Rush received the 2015 Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at the Junos in Hamilton, Ontario this past weekend and Geddy Lee humbly accepted the award on behalf of the band.

“It’s always very humbling — but this is just something that you’re supposed to do.” – Alex Lifeson on Humanitarian Award that Rush is to receive at the Junos this weekend. Read the full interview here.  

Alex went to hometown Toronto station Q107 this morning to chat with his pal John Derringer on a myriad of interesting topics in addition to the R40 tour.

Alex will be attending the TJ Martell World Tour of Wine Dinner & Auction Honoring RUSH & Doug Shafer, President of Shafer Wines Thursday, November 20, 2014 Capitale 130 Bowery, New York, NY 6:30PM — Opening Reception, 8:00PM — Dinner & Live Auction Attire: Festive Business Find out how you can get tickets to attend and support this great cause. About The TJ Martell World Tour Of Wine & Auction: Each year, our World Tour of Wine guests join us for full tastings from the cellars of some the most avid wine lovers and collectors in the United States who donate their wine for those at their table to drink. …

Alex Lifeson’s original painting of himself & Geddy is now open for bidding, with proceeds to the Kidney Foundation of Canada.

The Grapes Under Pressure eBay auction has been fast and furious since went live on Friday! Some of the standouts include 53 bids for a signed Different Stages promo photo, 27 bids for a signed Moving Pictures Live test pressing, and 15 bids for Geddy’s home studio used Ovation acoustic guitar. Things will really start to heat up as we move towards auction closing times on Monday evening, Oct. 13th. Watch the action. Or even better, join in the fun and make a bid! It’s all for a good cause. Included in the auction are: An autographed Geddy Lee Custom Shop Relic Fender Jazz Bass (limited edition, only 50 of …

Starting at 6pm ET today, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will launch the most rock memorabilia on eBay as part of their Grapes Under Pressure 3 initiative in support of Grapes for Humanity, an organization that helps to raise funds to benefit humanitarian causes around the world with the assistance of the international wine community. Included in this auction will be a wide range of rare, vintage & autographed Rush items! We’ve already unveiled Geddy’s shoes worn on the R30 tour and the awesome 1980’s era Rush road case. These items and more start rolling out at 6pm ET until 10pm ET tonight, so check back in to see what …

This weekend Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson will host their Grapes Under Pressure 3 event. This charitable fundraiser, which raises money for Grapes for Humanity Canada, enables GFH to provide much needed relief to those less fortunate around the world. www.grapesforhumanity.com Next week, Geddy & Alex will launch phase two of GUP3 which will boast the largest ever single auction of Rush signed & vintage paraphernalia including vintage instruments, vinyl test pressings, touring gear, rare autographed items and more. In the meantime, we leave you with the first awesome item on the list: Geddy Lee’s shoes worn on the R30 tour. See them here @geddyimages and watch his instagram to …

Each print is numbered and individually signed by Alex. All proceeds support The Kidney Foundation of Canada. This is a unique opportunity to own a special piece of RUSH memorabilia, all in support of a cause close to Alex’s heart. Visit www.kidney.ca/atlantic/alexlifeson to get yours now.