HEADRUSH

HEADRUSH:

HeadRush was born in December of 2019, when friends guitarist Tom Genolio and

bassist Steve Hoffman were hanging out during the holidays. Tom was playing some

Rush on guitar and after some mutual Rush admiration, they decided to form a Rush

tribute.

“I know the perfect Neil Peart,” says Hoffman. Enter Chris Newman- drummer

extraordinaire who, along with Genolio and Hoffman, were veterans of the Bay Area

rock scene- all playing in numerous bands separately and together!

In January 2020, Neil Peart passed away- it was then decided that HeadRush needs to

happen- not just for personal reasons, but in honor of Neil.

When the pandemic hit, things went slow, with occasional rehearsals in living rooms,

using electric drums, amp heads, and headphones. The three never lost sight of the goal

to get out there and play Rush’s music.

Finally, in late 2022, HeadRush secured a live practice room and was able to hone in

their craft of creating the most authentic Rush sound they could create.

Hoffman was manning the bass, and keyboards, as well as the daunting task of covering

Geddy Lee’s vocals. Welp…it was a good try, but re-creating the unique timbre of

Geddy’s voice was a tall order. It just wasn’t working out.

This is where vocalist Eddy Vega enters. Also a veteran of many metal bands around the

Bay Area, Eddy brought the perfect and crucial blend of high notes and gritty edge of

Geddy’s vocal style. The group is complete.

The goal of HeadRush is to creatively and effectively give the audience the most

authentic musical recreation of art that is the music of RUSH. All four members of the

group are die-hard Rush fans. It is an honor for the group to be able to present this

musical rendition to the public.

HeadRush:

Eddy (Geddy) Vega: Vocals

Tom (Sawyer) Genolio: All Guitars

Steve (Yeti Lee) Hoffman: Bass and Keyboards, Bass pedals

Chris (The Professor) Newman: Drums and Electronic Sounds

DOORS: 8PM

AGES: 21+

about the venue:

Vintage Space is a retro-futuristic music lounge hosting a cosmic array of live music, dancing, DJ’s, and special events. Originally built in 1957, a time when the public’s imagination was captivated by the dawn of the space race – Vintage Space melds the past with a bright tomorrow. A bastion of good vibes, far-out sounds and stellar cocktails that’s been sending it since Sputnik.

All sales are final. No refunds. All General Admission Tickets are Standing Room with limited seating. (Unless otherwise noted)

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Flamingo Resort, 2777 4th Street, Santa Rosa, United States