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LATEST NEWS
M&R Rush To Record New CD This Summer
See You Summer 2010
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Well spring is finally here!! We hope all is well and you had a great winter and Holiday season!!
Since our last performance of our 2008 "Ticket To Kick It" Tour in November we all celebrated birthdays and got a year younger! Music does that you know!! We also went into the studio and added some additional vocals to "One More Night" which was on our latest CD "Keep On Rockin".
Since we started playing again in 2003 we have sent out over 100 newsletters keeping you informed of tour dates and activities of the band as each tour was added. It was suppose to be only one summer of fun and it has turned into 6 great summers. We've performed 67 shows and with the help of Jim Lenz from Paradise Artists, M&R Rush performed with REO Speedwagon, Foghat, Survivor, Jim Peterik, the legendary Temptations, The Buckinghams and shows with our good friends The Dancing Noodles and Heartsfield. In that same time frame, we have released 3 CD's and received air play on X-Rock 103.9FM in Northwest Indiana and The Loop, 97.9FM in Chicago...selling CDs across the pond in Europe on iTunes and other internet download sites.
As mentioned in previous newsletters - ever year after we finish our tour - we take a few months off for the holidays and then get back together for a meeting in February. Meeting topics include tour name, light show, sound company, venues and market conditions.
At this year's meeting, with the current condition of the market place and with the economy being what it is, it was decided that M&R Rush will take this summer off from touring…….It was a tough decision. We will miss playing and seeing all our friends and fans who have made it to so many of the shows each summer….. Although we will not be playing live, we will not be taking it easy on the beach somewhere. Our plan is to write and record a new album over the summer which we will promote during our 2010 summer tour.
In the past most of the song writing was done by one of the writers in the band then the completed song was presented to the remaining guys, with input coming from other members on the arrangements and production. The plan for this album is to collaborate more as a band in the writing of each song and see where it takes us.
So……we promise to update the website often - put updates on our success of our creative process and keep in touch with you…………………
In the meantime, please keep on sending us your emails to mandrrush1@yahoo.com, keep visiting our website often for updates and
KEEP ON ROCKIN!!!
Thank you so much for all your support! See you in 2010!!!
Marty, Roger, Carl, John, Paul and Jeff.
M&R Rush
View myspacetv video of "Keep On Rockin"
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to view myspacetv video of "Keep On Rockin" created by R. Joseph Reece of Kilroy Entertainment.
"Keep On Rockin" Available at the M&R Rush Store & iTunes
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The new 11 song CD, 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.
Check Out Blogs Written by Various Band Members For Each Show Of The"Ticket To Kick It " Tour 2008
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Click here to read show blogs.
Check out M&R Rush on MySpace
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M&R Rush uses Peterson Strobe Tuners
Thanks to Peterson Strobe Tuners for including M&R Rush in it's updated list of artists who use their tuners to keep the guitars rockin!
Peterson Artists
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 Guests On Night Rock Radio
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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 on the headline above to view photos taken during the interview.
Jonathon Brandmeier Plays Parody of Cubs Tribute "Once In My Life Time"
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11.10.08 - Johnny B and The Loop, 97.9FM Chicago's Rock Station, played a voice mail parody this morning of the M&R Rush Cubs tribute song "Once In My Life Time". Identified only as the Cubs song, "Once In My Life Time" is played by Johnny as a listener identifies the song. Thanks Johnny, I think that's the fifth time you played our song. You Rock!!!!
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".
View "Ticket To Kick It" Tour Promo Picture
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We'd like to thank Hannah Westphall of Hannahelaine Photography, Nashville, Tennessee for designing this year's promotional picture of the band. The picture is being used for media and venue posters to promote each show of the 2008 "Ticket To Kick It" tour. Thanks Hannah!! Click on picture to enlarge.
View "Ticket To Kick It" Tour Promo Posters
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We'd like to thank Kim Bobbitt for designing this year's promotional posters. These posters are being used on our website and in newsletters to promote each show of the 2008 "Ticket To Kick It" tour. Thanks Kim!!
Click here to view all posters.
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."
Click here to go to STEEL93.com
John Is Interviewed by "NWI Entertainer"
1.25.08 - John discusses the writing of "Keep On Rockin" and more!!
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"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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Behind The Music: The Creation of "Keep On Rockin"
Check out some behind the scenes info on the creation of each song on the new CD! Click here.
Troye Kinnett, keyboard player for John Mellancamp's band joined M&R Rush on stage at the Rathskellar in Indianapolis.
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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.
The M&R Rush Store
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