Neil Peart -- The Latest News

A friend of mine recently posted some new auction items to eBay that I thought folks might be interested in. Check out the rare Neil Peart Wuhan poster near the bottom. 

Rush Auction Items

• RUSH Beyond Lighted Stage Canadian Version Promo Poster

  
  US $3.99 (1 Bid)
  End Date: Sunday Mar-06-2011 11:59:29 PST
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• RUSH Roll the Bones Album Promo Poster Anthem/Atlantic

  
  US $3.99 (1 Bid)
  End Date: Sunday Mar-06-2011 12:06:12 PST
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• RUSH Power Windows Live Concert Tour Poster 1986

  
  US $3.99 (1 Bid)
  End Date: Sunday Mar-06-2011 12:07:19 PST
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• RUSH Test For Echo Live Concert Tour Poster 1996/97

  
  US $3.99 (1 Bid)
  End Date: Sunday Mar-06-2011 12:22:40 PST
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• RUSH Hemispheres 3 Circle Live Concert Tour Poster 1979

  
  US $3.99 (0 Bid)
  End Date: Sunday Mar-06-2011 15:56:33 PST
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• RUSH Permanent Waves Live Concert Tour Poster Holland

  
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  End Date: Sunday Mar-06-2011 15:58:07 PST
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• RUSH Roll the Bones On Tour Promo Poster Atlantic 1991

  
  US $3.99 (1 Bid)
  End Date: Sunday Mar-06-2011 16:03:59 PST
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• RUSH Neil Peart Wuhan Cymbal Promo Poster 1990 RARE

  
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  End Date: Sunday Mar-06-2011 16:05:48 PST
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• RUSH Exit Stage Left Live Concert Photo Poster 1982

  
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  End Date: Sunday Mar-06-2011 16:12:25 PST
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Labels: auctions

Very interesting documentary about the "Snakes & Arrows" tour.

Labels: Link of the Day, Snakes 2008

As part of the Adventures of Power Online Auction to Support VH1 Save the Music, there's a unique "Snakes & Arrows" snare up for auction. Neil will sign this drum for the auction winner.

This appears to be a different "Snakes & Arrows" model compared to the usual "Aztec Red" model. I think it's similar to the Connoiseur 'Snakes and Arrows' snare, although the wood looks different.

charitybuzz | #257629 - You Better RUSH to get this Personalized Snakes & Arrows Snare Drum from Neil Peart

Labels: auctions, drums

This is a story about Wendy Cosman Parlee, the graphic designer for Neil's "Time Machine" steampunk cymbals.

dailygleaner.com - Project promises to be one of the most unique | By ALLISON ADAIR - Breaking News, New Brunswick, Canada

Labels: cymbals

Go back in time and see what Neil was playing before he joined Rush.

Neil Peart's Drum Kits: Before Rush

Labels: Link of the Day

This is a great high-quality video of Neil's "Time Machine" solo in Irvine, CA.

Labels: Link of the Day, videos

Drum Workshop is now offering a "Time Machine" collectable reproduction snare. No word on pricing or where to buy at this point.

Collector's Series Specialty Snare Drums - Drum Workshop Inc.

Created to commemorate Neil Peart's latest drum set creation, "The Time Machine", each snare is an exact recreation of the drum Neil plays on tour. It's not a signature snare drum, but rather a collectable reproduction. The 6.5x14" Collector's series North American Maple shell with VLT (Vertical Low Timbre) technology provides optimal crack, warmth, bottom end and sensitivity. The drum is painstakingly finished with copper leaf-applied graphics and hand airbrush work. Custom copper hardware completes the look. Also standard is a MAG throw-off system with 3P butt plate, 3.0 True Hoops, True Tone snare wires and DW Heads by Remo USA. Available for a limited time only.

I have a feeling that "exact recreation/collectable reproduction" means this will be more expensive than the usual signature snare drum models from DW.

Thanks to Rushisaband for the head's up!

Labels: Drum Workshop, drums

Updated: 7:19 p.m. with more details

Neil has an updated blog post called Talking Drums in Death Valley, where he discusses a new instructional drumming video Taking Center Stage: A Lifetime of Live Performance and his new book, Far and Away: A Prize Every Time.

Speaking of his new book, there's a limited edition of Far and Away available exclusively at the Rush Backstage Club. Here are the details:

This limited edition version of "Far and Away" has its own charcoal grey cloth slipcase adorned with a copper stamping of Neil's drumhead logo. Inside the book there will be a special edition bookplate that is hand-numbered and signed by Neil himself! This limited edition hardcover is exclusive to the Rush Backstage Club meaning, the only place you can get it is here!

Labels: neilpeart.net, News updates

A high-quality version of "I Still Love You Man" is now available at "Funny or Die.

You can watch it here.

Thanks to Rushisaband.com and PowerWindows for the head's up.

Labels: Time Machine tour, videos