JonnyB
Jonathan Berry
Kirkby Malzeard, Yorkshire
UK
Plays: Guitar (48 years)
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Hammersmith Apollo: Well this was the one I was waiting for and Joe didn't disappoint. His playing was fluid, masterful and truly expressive. He managed to breath new life into "old" favourites and faithfully reproduce the nuances of the new material. For me Joe is now the Grand Master of guitar and has gone beyond technique to the point where he just "becomes" the music. And what music! With ITLIS, I was afraid the material might be running a little thin but SC has proved that Joe is not short on inspiration. Red Shift Riders had me flying around the cosmos at warp speed, A Cool New Way was treated to a flurry of improvised extensions expertly woven into the main theme, One Robots Dream was a revelation to me live as it's one track I didn't really "get" on the CD. The Meaning Of Love is my new favourite ballad and has knocked Love Thing off it's podium.
I'd like to thank a few people for making the evening such a memorable exerience. Firstly Jon Iverson for taking care of us during the Platinum experience - you managed to make a difficult job look easy. My fellow fans and enthusiasts - I can't remember all the names but it was a pleasure meeting you all. Lastly Joe - words fail me man. You are living proof that it is possible to rise to the very top of the tree and still keep both feet firmly on the ground. You are indeed Super Colossal and I have never met anyone as kind, gracious, hard working and genuine as your good self. Thank You. I better end there - I'm getting a little misty eyed!
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Wed Jun 21 '06 3:19:44 am
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Two Shay
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Whisky gal - You can only do your best. Noone can ask for more. Sometimes life is not so fair and it's the rotten b4st4rds who get the breaks. If it's meant to be, your time will come. Just be patient and as Billy used to say 'To thine own self be true'.
In the meantime, keep rocking.
Steve.
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Wed Jun 21 '06 4:11:03 am
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Clarky
Paul Clark
plays the organ, going blind
www.paul-clark.com
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Slansh - I was talking to the nice Morgan custom fellas yesterday... 'Envy' who is currently getting a nice new body in the Morgan Custom shop is now also getting a new neck..
birdseye maple and ebony fingerboard
sheerrrrrr-wingggggg
excitinger and excintinger.. lol..
guys - thanks for the "oh my god you won" shouts... lol...
I never win anything so this was seriously seriously cool...
the after-show chit chat with Joe was very cool too...
meeting up with hrhfist, shell, satriella and their respective posses was also very very cool.
Suzie.. we missed each other again.. lol.. I can see a pattern forming here.. lmao..
I saw Matt call but it was so loud where I was I just couldn't make out anything he said... all the shouting and screeming cos the England game...
I'll try to call either you or Matt some time..
962 - bro.. where were ya?? did you get to the gig??
bahduh - unfortunately you're right.. England has no chance... lmao...
England is not the best team in the world.. but we are top 8 in my opinion... so I hope we at least make the quarters..
Argentina and Germany are looking very strong now...
but never discount Holland, Czech or Brazil...
this is where the Cup gets really exciting I think..
mari - the Satch gig was great - as usual.. lol
had a ball.. met loads of great T2Jers.. it was great it really was...
and I now have the new CD...
in my honest opinion...
this is his best one since Crystal Planet by far...
so I met Joe too.. we had a nice lil' chit chat too.. which was highly extremely cool..
Satch - love the new album I really do... using Simon Phillips was a master stroke.. that guy has such mammoth technique and I love his feel.. in my lil' opinion he's one of the top drummers around right now... he's a nice touch on the album..
great gig last night too.. you looked like you was in that real nice zone that lay somewhere between being very relaxed but very focused... and that's the place to be..
so of course you played real sweet..
great stuff bro... had a tip top night out..
I greatly enjoyed our little chit chat after the show too..
and the things you said to me really took me by surprise...
still makes me smile even now.. lmao..
what Clarky speechless?? never!!.. lmao
anyways.. huge respect to yer... and deepest thanks...
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Wed Jun 21 '06 4:20:37 am
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floss
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Great show at Hammersmith last night Joe - thanks a lot. What's your secret? - you seem to be getting younger! Next time can we get the "heads-up" about gigs by e-mail/newsletter? We saw the ad by chance in a Sunday newspaper supplement, along with the general population, and didn't get very good tickets. Would love to have been closer and maybe bagged one of your picks!
Also thanks for bringing Johnny A - been listening to him for a while now since getting a Favored Nations sampler CD and ordering one of his CDs. I was able to get the other one at the gig and he signed it for me. Great set and really nice bloke. Shame so many people missed it by hanging around in the bar!
Come back again soon Joe. Next time, Portsmouth Guildhall is a nice venue and if you want any more suggestions for G3 how about Jeff Beck or Dweezil Zappa?
Cheers Joe!
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Wed Jun 21 '06 4:26:53 am
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Yeah the old metro guy,s are man i was there a few times did some yehy cant tell you who the coach was she sure is mine though im doing yehy like you wouldnt believe man and here comes my hitman withe some more of my guy ka wack wack wack wack he,s wacking the cops like you wouldnt believe and an email contract it,s for like posting to you or any kind of say anything posts man this cops going whats going on now oh my hitmen killing all them to jsut sighn here manand him and him all ofthem done my hitman the cop yeah he,s the supervisor sometimes man yep thats him man my hitman ille have you dead before you move man one prob perfect he,s paid cashola man feeeewwwww cool hey good yeyh to man the old cops doing there thing is that goes back to when i was a teen man they use to take a real beating man can you leave frank im sure the opp could use a beating if they get the same as what we get are they getting the same man oh yeah the were learns man later wolf2.
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Wed Jun 21 '06 5:28:11 am
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Zinc Master
Zinc Master
Crown Point, IN
USA
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As we all get older, I'm sure that, like me, you would like to stay 'alive & sharp' for as long as possible. The harsh reality is, however, that none of us live forever, and one of these days each one of us is likely to finally lose our smarts. If you're like me, you will want to know when that happens so that you don't embarrass either yourself or your loved ones, so I am convinced that each of us should take a good hard look at ourselves from time to time. This should help get you started with the process:
During a visit to a hospital for the mentally infirm, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was that defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized.
"Well," said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub; then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub "
"Oh, I understand," said the visitor. "A normal person would use the bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup."
"No," said the Director, "a normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a bed by the wall or near the window?"
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Wed Jun 21 '06 5:32:16 am
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Zinc Master
Zinc Master
Crown Point, IN
USA
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I dialed a number and got the following recording: "I am not available right now, but thank you for caring enough to call. I am making some changes in my life. Please leave a message after the beep. If I do not return your call, you are one of the changes."
What does that mean?
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Wed Jun 21 '06 5:33:45 am
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DelfinoPie
Martin Phillips
King Of Monsters
Plays: Doctors & Nurses (
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Keniko
After reading some of Hunter S. Thompsons books/ recounts of events he's covered I've really considered journalism.
Yeah my pictures of Joe are a bit fuzzy...he was so active on stage it was an awesome show everyone was having such a good time.
Best concert I've ever been to.
Delfino
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Wed Jun 21 '06 5:40:56 am
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Zinc Master
Zinc Master
Crown Point, IN
USA
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Words to Live By
At pilots training back in the Air Corps they taught
us, "Always try to keep the number of landings you make equal to the number of take offs you make."
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Wed Jun 21 '06 5:45:07 am
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Hugh
Hugh Wyman
Boston,
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Hi there. So I have a rather odd question. I have a Marshall 30th Anniversary amp head that supposedly belonged to Joe at one point. I was wondering if there was any way to confirm this. I've had it for a few years. The SN is M-1997-37-1247-B. Any help would be great.
Thanks!
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Wed Jun 21 '06 6:12:13 am
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Zinc Master
Zinc Master
Crown Point, IN
USA
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As my five year old son and I were headed to McDonald's one day, we passed a car accident.
Usually when we see something terrible like that, we say a prayer for those who might be hurt, so I pointed and said to my son, "We should pray."
From the back seat I heard his earnest request: "Please, God, don't let those cars block the entrance to McDonald's."
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Wed Jun 21 '06 6:25:35 am
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Keniko
Ken Erickson
Addison, IL.
U.S.A.
Plays: Guitar (54 years)
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Good Morning Satchland.....Dark and cloudy and rainy in Chicago today. May see some hail. Severe weather headin' our way.
Delphino..... Journalism? Go for it. Joe Show? Joe is always on fire in concert. Each year is better than the previous shows. The man is amazing.
We Love Ya Joe ! ! !
Zinc..... That's priceless.....lol......
Have A Great Day Everyone ! ! !
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Wed Jun 21 '06 6:52:24 am
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ICEMAN II
frozen in time...
Plays: Piano
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mthead101
what’s happnin’…ankles suck…it’s an old injury…I’ve broken it many times…snapped, torn and ripped just about everything else in my ankle…man oh man I’ll never learn :(
take er easy dood…
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Wed Jun 21 '06 7:26:38 am
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Hrh Fish
paul Fisher
London,
UK
Plays: Guitar (53 years)
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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.
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Wed Jun 21 '06 8:31:02 am
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Dr Ice
David Stephens
Newell, PA
United States
Plays: Guitar (31 years)
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JOE, HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO JUST GIVE UP ON GUITAR AND LIFE ITSELF CAUSE THAT I S WHAT I AM ABOUT TO DO I am doing alot of recording and dubbing like you are and i wanted to know what you thought about the digitech GNX 4 cause right now financially i have not much money and it cost only 500. My dad got laid off from the railroad and my mon doesn't have a good job and i'm trying my hardest to save money for a car to get to my school which is at ITT technical institute. I grew up with nothing and still have nothing. All i got is my cheap ltd brand guitar. I'm not complaining. It does the job for me and it makes me happy. Cause when it's all you have you learn to appreciate it more. I just wish i could get one of you signature model guitars. I played one once when i was at a guitar store in pittsburgh and i fell in love with it especially the neck. But thats just a fantasy. SOme day wheni get out of school and after i help my parents pay off there debts maybe god will give me a break and let me have one thing that i want that isn't a necessity. which would be a great guitar. But i'm alive and i am able to play guitar and i have no handicaps so i'm happy, just sometimes i need to talk to someone. thanks joe I know you probably won't read this cause you have so many letters but if you do thanks i appreciate it.
Dave
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Wed Jun 21 '06 8:37:43 am
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Zinc Master
Zinc Master
Crown Point, IN
USA
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An Indian walks into a cafe with a shotgun in one hand, pulling a male buffalo with the other and says to the waiter, "Want coffee."
The waiter says, "Sure chief, coming right up." He gets the Indian a tall mug of coffee. After drinking the coffee down in one gulp, the Indian turns and blasts the buffalo with the shotgun, then just walks out.
The next morning the Indian returns. He has his shotgun in one hand pulling another male buffalo with the other. He walks up to the counter and says to the waiter, "Want coffee."
The waiter says, "Whoa, chief! We're still cleaning up your mess from yesterday. What the heck was all that about, anyway?"
The Indian smiles and proudly says, "Training for upper management position. Come in, drink coffee, shoot the bull, leave mess for others to clean up, disappear for rest of day."
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Wed Jun 21 '06 8:45:13 am
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waterproof soap
aka Homer
Mmmm Donuts!!
Plays: Bass (2002 years)
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BONUS NACHOS!!>>>>QUE PASTA!!!!!!
catchin' up a bit......in reverse chronology (always wanted to travel backward in time.....i won't cause a pairofducks/paradox!!!)
Michelle....great chat widdya last nite!!!
GROWLER...Sorry to hear of your "free rides"....i've been there.........a prescription for Meclizine helped me immensely.....just some kind fyi!!! shaka brah!!!!
Zen......glad to see there are some stanley clarke fans....thanks for the links.....oh yeah btw.....thanks for the words of appreciation re: my little poem..........your views I have come to respect in earnest!!!!!
Swissy my "hats off" to ya over and over and over again...................stay strong......(you know what I mean) ;)
CUBE nice to see you again....it seems like its been awhile......thought Mrs. Cube might have shipped you off to the brawny academyLOL(is that in canada...it looks like it on the comercials!!!!.............peace to ya man!!!
Slansh....Phry...... the links you have been posting have had me on the floor in a puddle 'o pee!!!!
more later...................................
Peace.........................................John
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