YYNOT - "Anthem" LIVE RUSH Cover

Recorded Live 1/14/22 at The Coach House SJC CA
Patty Pershayla - Vocals
Billy Alexander - Guitar/Keys/Vocals
Tim Starace - Bass/Keys/Bass Pedals
Mike Hetzel - Percussion
Video footage by Rob Swindell

[@jameshenz1780]

My God!, Did Patty grow up all of her life listening to Geddy!!? She nails it! Every inflection! Fantastic!!

[@StringQueen_]

She named her childhood pet dog Geddy Lee

[@prsjoe]

10/10 Only Rush back in the 70's can do better .

[@stevewhite5560]

As the years went by, not even Geddy could match the accuracy of that over the top studio vocal on this song as good as she does here. This is a rare and high quality recording of something that among other things proves that it can be done. She did it. For that reason alone, it is a masterpiece performance.

[@Comprezzed]

Did Patty grow up singing Rush? She has every inflection, every nuance....just floored.

[@mattphillips538]

Actually yes, she came up fronting small Rush tributes

[@ontherunjg]

She is really good on this one.

[@nickmalone3143]

No geddy was really a woman all along ?

[@MrDuneedon]

Wow. Patty is incredible!

[@jdoesmath2065]

Wish I could "like" twice!

[@jackpfiester5013]

Easily the best Rush tribute I've ever heard. Vocals are KILLER. Tones are spot on. Fun as hell. Good job!

[@chriswoosley3883]

best I've EVER heard,,,,,,she nails it

[@micheldacampo]

Just perfect!

[@malcolmh5736]

Awesome!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Bass is amazing! Would love to learn the bass set up, and which pups.

[@NinjaKawaiii]

I agree with you, I've never seen in my life a band as badass as this doing the Tribute to Rush.

[@reallymysterious4520]

If I argued with you that would make me a complete IDIOT so I HAVE TO AGREE 1000%

[@fireincumbents]

I just can't stop listening to this cover.... Amazing!!! Mike on the drums is so fluid with his playing, it looks and sounds effortless. Patty just NAILS it.

[@gsoltis29]

Funny how people overlook that because of how incredible she sounds

[@jdpbuilder1787]

No doubt dude. I keep playing this over and over like a mental patient. It’s that tight

[@kenkurth5245]

Ilove this cover and can't stop listening to it as wel!! So spot on delivery!

[@mfmanuele]

Flawless musically, and as for the vocals... she sounds as good or better than Geddy circa 1976! I'm blown away by this cover!

[@Quarrymen69]

Patty is nailing it! Tall order filling Rocky's shoes, and she does it with flying colors. Even has more grit in her voice, like Geddy. Well done, Patty! Now, the question is...can she talk after a show? ;-)

[@gawagu8739]

What happened to Rocky?

[@grahamkey8496]

@@gawagu8739 She decided it's time to move on

[@blazze2k8]

Whole band is great. Patty is the best Rush tribute singer to date. Her 'gruff' is natural pitch is perfect and as a guitarist & bassist too, she's a great musician and songwriter herself. Thanks for giving new life to old Rush songs. Anyone who saw Rush's last video knows Geddy's voice was very off. He struggled almost every songs But Patty @age 26.. has that youthful talent Rush had in their youth. Great Job YYNOT, & yes your last singer was very good too.

[@royaldawg7568]

I’m so excited about the future of this band! I hope Patty becomes a permanent member and you produce more original songs with her leading the way on vocals. She gets better every time I hear her sing!

[@veronicalane1458]

She IS a permanent member!!

[@slainteron4027]

@@veronicalane1458 what happened to the previous singer?

[@veronicalane1458]

@@slainteron4027 Rocky Quit, to pursue her own Projects, rather than split her Time.

[@slainteron4027]

@@veronicalane1458 ahhh I see. Good luck to her. I think they found a more than adequate replacement.

[@scottbowman2494]

Close my Eyes and I am back at Massey Hall Toronto for All the Worlds a Stage concert, well done

[@twinstickpete]

Absolutely

[@brookbandeen4999]

Sitting at a table, front of the stage, beer in hand, listening to the music of the greatest rock band!! Is this heaven?

[@tanaayotte]

So bad ass!!! This girl nails it to a tee!!! Sounds like Geddy!! I'm blown away!! The first Rush cover band that "actually" sound like RUSH! 🤘👏😎👍🙌😍❤️❤️

[@jdpbuilder1787]

Holy good Lord! The hair on the back of my neck is standing on edge. This is madness

[@paul_domici]

OMG Patty on the vocals just gave me goosebumps alllllll over!!!!

[@marionmorrissey5646]

Wow. I’ve been a Rush head since the early 70’s and have seen many, many tribute bands but this has to be the best. I always close my eyes and imagine it’s the guys and I’m always disappointed. Not this time. The timing was great and then the voice. OMG. She is incredibly talented with just the right inflection. I hope they go far. Congratulations 🎉🎊

[@GuitarDad5000]

Love the song and she sang it the way it was meant to be, with vengence. So well done, such great lyrics. Thank you YYNOT.

[@Glitch_Luminance]

Best Vocal Cover on Rush. No one ever made it with passion and power

[@nordic2112]

Patty slays this tune. She is SOOOO darn good.

[@jameselios]

I LOVE the vocals! Better than "nailed it!"- exquisite cover of Rush classic!

[@israelvalencia2483]

Love the new addition she kicks ass She adds that zing the vocals needed

[@twinstickpete]

Patty is a score!!!! Great addition to this already phenomenal band

[@randydinsmore4992]

So perfect to the original. Brought me to tears. Bravo!

[@chriswoosley3883]

same

[@johnegli1308]

Same

[@trevin1691]

Where o where did this kid come from .... WOW! Just FLAWLESS!

[@robcotnam47]

I forgot just how great a song this was in the Rush catalogue-- and YYNOT hit it out of the park.

[@chriszelez7970]

This is their best line up, by far!

[@chriszelez7970]

This cover is OUTSTANDING!

[@misterchippie]

Those vocals! What can I say? Mind blown.

[@NinjaKawaiii]

I've seen a lot of bands paying tribute to Rush, but this band is just too magnificent. I got goosebumps all over the sound of you!

[@chrismoore450]

Please keep Patty!!!! Amazing!!!!

[@troybranch9720]

Yell is spot on. Love her voice. I need to go listen to their songs now.

[@claudioas]

patty rocks

[@trailrunner919]

I would love to see Geddy & Alex's reaction to this amazing cover!!!

[@ryanhovis7692]

This is refreshing to see. You are honoring Rush by sounding like Rush instead of dressing up like Rush for Halloween like most other tribute bands

[@brightonmischief]

Absolutely nailed it. Well done Patty!!

[@ZiggyTheAdventurer]

it's almost unbelievable the level of talent on that stage

[@poissonpuerile8897]

I've always been impressed by your guys' guitarrist and bassist, but now your drummer sounds just phenomenal, too!

[@randyhenderson6166]

This makes me happy! Great job, Patty and YYNOT!!

[@marclemery6673]

Love that singer!!!! Also love her interaction with the bassist! The laughs are cool and they're having fun.

[@billyt9987]

Holy Shit!!!!!!!!!! I'm impressed and that's not easy to do. Each member kicked ass. No slackers in that band

[@Floydrush-zx9wz]

Give me old Rush all day long, and that was as tight as the original !! Girl's got a "Janis Joplin" vibe, sign me up when you get to England !!!

[@jimmiehultman5351]

Speechless ... Neil would be proud of this cover of his first song ANYONE ever heard !

[@edcollante]

Her voice is SPOT ON.

[@everyhumandies]

Hot damn that bass! Those drums! Those vocals! That guitar tone, and ESPECIALLY that beast of a solo!!! 🤘🏻❤️🤘🏻

[@905Alive]

I hope someone strings the entire Coach House show into one long concert, I think I have seen all of them on YT so far and this was an epic show, this clicked.

[@roadwar]

Mind blown, Patty you killed it! Liked and subbed...give us more!!!

[@saulnevarez7354]

Excellent performance ... the vocals just perfect! 👌🏼

[@StavrosECC]

Having seen dozens of bands try to cover this song over the years........I have to say this is the best. Nailed it!

[@joshuadupuis346]

He always has been and will always be a master!😢

[@rmedeir1]

Comment more for the YYNOT folks than the community if they read this....Rush cover bands make me cringe. Not because of different musicianship approaches to playing but because of men trying to sing like Geddy. Last week was first time I heard Patty's voice and I LOVE her gritty screams on all of the older Rush stuff. Her voice sets you far and above any other cover band or bands putting together original tunes. I had a "wow" moment with her voice. She reminds me a little of Dalbello's vocal approach from Alex' Start Today song. Rocky (albeit fantastic voice) is perfect for newer Rush material and especially your originals. Speaking of which would love to see you add in some of the "newer" material to your live setlist; The Analog Kid, Earthshine, Ghost of A Chance (maybe KZbin video for this one), and definitely Headlong Flight. Great job to YYNOT! Keep it up! Really enjoy your videos! Hope to see more of Patty with you guys.

[@ivymike3459]

So… the new singer fits in well, yes? 👍🥇❤️🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@SigmaTau6]

Loved Rocky's voice, but Patty's power really pushes the compositions to a new level.

[@tonyvasquez7775]

Patty = Greatness....Mind Blown! Tim's bass tone matches Geddy's, Billy's playing is Spot on with Lerxt's tone, and Mike's playing is note for note Pratt. You guys are a gifted and amazing! Every time I hear you all you its like I am hearing the original recording but with an update to the songs! Keep up the great work and I hope to one day see you in Texas at some point!

[@JDWalkerDrummer]

This is about as close to Rush as I've ever heard a cover band sound, phenomenal job!

[@Gazsoka66]

that young lady is awesome!!! perfection!!!

[@adventurewithacamera]

Nailed it. On my way to see you guys live for the first time tonight. 1-7-2023.

[@freegee3503]

GREAT MIX! Big difference from earlier. So nice to hear Patty coming through better. You guys get FULL SHRED kudos too! Patty's little hops and dancing are icing on a cake of sweet vocals and her smile lights up the room like lit candles!

[@nativeheartsurvival4450]

You are all awesome! You all always hit every note! It's incredible. But those vocals! It still would not be Rush if it weren't for the vocals...and she nails it! Deep respect for all of you! Would love to see you live someday.

[@scottmays8608]

I’ve never seen you live, only on KZbin. I have to say, I enjoy this vocalist much better than your last one!

[@TheRastaDan]

Wow, total shivers. I'm hearing Geddy but I'm not seeing him

[@Spankybuzz]

One of the best Rush Covers…still needs 4 people. Testament to just how badass Rush is!

[@3dloon430]

Her vocals are stellar, and you guys rock hard!

[@robcirice6447]

Patty of the heart and Patty of the mind!! Yes I cant get enough of her...

[@steveskull]

I'm just astounded by the work Patty put into doing the shows. What a pro. This wouldn't have worked had she not taken great care in getting the songs right. BRAVO, Patty!

[@thebarf9235]

She's a phenom. Her killer performance was helped by the fact that she's already in a Rush tribute band.

[@steveskull]

@@thebarf9235 I had a feeling she was very familiar with the songs.

[@billyalexanderguitar]

@@thebarf9235 actually she only knew a handful and had to learn about 6 more plus 6 of our original songs in days with one single rehearsal.

[@thebarf9235]

@@billyalexanderguitar Oh that's interesting. She really is an amazing musician.

[@MrWilson-WithaPbass]

She is just the best thing ever ! I absolutely Love Tim's playing . My favorite new band is playing the music I grew up on . Thumbs up everyone !!

[@richardbland9660]

I didn’t think anyone could do better than Rocky, boy was I wrong, Patty is channeling Geddy!

[@weapon777]

Words cant describe how awesome was this cover.

[@metaldog70x7]

Wow ...you guys are good..props to the singer...fantastic.

[@johnegli1308]

Close your eyes. Listen. Tell me that Aint Geddy !!! Stellar. Phenomenal. Patty.

[@lesbattersby91]

Holy crap that was fantastic. Rocky is a great vocalist but I think Patty may be even better. Her vocal was pitch perfect and she has an edgy stage presence that really suits the music. Looking forward to hearing more!

[@veronicalane1458]

Who’s Rocky??

[@fireincumbents]

@@veronicalane1458 Their first singer, just left weeks before this show.

[@veronicalane1458]

@@fireincumbents Wow, and they got a replacement that quickly?

[@fireincumbents]

@@veronicalane1458 Yup, just one rehearsal and BAM, LIVE onstage.

[@905Alive]

@@fireincumbentsit’s magic

[@Jon_Bass4001]

Clean, powerful, and spot on! Again, the band having a blast and making the energy contagious! 🎸

[@ddavismusic2176]

You guys just rock WOW !!!!

[@avocatdenis]

Impressive musicians. The ease of delivery and accuracy are formidable.

[@kawarthamavrik117]

Nailed it👍We would love to see you in Canada, where Rush love is very strong. Any chance of a tour? Watched all your other videos with Patty, and you guys and gal would satisfy any Rush fan. Your attention to detail, incredible musicianship, and Patty's ability to hit the notes and phrasing in all the right places, make watching and listening very satisfying. You are the next best thing to our boys. Cheers!

[@jimcook8933]

Sounds like an old Joe Walsh Echoplex! Bloody fantastic this is.

[@ITJ57]

Smashing!!!!

[@stevef5846]

these ppl were made to sing Rush wow does not say enough about how good I feel they have the sound of them sooooooooooo damm good Keep at it please you all rock

[@ericbrown3094]

I listen to this everyday , masterpiece from this band . All very talented musicians.

[@hwmbo727]

Patty! More Geddy than Geddy!

[@DaveC383]

Most talented woman I've ever seen and heard. Listen to her play the uke to Rainbow In The Dark. Blew my mind.

[@padistedor]

Leaving me speechless with these live performances! Please upload more!

[@JESmith97]

I really hope Patty will be the vocalist on the next album of new/original material. She just KILLS it on the covers.

[@jimmytoskas]

That's pretty God damn good ! I like the original Rush music from back in the day. Patty you Go Girl ! Red Barchetta is awesome !

[@ernestogonzales9277]

Excellent guitar! Flawless like the master

[@johntitman8411]

I just started watching and listening to there Rush covers and I absolutely love them. I’m 62 years old and a 40 year plus Rush fan and this young lady sounds like she could be Getty Lees little sister!!! She does an amazing job with the lyrics and actually knows the words. The band does a great job as well, although Neil is the reason I started playing drums and I think he’s the greatest drummer of all time!

[@ericbrown3094]

Drummer has some chops, well done sir.

[@HalaMarkReyes]

Absolutely incredible. Just discovered you guys tonight, and I am BLOWN AWAY. I grew up going to Rush shows and didn't think I would feel this kind of emotion listening to a group that played Rush songs so well. Patty. Wow. You are definitely the rug that ties the Rush room together!

[@wingman8586]

Goosebumps

[@massaglia]

Fantastic! ❤️🎶💃🏼🕺🏼✨🎸🎤🥁 Thank you! 🙏🏼 Can’t wait to hear more. V

[@wanttoknow9690]

And this friends, is why Geddy Lee was such a badass vocalist in the 1970's,...........it takes a woman with strong vocals just to come close to Geddy's vocal register......well done, Patty Pershayla. Any chance YYNOT is coming to North Carolina in the near future??

[@dagsouleyedblue407]

Your level just went up again and to think you guys started out at ten. Congrats on having a truly fantastic new singer! Also: we need to see you in Europe asap

[@dalrax4]

All 4 of you rule! Keep it up!! Also something I noticed seeing YYNOT at two shows recently: at one show there were seats by the stage, and at the other one they were not. Their musicianship was equally awesome at both shows, but the crowd energy was 100 times better when everyone was standing and right up at the stage. So even though I am an old guy, I still much prefer everybody getting on their feet!

[@gabrielgarcia1970]

yup. she kills it. no doubt.

[@itsn0g00d]

Best cover of this song I've ever heard. Great job!

[@everyhumandies]

Patty you're voice is just SO right on this!!! SO glad you are all doing this and can't wait to hear what you come up with for originals together! I've been a huge fan from the first time I found you on here, and really hope to be able to see you live some day soon!!!

[@dansouth2088]

Happy New Year to you all and best wishes for a great 2022!! YYNOT!!!

[@carlbradley4872]

So, I found this band less than a month ago. I think. Time is lost. My mind warped. Anyway- found these folks recently. I am a RUSH nut- but not to rabid RUSH fans. I am 'of an age' where they were insanely important to me from say Fly By Night through Moving Pictures. The next decade was fine too, but from there I just faded away. In that context, I still count RUSH as one of my all time favorite bands and their music is ingrained in my mind with vigor. I have friends- three brothers- who happen to play bass, guitar, and drums- that learned every note of every tune from the era aforementioned. While each of them can sing, none ever really tackled Geddy's work. So they have mesmerized me for decades really nailing the instrumentals. They really are amazing. So- this is in no way a criticism of the gents here- they are all astounding. Truly. NAIL it. BUT- Patty's interpretation of Geddy's vocals and Neil's lyrics just shatter my brain. After finding the videos from this performance, I went and found as much YYNOT and Patty as I could. Before joining forces, these are all great artists, but this collaboration is seriously too good. I know nobody is still reading. I'm just finishing my thoughts for myself at this point. But I am SO glad these people found each other, and that I found them. Wow. A side-note for anyone who has read this far- I think Patty exposed a crush on Geddy I never knew I had. I'm straight. And old. And silly. But good LORD, does she bring it.

[@marksoutherland7225]

Absolutely outstanding !!!

[@TheFoodExperience]

I had a suggestion from KZbin for one of your videos and I was pretty mind blown! Excellent job, looking forward to more live material. Everyone in the band is totally tight and the vocals are so clear and very well delivered. Rock on!

[@kellyjaros]

They are so good and she is a Badass!

[@shadowpigglet]

Wow. I wasn't expecting much when I clicked on the video but, if I closed my eyes, I thought it was actually Rush Live.