HI YOU ALL.
What a fantastic day yesterday was. Couldn't believe the response from you guys. It was such a laugh in the pub and great to meet every one at last. There were at least 20 or so through the day. Some of the crew had to leave early cos of the platinum packages. Satriella got the camera out. I'm glad I made the effort and sent the emails out to every one. As Clarky won the comp I passed him a CD to give to Joe at the meet and greet.
Clarky and I were the last to leave the Trout cos the England game started and Clarky kept saying we've go to go in five minuets. We bowled in to the Apollo and Satch was already into his set. I should have been in the rear circle but just ambled up to the front. Joe's set up sounded crystal clear and was on form. The rhythm guitarist was a bit quiet and you could just make him out in a couple of songs. Joe should have let him have a burn during the encore.
Was a bit disappointed with the other guitarist 'cos he didn't come out for the meet and greet. Joe has got some staunch fans but it's just polite to say hello. Clarky picked up two passes from winning the competition draw. I was about to leave and he gave me the other pass !!!! I just didn't expect that and have just got to say thanx from the heart of my bottom for that!!!
We got chatting to Jeff and Dave who are both cool people. Jeff was going on about the waiting at the airports and hotels. I said "yeah but what would you rather do tour round the world with Joe or work in a factory?" He actually said that wouldn't be so bad cos you get to stay at home when you work in a factory!! Yeah right I'm sure you would Jeff !!!! People who do something they love for a living are blessed.
Dave went quiet when some one mentioned Stu Hamm!! He was saying he's getting a solo spot on the next tour. We had a bit of a wait for Joe and he's a nice friendly approachable guy who's got time for everyone. Clarky was chuffed to bits when Joe said I've heard of you and said you've got more fans than I have !! I plugged Clarky and said he would be up for playing a G3 or supporting him on the next tour when he puts his album out !!!
THANX TO EVERYONE FOR A SUPER COLOSALL DAY OUT IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE :-)
THANX ESPECIALLY TO CLARKY YOU MADE AN OLD MAN VERY HAPPY
AND TO JOE WHO MADE ALL THIS POSSIBLE.
YO!!!!! JOE SATRIANI !!!!!!
HOPE YOU LIKE THE CD I GAVE YOU. THE MAHAVISHNU ALBUMS ARE WMV FILES. YOU CAN PLAY THEM ON REAL PLAYER. THE STEVE VAI FILE WAS FOR CLARKY'S BENEFIT AS HE GOT A CD ASWELL.
SATRIELLA
Don't forget to sort the photo's out.
ICEMAN
Sorry to hear about the injury dude.
ZINC MASTER
I've been busy for a while. Hope everythings cool with you.
KENIKO
I'm gonna send you an email later today bro.
SUZO
Missed the opening act and didn't get in til Joe started sorry I missed ya !!
962
Where were ya? Did your Mom come into the show? I'll drop you a line later.
CAPTAIN STEVE
Hi ya geez. How was he in Newcastle. Got a few posts to catch up with bud.
ONCE AGAIN CHEERS FOR THE PASS CLARKY !!!
Also some lady behind me complained about me smoking a fag. If it's any one on the forum I must appologise I didn't realise it was a no smoking venue until the after show meet and greet.