Music journalist, musician and Rush fan Jeff Miers along with Rush historian, archivist and author Ray Wawrzyniak, will be hosting a Rush 716 Master Class and Tribute Concert at The Cave in Buffalo later this week on Thursday (716 refers to the Buffalo area code). From the event listing:

... The Rush 716 event will feature a master class with music journalist / musician / Rush maniac Jeff Miers and Rush historian, archivist and author Ray Wawrzyniak, in a discussion of the pivotal period in Rush history represented by the albums Permanent Waves(1980), Moving Pictures (1981), and Signals (1982). Following the master class, Rush tribute band Bravado (Jeff Miers, Ryan Nogle, Lucy Bell, Erin Ward, Nate Kalnitz, Mark Marinaccio) will perform a set composed of songs from Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures and Signals. Attendees will have the opportunity to register to win a variety of Rush merch (including deluxe box sets), enjoy Rush Golden Ale, view a Rush slideshow, and participate in a Rush trivia contest. A veritable paradise for Rush nerds in the 716! ...

The event will take this coming Thursday, August 3rd from 7-10PM with doors opening at 6PM. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door, and you can purchase yours here.