elpp - Yes, I bought two tickets for the Downey show...third row center (woohoo!).

I have every intention of going (although I haven't yet decided with who), but that may change based on my job situation. If I still don't have one I might not be able to afford to go, and if I do have one I might not be able to get the time off. But I went ahead and bought tickets now because I figure they'll be easy to resell if I have to. But hopefully everything works out. :-)

What about you? Do you have tickets yet?

sorry to hear about your mother,its sad to see some you love suffer like that , but knowing now she's at peace... Its been three years now since i lost my mother and i still have my moments, but I'm moving on slowely..

Ibanez:yup 1st in football history t win all 6 cups absolutely astonishing...congrats BCN!

Rage on in Ireland give em yer support peeps

Another Chickenfoot article with some quotes from Chad about his plans

edit-couple quotes from Sammy too

Ever notice that if we removed Monday and Tuesday fron the weekday workday calendar we would be left with......

Hello ppl of T2J and JOE,..........I received an email portrait "Happy Holidays" greeting from Steve Vai. He is sitting on a royal red chair with his EVO at his side. He thanks all us fans for our support in 2009 and wishes us all a Happy New Year. My favorite quote on that page, "Music is Everything."

JOE--When I think of you as a special fan of Steve's and Steve likewise yours, it makes me smile. I hope thinking about this helps you smile, too.

Hope everyone who celebrates Christmas and/or the multitude of holidays (so many this time of year) feels the joy of sharing good times (including music) with loved ones.

Love, peace, happy times and lots of beautiful music!

I HAVE to go to El Paso to finish up my Christmas shopping. Wait times at the border crossing are 3+ hours. Not happenin'

Smart move Austin, those tix will become very valuable as the venue sells out.

I'm skipping that one, while I liked the song being played on the teaser video, I recall hearing Bridge Across Forever and giving up halfway thru it, so I'm not really a fan of them. I'd rather keep some money in the bank in case DT decides to do a special show to compensate their lack of touring in 2010. (Or in case Petrucci tours behind his next solo album)

R.I.P. Brittany Murphy

Thanks Peace Lily for the link to the interview. Just wish they would announce they have accepted invitations to Australia :0).

Wonder who exactly has to invite them?? Anybody know, so that I can bang on some doors here?

Saw my brother yesterday and he gave me his Line 6 Spider III amp thingy - it's so cool!!!! Hilarious that I still can't play more than an open chord but I was able to plug in and play around with the effects and it's fantastic!! So much better for Smoke On The Water haha!

Can anyone give me some tips on what I can do with it?? I downloaded the user manual but it assumes a level of prior knowledge ("add dirt to the Crunch") so I have no idea....

OOOOhhhhhh Skippy, yer about to learn a whole new language, LOL!!! Fat, dirty, grinding, gritty, luminous, shimmering.....talk to a guitar player and yer eyes will glaze over :)))) Especially one that's a "gear-head" like my son...or Joe :) Have fun with yer new "toy" !!

Cheesey - you are so right. Apparently my bottom end is going to be screamin as well........!!

Nice gifts for Chris. Hours of joy there. Have a good one, guess it's snowing huh?

Nah, no snow here, just cold and wind and rain....lotsa snow in Michelle's neck of the woods though!

Those dvd's are gonna be an early birthday present for Chrisper, he's got ENUFF Christmas prezzies already, lol!

Love ya tons and lots Joe.....big hugs flyin yer way. Hope you can bask in the love and support of your family and friends...and we're always here for you as well.

burly - Yes, Joe is playing at all of the Experience Hendrix gigs in the spring. The EH website isn't as clear as it has been in the past about just who will be at what show, but Joe specifically said so in an interview that was posted here a few weeks back.

I think there's a song or two on Mike Portnoy's latest instructional DVD...that's all I've heard from the band. I do like Neal Morse / Spock's Beard, though, so I am very excited for the show. I hope it works out.

I have the Lacuna Coil and Eric Johnson DVDs you mentioned...good choices there. And you need to get Dream Theater's Score because, well, I was there! :-)

I don't think Chris knows much Cheap Trick, but I bet they're a band he would appreciate. Their Live At Budokan CD/DVD box set is quite nice.

How you doing Austin?

hello and goodbye to all....

This is the last day i can get on the internet before the holiday...

Can you imagine how many pages to catch up on after two weeks!!!!!

Anyway

Just wanted to give you all a big HUG and a kiss and say...

Have a Happy Holiday...whatever you are doing...

but if you are at a sad place at the moment then know that there are those who are thinking of you and wishing they could make things better...

that would be me for a start...

but I am sure there are many more.

Take care in the snow everyone....

Hugs Satriella xx