yeah Charles.....

Glue yer socks and shoes to yer feet and yer hair to yer head if u wanna keep em....otherwise, be prepared to have them blown off :)))

PS, another episode from Stu...

didya at least catch the stick?

Hmmm...

I sense the Homers of the world are going to unite and take over Reno and San Fran.....

So if yer bringing yer slippers, all u boys...are u also all bringing yer nighties like Mckenna? That's worth the price of admission right there!

Igneousiceman

Thanks for the great pictures. Your molten red Ibanez guitar looks like the finest work of art a man would be proud to own! Great find! Lovely nature pics.

Numbawunnitch--Hello! How are things in New England? Is your weather getting frosty?

Tikimon--Thank you for the great Halloween concert pictures. Joe is a crack up in that wig! LOL :-D

Michelle--Is it time to take some deep breaths and go to a Zen space? This election will be over soon and no one will be more grateful than me.

njbeast----We need to talk. My grandfather was born just outside of Manchester in Hazel Grove in the late 19th century. His North Carolina son, Joe "The Art Teacher" was my late dad. Not to be confused with "Joe the plumber". Hee heee!

Blue Moon-----Good on ya, man! Aren't you glad you aren't mixed up in this "disUnited" States of America political crap?

Rock on guitar lovers!

Maritime,

Thanks for the Blues Saraceno--Great plaid guitar! umm....great sounding tone poetry!

It's getting mighty wet here in SF Bay area--I hope we don't wash out into the Pacific Ocean! As if.....ha ha ha!

Sacramento County sucks...I requested an absentee ballot nearly a month ago and it didn't come in the mail until Monday. My vote doesn't count unless it's in their office up in Sacramento by 8 p.m., and there's no way that can happen. I was just up there this weekend and could have hand delivered it if they didn't take so freakin' long to mail it to me. Ugh.

I guess I could have registered in LA County and gone to vote in person, but I thought the absentee thing would've been just fine because it's always worked for me in the past.

I'm going to call the Secretary of State's office to complain, but I doubt they can do anything.

Lame!

I think Eric Johnson and Jonny Lang stole the show. Doyle Bramhall was great as well. I really like how those three chose some of the more obscure Hendrix songs to do, instead of the obvious big hits.

I don't want to spoil too much, but two of my favorite EJ songs were Love Or Confusion and May This Be Love (Waterfall). Jonny by far had more energy than anyone else up there, and he had great stage presence (a surprise, considering he was the youngest person on a bill with some BIG names). His vocals on Fire were incredible.

Anyway, I have more to say but I'll wait. Let me know how it goes in Portland... :-)

Oh Austin, couldn't you wear a nightie too? It would make a nice set with Al and the slippers.......

Joe! When are ya coming back to Vancouver? It seems we got bunny-hopped on this latest tour! Ya know ya love us. :D Come play some music!

Aw those slippers are cute Al, you make a girl's heart flutter.....

BTW episode 13 is a nice vid - who went to Buffalo, Kitchener and Toronto and can point themselves out in there?

Cheese - I looked at your vids of Chris on youtube , he seems like a lovely, talented boy, you must be very proud of him, and he can play ! Oh how I wish I could play, you've given him a great gift I suspect.

So is it almost over in the US? BTW the Melbourne Cup has been run and won by a local Australian horse, a great day had by all, although I didn't back the winner.

Let's do this!

Dear Mr. Satriani & co,

Only a year ago I discovered your music, and yours is defenitely one of my favorites. I regret not having much knowledge about music and techniques, yet I do, like many, know very well what I feel and love when I hear it. As well as seeing, your show at Paradiso in June was amazing.. My friends and I will happily see you next time you're near!

Someone said, to have influence in the world, making music is often a more effective way to reach people than by politics for example.. I truly enjoy your Singing Guitars, and feel the lack of lyrics gives listeners Freedom, to create their own words (if necessary at all)!

So, I'd like to Thank you all sincerely for your work and art, making the world even more beautiful! (and funny, too..) I wish you all the best of luck and happy things, and great music in life!

:)

M.L.

Blue Moon - the small talk about this election are almost over...but you'll be hearing all about it for a looooooong time to come.