Rush Eucon 2013 Set for October 12 in Sheffield

Rush fans are getting together in Sheffield, U.K., October 12 for “Eucon of Steel,” the 2013 Rush Eucon event.

Th get-together will feature cover band Bravado playing a two-hour set of classic Rush songs, and attendees doing their own playing and singing, karaoke style, in “Rush Idol.” Other activites include a Rush trivia pub quiz, an air guitar competition, and a raffle and auction. Look for some surprises, too.

Queen’s Social Club

The event is at the Queen’s Social Club in Sheffield, about a three-hour drive north from London, near Manchester and Leeds.

Tickets are 16.5 pounds (about $25), with all proceeds going to Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Go to the Eucon site for more.

Thanks to RushIsABand for the head’s up.

Aaaand . . . speaking of Caress of Steel, I think the image on the album cover, when looked at from afar, looks a lot like an Indian head penny. Take a look.