You could still do outdoor venues Sept. - Dec. in the South. In fact, the temps and weather would probably be very comfortable if this mild ass winter we just had repeats this year. I've never seen such a mild winter before in Texas. It's ridiculous. I guess that means summer temps will be in 110s - 120s in Texas this summer? I'm thinking this summer will be pretty brutal given this non-winter we just experienced. I guess La Nina is to blame for it versus global warming?

Only ever seen them indoors !..hoping that they'll do a festival in the U.K , if the album is a May release then it would be an ideal time for the summer festivals over here !.

I love the start of the tour its going too be July or august or September i like it i love that it will be a fall tour i just want too be some amazing songs  like available light id love gan for that !!! 

Looks like were going to get at least one 10min song and 3 others over 7min. So cool!!!!

I wouldn't get too excited about Alex's comments on long songs as he has mislead us before although it is hard not to dream of a 7min+ song let alone 10 mins. Mind you Amour & Sword and The way the wind blows pushed the 7 minute length. Never been a fan of festivals but I would take up the challenge if & when. Small venues for multiple nights would be the real deal though

Im just excited for this Summer/Fall Tour I am just very happy about all this !!! 

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I welcome to your planning. The month from September to December is the right time to take a tour.

Looking like fall, still waiting to plan opening night.  Some golf will hopefully fall into this trip, Rush on!

Also ready too plan the Opening Rush Tour as well need a ticket and a plane ticket and also a couple days off for crazy times with the Rushtour forum group !!!