Do The Stu - thanks for the welcome, although I've been here for a long time. ;) Well, I know I've been here since at least 2000 if not before, since my pictures from the Anaheim EOC show are on the site. I mostly tend to lurk around these parts except when big things start to happen, like now.

I won't make it down to San Diego on the 5th but I've seen Sammy on his solo tours a few times. Always a fun show - the dude knows how to entertain and have fun. I don't suppose there'll be a surprise appearance by Joe and the rest of Chickenfoot? That'd be pretty cool.

I'm really curious to see what other songs they play to fill out the setlist. Presumably a song or two from each band member's past work, plus some covers. If they do any Sammy-era VH, it'd be really interesting to hear Joe's take on Eddie's stuff. I know Joe could handle it easily from a technical standpoint, but it does seem a little weird to think about him playing that stuff.

Just missed Joe...

Where were YOU when the words turned BLUE?

Jayzus, I'm lit up like the fourth of July!

LOL!

Ozzy Fudd that pedalboard looks nice
A bit of Google and you find lots of ideas
If you read a dozen articles and watch some videos you will get a clear vision of what you want your pedalboard to offer. And check this out. I really like the V-shaped ones.

cheese101 - Thanks for the info about the Bone, and the email. I listened for a bit but didn't catch the individual songs from each Chickenfoot member. Do you remember what they were?

And to answer your email question, you haven't heard anything about the Jeff Beck show from Brian or myself because...it hasn't happened yet! It's this coming Thursday...

I've been a Sammy fan since his split with Van Halen in the 90s, and I've since gone back and gotten into his earlier stuff. I saw VH on their 2004 reunion tour, but I didn't see a Sammy solo show until last summer. I'm really excited about the Cinco de Mayo gig, as it looks like it'll be his last before Chickenfoot.

I'm not really expecting any Chickenfoot-related surprises, since the tour starts less than two weeks after this show. I can see Mikey making a guest appearance, but he does that all the time at Sammy solo shows anyway.

And lastly...Oz Noy sounds interesting to me. Is there an album you'd recommend? I'm a huge EJ fan...

I bought this album and Guitar Shop at Amoeba tonight... I'm fairly familiar with most of his work, but the only CDs I have are from his Yardbirds days (along with one Jeff Beck Group compilation album). I'm impressed with what I've heard so far... :-)

Joe - some blue!!!!!!!! I KNEW it was about to happen, thanks for the update. Best of luck with the Chickenfoot project, I hope the November turning point is positive and you book a tour to Oz. As someone said, when you are super-famous just remember we loved you first :0)

Bugger! I went for a 30km bike ride and then took my daughter to the footy and missed the blue!!

Do The Stu - I highly recommend you pull out your super-special Time Machine CD and have a read, it's a great piece of writing in my opinion.

cosmic_ape - Thanks for posting that interview... Wow, after hearing how Down The Drain was written I have to say I'd LOVE to hear Joe do an acoustic version of Rubina's Blue Sky Happiness as an intro to that song on the Chickenfoot tour. Something like this version of the song (Does anyone know where this is from?).

I think it'd be neat for them to recreate that in-studio moment onstage every night...

Two things worth sharing:

Chickenfoot - Rock And Roll
This is from the show in Las Vegas in February 2008. David Lauser from Sammy's band is also on drums, and the video is shot from just behind him, so the sound is kinda rough.

Ultimate Guitar interview with Sammy Hagar
This is from January, but I don't think it was ever posted here. Sammy has some very nice things to say about Joe throughout.

Well, I'm off to bed...good morning, michelle! ;-)

Why did I choose the few days when all the Chickenfoot stuff happens to go away? Geez and the chance to watch/listen to a Joe interview....oh well.

geez, i feel like mc... i'm never drinkin' again...

lol!

or at least until the next time.

ohh my head - rock on!

cosmic_ape, thanks for the interview link! From there I also read the one put up on 11-15-08, I think I missed that one when it came out.

I like reading about the CF songs, always love getting more background. I've already listened to them a few times, but now am going back to listen again with more perspective on how they came about, etc.....so cool! To know that "Down The Drain" kinda started with some inspiration from "Rubina's Blue Sky Happiness" and the guys just took off from there and basically instantly came up with this new song....it's heady stuff to realize....music is truly a magical thing. And you just can't quantify the mystery of how artists write music, how it comes to them. Sometimes I guess it is just as 'simple' as 4 people coming together, bringing their musical history and talents and *poof* out comes a song. Like a chicken laying an egg, LOL!! :D

I know it's not simple by any means.....these guys represent years and years of hard work and training....besides each one of them housing massive talent in their bodies. I suppose that's part of the beauty of the whole thing...they make it look so easy :) Sometimes I almost believe even I could do it, lmao.....yeah right, maybe in an alternative universe!

Chelly, chelly, chelly....at least yer honest about the whole ting... 'or at least until the next time'....LOL...can't wait to get you and Mc together. All I can say is....watch out cuz I'll be packin...my video camera :)))))))))

Oh, and yes, there is one real Joe Satriani on facebook :) And many, many fakes. I know they cleared them all out over on youtube, mebbe they'll be able to do that on facebook at some point. Joe is even a 'twitterer', LOL!

That was a great interview with Joe....Thanks, cosmic_ape!

Tracie--Please come to San Fran.....I would like to roll out the red carpet for you at the Fillmore. Let's let Joe know how we feel about him and Chickenfoot!

Regarding the interview and questions about lawsuit/Coldplay.....Joe, I had nothing to do with Milli Vanilli......I guess I could sue them for misusing my name! LOL! I think there is a huge difference in approach to the common melody and rhythm of "If I Could Fly" and "Viva la Vida". Your approach was light-hearted, fun. Coldplay had a more serious, melancholy approach to Viva la Vida. When I listen to one song and then the other (I like them both) I can tell the different modes/moods using the same melody......interesting how musicians approach their music and weave their feelings (often very complex) into the song from their own unique perspective.

Weather in south sf bay area--sunny and clear with warming trend to near 30 degrees C or 89 degrees F. Summer in April? A bit early I say.

Scubadaz---You used to be an Ibanez guy....but no longer. My bad for not keeping up. I live in Dweeb land. ;-/

Igneousiceman or scubadaz? One of you is listening to Steve Vai music........Could you please recommend some of his albums.....I already have just the one--Passion and Warfare. Any suggestions? Joe's and Steve Vai's music sounds great in tandem. Aaaaahhhhh!