Satriella - Yeah, I guess 12 times does seem like a lot. But Satch plays in California quite often, and, with a bit of luck, I've been able to catch a lot of shows. I saw him four times on the ITLIS? tour, but that only happened because he got sick and cancelled most of the original tour. So I saw two shows in San Francisco at the start of the original west coast leg, and then two shows in Southern California four months later.

Joe plays several shows in the UK each time he tours Europe. I think he played there five times last time he was across the pond. So you should definitely have a few chances to see him this time around.

Well, I'm off to work. I'll catch you guys later...

/\/\/\R|<: Yeah bro, JC did play on that song as well as the whole album (Real Illusions), lol, thats what I said in my last post about JC cant play songs like that.... Mangini or Donati would have made that song and the album better IMO.... Like I was saying, he is a great groove in the pocket drummer, but doesnt possess the acrobatics on the drums nedded to be in the \//\I band, lol, cept' for his Fire Garden looking body, haha.... Actually, I think that is why he was picked! ;-)

BTW, would love to catch /\/\/\TTI/\S and the boys when vacation time comes up!!.... Should be great....

Happy Birthday DelfinoPie!....

962: Werd bro, I'm glad you feel the same way as I do about the current \//\I era, lol!!.... He had his band together and he featured their talents fully, but it was still all about him and his music. That's the way it's meant to be..... Amen bro, and at this point, I believe he is looking more for the theatrical than for the music.... He is definatly going in a different direction, and I hope he can get back on track to the jaw dropping, spiritual guitar that we all love him for!!.... My gosh, how many times can he dye his hair, lol?!?!

BTW, lol on the 5 precious minutes, geez!!.... And yup.... JOE is a fine wine bro!!....

Do The Stu: Yes sir, I'm caught up on DT / RUSH / Gilberto etc, lol, and thanks for adding Dredg to that list.... I will check em' out, and you know, from the clips I get a little U2-ish feeling in there, lol!!.... Talented band for sure....

BTW, you've never steered me wrong, lol!!....

Suzo: Thanks for posting that Jason Becker link!!.... He truly is an inspiration to everyone!!.... What a great little documentary, and I'm happy to see that he is still able to get things done through his heart and soul!! :-)

Roger that /\/\/\R|<, /\/\/\TTI/\S is awesome!!.... He is also a really great guy with a great sense of humor....

Hey guys, Sorry i have been away for a while. Work doesn't really allow much free time. Anyhow i managed to learn lol 40% of Starry night. So yay i am proud.

Satriella how you doing, congrats on your 200th post.

962 my email address is the_beatrix_kiddo@yahoo.com. Any advice u can give me on how to improve my guitar playing, will be much welcomed.

LoL continuation to last msg

Do The Stu - Hey man, what's up? Yes, I'm fairly new to this forum, although I'm not new to Satch, that's for sure. :) My playing has been heavily influenced by Joe over the past 10 years or so, and it's a beautiful thing to have found a board with friendly people like you guys. I really couldn't list any favorite songs, they're all great, but I can say that I listen to Crystal Planet, The Extremist, and Is There Love In Space the most. I think Is There Love In Space (the whole CD) is my favorite - the mood is just incredible on that album!! Also into EJ, early 90's rock like Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, etc... and Van Halen, another major influence of mine. You? And, BTW, thanks for the greeting!!

Satriella - Yah, February is pretty much here!! The CD will likely be available toward the END of the month, but things are moving along pretty smoothly. So glad to hear you're feeling better!! :)

-DC Slater
http://www.dcslater.com

Here's an oldie but goodie :-)

The Englishman's wife steps up to the tee and, as she bends over to place her ball, a gust of wind blows her skirt up and reveals her lack of underwear.

"Good God, woman! Why aren't you wearing any knickers?" her husband demanded.

"Well, you don't give me enough housekeeping money to afford any."

The Englishman immediately reaches into his pocket and says, "For the sake of decency, here's £30. Go and buy yourself some underwear."

Next, the Irishman's wife bends over to set her ball on the tee. Her skirt also blows up to show that she is wearing no undies either.

"Blessed Virgin Mary, woman! You've no knickers. Why not?"

She replies, "I can't afford any on the money you give me."

He reaches into his pocket and says, "For the sake of decency, here's £20. Go and buy yourself some underwear!"

Lastly, the Scotsman's wife bends over. The wind also takes her skirt over her head to reveal that she too is naked under it.

"Sweet mudder of Jesus, Aggie! Where the frig are yer drawers?"

She too explains, "You dinna give me enough money ta be able ta affarrd any."

Webmaster Jon: Hook up njbeast with the Satch Contest giveaway goodies (cd/dvd/poster) please!.... He never recieved them!

Hey Joe, what else can I say but high praises about your music and guitar playing. I have been a fan since Surfing With Alien. Wish you all the good stuff in the future. Keep it on!!!:-)

Question for Joe, people at Ibanez and/or other fans:

I heard rumors that Ibanez is about to move guitar production facilities from Fujiama in Japan to Korea, and that it would affect the quality of Ibanez guitars in negative way (and I personally am concerned about JS range, which I'm saving money for, which doesn't come easy in Bosnia). Can anyone enlighten me on this one please?

Hey Jon!!! Thanks again for fixing the chat....we love it and u......

Any word for us yet on the NAMM webcast? It's almost "early February"...like in a few days.....can you give us a hint or two? Thanks!! :)

Stringlord most ibanez stuff is already and has been made in korea for a long time.. the prestige stuff for the most part except for the K5 and a few other basses and the SZ prestige are already korean. the JS 1000/1200 I am sure will still be japanese at least for this year still

lucysorets...hi..glad yur sis thinks i am cool and that she liked thr greeting..hope she is doing well..thank u for the mail...u have one too..

suzie2000....thanks for the mail.....u have one..

zenny...hi bro....cool mail....i like yur straight forward attitude..cheers...

tracie......hi..thankls for the mail......yu have one too....peace and regards to chris..

austin(do the stu)...hi bro...hope yu have not forgotten me,.....so is the april dt gig that yur planning to attend still on...the one yu had mailed me about???/peace....how is work????

satriella...hi.....

btw,,,did anyone see federer vs bagdatis yesterday......the cypriot nearly ran riot but it was too good to last ...it lasted for a set and two games..the fed express was too good for him.......anyway i am sure bagdatis has a future and he is here to stay...good for mens tennis coz it is becoming too predistable and boring with federer all aone at the top....india too won a slam yesterday..bhupathi and hingis in the mixed doubles....10 to mahesh and 14 to hingis..hmm.... cheers.....

Slansh - me up to something evil?????

why of course.. lmao

the lessons are for my oldest boy....

he took a look at the Roland V-Drum yesterday....
liked it too...
personally I think they're very good, but there is no substitute for a nice kit...

so I'm still thinking about a Pearl Export...
but first.. I must have a major reconfig of my lil studio.. including sound proofing..

Do The Stu

WELCOME BACK

DelfinoPie

Clarky - Vinnie Paul has a new snare drum out with Pearl - http://www.pearldrum.com/06wnamm-press.htm There are pictures on the site. It's snakeskin design. lol! Our kit is the Export ELX in ruby fade. My husband just cut a hole in the bass drum for better sound. I haven't played them for a while, but the drummer in my son's band makes sure to kick the crap out of them on a regular basis. lol! It's probably a good choice for your son. It's a very nice kit.