Excel, is your father Paul Chapman??

or Tony Smith??

Hi folx -thanks to the warm welcome and suggestions.

SteveeT -I know, I'd like to get them all, but I've started with ordering Anthology, Satch Tapes DVD and Surfing with the Alien. Of course, pre-ordered Super Colossal. wtf with living in Canada though, looks like it'll take a while to get some of them here. :-(

Satriella -thanks also for sayin' hi; one never knows how different boards work, there are some mb's that I've been on that are are quite nasty. Good to know Joe's fans here are cool. Checked out your work btw, WOW, I'm impressed. Really love the Bowie sketch and many others too!

peaceandguitars -my forum name is a combination of truth & lack of imagination. lol

Michelle -I do suffer from shyness, so I'll try some of that remedy you suggest, but n...ei...t wtf gets hard v lkeeio ... to ... type ...(8 vcm oei eeoi wffffbbllllrhh woohoo ;-)

tulsachops -thanks too for suggestions, getting started with those I listed above. cheers

mthead101 -AMMMMEEEEEENNN

aricool -que?

Ov8ion

gd 2 c ther r sum other Zaza fans on ere !!!!!!! i like his song fargo !

I know most of the "guitar guys" don't go for this, but I was wondering if you had a taping/trading policy. Many bands/artists make seats available (and no, not just the Grateful Dead and Phish) on a limited basis for folks with decent equipment to make tapes/discs of the show for fans to trade (absolutley NO sale of these shows is allowed).

For example, Cowboy Junkies usually have 1 or 2 tapers at a show and Eddie From Ohio allows soundboard patches.

Some bands are utilizing a new system where you order the show before you go in and get the discs on the way out. I forget what that's called though..

I know Eric Johnson is strictly against it, but I was wondering if you had a policy for your shows.

I have my tix for this tour (don't worry, I'm not a taper myself). Can't wait to see you onstage! Thanks for decades of great music! I've been a fan since "Surfing."

Joe-hey thanks for stopin in! Its always nice to see blue! Your so kind. I havent met you...yet...but your still so nice! You help me through my life. Thanks! have a wonderful day! Love ya man. HUGGGGSSSSSS!!

MThead101- AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN!!! I dont know what you wanted us to say that for but theres my amen. haha.

could some one tell me who it is that has cancer? I have a book that id recomend readin...its by Kevin Trudeau and its called Natrual Cures "They" Dont Want you to know about. I dont know if you like that guy, but, its a recomendation...

Ok you guys...im leavin for California tomorrow...Wish me the best of luck... my situation is that, my sister's mom took her illeagly to California, and i have not seen or talk to my sister for 5 months. We have been goin to court to try and fight for her. Her mom, put a restraining order on me and my dad for false and gross acusations... and that is why im goin to California. Her mom is a very abusive person, why cant my sister be with us, the one's she love's and the one's who love her. My sister is only 5 (tomorrow she will be 5), she just lost her first teeth, and i couldnt be there for her. We might be able to get my sister! At least i hope. Wish me luck! Thanks!!!

OMG...Joe...your so amazing! I really dont know what id do with out you. I jus listened to A Cool New Way, its so AWSOME! Its absolutly beautiful! I dont know how you do it. Its so cool how you have 20 records, and yet, you still continue to make the most BEAUTIFUL music i have EVER heard!! A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU JOE SATRIANI!!!

Come on ever one....tell em Congrats. haha

Hi everyone

i am from france so excuse my english :)

I started to play the guitar 13 years ago (I was 6 ) , and I begin to listen a lot of Joe Satriani's music last year. His music is amazing, brillant.... someone said that Satriani is a genius, I thing he is right !!!!

I don't think it change my life but when i listen to his song, I feel realy better, I am in peace.....

I have to dream in my Life: be rich and play the guitar,create song as well as Joe does If Joe is looking for someone to be is student, in order to transmit his knowledge, i would like to be the one :)

Joe,

WILL YOU BE PLAYING IN DC AS WELL OR IS THE BALTIMORE SHOW GOING TO BE THE ONLY ONE FOR THE NATION'S CAPITAL???? iF YOU'RE STILL LOOKING FOR A VERNUE IN THE DC AREA, I WOULS SUGGEST THE BIRCHMERE, THE 930 CLUBE (YOU'VE PLAYED THAT VENUE ALREADY), OR JAXX IN SPRINGFIELD, VA.

btw, sorry for the caps and the typos.

Mr Smooth - Just an FYI. You can go back and edit your posts. There is an edit button on the bottom line of the left hand box. Comes in real handy. Especially for typos.

DEATHCUBE / 962: Thanks for the advice... we do have a good electro-acoustic classical guitar, by Tony Johnson (estimated value £3000) which we luckily bought for £1000. Lovely guitar with huge variety of tones... also we have a much cheaper Granados electro-acoustic classical, which has been very loyal to us, has a real sweet tone. Also that one has a Fishman pick-up. Something about the Euphoria guitar is reeling me in though! Will try and find somewhere local that stocks it before buying though obviously.

Joe, The new tribute CD is almost out, did you get a chance to hear the advance copy that was sent your way??

Your the best!

OllyNo1, Chris (OCPS470) pointed me in th direction of a THD Hotplate to help deal with the volume issue with a valve amp. I have to say it's the coolest bit of kit I've invested in. It takes the load off the amp signal before it goes to the cab, so you get all the great cranked-valve-amp tone, but at an easy-listening level that won't bother the neighbours. It's superb!

Yeah I went to see Vai in London last summer.....you didn't go? Hmm, it was allright, but not the best show of his I've been to. Did you see Paul Gilbert's clinic at Canford School? That was one of the best shows I've been to, he was absolutely jaw-dropping.

If you do find a Euphoria, please give us the low-down on what it's like!

note to All UK motorists, I keep meaning to share this with you. Basically, there's this thing called the "Pipeline card" being set up to get discount on fuel.

The idea is that if "Pipeline" has enough members it can get registered as a UK industry or something and all it's members get a card to carry with them, which will get them a discount on fuel at the garage.

I'm sorry, I can't remember all the proper details, but it's all here to read at http://www.pipelinecard.org

962 lol- will do... it's a bit tricky finding the damn thing unfortunately! Found it in an online store though: http://www.chamberlainmusic.com/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=EP9-RRB

ooops ...sorry for the uppercase lettering earlier..i forgot to turn them off !!!! mikesb.......My fathers name is Steve Jones He was with Lonestar from 1978 to 1980. My Dad was doing a gig in cardiff on the 29th of december with Burke Shelley from Budgie and Kenny Driscoll ..Paul Chapman joined them that night for a bit of a jam. My Dad replaced Paul Chapman and Tony Smith in Lonestar and according to Kenny, my Dad was and still is, the best guitarist he has ever played with. "wow" This is a very nice compliment coming from kenny, so i am very proud of my dad as you can imagine. I just wish i could play that well but who knows with all my new "satriani gear "and some great teachers i might make it yet !!!!! Anyway...Hi Joe i have just been looking at these really nice platinum tickets you have available..or should i say HAD available because the venue i wanted have no more platinum packages available do you think you can do something about this???? I need 2, bit of a cheek to ask..i know... but maybe you can do something. Take Care Melanie

mthead101: AMEN Brotha!! JOe is like no Other.......his Music and his Kindness are "Not Of This Earth". I bow to him.......he is a Very special human being. GOD gave us an incredible gift when JOe came into this world...I am eternally grateful. He changed my life....forever.

gottahavejoe: Kayla, I wish you peace and safety as you try to resolve the situation with your sister. God Bless you & your family. I hope it goes well.....

luvmusicbabe: Welcome to JOe's Place! Grab a chair and make yourself at home...... We need more cool babes around. Nice to have you here! ;-)

Alexandrecaetano: ;-) kisses & hugs! ~~Sea Eyes~~~

TheFireman: Ken & Wanda......May God watch over your surgery Wanda and the days to follow as you recover. I pray he gives you & your family the strength that's needed to overcome this obstacle that has invaded your lives. "Life's a Journey, not a Destination". If Wanda would like someone to talk to or somebody to listen to her, I am a Radiation Therapist.....I treat Cancer Patients of all kinds. I'd be happy to help if I could. My email is marimariSRV@aol.com if she needs or wants to talk.... "There is always Hope", remember that......I'll keep you in my prayers.

Peace.