Lee vocals other than Geddy Lee and Les Claypool

[@janjohansenmusic]

Femmes of Rock is great! The violins made it sound a little Like Kansas.

[@sylvaincelestial1179]

Just awesome ... :-)

[@souldavidthompson4854]

I hope to see any of the bands you featured who cover Rush in concert soon! May the pandemic end so we can enjoy Live music again ✌️

[@drab1322]

rush will live forever

[@claudiobirnbaum3943]

Great covers

[@mark_a_schaefer]

Some of the covers are spot on, but I confess I was more intrigued by the different arrangements, especially the bluegrass and acoustic ones

[@francoisdallaire5424]

You have to look New World Man from Montréal area. They're amazing. It's the drummer the singer of the band. 👌👌👌

[@yyz3745]

New World Men were featured in part 1 - follow the link at the start of this video.

[@RoarOfWolverine]

They’re the best Rush tribute band I have yet heard. The fact that Mat can sing Geddy while playing Peart never ceases to amaze me. He also sounds the most like Geddy. It’s sad that they’re not more popular.

[@shantanunathan]

Femmes of Rock have a kickass medley tribute with violins as the lead instrument(s). They definitely need to be up here.

[@PiL_arg]

Hey Dean, amazing compilation of cover bands! Great job! Hint: There's a Chilean band called "H-Sur". They've covering Rush for more than a decade and they are really good.

[@deanwolfechannel]

Thanks, will do a part 3 eventually

[@Quilterham]

Weeeena! Postié lo mismo! Grande H-SUR!

[@SphinxMTN]

This is one of my all-time favorites: Rush - The Pass (Fleesh Version)

[@andrezafialhodearaujo6523]

Poxa que lindo☺👍Amei 💖todas às bandas que fizeram homenagens à essa banda magnífica😄👍Parabéns👏👏👏👏 Rush 😍😍😍forever😍😍😍😍

[@durummix]

Few years ago , i' ve seen a great Rush cover band called " La Villa Strangiato " ; its an Italian band... come very close to the original. 3 fantastic musicians, and the bassman is also the leadsinger. Thats how it should be. Please take a look at these guys .... have fun :-) :-)

[@miguelmig7776]

Magnific

[@johngalt6708]

Tyler Warren Holy shit!

[@andyharman3022]

Holy Cow! Temples of Syrinx seems to have recruited Rik Emmett to play guitar and sing. I bet they'd do great Triumph covers, too.

[@francoisft]

There's a cover band I used to see in Joliette called "Force Ten" ... Man! The singer played bass, keys and sang so much like Geddy...But I can't find a trace of them

[@marca81]

Katie Cole / Open Secrets (Hold your fire)

[@eduardobassi6940]

Rush Forever

[@deanwolfechannel]

👍

[@stevendiblasio3573]

Awesome!

[@michaelz6555]

I have maintained for over twenty years that you can play anything to bluegrass. Watching Blueberry Grass Band play Tom Sawyer has only reinforced my opinion on the matter.

[@antoniopatino4297]

Great cover, may I suggest a band from Cd Obregon Mexico, they do an awesome job. I can send videos to be added

[@deanwolfechannel]

Put a link here? Is it on youtube?

[@StefanEngler-rb8lu]

Rush Love! 🤘

[@deanwolfechannel]

forever enduring....

[@123dacat]

look up Larry Smith..... another great Rush cover band

[@andyharman3022]

Some of these performers seem to be doing the Rush songs mainly to sing Neil's lyrics. Who can blame them? Best lyrics ever written in rock music.

[@Geddy-xu3if]

Awesome. Thanks man.

[@hazychris]

Jacob Moon covering Subdivisions is just perfect - check out his rooftop version here on KZbin

[@CygnusXJon]

Brody and Nina….. oh yeah and Tyler!

[@donysulelesolo230]

❤

[@jimrupe9991]

Hold the red star proudly high in hand.

[@bretttrommler756]

Okay, that track at 0:42 is Witch Hunt off the Moving Pictures album, not Temples of Syrinx. And the blue grass version of Tom Sawyer doesn't really work for me. Everything else is awesome though...

[@Paulio91184]

Time Stand Still is starting to hit a little too close to home as I get older and watch my kids grow up...

[@cristianyaksic8773]

HEYYYY.....YOU FORGOT THE BETTER TRIBUTE RUSH BAND "H-SUR" FROM CHILE!!!!!!!!!!

[@kens6]

Katie Cole blew me away

[@staberdearth3130]

Blueberry Grass Band - TOO FUNNY but deserving.

[@staberdearth3130]

I’m a YYNOT, Lotus Land, New World Men sort of fan. I’d really like to see your video lineups in a long weekend concert of all Bands Rush. We can all OD together.

[@nattijeff]

RUSH Army is present!

[@deanwolfechannel]

Some amazing singers in this one

[@nattijeff]

@@deanwolfechannel Sometimes I think that I am on an island by myself as a RUSH fan. This validates my huge respect for these three dudes from Canada. I am not alone.

[@lauriivey7801]

@@nattijeff You are never alone as a Rush follower ... we are Legion!!!

[@nattijeff]

@@lauriivey7801 If I were speed dating, my first question would be: "Are you familiar with a three man Canadian band called RUSH?". (Notice my perfect punctuation?)

[@lauriivey7801]

@@nattijeff Absolutely logical first question, as far as I'm concerned ;-)

[@darronhuggins4788]

You missed the best cover band of Rush of all time Thunder Head from St Louis they blow all these bands away u have to check them out...

[@jimmcclements5229]

Have you heard of The Rush Tribute Project, and The Spirit Of Rush? They too can be found on KZbin.

[@deanwolfechannel]

Yes I may have covered them on video 1 or 3

[@jimmcclements5229]

@@deanwolfechannel You have a third video? I watched the first two. I will have to look for the third. There’s also a drummer who drummed through Rush’s catalogue. He does a magnificent job. Unfortunately I don’t know his name.

[@deanwolfechannel]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKuxfmadfa-ghZIsi=GaHG6HmKdPT5GQcy Might be in this one.....I may have to do a 4th video sometime

[@jimmcclements5229]

@progdogchannel Thanks! The Drumeo channel features the drummer who drums 175 Rush tracks in about 25 minutes. Not sure how he did it.

[@jeffcarr2095]

Bluegrass Rush!!!

[@sylvainmclean1307]

Check out Antoine Baril Rush medley one Man all instruments not singin but great hé is doin yes and Genesis too

[@deanwolfechannel]

Hmm.. maybe I should do a video of yes and/or genesis cover projects

[@Mike80528]

I love seeing all of the Rush tribute bands...bit I cannot listen to *any* of them. It's truly odd, but off all the bands I enjoy it's only Rush that I cannot stand listening to covers of. I liken it to the "uncanny valley" in graphics where things get *really* close to lifelike but are just off enough to be "creepy"; or maybe like when you are trying to match pitch and you get that "wobble" when close but not quite? regardless, I can't help but focus on any details they miss...that said, I still LOVE that so many are inspired.

[@staberdearth3130]

I’d suggest you treat yourself to the two original CD’s penned and performed by YYNOT and mostly in the spirit of Rush. You will not be disappointed.

[@deanwolfechannel]

I bought downloads to first one

[@davidspurlock1111]

I love this. And most of these singers sing better than Geddy.

[@marcogennaro4303]

take a look to fleesh from brazil

[@adaomatos6765]

👍👍💖🇨🇦🇧🇷

[@yyz3745]

Unlike part 1, most of these aren't really Rush tribute bands but it was fun to watch nonetheless - some real gems in this compilation. Also, you missed "Rush Tribute Project" - they certainly deserved a mention in my opinion. Check them out on KZbin - they're pretty good.

[@deanwolfechannel]

I know. I didnt title it tribute bands, but tributes as in covers and projects.

[@deanwolfechannel]

by all means post links here. I'll probably do a third video.

[@michaelkeller6223]

@@yyz3745 Agreed. These guys are the real deal! If you are IL/WI area, look out for them!

[@smkaraatli]

I knew some of them but Tyler is always unique and agree with all the comments below but please please please listen to Nina DiGregorio's solo in Losing it!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4KUqIGuqLaqpLs

[@OSUalum41]

Thunderhead.

[@quark37]

Thanks for these. Always like finding new Rush tributes. Also check out Fleesh, a duo from Brazil who have done a whole album of Rush covers. Really good stuff. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaeWfHZoq8-Wo7M