clarky- yeah, i can think of tonnes of priests/vicars who do just that. It makes me cringe when i hear on the news that "the church of england" has said "blah blah blah", which is clearly not right if you actually look at the bible. Deeply annoying as it is though, the C of E has got it better than many people. I am also very lucky cause my church has a good bunch of clergy who really do attempt to challenge people. I go to a big youth service called cords once a month and that has speakers who are very challenging and biblically correct. I tell you what, I am very priveleged to be with these kindsa people. A church not far from here has a a vicar who's dodgy with boys and another church as a vicar who doesn't believe in God and insists on putting really rubbish quotes up outside his church. Anyway, back to the point, I can see exactly where you're coming from and I think it's sad that that's happened.

Hello Joe,

I know how busy you are but hope you could provide some help for a struggling musician like me.

I can't afford to buy your tutorials because of the economic situation in the Philippines.

My only wish is to have a tablature of your song crushin day, which is a big favorite of mine :) I tried looking on the net but some have wrong notes on it.

my email add is allanex@digosnet.com

Thanks - allanex1

Clarky:

Just to let you know I totally agree with your views on religion. I was brought up RC, & lapsed, like many people. A few years ago I "defected" to C of E thinking I would find a more enlightened bunch. I was invited to join the worship group, and played lead guitar in the church for nearly three years. When I was introduced to Buddhism, my vicar made me choose, with no compromise, telling me that Buddhism was "devil worship"!!! So I was "expelled" from the worship group ( after being told that you couldn't practice Buddhism and be a "leader of Christian worship".).... What a pity church people are so narrow minded!

(I was also expelled from my school choir when I was 14 for encouraging a group of friends & me to sing an "alternative" version of Handel's Messiah.........at the same time as the main choir.....but I guess that was warranted!!...)

All religions are built around the words or actions of one individual, who has acheived enlightenment...usually by rejecting the creed of the day, and found their own way to"God". Religions are all man-made institutions geared to a particular culture & time in history, designed to help the individual find their way...but unfortunately most become corrupt somewhere along the line. The Vatican being among the most wealthy intitutions on earth.......etc, etc.

As far as I know, Buddhists have never started any wars..(but I may be wrong.)

ford cars go dead at every bump...lol....

Hi Joe,

Congratulations for your new albun "Strange Beatifull Song" !! Please I would like to know: - when are going you to come to Brazil ? you know that you have a million fans here ... I was in your show here in Sao Paulo in 2000, was wonderfull !!!! I want to see you playing live again... And it´s so expensive take an airplan to USA ... We want more Joe in Brazil !!!!!!

I have all your albuns ... and I want to buy your songbooks, do you have a list of this ?

Narface: Have fun!!....And if you can get backstage, ask Yngwie the definition of melody, lol......That is very nice of your Uncle, and you should get to see some shred like you've never seen before.... ;-)

Hey McDave!! Happy 2hundred!!.....I can vouch for you on a couple of beers before band practice, lol.....After a 12 pack it's time to just sit down and watch JOE, lol......

JapaneseDancer: Do you love JOE's guitar playing, lol ;-)

PhryDom: Hey Dave, it was a small order, but I'm sure every little bit helps lol!!......A guitarist friend in need, is a friend indeed, lol!! Time to spread the word on your site bro'!! Lot's of interesting guitar friendly stuff..... PhryDomguitarpage o.k., the pressures on to finish those links dude, lol!!

The Local Person: LMAO @ your triple post, lol....

LGU89: "If I had stolen it, I wouldn't give it back for even a million. It's priceless!"....How could you say such a thing...... Ohhhhhhhh!!!!! ;-)

lol michelle....But hopefully for just the giggles, lol!!

PlumLoco: "I played the Tuba as well... It sucked..." That's because your supposed to blow, lol..hehe, couldn't resist ;-)

MegaBoyd: LOL, Dennis is the man!!!! You should check out some Mike Stern w/ Dennis behind the kit....LOL

Peace all, /\/\ike

woah.. megaboyd .. you were there? there was no way you could have missed me then :D big hair, right up front first row second from left facing stage .. in front of billy, big hair .. with friends .. would have loved to stay after but couldn't .. my band's rehearsal sapce is 3 miles from imusicast in o-town .. came right after practise ..

blown away, btw

Hi There!

I have a question for all of you on how cleaning the fingerboard. Can we use for a JS 1000, dark rosewood fingerboard, lemon oil to clean it up ??

Steve Vai speaks about his new album and fire strings and the dvd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Click here to see it..............

hey Joe

PHRYGIANDOMINANT: Sorry 'bout those lessons, but it's the way I was taught!

Ethn, my vote goes to The Bells of Lal.

Ethn-You just wait, i Fiqure if i pratice for 17 hours a day for about ....Oh.....6 years, i'll be as good as you, Really, Your a madman,

ETHN FOR G3.......

BELLS OF LAL!!!!

Score: Bells of Lal - 2 Power Cosmic 2000 - 1

mcdave : happy 200th bro!!..

ethn : the winner by a knockout!! and STILL undefeated champion!! BELLS OF LAL (pts 1 & 2)!!!!!!!