Hi Joe and T2Jers,

I just ordered 7 Joe Satriani CDs today!! More about this later. Joe, I shared info about Chicken Foot with my podiatrist!! LOL! Seriously, I am looking forward to seeing you guys in Mountain View, San Jose or San Francisco this year. Please let us know when you will be in the Western USA with Sammy, Mike, and Chad. Please.

Thanks for all the "Foot" notes and info!

Joe, love the interview the three of you did when Chad was home having his baby. Good times man, good times! Tracie and I were discussing it, and we've decided that if yer gonna use the F-bomb, you have to say it with more conviction! Hasn't yer time with Leslie taught you anything? lmao! If yer gonna drop it, drop it hard! Now what's this about the music blowing the buttons off yer pants??? lmao!!

Sounds like an Austin Powers trick! lol!

YEAH BABY YEAH!

burly - Yeah I couldn't believe that Kiss tour was so long ago, either. They really put on a great show, and it's unfortunate to see what's happened to the band since then (although I can't say it's unexpected). I was really impressed by Ted Nugent...I need to see him again sometime.

I saw the Sacramento show, which was at an amphitheater that had just opened. I scored 13th row tickets (stage right) on Ticketmaster...it was LOUD but very awesome.

And if not, well, I can say I was incredibly lucky to have been at Paul's show at the HOB in LA in February...there was a 3/4 Mr. Big reunion at the end of the encore. It was so cool to see him and Billy Sheehan playing together...

Do you have any way around the Ytsejam Records credit card problem? That has got to be annoying...does that happen a lot with US companies?

Right then, "pinch and a punch for the first of the month", to you scuby..........that's what we say, as well as "white rabbits" which is a friend's omen for bringing good luck in the new month.

April Fools!!- My 14 year old set the clock radio for 3 A.M...bless her little heart,..

Thanks guys for the input on acoustics, I have decided to drive down to Memphis on Saturday to try some out and maybe they will have some good sales. It would really be nice to pick something up for 350-400 that plays well.

Austin- Being a Kiss fan since the early days, it has been difficult for me to watch the changes the band has gone through, although I did enjoy some of the 80s stuff they put out. Was glad to see the reunion tour and the farewell tour was a good one. Gene Simmons would sell anything for a buck,..Kind of a shame, but he is a smart business man. But ya know I think it's about time to hang it up.(never thought I'd say those words) but for those guys not to adhere to the original lineup this close to the end of their careers and go out gracefully is BS.

Elpp- There is some anger about companies moving down there. Alot of jobs were lost because of it. I do not begrudge you for being able to land one of those jobs if it helped you. I think most people forget that we are all on this big ball together.

I ran a large soybean seed production facility for 7 years. Until I was able to secure some "illegals" for a crew I had tons of headaches. People do not realize how difficult it is to find labor. No American wants to work at entry level jobs. Or the ones you find are hooked up with drugs and will not show up.

Some of the problem is that wages for these jobs are not good enough to attract quality workers. The Mexicans are as a whole hard workers, with better morals than the American guys that I employed. The company paid them just like they did the Americans. They all had fake SS#s and this caused them to pay in Taxes that they could never get back. That is the whole reason our govt. does not crack down on illegals. The IRS collects millions and millions each year that will never go back out because the SS# and the name does not match. That's what most Americans don't understand or never hear about this whole situation. What the govt. does not like is paying them cash or not withholding taxes. They will nab your A** in a hurry for that.

I am of the belief that we should make it easier for them to come in on a work visa. All 911 changed in this country with increased security @ the borders is the price Mexicans have to pay to cross illegally. Before 911 the cost was $3000. After 911 $6000. Who benefited here.

A lot are angry that they are here but enjoy those tomatoes, oranges, apples, watermelons and tobacco that would cost 10 times more to buy if the illegals were not here, because I promise you that you can't find an American to pitch watermelons all day, not even for an attractive wage. Yes there are a lot that will argue with me on that...just try it. The illegals are paying for that health care and education for the kids. Most Americans don't realize that illegals pay more taxes than we do by not being able to collect a refund.

This is another complicated situation. Yes I think they need to secure the border and restore order, but truly guard the border, don't just pretend like you are. $ gets in the way of fixing this thing. I hope it all works out for everyone's benefit.

My comments are not meant to stir anger but to inform. Elpp is our brother, he bleeds red when cut just like we do. No one is to blame here but the system, and we should all do our part to figure out a sensible solution. It is easy to point fingers and that never helps. We have way too many problems to worry about elsewhere.

Just listened to the first 2 CF interview podcasts and I agree with Chelle that Joe isn't a natural swearer and it sounds kinda odd, much like it's hard to imagine God swearing :0.........no offence anybody.

burly - my brother has a Fender electric acoustic and he loves it, says it's terrific.

Scuba- Yeah that was my first thought when the alarm went off, but then I thought about her carrying my Martin to rehearsal and remembered who this is really for :-) The Epiphones are a good looking guitar. Just curious for personal reasons, what do most Brits think about Obama,? I know he is there for a visit. email all responses to:satchafunkilus66@yahoo.com

Alan- You have a MAC, what should I look for in purchasing one, I am leaning toward a laptop model, but probably want to explore a used machine. Anyone else know MACs?

Skippy- I did look at the Fenders I really like my Stratocaster but have never picked up a Fender acoustic/ electric.

It amazes me still the effect worldwide Joe has on people. Isn't music a wonderful thing?

What about viruses? I understand Mac is not really bothered much with them. I am absolutely sick of the problems with pc.

And Yes Windows will run on Leopard I did find out!! I can use my MS Office software!! I can't get over the price of a MAC compared to pc though, I guess it's worth it.

Scuba-I tend to be realistically middle of the road as far as politic go, and I think he can make some progress , I am just not sure if he can overcome inheriting a trillion dollar deficit. Clinton wiped out our huge deficit by the end of his first term and had a surplus by the end, but man this thing is huge now. That's kinda like ripping the transmission out of your car, banging up the body all over on a Friday and expecting the repair shop to have it back by Monday afternoon. I think he will end up being a scapegoat. The troop increase thing may be needed but only if it will help bring a quick end to that mess over there or a way out.
Politics tends to get in the way of maintaining balance which is what we need. Both major parties are guilty of trying to convince segments that they are the party who is looking out for their best interest And both pull the wool over a lot of eyes.

It is interesting to hear first hand what people world wide think, without the medias spin.

Joe for President of the world!! His message unites all through music!!

G'day guys,

feels like I've been away from here for a Loooong time

hows it hanging Joe, I still play my guitars when I can..

been traveling heaps,

London England, Turkey, down To Adelaide South Australia all over the place, I love traveling..

any ways i still got heaps of songs for every one to listen to if you want. my music