Lager and Ale and Battlescar Kim Mitchell with Alex Lifeson - Dec 5th 2018

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  • Alex Lifeson joins Kim Mitchell and Peter Fredette for a couple of classic tunes.
    Lager and Ale followed by Battlescar.
    1st performance of Battlescar with Kim and Alex since Maple Leaf Gardens 1980 or so.
    This performance was part of the 14th annual Andy Kim Christmas show
    to raise money for CAMH
    December 5th 2018

Комментарии • 175

  • @thomasbeal8673
    @thomasbeal8673 2 года назад +5

    Man I love that song! It never gets old like us. LOL

  • @tomdavenportmusictuition7652
    @tomdavenportmusictuition7652 5 лет назад +97

    seeing Alex on stage totally makes me smile

  • @atomictim6422
    @atomictim6422 Год назад +5

    WOW what a kick ass jam !

  • @bernardchan8838
    @bernardchan8838 3 года назад +12

    This is awesome! So great to see Alex on stage again. Kim Mitchell always delivered a great show. Pete Fredette's voice as backup to Kim is one of the best ever. Such a strong singer!

  • @acidheadzzz
    @acidheadzzz Месяц назад +1

    I loved that. I want to watch it again.

  • @midnightblues717
    @midnightblues717 5 лет назад +23

    I loved going to the shows back in the '70s when RUSH and Max Webster toured together. GREAT shows!

  • @WindWalker1961
    @WindWalker1961 Месяц назад +2

    Kim Mitchell unsung Canadian Icon

  • @SammyPrairiechicken
    @SammyPrairiechicken 5 лет назад +20

    Here because of Rush, but I have always loved Kim Mitchells playing. So smooth and is an incredible player.

    • @donh40
      @donh40 2 года назад +1

      Left handed too boot :)

  • @santyrush
    @santyrush 2 года назад +4

    Fior me, my 3 bands i love.. Rush, Saga, and Max webster. Greetings from spain.

  • @funkster007
    @funkster007 5 лет назад +15

    Man that solo part always gave me chills. What a treat to see Alex and Kim performing it together. Awesomeness!

  • @stevemmmm1341
    @stevemmmm1341 2 года назад +1

    saw them New Years Eve1980 Toronto awesome

  • @EchoesDaBear
    @EchoesDaBear 5 лет назад +18

    Love Kim Mitchell - every time I've seen him, it's always a great show. Solid Canadian rock!! Add a great contemporary and friend like Alex, and you have an amazing combination!! Thanks for posting!

  • @SpunJacked1
    @SpunJacked1 5 лет назад +8

    I love the emotion behind Battlescar, it is one of my all time favorite tunes!

  • @ub2bn
    @ub2bn 4 года назад +5

    Rush, Webster, Beer, and Wings... These are a few of my favourite things : )

  • @davetolch6235
    @davetolch6235 Месяц назад +1

    That was awesome...love that tune...there is a helluva back story to that song that also ties into Tom Sawyer

  • @roxtah
    @roxtah 5 лет назад +5

    What a great treat to listen/watch first thing on a Saturday morning. Sets the tone for my day. Thank you sir!

  • @ILikeStyx
    @ILikeStyx 5 лет назад +17

    What a night! Only about 1,200 of us got to see Alex perform possibly for the first time since "retiring" from Rush?!

    • @leafamania1
      @leafamania1 5 лет назад +3

      He's played with Big Sugar , Chicago and possibly a few others since ' retiring' ... search RUclips... very cool to be able to witness this though !!! Thanks to the poster !!!

    • @mda037
      @mda037 5 лет назад +2

      I've seen other videos of him playing at various gigs over the last couple of years. This was the best one I've seen yet though.

    • @ILikeStyx
      @ILikeStyx 5 лет назад +2

      Saw him for free in 2015 at Canada Day :)

    • @CactusPete
      @CactusPete  5 лет назад +3

      I have seen him 3 times in just over a year in Toronto Big Sugar Nov 2017 and with the Rheostatics in March 2018 and now this Dec 2018 - check my RUclips Channel for vid's from those shows... He's played other places too :D

    • @geetarguy777
      @geetarguy777 5 лет назад

      And it drives me crazy. You guys got to see what could be a once in a lifetime thing completely by accident

  • @Dave-xh9oc
    @Dave-xh9oc 5 лет назад +4

    Holy crap! That would have been pretty cool to see live! They totally nailed it!

  • @jackmehoff2312
    @jackmehoff2312 5 лет назад +10

    Cactus Pete... thank you so much for posting this... I was having a dreadful past couple of days and stumbled on your video.
    Dam dude, my eyes are full of tears and I'm all emotional like it was 1976 and my first Max Webster/RUSH double bill all over!😥
    You've brought some real Christmas joy to my 60 year old heart brother!
    Kim, Lerxst and Peter still have it!!
    Wow... thanks again I'm going to sit down now, l was air guitaring along with the boys!
    I'm so happy right now, Christmas just came a little early for me.
    Thank you 100 times.
    By the way... the video quality and the sound are pretty good.
    P.S. I subbed your site!

  • @aschule5684
    @aschule5684 5 лет назад

    What a treat to see this, this has always been such a great song, Max Webster always was a special band of musical integrity and feeling, add Rush to a song, a collaboration of greatness power and emotion, a timeless musical statement that will live in the hearts of those it touches forever! "Thank you Canada"

  • @timdasilva2806
    @timdasilva2806 5 лет назад +2

    I was at Maple Leaf Gardens for the new years show when they did Battlescar! It was epic! Seeing Alex on stage is great...miss Rush !

  • @Grizzly406
    @Grizzly406 2 года назад +2

    Man his voice after all these years 🙌🔥

  • @davidolie8392
    @davidolie8392 5 лет назад +4

    Battlescar - The greatest metal tune of all time. Having Lifeson was great. I would give anything to see both bands together on stage.

  • @ConstantineIsslamow
    @ConstantineIsslamow 5 лет назад +1

    What a treat. Thanks for sharing with us. It was New Years Eve 1980 at Maple Leaf Gardens when Geddy came out on stage to join Max Webster and performed Battlescar.

  • @fitmis50
    @fitmis50 3 года назад

    Now that's rock n roll people! woot

  • @johnathanraye5346
    @johnathanraye5346 4 года назад

    Good to see Peter again

  • @wearetomorrowspast.5617
    @wearetomorrowspast.5617 3 года назад

    Magic.

  • @shaunkirby273
    @shaunkirby273 5 лет назад +1

    Saw Rush together with Max Webster about 40 yrs ago in Victoria BC. Glad to see them on stage together again. Rush is my all time favourite band 🙏🏻

  • @marktaft6467
    @marktaft6467 2 года назад +1

    Amazing simply Amazing !

  • @eldonb402
    @eldonb402 5 лет назад +2

    Great to see and hear, thanks for sharing!

  • @mattedmonds7830
    @mattedmonds7830 5 лет назад +3

    I finally got to see it live!! GREAT!!

  • @VangeliRock
    @VangeliRock 5 лет назад +2

    Fawkn awesome! Battlescar...crazy...thx for posting.

  • @drumchefhubdad8698
    @drumchefhubdad8698 5 лет назад +2

    Good to see ya again Alex! You and the other two are missed sorely but as a 48 year old life long Rush fan I want to say I hope retirement has been relaxing because you guys deserve it. Great post!

  • @richardlafontaine5049
    @richardlafontaine5049 4 года назад +6

    Two legends hanging out..the drummer is absolutely perfect at playing double drum parts...hey what else you want?

  • @alohapump8377
    @alohapump8377 5 лет назад +2

    thank you for posting - that's too great for words ...

  • @relaxorelaxo5146
    @relaxorelaxo5146 5 лет назад +22

    Al and Ged have got to create original music together again! It's in their blood. I don't care if it's all instrumental, or a soundtrack! Something please!

    • @leddygee1896
      @leddygee1896 3 года назад +1

      They have already played with the greatest Drummer/ Lyricist in rock history... What do you want from them? If they never did anything else in their lifetimes, I'd be ok with it.

    • @lindapryor3747
      @lindapryor3747 3 года назад +2

      @@leddygee1896 it’s apparent Alex is not finished - he seems to enjoy playing still, and Geddy has stated that he keeps his fingers nimble on the bass, so why not if they can get another great drummer on board. Do you think Neil would be disappointed - I don’t. He was gracious and wasn’t petty!

  • @DetVen
    @DetVen 5 лет назад +6

    Rush was my first concert, which was the first ever rock concert at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, which I think was Feb 1980...anyway, Max Webster was the opening act...so actually Max Webster was the first real band I ever saw play live.

    • @handyandy2112
      @handyandy2112 5 лет назад +3

      I was there! First one at the Joe. I actually had first row seats in front of Alex. That was back when you could get them from a scalper for under a hundred bucks. I have a digital copy of one of the concert posters on my PC FROM WABX (remember that station?). February 17 & 19, tickets $9.00, $10.00 & $11.00!!! With special guest MAX WEBSTER!!! Haven't missed a tour since.

    • @CactusPete
      @CactusPete  2 года назад

      cool! Rush was my first concert too! Dec 78 Maple Leaf Gardens. Was also at the Max Webster NYE show when the boys joined for Battlescar.
      🙃

  • @JacquesDray
    @JacquesDray 5 лет назад +6

    I actually like this version of "Battlescar" - restrained drums and guitars in the beginning and gradual easng in.

  • @briankohler4079
    @briankohler4079 5 лет назад +1

    Big Al! thanks for sharing this!!

  • @Lerxst3333
    @Lerxst3333 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks for posting!

  • @tweeterthemonkeyman383
    @tweeterthemonkeyman383 2 года назад

    Love this Band!

  • @wildbill1726
    @wildbill1726 5 лет назад +2

    How fvckin cool is this ?!!!

  • @davidziola7333
    @davidziola7333 4 года назад +1

    Kim is guitar royalty and all our's!!!

  • @stevedrums1675
    @stevedrums1675 5 лет назад +3

    That little 'Xanadu' bit in the beginning was cute.

  • @dwebster50
    @dwebster50 5 лет назад +1

    Kim ...has always been on his game. So cool to see him leading with Alex.

  • @fazooleq1523
    @fazooleq1523 5 лет назад

    L&A is my favorite KM song - seeing Alex join in was so cool.

  • @ryanmedic789
    @ryanmedic789 2 года назад

    Wow, I wish I was there. Hopefully these Canadian Icons can share a stage again 🇨🇦🎸

  • @gildenstorf
    @gildenstorf 4 года назад +2

    And that is how you celebrate a Canadian Christmas!

  • @ZippyThePinhead
    @ZippyThePinhead 2 года назад

    So glad I ran across this, that was so cool!!! Moving Pictures tour was the first Rush concert I went to, and Max Webster opened for them. I was pretty stoned to the bone so I don't remember much about the entire concert, but I'm pretty sure they played this since it was just released.

  • @morleystriker2985
    @morleystriker2985 5 лет назад

    I actually grabbed Kim Mitchell's leg while he was performing in Winnipeg on New Year's Eve in the late 80's. It was while he was doing "That's the Hold" And by eyewitness account, I did it just before the guitar solo where the line in the song is "I'd rather freak out and make a scene" Kim just laughed. I was heavily intoxicated at the time. That's the memory this brought back for me

  • @michaeltibus1238
    @michaeltibus1238 5 лет назад +2

    Epic!

  • @ytnsanw
    @ytnsanw 5 лет назад +2

    Great band - killer drum sound...

  • @diegomorales8616
    @diegomorales8616 5 лет назад +24

    Xanadu tease at the beginning.

    • @HAKKY2112
      @HAKKY2112 5 лет назад +2

      I didn't catch that ...rewinding...

    • @supersierra70
      @supersierra70 5 лет назад +2

      That's what that was! You know what I was thinking immediately and it didn't make any sense, it sounded like 'Changes' by Yes (Trevor Rabins part)…

    • @marktax651
      @marktax651 5 лет назад +1

      I think that was Time Stand Still....no?....

    • @crucify40
      @crucify40 5 лет назад

      Very brief, but yes it was Xanadu.

  • @kissed61
    @kissed61 5 лет назад +2

    Class

  • @centerreps6773
    @centerreps6773 5 лет назад +3

    Cool. Thanks for the post. First time I saw RUSH was Moving Pictures tour and Max Webster was supposed to open for them. My too favourite bands the same night. My hope was they would play Battlescar together on the stage. Unfortunately Max Webster broke up right before the concert and FM opened instead. This is a nice treat !

    • @leafamania1
      @leafamania1 5 лет назад +1

      Same here dude ... and I was hoping to see Nash the slash with FM but he left them before these shows and Ben Mink replaced him and kudos to him for doing a great job...

    • @jimburden5113
      @jimburden5113 5 лет назад +1

      Center Reps Yeah here in Edmonton we got stuck with Johnny fucking goddo, But again we had a portion of exit stage left record there most memorable concert

    • @fazooleq1523
      @fazooleq1523 5 лет назад

      I went to that concert in Toronto - pretty amazing. It was Grace Under Pressure though, not Moving Pictures. I remember FM opening up and they had a neon sign on stage that said FM. They announced a song called Distant Early Warning and everyone was confused because that was the exact name of a song of the Grace Under Pressure album they were touring for. Both bands did a song with that name that night. Great show though!

    • @leafamania1
      @leafamania1 5 лет назад

      @@fazooleq1523 FM ? Really ? I was at the Friday Sept 21 1984 show at Maple Leaf Gardens... my ticket stub says Rush and guest Red Rider .... there were 3 Toronto dates back to back... wasn't aware of different opening acts ... cool

  • @BrandonDykeGuitar
    @BrandonDykeGuitar 5 лет назад +24

    Tasty Lerxst starting at the 5 min mark ;)

    • @1958bytor
      @1958bytor 5 лет назад +5

      Lerxst RULES!!!!

  • @saveriocartularo9473
    @saveriocartularo9473 5 лет назад +1

    Big Al tearing it up you got a love that!

  • @simbad909
    @simbad909 2 года назад

    Really good sound ...nice vid ..saw webster mlg million vacation release...sae rush 2013 copps ..real pros both ..fav webster tune ..context of the moon ...rush earthshine ..kim solo in my shoes

  • @CC-qp2pg
    @CC-qp2pg 2 года назад +2

    Peter Fredette is a powerhouse singer

  • @alanlevy9193
    @alanlevy9193 3 года назад

    love it!

  • @geraldlawrence3657
    @geraldlawrence3657 4 года назад +1

    I saw Max Webster and Rush together back in 1980
    Dayton Hara Arena

  • @j_freed
    @j_freed 5 лет назад +1

    Such a CANADIAN DAD ROCK moment!

  • @dadgad68
    @dadgad68 5 лет назад

    Brilliant!

  • @j_freed
    @j_freed 5 лет назад

    I have by accident picked up that very maple-fretboard guitar once, it was in the acoustic room humidifying at KAOS music. It's actually a Bill Nash made with Fender licensed parts.
    I have touched the guitar neck of rock dreams!

  • @nkmcfrln
    @nkmcfrln 5 лет назад +4

    To break my fast on honey dew
    And drink the milk of paradise ; )

  • @snapascrew
    @snapascrew 4 года назад +5

    Lol at 0:48 that was awesome!!

    • @Darrin.Crawford
      @Darrin.Crawford 3 года назад

      I know I'm gonna feel stupid for asking this but what riff/song is that?

    • @purplepeavey7874
      @purplepeavey7874 2 года назад

      Is the riff from the song A Farewell to Kings ?

  • @MegaMixking
    @MegaMixking 5 лет назад

    wow amazing

  • @anthonybakker2567
    @anthonybakker2567 5 лет назад +4

    Peter's voice has held up pretty well, over the years.

    • @geftiler2112
      @geftiler2112 4 года назад

      Really... i think he is losing it.

  • @jacklayton34
    @jacklayton34 3 года назад

    Who would NOT be on their feet after that one?

  • @alexmcmurtrieSits
    @alexmcmurtrieSits 5 лет назад

    How can I not subscribe. Thank you

  • @bradleyhastings6272
    @bradleyhastings6272 5 лет назад +3

    Very cool

  • @kroggydog
    @kroggydog 5 лет назад

    thanx

  • @randy4210
    @randy4210 5 лет назад +1

    I seen Rush and Max Webster at The Form ice skating rink! It cost about $5.50 it was so fun it was about 1977. I’m guitar player also so I would stand right up front then go home play to 3am trying remember everything they played. That’s hoI learned guitar

  • @slartibartfast68
    @slartibartfast68 2 года назад +1

    It's kinda got an Irish Reel music feel to it.

  • @iandrain.7277
    @iandrain.7277 5 лет назад +1

    Love Alex he's a guitar god 👍

  • @canadianroot
    @canadianroot 4 года назад

    Excellent rendition of Battlescar! Peter can still hit the high notes. And what’s that I see? Andy Kim at the end? Saw him at an outdoor concert by the Lakeshore a few years back. He’s still got it, too.

  • @jeffhodge2276
    @jeffhodge2276 5 лет назад +11

    Michael Wekerle (Dragon's Den) who has resurrected the good ole' El Mocambo in Toronto for a spring 2019 grand opening is trying to entice the Rolling Stones in performing for the opening night. Even though the Stones played a pivotal role in the El Mocambo back in the late 70's and would be cool to see them appear again.....i would LOVE to see a Max Webster reunion, with special guests for the grand opening!! Wonder if Kim & Co. would consider it for the right amount of pe$$os?? That would be massive....and it wouldn't get more Canadian than that!!! Hmmmmmmm......

    • @dwebster50
      @dwebster50 5 лет назад +1

      Are you serious ...The El Mo , is coming back . The 1 and only El Mo on Spadina ?That is so right !

    • @siddokis2945
      @siddokis2945 5 лет назад

      Rush reunion!

    • @tdunph4250
      @tdunph4250 5 лет назад +1

      @ Jeff Hodge Fantastic thought although, to pay off both of these legendary bands, Mr Wekerle might have to sell off the El Mocambo lol. Hopefully both bands would consider giving a hometown discount?? Toronto has almost been like a 2nd home to the Stones so who knows??

    • @mamaicymouse
      @mamaicymouse 5 лет назад

      Goddo as the opening act....

    • @waynethera2712
      @waynethera2712 5 лет назад +1

      April Wine live at El Macambo is one of my favourite live albums.

  • @joebush3738
    @joebush3738 5 лет назад +5

    I don't think Alex ever joined Max Webster on stage at MLG. It was Geddy. Regardless, thanks for posting this!

    • @gestet
      @gestet 4 года назад

      That's correct John Bush. It was Dec.31, 1980 @ Maple Leaf Gardens & I was there that night.
      Had seats in the greys with a friend & we rushed the stage for Max & to my delight Geddy came out for Battle Scar right in front of us as we pushed our way to the front of the stage.

  • @itsmedrooms6071
    @itsmedrooms6071 5 лет назад

    Whoa, what the hell is this? I never listened to Max Webster, but I think I'm going to start. I know they toured extensively with Rush. Battle scar is heavy and so musically interesting. Very impressive! It's great to see Alex on stage, such a great and versatile player.

  • @damonhines8187
    @damonhines8187 3 года назад

    Who else is on stage here, pray tell?

  • @janetsharcel8768
    @janetsharcel8768 5 лет назад

    more please

  • @DoktorDamage
    @DoktorDamage 4 года назад

    With the AWESOME Pete Nunn on keys !!!

  • @kirkjones9639
    @kirkjones9639 5 лет назад

    Now thats a four guitar front I would travel to see.

  • @janus2059
    @janus2059 5 лет назад +1

    Nice Lerxst amp

  • @Narpets2112
    @Narpets2112 5 лет назад +5

    Awesome! Does anyone know who all the musicians were?

    • @morleystriker2985
      @morleystriker2985 5 лет назад +1

      I know the bass player is Peter Fredette who has played on a lot of Kim's albums and has toured with him for decades. I'm not sure about the rest...other than Alex of course!

  • @caseysniper308
    @caseysniper308 3 года назад

    canadian jam session

  • @Yourfood1993
    @Yourfood1993 5 лет назад

    Does anyone know who Kim’s female backup singers on the left are?

  • @fr1nkly
    @fr1nkly 4 года назад

    What, Andy Kim not invited up for Battlescar?

  • @Fishyneil
    @Fishyneil 3 года назад

    was that Paul DeLong, on drums?

  • @fasteddie777666
    @fasteddie777666 5 лет назад +2

    Lager and Ale isn't a Max Webster song....it's Kim solo...just to let you know !!!

  • @harleysrocknrollchat
    @harleysrocknrollchat 5 лет назад +1

    Was that Kim who started playing Xanadu?

  • @MacTeee
    @MacTeee 5 лет назад +1

    Great to see Alex back , but Battlescar absolutely needs Geddy...

  • @canadianroot
    @canadianroot 5 лет назад +2

    Where was the gig, and what is CAMH?

    • @CactusPete
      @CactusPete  5 лет назад +1

      gig was at Queen Elizabether Theatre in Toronto,
      CAMH is Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

  • @geftiler2112
    @geftiler2112 3 года назад +1

    Fredette's voice is shot.

  • @purplepeavey7874
    @purplepeavey7874 2 года назад

    Is the riff at 47 seconds from the song A farewell to Kings ??

    • @CactusPete
      @CactusPete  2 года назад

      could be, I'm not certain which tune

  • @deangray9552
    @deangray9552 2 года назад

    Uncle Sam’s time is only a greased wheel

  • @torontorox
    @torontorox 5 лет назад

    did an edit with excellent audio @

  • @franktilelli3581
    @franktilelli3581 5 лет назад

    GOD is on stage..

  • @johnaustin4021
    @johnaustin4021 5 лет назад +5

    Alex looks lost without Geddy! I just know I'm going to see them in the future:)

  • @guytitanic
    @guytitanic 5 лет назад

    Where the hell did i die?...and this song has to have Geddy's screams to really work.