Two Guys Talking Rush

Episode Summary

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John Kane and Dan Bukszpan hosts of the incredible podcast Two Guys Talking Rush risk everything and broadcast live on this very special Thanksgiving week show!

Our Guests include: Christopher O’Connor, founder of the Port Dalhousie Supply Company and O’Connor Initiative. David De Rocco Taskforce Chair joins the conversation as well.

The incredible Donna Halper pops in as a surprise guest!

Fans with Rush tattoos discuss why it was important to them to be forever inked with their favorite band.

Awesome!

Let us give thanks to Rush.

Be well friends,

JK & DB

The PDSC Backstory...

The Port Dalhousie Supply Company is a lifestyle apparel brand based in Niagara, Canada. We connect people to place through our works. There is a real “sense of place” in Port Dalhousie. Neil described that in Lakeside Park the song.

The O’Connor Initiative is a non-profit organization that runs community events and special projects in Niagara.

In partnership between our two companies we designed the Lakeside Park T-Shirt to honour the Art and Life of Neil Peart as he grew up in the area and was inspired by some of his surroundings. We didn’t plaster Neil’s name or face all over this shirt as we feel he would not have appreciated that, instead we made a classy ode to him through our own imagery. Willows in the breeze!

What we hope to accomplish is to firstly connect people to the upcoming commemoration to Neil in Lakeside Park, Port Dalhousie. RUSH has a global fan base and they want to see Neil commemorated. Our shirts allow them to connect directly to the project, wherever they are! And hopefully bring their shirts when they make Port Dalhousie a travel destination.

The City has struck a Taskforce to manage the project. Secondly, the proceeds from the t-shirts will directly benefit the project through the City.

Shirts can be bought online at

www.ptdalhousie.com

www.twoguystalkingrush.com

John Kane and Dan Bukszpan hosts of the incredible podcast Two Guys Talking Rush risk everything and broadcast live on this very special Thanksgiving week show!

Our Guests include: Christopher O’Connor, founder of the Port Dalhousie Supply Company and O’Connor Initiative. David De Rocco Taskforce Chair joins the conversation as well.

The incredible Donna Halper pops in as a surprise guest!

Fans with Rush tattoos discuss why it was important to them to be forever inked with their favorite band.

Awesome!

Let us give thanks to Rush.

Be well friends,

JK & DB

The PDSC Backstory...

The Port Dalhousie Supply Company is a lifestyle apparel brand based in Niagara, Canada. We connect people to place through our works. There is a real “sense of place” in Port Dalhousie. Neil described that in Lakeside Park the song.

The O’Connor Initiative is a non-profit organization that runs community events and special projects in Niagara.

In partnership between our two companies we designed the Lakeside Park T-Shirt to honour the Art and Life of Neil Peart as he grew up in the area and was inspired by some of his surroundings. We didn’t plaster Neil’s name or face all over this shirt as we feel he would not have appreciated that, instead we made a classy ode to him through our own imagery. Willows in the breeze!

What we hope to accomplish is to firstly connect people to the upcoming commemoration to Neil in Lakeside Park, Port Dalhousie. RUSH has a global fan base and they want to see Neil commemorated. Our shirts allow them to connect directly to the project, wherever they are! And hopefully bring their shirts when they make Port Dalhousie a travel destination.

The City has struck a Taskforce to manage the project. Secondly, the proceeds from the t-shirts will directly benefit the project through the City.

Shirts can be bought online at

www.ptdalhousie.com

www.twoguystalkingrush.com

Hello Rush Fans!

On this weeks bewitching Halloween episode John and Dan make connections to horror and the music of Rush.

BOO! Scared?

They also bring back Canadian music journalist, critic and author Martin Popoff! Martin is known for his prolific body of work. He has written many books that both critically evaluate heavy metal/rock and roll and document its history. He is the senior editor and co-founder of Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles, and has been referred to as "heavy metal's most widely recognized journalist" These two captivating hosts zero in on his latest work ~ Limelight: Rush in the '80s ~ the second book in his 3-part Rush Across the Decades series. Popoff lives in Toronto, Ontario and is a huge Rush fan.

As a side note Martin, Dan, and John choose their top five Rush album covers. We are honored to have Martin on episode #18 of 2GTR!  

Thanks Martin, and thank you Rush!

BOO! Scared?

Muahahahaha!

JK & DB

RUSH RULES!

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This week 2GTR hosts John Kane and Dan Bukszpan continue the conversation about two seminal Rush albums that defined the bands sound moving into 1990s –– Presto, and Roll the Bones!

For some fans these records are a significant pairing in the Rush discography. Co produced with the legendary Rupert Hine (RIP) mixed and engineered with Stephen W. Tayler, this episode offers you a special behind the scenes look at the recording process of both albums. Special guest English mixing and recording engineer Stephen W. Tayler explains in detail what it was like to be in the studio with the band at the time.

Tayler is also a music producer, musician, composer and sound designer who has contributed towards many albums other than Rush. Tayler has worked with such artists as Kate Bush, Suzanne Vega, Peter Gabriel, Underworld, Duncan Sheik, Howard Jones, Stevie Nicks, Milla Jovovich, Bob Geldof, Rupert Hine and Tina Turner. 

Please join us for part two of this incredible show!! If Presto or RTB are in your top five Rush records, then you do not want to miss this.

Nothing but the best here on 2GTR!

Thank you again Stephen W. Tayler!

And thank you Rush fans far and wide...

Endlessly Rocking,

…your friends

JK & DB

RUSH RULES!

This week 2GTR hosts John Kane and Dan Bukszpan dig deep into two seminal Rush albums that defined the bands sound moving into 1990s –– Presto, and Roll the Bones!

For some fans these records are a significant pairing in the Rush discography. Co produced with the legendary Rupert Hine (RIP) mixed and engineered with Stephen W. Tayler this episode offers you a special behind the scenes look at the recording process of both albums. On top of that…our special guest this week is English mixing and recording engineer Stephen W. Tayler!

Tayler is also a music producer, musician, composer and sound designer who has contributed towards many albums other than Rush. Tayler has worked with such artists as Kate Bush, Suzanne Vega, Peter Gabriel, Underworld, Duncan Sheik, Howard Jones, Stevie Nicks, Milla Jovovich, Bob Geldof, Rupert Hine and Tina Turner. 

Please join us for an incredible show!! And if Presto or RTB are in your top five Rush records, then you do not want to miss this. Nothing but the best here on 2GTR!

Thank you Stephen W. Tayler!

And thank you Rush fans far and wide...

Endlessly Rocking,

JK & DB

RUSH RULES!

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This week 2GTR host John Kane and special guest co-host Boston Rock Radio DJ Legend and major Rush fan Mike Hsu continue to deep dive into the background of one rocks most legendary bass players Billy Sheehan!

Sheehan is known for his work with Talas, Steve Vai, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, Niacin, and The Winery Dogs. And his latest Sons of Apollo an progressive metal supergroup formed in 2017 and composed of drummer Mike Portnoy, bassist Billy Sheehan, keyboardist Derek Sherinian, vocalist Jeff Scott Soto, and guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal.

Sheehan has won the "Best Rock Bass Player" readers' poll from Guitar Player magazine five times for his "lead bass" playing style. Sheehan's repertoire includes the use of chording, two-handed tapping, right-hand "three-finger picking" technique and controlled feedback. Rush fans might have caught him on the Presto and Roll the Bones tours with Mr. Big. What an incredible show!! Nothing but the best here on 2GTR!

Thank you Mike, Billy! And thank you Rush fans far and wide...

Be well friends,

John Kane

RUSH RULES!

This week 2GTR host John Kane and special guest co-host Boston Rock Radio DJ Legend and major Rush fan Mike Hsu engage in all things Rush. We discuss Mikes background in the radio business as it relates to his love for Rush and most significantly deep dive into the background of one rocks most legendary bass players Billy Sheehan…who decided to drop by the show!

Sheehan is known for his work with Talas, Steve Vai, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, Niacin, and The Winery Dogs. And his latest Sons of Apollo an progressive metal supergroup formed in 2017 and composed of drummer Mike Portnoy, bassist Billy Sheehan, keyboardist Derek Sherinian, vocalist Jeff Scott Soto, and guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal.

Sheehan has won the "Best Rock Bass Player" readers' poll from Guitar Player magazine five times for his "lead bass" playing style. Sheehan's repertoire includes the use of chording, two-handed tapping, right-hand "three-finger picking" technique and controlled feedback. Rush fans might have caught him on the Presto and Roll the Bones tours with Mr. Big. What an incredible show!! Nothing but the best here on 2GTR!

Thank you Mike, Billy! And thank you Rush fans far and wide...

Be well friends,

John Kane

RUSH RULES!

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This week John and Dan continue their discussion with legendary author Kevin J. Anderson.

Anderson has published more than 165 books, 56 of which have been national or international bestsellers. He has written numerous novels in the Star Wars, X-Files, and Dune universes, as well as unique steampunk fantasy novels Clockwork Angels and Clockwork Lives, written with legendary rock drummer Neil Peart, based on the concept album by the band Rush.

Thank you Kevin, and thank you Rush fans far and wide.

Be well friends.

JK & DB

RUSH RULES!

This week John and Dan discuss what they love about CWA. Join us for an in depth look at the final, and what many consider the bands greatest effort with legendary author Kevin J. Anderson.

Anderson has published more than 165 books, 56 of which have been national or international bestsellers.  He has written numerous novels in the Star Wars, X-Files, and Dune universes, as well as unique steampunk fantasy novels Clockwork Angels and Clockwork Lives, written with legendary rock drummer Neil Peart, based on the concept album by the band Rush.

Thank you Kevin, and thank you Rush fans far and wide.

Be well friends.

JK & DB

RUSH RULES!

This week on 2GTR, hosts John Kane and (the delightful) Dan Bukszpan continue their series “Closer to the Art: Rush and the Creative Community” with special guests (and favorites of the show) ...progressive rock band ––YYNOT! Listen in as Rocky Kuner: Vocals, Billy Alexander: Guitar/Keys/Vocals, Tim Starace: Bass, Bass Pedals discuss their personal journeys, their music, and how Rush has brought us closer to each others hearts.