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Caress of SteelCaress of Steel
Everyone who comes out to see a Rush tribute wonders,

“Can the drummer pull it off?”

“Can this guy sing and play like Geddy?”

“Will they sound anything close to Rush?”

Caress of Steel can and does.

Founder & backbone of Caress of Steel, Brian (Almost Lifeson)

Montrey like Alex, is the dynamic and textural foundation upon which the

rest of the band can lie. Animated stage presence and inspiring guitar work

define Brian as the consummate professional. Gibson guitars and Marshall

amplification are in perfect context with the 1979-82 era portrayed in a

Caress of Steel show. Always entertaining, it’s easy to see which member

of this band is having the most fun.

Patrick (Scary Lee) McGrath is the world’s closest thing to a

Geddy clone. World-Class bass guitar skill, keyboard dabbling, and

dizzying vocal range add up to a very similar resume. Old school sounds

driven by modern technology help to perfectly recreate the lush

atmospheres and raw edges so brilliantly merged and manipulated by

Geddy, now by Patrick with legendary Rickenbacker bass and virtual

Moog synthesizers.

Performing some of rock’s most intricate and difficult drum parts is

no small feat, and Michael (Near Peart) Johnson does not take his

role lightly. As the concert begins, Michael is focused and intense in his

depiction. Even before the band steps on stage, his presence is felt and

his dedication is obvious just looking at the massive drum kit. Drums,

glockenspiel, woodblocks, chimes, cowbells…it’s all there. The years of

study become readily apparent as Michael executes one of

“The Professor’s” classic solos, taking the realism of the show to

the next level. -

Location: Los Angeles, CA

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