Michellica - If you ever do get those pics please warn me if you are going to link to them, I so DON'T want to see them. LMAO.

OK...now that I've had a chance to get some sleep, I'll elaborate on my "Satch rocks" comment.

The songs I mentioned in Reno are still the highlight of the four shows I just saw, but the performance/energy of the San Francisco show as a whole is the best of the four.

Both bands played their full set again...I heard Mountain do Crossroads for the first time this tour. The rest of their set was pretty similar to the other shows. And Joe had Overdriver, Super Colossal, and Cool #9 back in.

There were a few end-of-tour jokes spread throughout the night. Corky Lang had the regular bit at each show where he'd purposefully knock a cymbal stand over, and the drum tech would run out to fix it. In SF, the stand was attached to fishing line that was strung over the top of the stage...and whenever he knocked it over, someone would pull the string and it'd come back up on its own...really funny.

Joe's whole set was solid...I think the highlight for me this time around would be Flying In A Blue Dream, actually. That might be the best version of that song I've ever heard.

Leslie broke a string during Stormy Monday, and his tech brought out Joe's white JS series guitar for him to play. The strap on that guitar was set up perfectly and everything, so I think Leslie "broke" the string on purpose...just to play it. ;-) But it was really cool to see Satch playing a Leslie West guitar and Leslie playing a JS guitar. And it was fun to watch Leslie try to use the whammy bar.

I met Joe after the show (Al gave me the second aftershow pass...more on that later) and he said it was Leslie's guitar for good now. Joe had used that for a few album/tour cycles and seemed a bit sad to let it go...but it's Leslie West. ;-)

Corky and Rev from Mountain came out for Going Down, so that ended up being a huge jam. And a ton of red and white balloons fell from the ceiling so that song was one huge party...

I met all of Mountain after their show and got autographs...Leslie was pretty busy talking to other people, but I talked to Corky and Rev quite a bit.

I also met all of Joe's band, including Stu (finally!). I got a picture with most of 'em and got autographs. Very cool...

I have some news to share, but I'll put that in a new post so things aren't cluttered.

Galen said he will likely be the road manager for next year's Chickenfoot tour. He says there are nine Chickenfoot songs so far. Joe said they still need to finish recording, as we all know...that'll happen in December (Sammy still has some shows this week in New Orleans and St. Louis). Galen said they're looking for a March release date, but they don't yet know (or maybe Galen just wouldn't tell me...hehe) what record label it'll come out on. Galen also said it might end up being an arena tour, which would be awesome...I'd love to see Satch in a 20,000-seat venue, even if it means I'll be much further back from the stage than I usually am.

Both Galen and Jeff joked about being more or less out of work for the next year. I bugged Jeff about doing some kind of solo album or side project in the meantime, and he said he had some session work lined up. Also, he said he hoped to get his own website up and running in the next few months.

Jon Luini was also there...I was able to get some info out of him for the YouTube live thing on 11/22. It sounds like plans for that event are changing all the time, but people seem to think it'll be a huge variety show / festival setting and Satch will only do a song or two. I won two free tickets to that, so I might go, but I also have Buckethead tickets for the same night so I'll probably do that instead (Al has a ticket to that and I'm his ride, so...).

I'm sure I've forgotten a thing or two, so I'll probably make another post in a bit.

Actually, I do have one last piece of news: Tracie and Al had a run-in with a police officer at Joe's show...I'll just be vague and say that they'll be spending some time in a police car soon.

Did they get into a fight? Did Al make a bomb threat? Will they be arrested? Is Al going to be deported? Or is it something else entirely? I'll let them share... ;-)

Do The Stu - oooooohh it all sounds like great fun thanks for the review - *sniff* wish I could see Joe again too. Would love to see the pics.

Hello JS When it comes to a live performance you guys are on top of the heap with me!

Austin, the 2 things that stand out in yer posts - Jeff's own website (HELL YEAH!), and A & T's run in with the law. LMMFAO!! Now that's a party!! I'da put my monies on J & A!! lmao!

Skippy, I talked to Al on the phone the other night. He loves San Fransisco, and he's having a great time. He went to a pub (or poob as he says) crawl Thursday night with peeps from the hostel, he took a tram and got lost - then found his way back, but he still hadn't seen Alacatraz. I'm thinking he prolly wouldn't like the east coast USA as much as he likes the west. lol! He'd be freezing his junk off if he was here. lol!

Cappy I know how you like to spice it up. LOL!

HOLEE GUACAMOLE!!!!!

What a trip this has been so far OMHFG!!! Joanie, Phil, Austin, his dad and brother, Brian and his wife Debbie, and of course the Mckenna all made it in safe and sound and away we all went for the two shows..... I hafta say the Reno venue absolutely did suck huge lemons, I hope Joe never plays there again...maybe back to the Grand Sierra, eh? But the show was good because hell, it was JOE!!!

Plus we had aftershow passes for that show and Joe was so gracious and fun as usual....

Joe...did ya share the boozy chocolates with everyone last night? LOL...orrrrr, did Lindsey end up with them :) She's a very sweet person, it was nice to meet her and she took good care of Al and Phil in all the confusion of me being the one to buy the Club Joe tickets, but for the guys, not me. It all worked out in the end :)

As has already been said, the San Fran show was totally off the hook from beginning to end...it was the last night of the tour and they all just poured everything they had into every single song. I highly recommend always attending the final show of a tour if you can because it's always the best time!!

We were almost center stage for the SF show and I got some great photos of all the guys...we ended up with two drumsticks from Corky Lainge, two Stu picks and a Joe pick, THE FIRST EVER WE CAUGHT AT A SHOW, lol....yes, it's a lil thing but was a goal of Chris's for every show, lol. He gave away one Stu pick and one drum stick. It was the best night, totally :) And Mckenna and Austin really enjoyed their aftershows, so that was like icing on the cake.

Chelly, I need to catch up wiff u, will call soon omg....

As fer the police officer...well...yes....there's a story there...we may or may not be able to share what happened but suffice it to say....it ain't over yet ;) LMAO!!!

I don't know WHY Mc would complain that I'm always getting him into trouble, really.....

Chris is talking Mc's ear off which is a nice break for me...and is getting more and more excited about his upcoming lesson with Joe on Tuesday. Nothing will ever top that.

Hope our whole crew made the podcast, if there is one of the SF show especially....we made Joe smile :)

Alcatraz tomorrow with Joanie and the Mc...more later, if we can have internet access from jail that is.....

roffler--Thanks for the vids! Doyle Dykes on acoustic is amazing!

GManCometh--Nebraska is right in the middle of the country and I see no reason why Joe can't do a gig in Omaha or in your area of NE. It might even light a fire under me to visit your area!

Ibanezplr--Thanks for the reference to Flickr.com for pic of Andy Timmons! Also great to see vid of Jackson Browne, "Lives in the Balance" with Crosby, Stills & Nash.

Tracie & Al--I love getting your posts about San Francisco. Sometimes SF scares the hell out of me because I can't find a place to park and the traffic can be absolutely crazy! It's a place I need my hubby, Steve and my sister, Deb with me to help keep me from climbing trees or lamp posts! And you thought you peeps were wild and crazy!!

Had to work yesterday until 6 p.m.--I have to work every Saturday dedicated as I am to the library and my youth services team. Steve was on his feet all day yesterday unpacking freight and helping customers at the Depot. It's a living!! We were knackered when we got home......

Maritime--The vids you post never cease to amaze me! Gamalon sounds great. I would love to see them at a nightclub! Also, UZEB with Michael Cusson, Paul Brochu and Alain Caron are super musicians. I wonder if they do nightclubs in the SF bay area.

I got to talk to all my T2J peeps a bit ago. They're all so friggin happy!!! They said the last show in SF was just killer. The pre-show, the show, and the after show - the whole bit was stellar! Hell, even Austin got rave reviews! lol! (side note to Austin - sounds like yer a star - kudos to you). I can't wait to see pics and vids of all the monkey bidness. I was so happy talking to all my peeps on the phone that I had a glass of wine. That glass of wine made me so happy that I had another glass of wine! Now even my happy is happy :-)

Woooo - happy happy! lmao!!!

I'm home.......... flamin 4 degrees! That's just stupid (it was 18 - 20 in San Fran), as was my car deciding it really didn't want to start due to being left out in the cold.

Cheese - reporting in as requested : ) I would text but if yer phones on I think that might be a little too early. Brilliantly I finally managed to switch to CA time, albeit a couple hours into the flight home LOL So this'll be a fun week. Thanks again for everything

Having heard the police story in the lobby Saturday night... no comment, other than from the sound of it Al got himself in trouble all on his own... again ; )

Do The Stu/Blue Moon - guys, really wish I had more time to hang out on Saturday, glad I got to spend a bit of time Friday, and thanks for the tour or Reno. I'll stay longer next time... hell, what am I saying next time!?

So, do I need to book up now for a chickenfoot gig ; )

DCK - too funny! There seemed to be plenty of strange people in San Fran... (opens door for Al related comment....)

Michelle - aw crap, I didn't get to add chatting to you onto my list of "cool things to do during 3 days in CA"... maybe next time

Just Joan / Mahavishnu - likewise, sorry I didn't get to hang out so much, but it was cool meeting you, and all part of a great Joe experience.

Right, knackered... floaty head

so how many shows is joe playin on the us tour? and does he ever get a day off? look at the road page! he plays for days straight

Hello Everyone,

I have had a eventful, but busy week!!! We had our huge Grand Opening to the public of the Holiday Inn back last Thursday, on the 13th. After the Grand Opening, we had to reset our ballroom for a VIP Dinner. The owners of Focus, who owns the Holiday Inn were there. As well as the Vice President, the Presidents of Operations, Marketing, etc.

Last night, we had our party for 350 people. It was VIP party for the Chancellor of IPFW University and the IPFW Teachers and Staff. It went really well and they even ate "all" the food that we prepared for them.

SuperDaveMcCarthy: How are you and the family doing man? Thank you again for the CD and autographed sleeve. My best friend is a little jealous of me about getting it, but he's cool with it. What he doesn't know is that he is getting a copy of Additional Creations, which will surprise him big time. The weather here is getting cold and it is even starting to snow (awesome)! Hope your job(s) are going well too. My job is going well at the Holiday Inn (being this so-called "Jack of all Trades" by almost the entire staff. Keep in touch or send me an e-mail.

Do the Stu: Hope you had fun seeing Joe in concert. What were some of the highlights? Hope you had a safe trip man. Stay in touch man.

js1200js1000: How are you doing up there in Canada? How is your Mom doing? I hope you two had fun together. Did you say that you are getting of copy of Additional Creations? If so, that is awesome!!! Keep in touch man.

cheese 101: I am happy for you for seeing Joe. What did you like best? Hope you had a safe trip to see Joe and on the way back home in Oregon. By the way, where is Klamath Falls? I was just curious. Keep in touch.

GoldenGirl2 and Castle 49: I hope those fires are not causing too much damage out there in California. It will be terrible if those fires were to happen again during this upcoming Holiday Season. Keep in touch, both of you!

GoldenGirl2: Hey there again, I am glad they caught that person. It was just wrong for him to go out and kill those people. Stay in touch girl!!!

Blue_Moon: Hope you got back to Ireland safely. How is it over there? I like to visit Ireland sometime. Anyway, hope you enjoyed seeing Joe. What did you like best when seeing Joe? Keep in touch man!

michelle: How are you doing? I was surprised to hear what that woman did. Why would she go out there and have that truck hit her? I heard some info that every 18 minutes, a person will commit suicide. I am not sure if that is true or not. I saw a music video by Good Charlotte called "Hold On" and in the beginning, they showed that quote. Going back to Joe, what was the best part when seeing Joe in concert? Keep in touch girl!!!

death cube k: Hey man, how are things going with you up in Canada? It has been busy for me with non-stop work. Hope things are going well with you.

skippygirl: Good Day to you down under in Australia? How are you doing? Thank you for the praise on my running. I am planning on doing a 5K Run this upcoming Saturday. Wish me luck on that (AND WISH ME LUCK EVERYBODY ON SATURDAY)!!! It does feel good to get some exercise in you. Take care of yourself and stay in touch!

Joe Satrini: Good day to you. Hope you got back to the United Kingdom safely. What was your favorite part(s) when seeing Joe in concert? Did you get your car fixed, or started up to be specific?

little j: Hi, how are you? Welcome to the site. Are you related to Joe? If so, cool!!! How is the weather down in Florida? It is cold and snowing on and off here in Indiana.

PeterG: I didn't know that Joe was a vegetarian. I am kind of thinking about going vegetarian, but I haven't made a final decison yet.

5150rando: Welcome to the site!!! When did you start becoming a fan of Joe Satriani? What songs do you like from him?