Happy Holidays, Happy New Year and Watch for the Return of M&R Rush Summer 2007
Never in our wildest dreams, when we booked our first show for 2003, did we think that we would be planning our fifth summer tour. But yes it’s official - we are in the midst of planning year number five!!!
The past four summers have been an unbelievable experience for all of us in the band – all 43 shows. Some of the highlights from this past summer’s “Tight Tour 2006” included two shows in Roger’s current hometown of Indianapolis and a concert at the 410 seat Beverly Arts Center on Chicago’s south side. You can check out pictures from all the shows including fans, friends & family on our website by just clicking here.
We would like to thank all our friends who travel near & far to come see the shows. Thanks to everyone for bringing their friends, families and children, creating a new generation of M&R Rush fans. We're having a great time and as long as you keep coming, we'll keep playing!!
In fact feel free to send an email to us at mandrrush1@yahoo.com with your suggestions of venues you’d like to see us play this summer and also help us name our 2007 tour.
What’s New?
Lots of things are happening in the M&R Rush camp since the conclusion of the 2006 tour: a new Chicago Bears single, a video on YouTube, a MySpace page and the recording of new M&R Rush music!!!
With the Bears winning season being the topic of conversation with all football fans in Chicago, M&R Rush has written and released a new Bears anthem titled "You Don't Wanna Mess With A Hungry Bear - Go Bears Go!" Being life long Chicago Bears fans, "You Don't Wanna Mess With A Hungry Bear - Go Bears Go!" is a tribute not only to the 2006 team but all Bears teams of yesterday, today and tomorrow. This upbeat anthem warns Bears opponents of their demise once they enter their den. Order your own copy now, available online at the M&R STORE and at Discount Records & Tapes, 4115 211th St, Matteson, Illinois (708)481-4550
Also, we have 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 www.itunes.com 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!!!
Check out a YouTube video posted by an M&R Rush fan known only as Clayzak. This tribute to the Chicago Bears uses the music of "You Don't Wanna Mess With A Hungry Bear - Go Bears Go!". The video also uses pictures of Chicago Bears players past and present along with current and archive photos of M&R Rush taken from the website. Thanks to Clayzak for the hard work putting the tribute together. View YouTube video.
We would like to thank Kristen McFarland for creating a page for us on MySpace.com......
If you would like to check it out just click here.
And last but not least, we have been busy recording in the studio. We’ve all ready recorded basic tracks, drums and bass guitar, for six songs. Does this mean a new CD in 2007? The only way you will find out is to keep visiting our website at www.mandrrush.com.
See You In 2007
Until next summer keep checking our website for the latest news and announcements. Also don’t forget to visit the M&R Rush store to pick up the latest M&R Rush music and merchandise. Please keep those e-mails coming in at mandrrush1@yahoo.com. We love reading them and we have kept our promise by answering each and every one.
Well, that’s it for now. We can’t thank you enough for your support over the last four years. Have a Safe and Happy New Year and we look forward to seeing everyone at the 2007 tour dates.
Keep On Rockin!
M&R Rush
Marty, Roger, Carl, John, Paul and Jeff
