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Austin Lewis, III Costa Mesa, CA United States Plays: Bass (25 years)
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cheese101 - I've only been to Slim's once...I saw the Dixie Dregs there with MegaBoyd back in 2003 and had a great time. That show was GA standing.
I just looked at the Slim's website, and on the ticketing page it says "seating limited"...I wonder if that means it's limited in the same way it is at the Fillmore (primarily a GA venue with seating at the back/sides).
My guess would be today Slim's is still GA standing in front of the stage with limited seating elsewhere. People who want to guarantee a seat will need to buy a dinner ticket. Otherwise tables are on a first-come basis. I know I haven't been there in a while but I don't see how they could pull off a fully seated show...that wouldn't work unless they've undergone a recent renovation, as the venue is basically a large bar that holds maybe 500 people.
Have you tried calling them? I see contact info here. That page also has some info that seems to back up the GA standing format.
As far as the line goes, the venue is smaller/less popular than the Fillmore/Warfield so I don't think you need to be there before noon like we've done for those shows in the past. But the stage is smaller and not as high off the ground, so you will need to be there early enough so you and Chris can see. If I were you I'd plan on stopping by between noon and 2 to check things out. There probably won't be a line yet, which means you could get a late lunch somewhere nearby and still be at the front.
Sorry for writing a novel, but hey...you asked! ;-)
...Austin...
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Wed Mar 23 '11 12:52:23 am
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civgeek
Matt Dorado Portland, OR USA Plays: Guitar (53 years)
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Well we found out the line up for the 4-day Live Loud n Local music festival we are playing at the end of April. We are playing the first day with all local groups. Bummed we don't get to play with the big bands (In This Moment, Sister Sin, and Straight Line Stitch) But since it will be only our 4th gig I'm pretty happy. If any of the peeps in or around Portland need tix let me know. 4 days of bands for 12 bucks is a great price. BTW Happy belated Cheese.
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Wed Mar 23 '11 12:15:33 pm
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uphighone
David Beth Goldfield, Nevada USA
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Joe, Retired Navy air traffic controller here. In the high desert of Nevada, Goldfield to be exact. Would you or have you ever considered a small benefit concert. Our annual Goldfield days happens the 3rd weekend of August each year. If it helps, it's about halway between Vegas and Reno on highway 95. We can put you up for a night or two and feed you. Many veterans in the area and all very familiar with your works and talent. Just thought I'd ask... Please keep the fires burning and making me happy with your music. Dave B
PS Tried to make Slim's in SF, but they were sold out...
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Wed Mar 23 '11 1:01:58 pm
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cheese101
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roxyone, the tab book for BSAWW is coming out on March 30th here in the states. I found a link at amazon.com to pre-order it, I bet you can order it there also :)
I like what Joe said about Jason Becker this morning. He is indeed a special young man. Looking forward to the entire benefit show and some great guitar playing...I hope Jason is able to make it.
Thanks Austin, for the info...we'll try to get in line early then, but hafta hit that vinyl record store first plus we're driving down that morning. Guess we'll leave at 6 am. I see a loooooooong weekend ahead =|
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Wed Mar 23 '11 2:51:39 pm
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cheese101
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Happy belated birthday AussieRGman, we share the same birthdate, hope yours was good!
Scubz, tag yer it! lol....
Thanks for the birthday wishes civ, and good luck with all that you're doing with your band, sounds like things are really going well...keep it up!
Peace, thanks :) Always have fingers crossed on our road trips...sometimes some of the streets we end up walking on in San Fran feel more scary than the drive there!! Our hotel is about 3/4 of a mile from Slims, walking there in the daylight, pfttt, no prob....walking back at prolly midnight or later....oooooooooo!!!!
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Wed Mar 23 '11 5:23:21 pm
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michelle
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Just got back from seeing a killer Joe Bonamassa show! My ears are hissing. It was LOUD, but the sound was absolutely perfect! There's not a gad damn thing that's cool about the guy, but he can play guitar like a mofo! He rocked! The band was killer too! I'm always torn between watching the drummer & the guitarist. We had great balcony seats, so it was kinda easier to see the whole picture. Fun night!
Makes me reeeeally wanna see my Joe again. lol! He oozes cool :-)
JOE, Bonamassa had mouse pads & license plates and all sorts of swag for sale. Get on that, would ya! lol!
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Wed Mar 23 '11 8:09:54 pm
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brian shredder bangera
Brian Bangera Bangalore, Karnataka India Plays: Guitar (29 years)
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Hello Joe.. and hello everyone.. I have produced a song which is my tribute to Joe Satriani. I used my fav guitar, the Ibanez JS 1200. im sharing the link to it in this post.. please listen to it and comment.. u can reach me at chromatix.brian@gmail.com
http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=10410542
I hope you enjoy the song.
Thank you
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Wed Mar 23 '11 10:27:42 pm
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cyril06
Roquefort Les Pins, France Plays: Guitar (16 years)
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Hi Joe,
I'm Cyril from france. I've make a band with 2 friends and we love what you do.
You have a lot of fan in the region
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Thu Mar 24 '11 6:37:29 am
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cyril06
Roquefort Les Pins, France Plays: Guitar (16 years)
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Hi Joe,
I'm Cyril from france. I've make a band with 2 friends and we love what you do.
You have a lot of fan in the region
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Thu Mar 24 '11 6:37:31 am
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cheese101
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AussieRGman, Joe's birthday is July 15th.
K, no, no email here.
Chelle, glad you had such a good time. I like yer suggestion of more goodies for sale at Joe-shows, so I second the motion!! I'd particularly like to see a bobble-head Joe :D
Off to work for another (stress-filled) lovely day!
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Thu Mar 24 '11 6:38:01 am
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ovation1
Mikey D in da house Satch = ZEN Land Of The Rising Sun Plays: Guitar
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....As we wait for the reactors to cool....
Happy belated B-Day AussieRGman!
Saw a few folks mentioning that Coldplay sux..yup, they sure do, lol....
I thought this was a great cover of If I Could Fly.... Props to this dude..great job....
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