As a "tripler" (acoustic bass, electric bass, tuba), Rush has performed throughout North America and Europe, in situations ranging from classical to pop, and from Balkan brass bands to avant garde jazz.
As a pop sideman, Rush has performed and recorded with artists such as Lloyd Cole (Mercury/Polygram), Ben E. King ("Stand by Me"), Amy Rigby, Richard Davies (V2 Records), and Japan’s Pizzicato 5.
From 1995 to 2000, Rush was the house bassist for the Losers’ Lounge, the acclaimed pop tribute series. Under the direction of ex-Psychedelic Furs keyboard ace Joe McGinty, the Lounge worked with such notables as Cyndi Lauper, Debbie Harry, and Fred Schneider (B-52s).
Since leaving the Lounge, Rush has been in increasing demand as a jazz sideman, working with artists such as Randy Brecker, Don Byron, Vernon Reid (ex Living Color), Dr. John, and Steven Bernstein ("Kansas City", Sex Mob), David Johansen (New York Dolls), and blues legend Hubert Sumlin. As a tuba player, he has performed on critically acclaimed children’s albums released by ex-Del Fuego Dan Zanes, which have also featured performances by Lou Reed, Suzanne Vega, Rosanne Cash, and Sheryl Crow. With Zanes, he recently had the chance to back the Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen.
Mr. Rush has performed throughout New York in venues ranging from Merkin Concert Hall to CBGB’s, as well as in the pit bands of such shows as "The Full Monty", "Jesus Christ Superstar", and the off-Broadway cult smash, "Hedwig and the Angry Inch."
Currently, Mr. Rush is a member of the Raymond Scott Orchestrette, a septet devoted to the works of the late composer and band leader. The group has performed throughout North America and Europe, at venues such as the Kennedy Center, the Montreal Jazz Festival, and the North Sea Jazz Festival. Rush is also working with the up and coming group Scrapomatic, featuring vocalist Mike Mattison who is a member of the Derek Trucks Band. He has also toured extensively with the acclaimed Americana group Hem.