RUSH / Fifty Something Tour NYC First Night Digital Remaster Edition (3CDR+1BDR)

◆Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY, July 28, 2026
-1st set-
CD 1
01. Where's Rush?
02. Xanadu
03. Limelight
04. Far Cry
05. Subdivisions
06.Freewill
07. Neil Peart Tribute Collage 1
08. Bravado
09. Headlong Flight
10. La Villa Strangiato
11. Vital Signs
12. The Spirit of Radio

-2nd set-
CD 2
01. 2112
02. Distant Early Warning
03. Red Barchetta
04. Dreamline
05. Natural Science

CD 3
01. Neil Peart Tribute 2
02. Time Stand Still
03. Red Sector A
04. YYZ
05. The Garden
06. Tom Sawyer
Encore:
07. By-Tor And The Snow Dog
08. Working Man
09. Neil Peart Tribute 3

Blu-ray Disc
-1st set-
01. Xanadu
02. Limelight
03. Far Cry
04. Subdivisions
05.Freewill
06. Neil Peart Tribute 1
07. Bravado
08. Headlong Flight
09. La Villa Strangiato
10. Vital Signs
11. Spirit of the Radio
-2nd set-
12. 2112
13. Distant Early Warning
14. Red Barchetta
15. Dreamline
16. Natural Science
17. Neil Peart Tribute 2
18. Time Stand Still
19.Red Sector A
20.YYZ
21. The Garden
22. Tom Sawyer
Encore
23. By-Tor & the Snow Dog
24. Working Man
25. Neil Peart Tribute 3

Geddy Lee (Vocals, Bass, Keyboards)
Alex Lifeson (Guitars, Vocals)
Anika Nilles (Drums)
Loren Gold: (Keyboards, Vocals)

This release features a complete, ultra-high-quality audience recording of the opening night (July 28) of the 2026 "Fifty Something Tour"—a tour that has been whipping North America into a frenzy with a new lineup featuring drummer Anika Nilles and keyboardist Loren Gold. Thanks to the label's meticulous original remastering, the audio has been transformed into high-quality sound that exists on a completely different level from other recordings of this show circulating elsewhere.

This performance marked the start of a four-show residency at the legendary Madison Square Garden (MSG)—a run of shows that could easily be described as the highlight of the entire tour. On this opening night, the band delivered an overwhelming performance that completely commanded the massive arena, representing the pinnacle of both musical perfection and emotional intensity.

Having honed their ensemble over more than ten shows prior to this date, the band’s performance was nothing short of spectacular. Anika Nilles seamlessly integrated into the interplay between Geddy Lee’s growling basslines and Alex Lifeson’s soaring guitar work, driving the perfect "Rush sound" amidst the massive acoustics unique to MSG.

The setlist featured a classic progression—kicking off with the grand, mystical opening of "Xanadu" followed by "Limelight" and "Subdivisions"—while also introducing a change from the early tour dates by dropping in "Headlong Flight." This exquisite setlist, incorporating elements from the *Clockwork Angels* era, featured heavy, propulsive riffs that further stoked the excitement at MSG, sending fans both old and new into a frenzy.

From the breathtaking "2112" medley to the encore tracks "By-Tor and the Snow Dog" and "Working Man," this release captures a relentless display of energetic progressive hard rock. Furthermore, during the performance of "The Garden" near the end of the main set and the Neil Peart tribute video shown at a pivotal moment, the packed arena was enveloped in silence and tears of respect—making for a truly dramatic night worthy of this opening show at MSG.

The included Blu-ray features must-see footage of the concert, captured via high-quality, multi-camera audience shots.
It allows viewers to fully enjoy the Rush stage experience—complete with their signature spectacular lighting—as the show unfolds, interspersed with the tribute to Neil Peart. This definitive video release utilizes the same high-quality, remastered audio found on the CD.

Following dynamic performances in Fort Worth and Chicago, this opening night at MSG stands out as a masterpiece where the tour's tightest, most solid musicianship and emotional staging came together in perfect balance. Please enjoy the ultimate audio and visual experience!