What’s On ·Empress Theatre ·Saturday, January 24
One Night Only • Tribute Series • 2026
R50 — The Bay Area’s Premier Rush Tribute
Precision. Power. The full Rush experience — 3 guys, no tracks.
R50 recreates the sound, precision, and energy of Rush with jaw-dropping accuracy—Neil-inspired drum work,
Geddy-level bass/keys and vocals, and Alex-style guitar tones—delivering a high-energy show that has fans
air-drumming and singing all night.
From the biggest hits to deep cuts across every era, R50 brings the iconic catalog to life for devoted fans
and new listeners alike.
- Authentic trio capturing Rush’s studio detail and live fire.
- Setlists that span the decades — hits and deep cuts.
- Exact Rush lineup: 3 musicians • all instruments • bass player sings • full Neil Peart drum set • no tracks.
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Lineup: Chris Meek (guitars) • Mike Carlington (drums) • Mike Peattie (vocals, bass, keyboards)
Pro tip: If you love Rush, don’t wait — tribute shows like this spike hard in the final 72 hours.
Make a night of it: dinner first in the Marquee Club, then the show next door, straight through the connecting doors and never outside. Reserve a table