A bear walks into a bar and says “I want a bourbon and....a coke”, the bartender asks “what’s with the huge pause?”

The Who

Mari - Was very nice to say hello to you last night too and we will look forward to seeing you in April at Joe's concert. Shame you aren't Dream Theatering it - but can't go to them all I suppose. Enjoy Joe's other shows.

JOE - Really like the feel of this album. Its not a step back, but it reminds me of some earlier stuff - certainly more of a groove to it that SBM I think. I really like it. Look forward to seeing you for the umpteenth time in April.

Slanshroom - If I can get a seat on the Barcelona plane - we'll be there March 11 weekend. Its standby and last minute but I'll keep in touch. If not that weekend, another. We can record something fun.

Ronnie

Suzie - I phoned the RGT, and they're sending me an information pack. Thanks again for the tip!!!

Hey Joe what's up man, you new album is definitely great. It's incredible. You've done a great job. You are really gifted man. You are the best musician i've ever seen and i love you because you give me all the feelings. You are the best musician ever. I think yo know that too = ). Please long live and make at least 200 albums more..... You Biggest Maniac on earth Cansay...

Okay peeps, KEN AND WANDA are probably at the hospital right now, so let's all send out as many prayers, good vibes, and love as we can this morning.

Hello Satchland! Good morning all.

Cuthbert1776: Hello to you, good to see people still supporting this site. Well how could you not, right?

My computer is busted and I haven't been able to check out any of the samples of the new album. What would you all say is the theme to this one? I loved ITLIS that was an instant classic.

Joe is so cool. I love the way he is all rocked and blused out, then all of the sudden, he throws those modes in there to make it sound all spacey.

There has never been an album I didn't like. O.k almost a lie, I didn't like EOC when it first came out. Now its my favorite.

Joe man, you are my air, id die if not for you! I breath you. haha. your so god like to me, you know that? Your music is helpin me get through my every day life, with this stupid crap i gotta deal with. I seriously cant thank you enough! Your so...god i cant even explain it. I dont want to scare you, im jus so Thankful for your music. Love ya man. Have a great day! HUGGSS to you!

Mari, Ovation, Cansay- thanks you guys! Thanks a lot, it really means a lot to me :) HUUGGGSS to you guys!

ok...so my journy begins tomorrow, im kinda excited cause i have a feelin somethin goods gonna come outa it. But i dont know.

Kayla

Cheers Mike. I will certainly raise a glass or 3. I am really looking forward to seeing the little fekker.

Whoa I just looked at tick prices for the chicago ahow and they're like 47 dollars. Damn. I remember the EWJS tour being cheaper. Maybe it has to be that much to pay EJ.

You know I like EJ but it's not all that serious. I can get my fill by popping in the g3 vhs tape from back them days.

I like the way EWJS tour was all Joe. He came on the stage and owned it 'til he left. For three days straight he laid it down, just in case someone didn't understand the definition of musician.

Many many MANY good thoughts, vibes and prayers going out to Wanda and Ken this morning........we luv u!!!

And, here's an email message from the producer of Take Note (I posted about this last night, but they've changed the discount code):

Hi Cheese101, It was fun chatting with you last night. I hope you enjoy the episode of Take Note with Joe. By the way that was taped in Portland in 2005. If you'd like to spread the word, I have a discount code for the DVD that actually works now. this code: Y76GNKSN will give a $2 discount. I should have the Steve Vai episode up before long. Joe visits on that episode too and provides a little insight into Steve. Have a nice day, Sherrie

So that's really cool! I wonder if that was the April show we went to....prolly....

Fireman-

God bless Wanda and family.

gotta have Joe-

Kayla, good luck and take care on your trip. Stay strong and keep the faith. It's all gonna work out.

Hello Satchland, hello great friends :-)) !!!

WEBMASTER - The podcast rock, the NEW COOL WAY is amazing :-). Thanks a lot :-) !!! About links, here is it my link: http://www.alexandrecaetano.com/ . Thanks for asking :-)). Keep up the amazing work!!!!

OVATION1 - The Gonçalo Pereira meeting was amazing :-)). The lunch was very good and all the fan members were pretty cool :-)) !!! Las t Sunday i went to the Aquilies Priester Drum Workshop in Lisbon. He is the drummer of Angra (BRASIL). It was very good afternoon :-)). Hope you are ok. Regards for you Mikeyson. I send you soon an e-mail :-).

STEEVE T - No deadline yet to my album, thanks for asking, it`s a question of money and time :-). Thanks for asking great friend :-)

DCK - I´m ok, I´ve been resting alittle bit on CARNIVAL. Thanks a lot for the GUITAR SUCK links, Gonçalo Pereira is there :-)). If you want an interview send an e-mail to goncalopereira@netcabo.pt :-)). He is very cool :-). Regards for you and i don`t forget about the photo :-). Any news about T2J cd?

962 - The drum programming is very difficult, hard stuff. Keep up the good work :-).

PHRYDOM - Thanks for the Amazon link but i can`t hear that, what is the program to hear the clips ;-) ?

SATRIELLA - I´m better thanks :-).

BLUE MOON - Cool stuff :-).

DELFINOPIE - Tool in Lisbon, thanks :-) !!!

MARIMARISRV - Hello Sea Eyes :-)).

JOE - Great new clips, lovelly :-) !!! Thanks a lot :-).

See you later friends :-).

Alexandre : Nice website.......good photos of Vai and Red Rocks in Denver!

Tracie: Thanks for the update on the DVD discount code.

Hey Joe... love "A Cool New Way" so far... I can't wait to hear the rest...

the rhythm pattern reminds me of a Big Wreck tune... they opened up for you once in Toronto nearly 10 years ago...

Anyways, I love the vibe...

Peace

death cube k...cool stuff...thanks....any news on the T2J 2 release date?

Ronnie..you got Platinum in NYC?

Ken + Wanda....we're pullin' for you....3)

Kayla...nice trip to you!

wikus....welcome!

alexandrecaetano...the 2 new songs sound like a great start for your new CD....know what ya mean about time & money...best of luck & hard work to you!

mikesb: so i was looking up about the origin of your Tuba & found this lol http://thebuureekoway.co.uk/kawaiso1.html

Fablawnmower:Aye y bollox see y soon, i,ll have a couple of tracks fir y.Lookin forward to it skipper

DCK:Kenico: Still waiting for the GNX3000 arghh, i,ve also decided on the Pro tools 002 factory with the Apple G4 powerbook, hard to let go of old school ideas but had to bite the bullet & decide, i get nervious about new gear i know nothing about.I recon i should have her in 5 months, damn bills just keep coming & work is so slow Jan & Feb so i,m looking at July b4 i can own her, till then i,m in guit ideas mode, thanks again for the pointers lads, it makes a big difference for me at this stage in life

DCK:The link i sent to mikesb above may appeal to your humour, sorry i dont get time t figure out how t put it in blue i,m just so tight for time

For some President Bush comedy

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Apple rolls out new iPod home stereo box, Mac mini

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc. (Nasdaq:AAPL - news) on Tuesday introduced a new iPod "Hi-Fi" home stereo system and a new Mac mini powered by an Intel (Nasdaq:INTC - news) chip the company said was nearly five times faster than the previous version,

Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs said the iPod home stereo, which is not designed to be portable but is easy to carry, is compatible with all versions of the iPod. The machine sells for $349 and is available today.

"It's a home stereo reinvented for the iPod age," Jobs said.

The latest addition to the iPod family marks Apple's latest attempt to tighten its grip on the booming market for digital music machines.

Apple is far and away the leader in digital music players, with nearly 62 percent of the U.S. market for MP3 players in the fourth quarter of 2005, up from 52 percent in the year-earlier quarter, according to market research firm NPD Group.

Since the IPod's introduction in October 2001, Cupertino, California-based Apple has sold more than 42 million of the sleek devices, with about a third of that total coming in the fourth quarter of 2005. iPod sales accounted for 51 percent of the company's $5.75 billion in revenue in that quarter.

Apple also introduced on Tuesday a new Mac mini with a single core Intel chip as much as three times faster than the previous version. He also said the Mac mini with an even more powerful dual core Intel chip was nearly five times as fast as the previous version.

The Mac mini is Apple's entry level machine aimed at people who already have a computer or are thinking about replacing one because it is sold without a monitor, keyboard or mouse.

Jobs said the single core Mac mini sells for $599 while the machine with the dual core chip retails for $799. Both models are available today, Jobs said.

The new products come as Apple is moving its entire lineup of Macintosh notebook and desktop PCs and servers to Intel microprocessors by the end of 2006.