Frank Erwin Center | Press Releases

AUSTIN, TEXAS – After a hugely successful 2007 tour, the fans have spoken and they want more. Today, Rush officially announced dates for their extended 2008 “Snakes & Arrows World Tour” and they will be playing at the Frank Erwin Center April 23. Fans can subscribe to Be the 1st to Know at uterwincenter.com to receive detailed ticket information as soon as it is released.

The tour will kick off with their first ever appearance in San Juan, Puerto Rico April 11 and will hit over 45 cities throughout the United States and Canada. For Rush fans this will be the first time in over a decade the band will make stops in Orlando, Oklahoma City, New Orleans, Reno, Moline, Boise, Austin, Jacksonville and Winnipeg to name a few. Also for the first time in years the band will play Albuquerque, Edmonton, Vancouver, Hershey and Manchester.

A “Snakes & Arrows Live” CD will be released in April and the track "Malignant Narcissism" from the band’s 2007 release “Snakes & Arrows” has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the category Best Rock Instrumental Performance.

Fans will experience the technical virtuosity and hard-rocking compositions they have come to expect from Rush members Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart. In addition, the band will update their set list for the 2008 tour.

Since 1977, the Frank Erwin Center has served Central Texans with some of the best in live entertainment. The multi-purpose facility located on The University of Texas at Austin campus, hosts a variety of events including concerts, theatrical performances, family shows and sporting events. It is also serves as the home court for the Texas men’s and women’s basketball teams.

For all ticket inquiries, please contact Texas Box Office at
512-477-6060 or 1-800-982-2386.