Guitarvibes--The youngins have what it takes to compose and perform......you have what it takes to teach the world huge lessons!

Nancy Sinatra wrote an op-ed article for the New York Times--"Radio Free America" from Los Angeles, Tuesday, 4 August 2009. Does everyone know why a lawsuit was filed on behalf of Joe Satriani by his attorneys with Coldplay and attorneys? This article by N. Sinatra may answer your questions. It's an issue of fair pay and lack of mandatory compensation (on Coldplay's part specifically).

When one segment of society (musicians) is denied fair pay......another segment of society (Librarians and library workers for example) could also be abused pay-wise. This may cause a domino effect--and I see in my life it already has--that further deepens the financial crisis. Retail workers are impacted and so on. When workers act in responsible ways and uphold their hours and abide by codes of ethics and bring in higher profits for the company they work for, shouldn't their company's HR and payroll departments reward them with fair and adequate compensation? When medical, vision and dental benefits are shifted from employers to a public provider, couldn't the resulting savings go to higher pay for employees??? Employers have a responsibility to compensate their employees so the employees can keep living in their homes, pay their mortgages and provide for all their modern needs in the HERE and NOW. Not stick pay levels in the 1980s!

USA and California (as well as other states) are going through financial and social hell! Our infrastructure can't take this neglect and neither can people neglect each other without dire consequences. When will we wake up to the fact we are all interdependent?

Listening to "Cryin'" and "Baroque"....the best of Joseph and Chickenfoot--"Oh, Yeah!" and "Learning to Fall."

So, in response to mikesb's post...what Satch songs out there cause everyone here to hit the "next track" button? I'm not talking about songs we're tired of hearing live (I've heard Summer Song a million times in concert, but I enjoy hearing it in the context of The Extremist). Focus on studio versions only...

I expect a lot of people will say Woodstock Jam and Killer Bee Bop, but try to go deeper than that.

I don't like Hordes Of Locusts all that much (although it was nice to hear live on the ITLIS? tour...it was something different). And no matter how hard I try, I still don't really like the title track from Engines Of Creation. I love that album, but that song seems to be the favorite for most people...and I just can't "get" it. I also don't really care for the title track from Super Colossal.

Despite all this, I'll never actually skip a song when listening to an album...I always play them from start to finish. But if I'm listening to Satch on shuffle, I might skip one of the above songs if it comes up...

By the way, Mike Portnoy was asked that question in a recent interview (here).

His answer? Jesus, Adolf Hitler, Quentin Tarantino, and Howard Stern.

I'll have to think a bit on my answers...I'll be back with that later today.

this is really amazing....its old news to some but probably not to all

Joe hope you kept Chad away from your geetars!!!!

Hello Satchland.....

Here's my Report of the Show.....

See above.... Joe said it best. The best show ever. This group of suburb musicians are having so much fun on stage. It's such a joy to watch. They are so tight and full of energy. The showmanship from everyone is GREAT. Sammy running around the stage like a kid. Joking with Chad in between songs saying " I use to always be the crazy Fucker in every band until this one. Chad's got me beat" Sammy's energy is unbelievable. Slappin' hands with fans, wearing shirts that were thrown on stage. Than the vocals.... is there a stronger vocalist out there? I don't think so.Chad's drumming is so powerful and tight. The accents and phrasing is suburb. Michael is right there jumping on the drum riser, sharing the same mic with Sammy for harmony vocals. He had 3 cabs w/ 8 10's in each cab. Great bass sound. Than Joe..... What can you say about Joe that hasn't already ben' sad? The man is on fire at every show and puts 110% in always. I've seen Joe every time he's come to Chicago since "92" including all G3's, Anniversary of SWTA, and all meet and greets. He is the man and he's always flawless,,,,always. Expect more GREAT music from Chickenfoot. This band is here to stay and Sammy mentioned just that at the show. I'm exstremly happy for all of them. It's a special group ,of musicians that have they're own bands but still step back and be Chickenfoot. When you think of it....that's hard to do if you don't have the right peeps. They got it and luckily for us we get to sit back and enjoy THIER ride. God Bless all of them.

BTW,,,, I know Joe was going to explain his use of Marshalls for the tour. Can anybody comment on the reason he switched? Joe sounded awesome with Marshalls. The tone was great. They had Joe mixed a lot better from the first Park West show. Anybody? Joe if you'd please?

Edit.... Joe.... Quick Question.... Why don't you use a wireless system? Line 6 has a killer system I use and it's great. It actually sounds better than a cable and it's digital and the frequency band will not be effected by the new FCC change. Just curious....

Have A Great Day Everyone !!!!!!

Thanks... Joe,Sammy,Mike and Chad... You Guys ROCK !!!! No Question

Thanks for that vid scuba...

Here's another one, longer, I think better quality of....

JOE SATRIANI, DRUMMER!!!

I know we know this, but I'll say it anyway: Sammy is definitely one of the coolest people on the planet.

All the crap that's gone on with Van Halen doesn't stop him from wearing an OU812 shirt at the Chicago gig, or flashing the VH hand sign with Mikey at the end (see it here, about 25 seconds in...watch the rest of the video, too). It's great to see that...

What'd you think of Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam?

And to comment on your Marshall question, I think it's as simple as Joe using the amp that makes him sound best within the context of the music he's playing. With Chickenfoot it's a Marshall, for his solo stuff it's the JSX.

Other fans are reading more into it, but I really don't think it's that complicated. After the JSX 50 is released, I wouldn't be surprised to see Joe tour with those instead of the Marshalls.

That's my take, anyway...

Man, that Chicago show looks like they were on FIIIIII-YAAAAAHHHH!!

Somebody asked what Joe song is skipped. I have to admit, I skip Until We Say Goodbye almost every time. It just rips my heart out and it's hard to listen to. It's not that I dislike it, it's just to emotional.

2 weeks T-Bones!!! 2 feckin' weeks!!

Songs you never skip??

S.M.F., Attack, The Extremist, Searching, Satch Boogie, Time, Ceremony, Rasp. Jam....ohhh so many I never skip. lol!

Austin, awesome vid find on the end of the Chicago show...I've never seen Joe hang out so long for an ending, shake hands, smile till his cheeks fell off and sign autographs...priceless!! All the guys are too cool!!! LOVE IT!!

And to think....Chad....the new porn star, LOL....well...mebbe it was too dark in his pants to actually film anything...we can only hope, LMAO!!

CHELLEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! 11 days till I fly out and JJ and I get eaten up and lost in Philly traffic tryin to find our way to Atlantic City, holee GAD!!! And then 13 days till u gets there and the partay REALLY starts...and THEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

14 FRIGGIN DAYS TO CHICKENAC OMG!!!

Can'twaitCan'twaitCan'twaitCan'twaitCan'twaitCan'twaitCan'twaitCan'twaitCan'twaitCan'twaitCan'twaitCan'twaitCan'twait......did I mention I CAN'T WAIT!!!! LOL!!!

And den.....Sept 5th.....

CHICKENHOE!!!! Freddy, it's gonna be a freakin BLAST!! No matter where you see these guys, they whip the crowd into a frenzy, lol!!!

A cack-attack!! lmmfao!!! Oooooo, the visions of THAT statement. lmao!

Davey is having a great time now that he's on tour with CF. His boredom & tiredness will be no mo!

I'm having some toast to soak up a lil' Captain. lol! Toast is an underrated food I tells ya!

Austin, did I read that you said you had a hangover? What the shit is going on here? Yer the last man standin' bra. If you go down, we's all in trouble! lol! Who will take notes and drive ffs!!??

Anyways, been thinking about this 4 people for dinner question some more. Four peeps that I would really love to have dinner with - my peeps - Tracie Al, Joan, & Joe. lol! Of course, I'm love for my hubs to be there, but he can be at the table next to me with his peeps. lol! He'd prolly be sitting with Jackson Browne, Shania Twain (on mute), and two other peeps. I have no idea who he'd pick, and I'm not asking either. He hates questions like that. lol!

But anyways...

chelle...it seems to me that...fer yer dinner party...

The girls are the ONLY ones cooperating!!!

Mckenna needs to get his Irish heiney over here to AC, then all we'd need is Joseph to pick the place and we'd be there with bells on!

IT COULD HAPPEN!!

Austin-I'll go album by Album-
Not of This-Don't really listen to it anymore, but
I really only listened to the title track on that one.
I prefer the live (dreaming #11) versions.
Surfing-Crushing Day
Dreaming #11-Crush of love
Flying-All the Vocal songs, One Big Rush, Back to Shalla Bal
Extremist-Cryin', Summer Song, and Motorcycle Driver
Time Machine-Speed of Light, Crazy, Woodstock Jam
Self Titled-SMF, Look my way, Killer Bee bop, Slow Down Blues, Sittin Round
Crystal Planet-Lights of Heaven, Ceremony ,Secret Prayer, A Train of Angels, Psycho Monkey, ZZ's song
Engines of Creation-Flavor Crystal 7.Pretty much a perfect album.