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A Neil Peart drumkit from the 70s is going up for auction

After successfully auditioning for Rush in the summer of 1974, Neil Peart went to a local Long & McQuade and

As Rush’s lyricist, Neil Peart was always looking for inspiration, be it philosophy, fantasy, sociology, literature, or sci-fi. The man

Before get into music news for September 20, 2020, how can this pitch be legal? Coronavirus update 1: Some people

I, like millions of other kids around the planet, got into playing drums because of Neil Peart. All it took

Cool. A floating Apple Store. Elsewhere in music news for September 11, 2020… Why do artists get paid so little

If you’re a Rush fan, you’ll want to reserve some time Saturday night for a special tribute event dedicated to

Normally, the last long weekend of the summer can be a melancholy thing. But the sooner we get rid of

This is apparently coming today. Any takers? Let’s try some music news for August 28, 2020. Coronavirus update 1: Smash

The appeal of Rush stretches around the globe. RUSHfest, an annual festival in Scotland dedicated to all things Rush, has

This explains EXACTLY how I’ve been feeling the last few weeks! I’m so glad I’m not alone. Read that article

Earlier this year, an event commemorating the life and career of Rush’s Neil Peart was set for his hometown of

The Genius of Live Sports Production – Paul Graham In Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 013 December 1, 2020
The best live sports executive producers are a blend of genius, in both art and science. Whether we realize it or not, as viewers, we are of course more deeply engaged in cliffhangers. Match outcomes that keep us tuned in until the very end. That is where the executive producer shines. The research and preparation […]
Mark Silver
Intimate Gatherings of Sports Fans and Media Personalities – Kevin Kennedy in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 012 November 25, 2020
No matter the sport, passionate fans and pundits have long debated the goings-on in the clubhouse or on the pitch of every pro sports team. For most of us, this dialogue and discord are limited to Twitter, or perhaps yelling at sports talk radio hosts in our cars. If you were paying slightly more attention, […]
Mark Silver
The Business of Independent Production – Don Young in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 011 November 18, 2020
Canadians have long heard about Canadian content, aka CanCon. What most outside of the broadcast business don’t generally realize is that much of that content is actually subsidized by the private broadcasters, such as Bell Media and Rogers Media. Many independent producers have made a career, and a lot of money, perfecting the art of […]
Mark Silver