La Villa Strangiato (Rush Tribute) – Blue Notez Club Dortmund

23. April 2027

DORTMUND

Joseph Cremer Str. 25, 44141 Dortmund

La Villa Strangiato is a project born from the vision of Gabriele Ferrari and Carlo Fattorini, two well-established musicians with extensive international experience gained with the band “Yessongs Italy.” Their mission is to recreate the complete production of Rush during the 70s and early 80s—the era of the band’s peak popularity.

Formed in 2010, the band debuted their first show (entirely dedicated to the album Exit… Stage Left) in Rome in March 2011, thanks to the collaboration of several fellow musicians. Since then, they have had the honor of performing at some of Europe’s premier venues, such as Spirit Of 66 in Belgium and Boerderij in the Netherlands, leading up to their successful UK debut in 2014.

Following the acclaim of their UK tour, they were selected to perform at “Rush Eucon” (www.rusheucon.co.uk), the premier European convention for Rush fans. As their popularity grew, they launched the “Rush 40” production for the 2014/2015 season—a special concert celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Canadian trio. This show toured five different countries (UK, Italy, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands), appearing in major clubs, festivals, and outdoor events.

In 2016, while touring with “Signals Under Pressure,” the band was chosen to play at Rushfest Scotland alongside original Rush producer Terry Brown. In 2017, they returned to “Rush Eucon” with a show dedicated to the legendary album 2112, once again joined by Terry Brown. This was followed by the 2018 production “Stranger Spheres” (celebrating the 40th anniversary of Hemispheres) and the 2019 performance of the entire live album A Show of Hands.

Their most significant challenge came in 2020 with the show “Permanent Changes.” Despite the global pandemic, the band used the period to evolve and solidify their position in the international market with a new lineup. Joining founding member Gabriele Ferrari are drummer Luca Urbinati and, hailing directly from the UK, guitarist Neil Smith, a well-known figure within the Rush fan community.

Since then, the band has embarked on the most successful tours of their career: “Different Men on Stage,” “Crush Under Pressure,” and “Better People, Better Food and Better Beer.” This journey leads them to their brand-new 2026 production, a special tour celebrating 15 years of activity.