Rush Is a Band (Free subscription) | 11/26/2009
The second Trailer Park Boys movie - Countdown to Liquor Day - was released to theaters in Canada back in September and Alex Lifeson made a cameo appearance as a cop. This review of the film from the Edmonton Sun describes some details about Alex's role: ...
Rush Is a Band (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
The 24th annual Gemini Awards took place yesterday evening at the Stampede Corral in Alberta, Canada and was broadcast live on Global and Showcase . As we learned this past Tuesday , Alex Lifeson was in attendance to present an award to the Trailer Park Boys and was photographed with them on the red carpet preceding the ceremony as shown in the above photos (click on the thumbnails)....
Rush Is a Band (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Leaving the comforts of the Trailer Park for the chaos of Port Cockerton The latest Trailer Park Boys movie - Countdown to Liquor Day - opened to Canadian theaters back in September . At the time of the release I informed you of an interview with the Trailer Park Boys where they discussed the new TV series they were working on and mentioned that Alex Lifeson would be involved with the...
Rush Is a Band (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
... live on Global and Showcase . In a press release released earlier today it was revealed that Alex Lifeson will be one of the presenters at the ceremony and that the Trailer Park Boys will be recognized with a special tribute. One can assume from this that there's a good chance that Alex will be the one presenting their award given his friendship with the guys and previous involvement...
Rush Is a Band (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Early last month we learned that for the 4th year in a row Alex Lifeson is participating in The Kidney Foundation of Canada 's A Brush of Hope project. Alex Lifeson along with dozens of other Canadian celebrities have donated paintings to be auctioned off to raise money for the charity. The A Brush of Hope Gala takes place this evening at the Delta Hotel in Fredricton,...
Truth In Shredding (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
Rick goes on a man-date with RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson. RMR: Rick and Alex Lifeson This is a content summary only. Visit Truth In Shredding to find out more!
Rush Is a Band (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
Last week we found out that Alex Lifeson will appear on the Rick Mercer Report tonight at 8PM on the CBC. The episode should also be posted on YouTube and at cbc.ca tomorrow morning sometime. This Niagara Falls Review article from last week described how Alex and Rick Mercer were spotted last Wednesday filming a segment for the show at Niagara Freefall Indoor Skydiving . A gallery...
Truth In Shredding (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
Released in the UK by Atlantic Records Monday 16th November 2009 Anthem Entertainment has announced the release of Working Men, the first 'best of' live performance compilation from renowned rock trio Rush. Released in the UK on Monday November 16th, this outstanding live collection is released on CD and digital download byAtlantic Records. Culled from Anthem Entertainment and Zoë Vision's three...
Rush Is a Band (Free subscription) | 10/21/2009
Last week we learned that Alex Lifeson will be appearing on an upcoming episode of the Rick Mercer Report . This Niagara Falls Review article described how Alex and Rick Mercer were spotted last Wednesday filming a segment for the show at Niagara Freefall Indoor Skydiving . I now can confirm (thanks RushFanForever ) that the segment will air this coming Tuesday October 27th at...
Rush Is a Band (Free subscription) | 10/15/2009
What a Rush: Rick Mercer, Alex Lifeson go freefallin' Alex Lifeson will soon be making an appearance on the Rick Mercer Report according to this Niagara Falls Review article . Alex and Rick Mercer were spotted earlier today filming a segment for an upcoming episode at Niagara Freefall Indoor Skydiving . From the article: What a Rush: Rick Mercer, Alex Lifeson...
Chrome Beach (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
... graduation from college. Also, because everyone loves ZRM: They'll be working with Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson , who plays a German scientist who teaches children about nutrition. When Lifeson's character recommends some "magic" berries, the entire crew of the children's series ends up in a hallucinogenic world. Maybe they need a set architect?
THE STROUMBOULOPOULI (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009
... Brandon Firla and Zaib Shaikh (Little Mosque on the Prairie), Gabrielle Miller (Corner Gas) and Alex Lifeson of Rush. Not only is George a presenter at the Geminis, he is up for an award against these four men for Best Host or interviewer in a general/human interest or talk program or series . 1) George Kourounis Angry Planet , Island Caving 2) Austin Stevens Austin Stevens Adventures...
CBC Radio 3 (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
King Khan & BBQ Show arrested, possibly charged with drug possession. Exclaim Beck, Wilco , Feist & Jamie Lidell to collaborate for Skip Spence "Record Club" tribute. Stereogum Rush's Alex Lifeson to appear on Trailer Park Boys . Chart Fucked Up , NOFX & King Khan & BBQ Show to work on 7" series. Exclaim ' St. Vincent to play Victoria & Vancouver. Exclaim...
Twitch (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
... in the sleepy town of Port Cockerton. The production goes off without a hitch until RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson, hired to play a German scientist who teaches kids about nutrition, takes his role too seriously and assumes the personality of his character before turning evil and going on to synthesize and distribute a hallucinogenic drug from local blueberries. Check the official announcement...
The Sound of Young America (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
... stray that far from their drunk and cursing former selves. The guitarist from the rock band Rush, Alex Lifeson, shows up as a scientist to teach children about nutrition, but somehow creates an addictive hallucinogen from local berries. The cast then unknowingly ingests the drug and begins to believe they are the characters they are portraying on the show — including deranged...
