Moving Pictures: A Tribute to Rush

Moving Pictures are playing 53 Degrees on Friday 13 November, a full evening of Rush tribute that works its way through the band's entire career. They're Scotland's top Rush tribute, formerly known as The Tobes of Hades, and they've built a name on the convention circuit, appearing regularly at Rush fan gatherings. They've also recorded for all three Songs For Neil albums and have performed and recorded with Rush producer Terry Brown.

The set runs for over two hours and doesn't stick to one era. It starts with the classics most people know by heart — Tom Sawyer, The Spirit of Radio and Xanadu, played with double-neck guitars — before moving into deeper cuts like By Tor and later belters such as Far Cry and Headlong Flight. The summary also mentions a run through the album 2112, so you'll get a good chunk of the early prog side of things alongside the more polished later material. It's a broad sweep of the whole catalogue rather than a single-album focus.

If you're not a Rush fan, it's a good place to start: the big hits are there, the deep cuts are for the devotees, and the double-neck guitars are a nod to the band's own stage gear. It's a long set, too, so it's more of a full night's entertainment than a quick stop. The gig is at 53 Degrees, part of the University of Central Lancashire in Preston, and it kicks off at 7:30pm. Tickets are £23.65, which includes the booking fee.