SteveeT - You must have enough to do another album now....winter migration was great....you can hear the wings flapping but at the same time you can see the birds soaring...great piece of work!

ome - revenge of lunatic mystery (very joe)
tomcat surprising taking you off in places you didn’t expect
Drysands very deep, yep got that Arabian vibe very subtle
groove not what I expected!

Walking through windows – hmm strange indeed!…I think I would have called it mirror maze
Mood light love it
Before midnight love it too
Midnight – too jazzy for me

Got a bit lost after that as I was concentrating on doing something!

All in all great stuff!

the_beatrix_kiddo - I rang the Apollo the other day and they said to ring back on the day with regard to cameras coz they have to check with the artist! Also I wouldn't worry about what people say about not getting their stuff...you know what it's like when you are waiting for something it feels like longer than it is....they are just impatient that's all.

A mangy looking guy goes into a restaurant and orders a hamburger. The waiter shakes his head and says, "No way. I don't think you can pay for it."

The guy says, "You're right. I don't have any money, but if I show you something you have never seen before, will you give me the food?"

"Deal!"

The guy reaches into his coat pocket and pulls out a hamster and puts it on the counter. The hamster runs to the end of the counter, across the room, and up the piano. He jumps on the keyboard and starts playing Gershwin tunes.

The waiter says, "Wow, you're right. I've never seen anything like that before. That hamster is a really good piano player."

He brings the man a hamburger, which he promptly eats and asks for another.

"Money or another miracle," says the waiter.

The guy reaches into his coat again and pulls out a frog. He puts the frog on the counter, and the frog starts to sing. He has a marvelous voice and great pitch. A fine singer. A stranger from the other end of the counter runs over to the guy and offers him $300 for the frog.

The guy says, "It's a deal." He takes the money. The stranger takes the frog and runs out of the restaurant.

The waiter says. "Are you crazy? You sold a singing frog for $300? It must have been worth millions."

"Nah," says the guy. "The hamster is also a ventriloquist."

telling jokes to pass the time....

TWO DAYS TO GO!!!!!!

Hugs Satriella xx

Man, it has been along time since I have posted. Read a few of the latest, but have no idea about the past. Been busy. CRO, you can now call me Dr. Growler as I have completed my Ph.D. Still will remain unemployed though. I enjoy playing the bass much more than working.

SLANSHROOM Really enjoyed the SRV/Healey link buddy. It looked to me that Stevie was more than surprised when Healey jumped out of his seat and nearly hit him in the groin! That was a mean jam, but nobody outplays SRV period boys. Even when he was blown out on coke, he still kicked ass! Aint nobody displays the POWER, quickness yes, POWER no. SLANSHROOM, you may want to make an analogy here. Have you heard or witnessed the Bruce Lee 1" punch? There is a video of it as BL demonstrates to the top masters of world martial arts, at that time, as he draws an inch from the stomach of the opposition and delivers a blow that sends the dude about 15 feet into cardboard and cushion. This comes from the origins of Wing Chun. POWER, my friend. Not that JH cant rip. It was an awesome video S thanks.

Just got done watching the new HENDRIX 2 CD SET at Woodstock. Much better quality on the first cd than previously released. Picked it up for 10 bucks, how can you afford not to but it? It is always great to see the best every so often. Almost every guitarist worth a damn holds Jimi in the highest regard. Joe being one of them, of course. How may G3s are loaded with Hendrix material? Answer: All. How much of Joe's original works include Hendrix licks? Again: All.

I remember seeing Hendrix live here in Hawaii in 1969. Never seen anything like it since. Pick up the cds. Love the reverse hand snake slides on Voodoo Chile (Slight Return) and on a couple of other attacks. As a bassist Hendrix gives you ALOT of freedom. Just lay down the chords and fly. I have learned one important thing about repeatedly watching and listening to Billy Cox. Bass players do not need more than a 4 string bass. This 5 and 6 string bass thing is b.s. Here we have the greatest guitarist ever and does he require a 5 or 6 string bass? No. Billy Cox rips! Dont spend needless cash on something to impress. Cox is cool. Even around Mitch Mitchell who goes nuts trying to keep up with Hendrix. The guy is a puddle of sweat after half the jam! Could Jimi play with a better drummer. No way! Jimi is bad, bad, bad to the bone. Just ask Joe. I wish alot of you younger guys and girls could have seen him live.

Suzie 2000 / Glad ..... We where not allowed to take pic's during sound Check or on the stage area. we where told we could take as many as we wanted during the show. I dont think anybody asked about afterwards as we where all getting pic taken with him as part of the package.... Jon would take 2/3 pic's and you have a link sent to you in about 10 days when he has uploaded them and you can down load them all from there......... Hope that helps.....

It will be a night you will Never Forget. I just wish I would have had the transport to do it all again.

Stay Safe. Dave

Hi Guys,

Just recovering from an amazing audience with Joe last night in Newcastle. Joe and crew were just awesome. Managed to get front row seats and some great photographs. My son was open mouthed throughout especially when Joe knelt down right in front of him after a particularly tasty lick and shouted yeah baby!. He went away with a pick and JC stick so he was well happy.

A big thanks to Joe, Jeff, Dave and Galen for a truly memorable night. You never cease to amaze me!

Fish - thanks for the invite on Tuesday, I will try and make it to the pre-meet work permitting.

The_Beatrix_Kidd..... Check out my review of the gig it will tell all in there. It was backstage, Joe only talked to the crowd during the show.

Phew.

Just had my first cup of coffee of the day. We had the Newcastle show last night. Really excellent show, albeit miles too hot where we were sitting! Highlights for me: Opening with Flying, Redshift Riders kicking arse and sounding like classic Satch, Super Colossal being, well, COLOSSAL, Surfing being amazing, and Crowd Chant being the most fun I've had at a show in aaaages.

Of course, I bought the premium package for me and my dad, as a Father's Day gift to my dad. We had to meet at the venue at 5pm, and he only found out what was going on when I gave him his Father's Day card, complete with waiver for him to sign, in the car park at 4:45pm! It was great, he was totally lost for words, and almost cried, which is so unlike him.

Anyway, we had a great time. Watching Johnny A's soundcheck was cool, as was getting to talk to him on the stage for a little while. He's a really good opener for Joe. The tour was good, and we talked a lot with John Iverson, who, I have to say, did a really good job and helped make our experience go really, really well.

After the show, the meet-and-greet with Joe was great. Of course, it had to be fairly brief, because it's late and Joe has other people to meet, but it was a fantastic experience, and my dad was totally thrilled to bits by the whole thing, which made it all the better for me.

Sadly, I didn't catch any names, but if you're reading, hi to the young couple from Scotland (to the girl, sorry you didn't find your hat!), and the very nervous lady from Denmark. I hope your experience went as you wanted it to!

So, a great night from start to finish. Many thanks to Joe, for taking the time out to do these things, and to John for putting it all together.

Also said by the Satch Man himself...... there should be a new DVD out in about Oct time......YEAH BABY...

Ya Yo Gakk....you're right...he's pretty spot on! Thanks for the link......

kayla...congrats on the new banjo 8)

Zenfish...yes, I think it's one big circle...where the beginning is hmmmm...Spring I spoze...?

Satriella...yes, I don have enough for bout 2 CDs...but my soul is in need of repair...so, I slowly try to heal....thanks for medicine 6).....

Thanks for a great night in Manchester, Joe! The show was stunning and you were ace! A great atmosphere! Thanks also for opening my ears to Johnny A. What a great performance!

Hehe glad everyone liked that Yngwie video Phrydom and I posted, the first time I saw it I was in stitches at the bit where he says "I am so fat" lol...goooood stuff.

SEEING JOE TOMORROW, FRONT ROW CENTRE!!!

Did I read correctly that we're allowed to take photos?

YA YO GAKK!!!

Cesar is amazing...

CESAR BUDDY!!! WORD OF ADVICE... WRITE YOUR OWN STUFF DUDE... YOU ARE WAY TOO FA-KING GOOD TO BE PLAYING COVERS... GREAT FOR PRACTICE BUT I SEE REAL POTENTIAL IN YOUR ABILITIES, WRITE SOME STUFF DUDE... DO IT!!!!

ROCK ON!!!

Peace

Barrie