Episode 87. The Weapon

This week, Chaz and Schatz welcome the one and only Mike Massé — world-class vocalist, YouTube legend, and full-tilt Rush fan who’s brought stadium-sized harmonies to everything from “TIme Stands Still” to “Africa.” In this very special episode, Mike shares his memories of seeing the Signals tour from Florida’s Space Coast, and what it meant to watch “Countdown” while the real rockets blazed over Cape Canaveral. And the conversation rockets off the pad into discussions of the upcoming tour, Neil’s legacy, poetry-as-lyrics, and whether or not Uncle Gino should run the Vegas odds on “The Weapon” making the setlist.🔥 In This EpisodeMike’s Spirit of Radio moment — how a sister’s record collection changed his orbit.What it felt like to be the hometown crowd for “Countdown.”Thoughts on Rush’s return to the stage and carrying the torch to a new generation.Could Neil’s poetry become new lyrics?The future of tribute bands, the odds of deep-cut sightings, and Uncle Gino’s sketchy sportsbook.BE A PART OF MIKE'S MUSIC VIDEOWant to be a film star? Find your way to the world-famous Surf Ballroom this Sunday, October 19th.The event will feature a FREE CONCERT and the filming of Mike's new music video for an acoustic cover of Don McLean’s legendary anthem, “AmericanPie.” Mike will be joined on stage by his longtime collaborators and fan favorites, Jeff Hall and Sterling Cottam, for this one-night-only performance. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the show beginning at 7:30 PM. The Surf Ballroom, forever etched in rock history as the final stage for Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper on “The Day the Music Died,” is the perfect backdrop for Mike's heartfelt tribute. The video shoot will capture both the performance and the audience, allowing fans to be a visible part of this historic project. Be there or square you be.THIS WEEKS SONGThis week, the wheel gives us another very timely song - The Weapon - off 1982's Signals. You know the wheel always delivers, and this one gives the guys plenty to jaw on. It’s stories, laughs, and harmonies that prove the spirit of radio is still alive and crackling.SCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDSScratch your itch to hear RUSH music played live by going to check out any of these great RUSH Tribute Bands - these bands are keeping the community and the music alive - the most current, curated, and rockin' list of RUSH Tribute Bands in the world! Yeah!⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here: ⁠Schatz's Scratch List⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠(And say it 5 times fast!)GO BONELESSCertified boneless in the state of Ohio by the Boneless Podcasting Network. Go Boneless. Boneless Makes a Better Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.