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Don't Miss The Next Show of
"The Big 3-0" 2010 Summer Tour!!
Thursday, July 29th
Wicker Park Concert Series
Ridge Rd. & Indianapolis Blvd.
Highland, Indiana
M&R Rush Showtime - 9:00PM
Special Guest - Terry Klema - 8:00PM
"The Big 3-0" 2010 Summer Tour" - celebrating 30 years since the summer of 1980 when "Rock & Roll Chicago" by M&R Rush was on the airwaves in Chicago all summer long!
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PRESS RELEASE
Music makes up the heart and "sole" of a 13.1 mile block party!
25,000 runners and walkers prepare for the Rock n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon - Sunday, August 1, 2010 6:30 a.m. start.
Chicago, Ill - July 20, 2010 - This summer's hottest concert ticket comes in the form of a running event. On Sunday, August 1, more than 25,000 runners, walkers and spectators will celebrate the second annual Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon benefiting the American Cancer SocietyŽ. Local bands will perform at every mile with cheer stations scattered throughout. Runners will be rewarded at the finish with a post race concert by Five for Fighting.
"We are thrilled to have such a great line up of local bands bringing a musical variety", said Elizabeth O' Brien, Event Director.
Local bands including Party Freak, The Chicago Mob Dixieland Jazz Band, M&R Rush, Drench, Molehill, Tryst and the Windy City Rev Ups will be stationed throughout the course with music genres spanning from big band, soul, country and R&B. "M&R Rush is very excited to be playing, like it says in our song "Rock and Roll Chicago- 'Chicago rock n rollers are the best there are around', and nothing like playing in this beautiful city by the lake" said Marty Mardirosian, drummer for M&R Rush.
Cheer stations will also be scattered throughout the course, with spectators coming out to bring smiles to runners and to compete in a cheering contest. The race will also feature a variety of local high school cheer squads and themed water stations throughout the course as they run or walk past the Chicago Theatre, Soldier Field and Lake Michigan.
The race has sold out, but a limited amount of entries are still available through the event's charity partner, the American Cancer Society. By joining the American Cancer Society's DetermiNation program, runners and walkers can dedicate their training and participation in the event to the fight against cancer. Members of the DetermiNation endurance program receive special benefits leading up to and the day of the Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon, including free team training, elite race-weekend VIP amenities, invitations to exclusive social events and online tools needed to make achieving fundraising goals easy and fun. For more information about how to join the growing DetermiNation team, please call 312-279-7243 or visit acsDetermiNation.org.
The race will begin on Columbus, south of Congress at 6:30 am. The course takes runners past several Chicago landmarks including Buckingham Fountain, the Chicago Theatre, Soldier Field finishing at Columbus and Balbo. The post race party and concert begin at 10:30 a.m. on an outdoor stage inside Grant Park, at Lower Hutchinson field. The post race festivities are free and open to the public.
For more information visit http://chicago.competitor.com or call (800) 311-1255.
Contact:
Christine Lock Garcia, 312-399-5822
Christine@PlanItPR.com
Amana Miyamae, 858-692-8488
amiyamae@competitorgroup.com
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Check Out Blogs Written by Various Band Members For Each Show Of The"Big 3-0 " Tour 2010
John's blog from "155 Bourbon Street" show 7.23.10
It was our first time at 155 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park. Wow, what a great venue. Three stages - lots of bars - no shortage of cocktails. Thanks to all who showed up. It was great to see all our friends from Roseland and reminiscing about Mendel H.S., the Cal Park Rec Center, Fenger H.S., Nansen and Gompers. Thanks to all our families who showed up. My wife, my daughter, my sister, my nieces and nephew... Marty and Roger's families... and friends from the old neighborhood. Thanks to the management for the great hospitality. Looking forward to returning soon for the Roseland Reunion Revisited!! See you there!!
Keep On Rockin!!!
John
Jeff's blog from "Homewood Days" show 7.9.10
Homewood Days was the best ever!!! What a great site to see at least 1,000 + rock n roll fans standing 2 blocks deep for the concert. They were so ready to rock and roll, once we started they of course danced partied and joined in singing with the band up on stage during the song Stealin! WOW what a night!!! I will never forget the energy in the air it was so electric. Rock N Roll does live forever!!!! Homewood knows that. Thanks yall for a hootin time!
Jeff
Paul's blog from "Cedar Lake Fest" show 7.4.10
What would a 4th of July celebration be without good food, good beer, and of course good friends? Sounds perfect. Now add in a laser light show and lots of rock & roll and you must have been at Cedar Lake Fest partying with M&R Rush. If you were not, shame on you. Here's what you missed.
When I arrived, the crowd was enjoying the music from our good
friends The Bones. They rocked the place as they always do. As I began to walk around the crowd, it was great to see lots of familiar faces. Some old friends like Mike Pakan and Dennis Wood, along with members of Kevin Mardirosian's band Fresh Hops. I even ran into several friends of mine from the Blue Chip Casino including Disco Pete and his family.
Once The Bones had finished their set, we set up our gear and checked to make sure all was working. Then came the laser light show. What an awesome display of lights and sound with laser lights shooting through the night only inches above the heads of the audience. The finale was the fitting song 'Proud to be an American'.
M&R Rush immediately took the stage and we began to knock out a 2 hour plus set of music. Everything from your favorite copies to M&R Rush music that you have always loved and some new songs as well. The show could not go on without the help of Russ and Rory on sound, Stretch and his crew on lights, and Doug and Jim helping out with everything else in between. I also can't forget to thank Kim who is always there to sell merchandise. You see, there is a lot that goes into every show, and the band is very appreciative to all who help make it work.
The biggest "Thank You" goes out to all our fans who continue to attend our shows and support us.
Thanks to Gordan and his staff at Cedar Lake Fest for throwing a great Independence Day party with lots of good friends, good music, and good fun.
Don't miss the next M&R Rush show on Friday, July 9th at Homewood Days in Homewood IL. Showtime is 7pm.
Paul
Roger's blog from "This Must Be The Place" show 6.26.10
Saturday's show was awesome! Responsive crowd made it a fun night for me & the boys. The meet & greet was very cool - Dan & Bill the owners of "This Must Be The Place" showered us and the winners with buckets of cold Old Style, hot wings, tomato bread,chips & dip. What a blast!!!
It was nice seeing old friends and reminiscing with John Lahoota, Bill Ferm, Dave & Cathy McCutcheon in attendance. Especially having Bill Ferm command the keyboard again. Bill & I were in a band together in the 70's called Lacy Monroe & the Southside Main (don't ask, it was the 70's) Seeing Bill on the keys again was a great vision. Brought me back to the early 70's being on stage with him again. He was appreciative & thrilled to get up on stage with us. What a great guy. Jammin to Foghat's "I Just Wanna Make Love to You"
Thanks to all who attended and hopefully you can make one of upcoming shows on the 4th of July (Cedar Lake Fest) or on Friday July 9th at Homewood Days.
KOR
Roger
Marty's blog from Northwood's Summerfest show 6.12.10
Well what can I say - It felt so good to be playing music with my best Friends and Rockin on stage after a two year mini- vacation.....Thanks goes out to all our friends who came out and Rocked with us at our Northwood's Summer fest on June 12th.
To be honest - the weather scared us a little bit at our sound check at about 5:00PM - the winds picked up (70 MPH) and it POURED!!!! To the tune of about 2 inches of rain in the tent.
The sky cleared up and you came out and you filled the place. We played for about 2 ˝ hours straight....Just like fine wine....getting better with age...
Thanks goes out to Jeff Fryzel --- you know how to through a great Party and thanks for taking care of us....
Fresh Hops - My son Kevin's band played great before us....They even brought me up to jam with them on a Jeff Beck tune - Freeway Jam.....
All of us were so excited to play music again....The thing we love...MUSIC, FRIENDS & FAMILY.....We even got Mrs. M (my Mom) on stage to rock with us...She still can bring it at 83 years young.....love you Mom....
Well - every show we will be having one of us write a little ditty about the show....
Hope to see you at the next show in Lemont at "This Must Be The Place".
Keep On Rockin!!!
Marty
Marty Endorsed by "Beat Boogie Quality Drums"
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The following endorsement is from the "Beat Boogie Quality Drums" official myspace page.....
Beat Boogie Quality Drums proudly endorses M&R Rush drummer and friend Marty Mardirosian. M&R Rush had its beginnings in the early 70's and the band is currently recording a new album to promote their "Big 3-0" 2010 summer tour. With over 30 years experience in performing and releasing multiple albums, Marty brings a wealth of talent and experience to the M&R table.
Marty, with a traditional drum style and approach has added the Beat Boogie piccolo snare drum to his roster of custom & vintage equipment. ROCK & ROLL CHICAGO & BEYOND! Longtime friend and fellow drummer Steve Crabtree and the Beat Boogie Drum line wish Marty continued success and we are honored to receive his stamp of approval.
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M&R Rush Returning To The Stage For The Summer of 2010!!
We are pleased to announce that this summer M&R Rush will be performing on "The Big 3-0" 2010 Tour! Beginning in mid June, the tour is scheduled to run through September. The full details and dates of the tour are currently being finalized and more info is on the way! Below is a list of the first eight confirmed shows.
"The Big 3-0" 2010 Tour" - celebrating 30 years since the summer of 1980 when "Rock & Roll Chicago" by M&R Rush was on the airwaves in Chicago all summer long!
"The Big 3-0" 2010 Tour
Saturday, June 12th
Northwoods Summerfest
8101 Wicker Ave
St. John, Indiana
M&R Rush Showtime - 8:30PM
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Saturday, June 26th
This Must Be the Place
206 Main Street
Lemont, Illinois
M&R Rush Showtime - 9:00PM
Visit "This Must Be the Place" on line.
Listen to commercial promoting show.
Sunday, July 4th
Cedar Lake Summerfest
7408 Constitution Avenue - Map
Cedar Lake, Indiana
M&R Rush Showtime - 9:00PM
Opening Acts TBD - 6:00PM
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Friday, July 9th
Homewood Days
Ridge Road & Dixie Highway
Homewood, Illinois
M&R Rush Showtime - 8:00PM to 10:00PM
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Friday, July 23rd
115 Bourbon Street
3359 W. 115th Street
Merrionette Park, Illinois
Showtime - 10:00PM
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Thursday, July 29th
Wicker Park Concert Series
Ridge Rd. & Indianapolis Blvd.
Highland, Indiana
M&R Rush Showtime - 9:00PM
Opening Act TBA - 7:30PM
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Sunday, August 1st
Rock n Roll Chicago 1/2 Marathon
Stage Location TBA
Chicago, Illinois
M&R Rush Showtime - TBA
Visit the "Rock n Roll Chicago 1/2 Marathon" website for more details.
Friday, August 13th
Lake County Fair
Lake County Fair Grounds
Crown Point, Indiana
M&R Rush Showtime - 8:00PM
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Thursday, September 9th
CD & Me
Thursday Concert Series - Outdoor Show
23320 S. LaGrange Road
Frankfort, Illinois
Showtime - 8:00PM
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Saturday, October 9th
Northwoods Oktoberfest
8101 Wicker Ave
St. John, Indiana
M&R Rush Showtime - 8:00PM
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Additional Dates to Be Announced
"The Big 3-0" 2010 Tour - Dedicated to our Dad - Mr M.
We look forward to seeing everyone again this summer and can't wait to "Keep On Rockin" !!!
Marty, Roger, Carl, John, Paul and Jeff
M&R Rush
Call your favorite Radio Station and Request Music from "Keep On Rockin" to get ready for this Summer's Tour!
If you're in Northwest Indiana or the southern suburbs of Chicago, request M&R Rush music on XRock 103.9FM.
Check out some behind the scenes info on the creation of each song on the "Keep On Rockin" CD....Behind The Music: The Creation of "Keep On Rockin"
1. Keep On Rockin - John wrote this song after recording of the CD began and it was decided to name the CD and tour 'Keep On Rockin'. With the majority of the lyrics written when John was doing some thinking in the shower, the theme is that even though the band is a few years older now, the passion for music is still the same as it was when the boys first got together in high school. As the song came together in the studio it was decided to open the 2007 show with it. FYI - The reference to Johnny in the song is not M&R John but the original drummer from Styx, Johnny Panozzo. Many years ago, the two Johns got together over a beer and Johnny said to John regarding our quest for success, "They can't ignore you forever". It stayed with us over the years and in his honor became part of the song!
2. If You Should Walk Away From Me - This song is straight from his heart and these lyrics are some of the most honest lyrics Carl has ever written. John and Jeff did outstanding work on the vocals. In fact, John does all the falsetto harmony parts in this song leading us to calling it the McFarland Tabernacle Choir!!!! We have questioned John, Jeff and Paul if Brian May from Queen made a guest appearance on this tune to perform some of the guitar work. All we get is a big smile from them!!! Oh yeah, this song was never played by any of us in rehearsal, we created the entire song in the studio!!!
3. On A Saturday Night - All of us have been Journey fans for many years. This has always been a fun song to play live and we thought - why not - lets do it on the record - we mean CD!!! This tune goes back to one of their first albums - before Steve Perry and before they became Mega Stars.
4. Dream Girl - Originally written in French, Paul penned this song while on vacation (in one of the islands - we think it was Blue Island) after a day of drinking Mai-Tai's about a beautiful French girl he met that day on the beach. He doesn't recall her name but "Dreams" about her often. This is another song that was completed and arranged in the studio as it was being recorded.
5. One More Night - Carl wrote this one about a love affair that was never meant to be. This song is for all the piano players out there who have been waiting patiently for a killer piano solo.
6. Come Back To Me - We guess you can say, Carl Moszur wrote this for all the musicians out there who could appreciate the masterful hi-hat work of Marty(Mel Mardo) Mardirosian, the soaring guitar work of John(Claus Von Piedmont) McFarland and the orchestration of music that weaves and holds this song together. In fact, this is M&R Rush's most orchestrated song since "Reach For The Stars", the title cut from our 1980 EP release. We asked Carl to cut a few parts from this song to make it a little shorter to be able to play it in our live show... HIS ANSWER - NO! IT STAYS LIKE IT IS!!!!!!!
7. Wishing Well - Another favorite of the band has been Paul Rodger's and his work with Free and Bad Company. We always enjoy playing this one live and it just seemed right for us to see what we can do with it in the studio!!!
8. Time Waits For No One - You may have heard this song at an M&R Rush show years ago. One of John's first originals, the song tells the story of when it's time to move on!! Rearranged with different phrasing during the verse, this version features Chip Znuff joining John singing background vocals.
9. Ready - We opened our shows with this tune for many years. Oddly enough this powerful rocker was never released as a "live" or "studio" version until now. The words tell it all - if your going to an M&R Rush show, you better be "Ready To Rock & Roll'! When Paul recorded the lead vocal, all of us were simply amazed at the powerful sound coming out of him!!!!
10. Still In Love With You - This song is something different for the band. The question is - Does M&R Rush really have a soft side? Everyone has fallen in love, but when you hurt the ones you love the most, you hurt yourself as well. Everyone will suffer until you make it right. This is another song that came together in the studio - not in rehearsal.
11. Give Me The Strength - A powerful song with both powerful harmonies and a powerful message. The beginning and ending guitar harmonies were inspired by a church hymn that Carl's Mom liked to sing. The hymn was called "Joyfull, Joyfull We Adore Thee".
View myspacetv video of "Keep On Rockin"
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"Keep On Rockin" Available at the M&R Rush Store & iTunes
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The 11 song CD "Keep On Rockin", which was recorded at the Rock House in Blue Island, Illinois, contains 9 new M&R Rush songs as well as songs by Journey and Free with Paul Rodgers. You can purchase your own copy of "Keep On Rockin" at the M&R Rush Store , at all M&R Rush shows and at many download sites.
Listen To Commerical Promoting the new M&R Rush CD
"Keep On Rockin"
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Check out the attached radio commercial promoting the new M&R Rush CD "Keep On Rockin". The 60sec spot has aired on X-Rock 103.9FM in October & November.
40 sec into the commercial the information for the next M&R Rush live show of the 2008 tour was inserted.
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2009 Update
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10.21.09 - Hope everyone had a great summer. As always, they go by too fast. This was our first summer since our reunion tours began in 2003 that we haven't toured...we can't wait for the 2010 summer tour. It's been tough and we miss seeing all of you. Here's a little update of what we have been up to since the final show of the last year's tour.
Since we did not perform this summer, we had the time to go out see some great music from local and national acts. The music covered a wide range: Peter Cetera, REO Speedwagon, Styx, 38 Special, Randy Travis, Nickelback, Papa Roach, Hinder, Saving Abel, Night Ranger, Loverboy, Billy Squier, The Buckinghams, Ides Of March, Herman's Hermits (They were great believe it or not), Dennis DeYoung at the beautiful Millenium Park in Chicago (We miss you Dennis in your band), Steely Dan.... And we can't forget Fresh Hops (Marty's son's band). Every Tuesday Fresh Hops host the "Tuesday Jam Session" at Finnegan's Pub in Dyer, Indiana on Route 30. "Tuesday Jam Session" begins at 10:00PM and goes until 2:30AM. Stop by next time you're in the area. Marty and some of the other guys have been jumping on stage quite regularly to jam.
Some other noteable happenings since the last tour:
- In August, the band took in a Chicago White Sox home game together... Yes Carl, Jeff and Marty (Cubs fans) gave in and went to a Sox game. HA!!!! We've posted some of pictures from the game. See story below.
- John got a chance to talk to fifteen time Grammy Award winning producer and songwriter David Foster while he was in Chicago promoting his PBS special "Hit Man". John has been a fan of David Foster's songwriting and production techniques since the 80's when he was working with the group Chicago, Peter Cetera and others.
- We've all been doing some traveling around our great country - LA, Las Vegas, Nashville (John went to the NAMM show, the music equipment trade show, see story below), Cleveland (Rock N Roll Hall of Fame), Denver (Red Rock Theatre - WOW), St. Petersburg, North Carolina and some of our family members- John's daughters, Kristen and Jenna, went to Europe!!!
As we do before the beginning of each new tour, we are asking for your input in helping us come up with a name for our 2010 summer tour. Remember it will appear on the back of the summer tour t-shirts. Heck your title might even inspire us to write a song ...Send us your suggestions to: mandrrush1@yahoo.com
Well....that's it for now... we miss seeing all of you!! Remember you can always hear M&R Rush on your iPod or CD player by going to iTunes or the M&R Rush Store and purchasing your favorite M&R Rush songs from our three CD's: "Rock & Roll Chicago", "The Thrill of The Chase" and "Keep On Rockin".
Keep On Rockin and See You Summer 2010
Marty, Roger, Carl, John, Paul and Jeff
Sox Game & Ron Kittle
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9.4.09 - Last month at a Chicago White Sox home game, the guys stopped for a photo by the World Series and American League trophies. While taking the picture, former All-Star and Rookie of the Year Ron Kittle walked by and jumped in the photo with the band. Ron was with the White Sox from 1982-86, 1989, 1991. Yes, even though the entire experience was tough on Marty, Carl and Jeff as they are Cub fans, they all had a great time that night.
More photos.
Photo-Opp 94.7 WLS-FM
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8.12.09 - John stopped for a photo opp with 94.7 WLS-FM
air personality Danny Lake at the station's promotion in Countryside. John and Danny were both interns at WLS-AM in the late 70's. They reminisced about working at "The Big 89" with radio greats Larry Lujack, Little Tommy Edwards, Bob Sirott, John Records Landecker, Brant Miller, John Gehron and others. The conversation turned to M&R Rush and how during his early days in radio, Danny used to see the band at local high schools, colleges and clubs. Join Danny Lake for the Saturday Night Party 7 PM until Midnight on 94.7 WLS-FM.
2009 Summer NAMM Show Nashville
7.31.09 - During a recent visit to Nashville, John stopped by the summer NAMM Show looking for new gear for the 2010 M&R Rush Summer Tour. John visited the Chicago based Hanson Guitars booth to check out their new line of guitars. John is pictured with Bo Pirruccello - President of Hanson. John also spotted Rick Derringer and stopped to talk with Gunnar Nelson about their mutual friend Chip Z'nuff from Enuff Z'nuff and Gunnar's recent project Scrap Metal. In the attached video from 2007, Gunnar is asked about a show that Enuff Z'nuff was the opening act and talks about the Nashville music scene.
M&R Rush Guests On Night Rock Radio
M&R Rush appeared Sunday, September 28th as the "In Studio Spotlight Artist" on Night Rock Radio hosted by Tom Lounges.
Listeners were given a chance to call in and win tickets to the Northwood's Octoberfest show, Saturday, October 4th along with copies of the new M&R Rush CD "Keep On Rockin".
Thanks to Tom Lounges, Hegewisch Lisa, Chicago Paul & everyone at XRock 103.9FM. Night Rock Radio can be heard every Sunday from 6:00 to 9:00PM.
Click here to view photos taken during the interview..
Old Days....Good Times I Remember....
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Although we're having the time of our lives playing again and we want to thank all our fans for giving us a second chance to live the dream.....we can't forget the old days.....when we lived to Rock & Roll and we all made the music that is still loved today!!! To the old days.... Chicagofest, Roseland, Michigan Avenue, Zordan Music(Hey Al), high school dances, WLS radio and vinyl albums.
Click here to see photos from the late 70's and early 80's.
M&R Rush Releases New Cubs Tribute
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"Once In My Life Time", a salute to the 2008 Chicago Cubs, written by Carl, is now available at the M&R Rush Store
Click on the .mp3 file on the right to hear an excerpt from "Once In My Lifetime".
M&R Rush makes Top 10 List of Independent Albums for 2007
5.17.08 - Thanks to Rob and the gang at AOR Underground for including "Keep On Rockin" in the top ten list of independent albums released in 2007. Sorry guys for the late posting!!!
AOR UNDERGROUND AWARDS FOR 2007....
Internet Radio Playing M&R Rush Music
3.18.08 - Thanks to Adam Z and STEEL 93 for their support and for playing M&R Rush music from the new CD "Keep On Rockin".
This is an excerpt from an email from Adam Z sent to our myspace..."STEEL 93 is planning on playing both "Time Waits For No One" & "If You Should Walk Away From Me" for the next 30 days. You can hear them both between the hours of 12:00 am - 7:00 pm (Monday-Friday) roughly every 3 to 4 hours. And, on the weekends during our "Indie Weekend" program...48 hours of Indie Rock 'N' Roll."
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John Is Interviewed by "NWI Entertainer"
1.25.08 - John discusses the writing of "Keep On Rockin" and more!!
Click here then scroll down to bottom of page and click on 3 and scroll down again to read interview.
"Keep on Rockin" makes Top 10 list of regional CD's for 2007 in the Northwest Indiana Times Entertainment section.
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Marty Is Interviewed By "Melodic.net"
11.19.07 - Marty discusses the making of "Keep On Rockin" and more!! Click here to read interview.
"Keep On Rockin" Is Reviewed By "AOR Underground"
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"Keep On Rockin" Is Reviewed By "RevelationZ" - On Line Music Magazine From Denmark
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Troye Kinnett, keyboard player for John Mellancamp's band joined M&R Rush on stage at the Rathskellar in Indianapolis.
Troye joined the band on stage during the set and again for the encore. Click on headline above to see additional photos.
Listen To Excerpt From Deep Cuts Weekend As Byrd Talks About "Rock & Roll Chicago" & M&R Rush!!
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3.2.07 - The band would like to say thank you to "The Loop" 97.9FM WLUP Chicago for playing "Rock & Roll Chicago" last Saturday as part of their Deep Cuts weekend. This was the first time the song has been on that station's airwaves since 1980 when M&R Rush was chosen to be on their first hometown album. "Rock & Roll Chicago" became the most requested song off the "Chicago Rocks Vol 1" album and finished at #45 for the year at that station. A special thanks to Byrd for his kind words, to Bill Klaproth Assistant Program Director/Music Director for thinking of us and to everyone at the station for remembering us after all these years! "The Loop" 97.9 rocks!!
View Deep Cuts playlist from The Loop website for Saturday 6pm to 7pm
M&R Rush To Participate In Fund Raising For The Make-A-Wish Foundation
1.1.07 - M&R Rush has been asked by Chicago radio station the Loop, WLUP-FM, to help raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation by posting our Bears Anthem on iTunes through the radio station's website www.wlup.com. It will be available starting on January 7, 2007. For every .99 cent download the Make-A-Wish foundation will receive .70 cents. The remaining .29 cents will go to iTunes for operating costs. We are honored to be asked to donate our music - what a great way to raise money - through the love of music!!!
Honorary Roadie John Wasserman Reviews Oak Fest Show
7.26.06 - Click on title above to read John's review & learn how long M&R Rush has been a part of John's life.
M&R Rush Music Now Available at Apple iTunes and other Internet Download Sites
In an effort to make our music more accessible to our fans, M&R Rush music is now available on a number of internet download sites. For about $0.99 you can download your favorite M&R Rush song from our latest CDs. Download them to your computer or your iPod & enjoy the music anytime. Of course you can still order the entire CD albums from the M&R Rush Store or at CD Baby.com. Click on the headline above to see the list of sites that carry M&R Rush music. Remember keep the music industry strong, don't steal music.
Archive News
If you're wondering what the band has been up to since the reunion tour started in 2003 or if you're visiting our website for the first time, check out the Archive News section of the website. This section contains old stories that were once featured on the website home page.
Click on Archive News in the RED navigate area on the left or click here, Archive News.
E-Mail M&R Rush at: mandrrush1@yahoo.com
Stay in touch with the band. Send us an E-mail. We'd love to hear from you! We answer all E-mails!! E-mail us any pictures you have, old or new, and we'll use them on the web site!!
"Rock & Roll Chicago" the compilation CD available at CD Baby.com
As M&R Rush returned to the stage in 2003 for the first time in 16 years, the band released a compilation CD titled "Rock & Roll Chicago". Spanning the years 1979 to 1987 the songs are taken from the bands albums and singles along with previously unreleased M&R Rush music. Read reviews of "Rock & Roll Chicago" at CD Baby.com.
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