McDave
Cook, MN
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What was the deal with Dave LaRue anyways? It did'nt seem like he was around for very long. Did he have other obligations or did he not quite fit in? Don't remember what the deal was there..
Mark.."Hammerhead" was cool...classic Beck-Ola.
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Sun Feb 14 '10 5:39:23 pm
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michelle
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McDave, that could have been the tour where Joe had another bassist in mind for the band. Pretty close to rehearsal time the guy had to back out, so Joe called Dave who just happened to be free for that time slot. I think Dave was an amazing fit with the band and it worked out really well. I still don't know which one is my favorite bassist for Joe's band. They all bring something different and are massively talented.
IbanezJoan, Joe pretty much goes balls out on The Crossroads with Steve Miller - WHOA!!! I like it like that! lol!
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Sun Feb 14 '10 5:51:30 pm
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Do The Stu
Austin Lewis, III
Costa Mesa, CA
United States
Plays: Bass (25 years)
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michelle, you're thinking of Brad Russell. He was going to play bass on the PSATMOR tour, but then something came up during rehearsals and Joe went with Stuuu as a last-minute replacement.
I guess you could say Dave LaRue "replaced" Matt Bissonette, but if you go back and read Joe's announcement from the time (Joe's post halfway down this page) it sounds like it was a planned switch (with Matt's blessing, as he left to do other stuff). I don't know if the original plan was for him to be permanent, but with the way the announcement was worded (saying he's joining for the tour) and knowing how many other bands he's involved with I never expected him to be around for long. I do love his playing, though.
I'd have to look through the liner notes to be sure, but I think Joe played all the bass parts on Super Colossal...right?
...Austin...
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Sun Feb 14 '10 7:07:46 pm
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Carter L
Plays: Guitar (23 years)
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Hey Joe, thanks for checking out my message if you do.
I've been having a lot of trouble recently with band members, and feeling like maybe they're not taking note of my lack of creative input to our songs. It's been this way for quite a while now, and only recently I attempted to confront them about the problem. They seem to insist that I do get my two cents in on a regular basis, but I can only recall ever completing like 2 or something songs since last year. Keep in mind I have thought about starting another band to get my creativeness out, despite the fact these guys have been my close friends for quite a while, going on like 6 years. Which brings me to my next question. I know, sorry.
How on earth did you get to be the driving creative force behind your band? Especially back when you were my age, about 18. How did you get bandmates to do what you told them to do??
Thanks man, for looking.
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Sun Feb 14 '10 8:46:31 pm
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hybes
Mark Hybers
Plays: Guitar (18 years)
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Michelle - Totally agree about Dave being a good fit. He certainly looked very engaged throughout the entire show. It's funny to watch the G3 in Tokyo. Dave was playing bass for Petrucci. It looked like the 2 just had a scrap back stage. Dave totally secluded himself to one side of the stage. I wonder if he was a last minute replacement for Petrucci?
DTS - Any luck on the job front?
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Sun Feb 14 '10 8:56:27 pm
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Ethn Hayabusa
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I just read a nice review of a recent Steve Morse show from the perspective of a drummer who was opening the show for him. Since the sound check ran late, Steve himself helped the drummer set up his gear. Steve is a classy guy.
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Sun Feb 14 '10 10:48:01 pm
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Glitz Man
Grant Stieglitz
Fort Wayne, Indiana
USA
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Hello Y'all!
Thank you everyone for the support in my running.
I had my 5K run today. Despite the cold & windy temperatures, the run went great, as well as the sun being out. My time was 18 minutes & 49 seconds. Don't know my placing, but I know I finished in the top 15-20 out of about 200 plus participants. My next run is Saturday; another 5K.
After the run, I had to make a beeline to work (more reservations on Valentine's Day weekend). It went a lot smoother than last night.
Thanks again everyone. Gotta get some rest. Have a busy week ahead of me, as well as my next run.
By the way, Happy Valentine's Day everyone.
Grant
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Sun Feb 14 '10 10:49:19 pm
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slanshroom
roy marchbank
Scotland, Barcelona
Spain
Plays: Guitar (51 years)
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Ethn....always good t hear n see people not gettin above themself, a few year ago i was working at the UK Tea in the Park festival humfin gear out one o the many tour bus & Moby appeared t help us out, sound bloke t boot
Well done Grant! thats some goin boyo
Another fun mornin here fishin out chocolate buscuits from the dvd player :(
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Sun Feb 14 '10 11:32:51 pm
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Hugsamuchilus
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Skippygirl . . Still waiting for the dvd to arrive on british shores too!
The cd is available here but I think you will get the dvd before we do because when live in San Francisco was released here the cd was available before the dvd but as luck would have it my brother was touring round Oz and he saw it on video and bought it and sent it to me! (:
I never went to the San Fran gig but went to 3 gigs from Joe's Last tour so i'm dying to get my hands on the dvd!!!!
ESPECIALLY FOR GHOSTS LIVE ! ! ! !
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Mon Feb 15 '10 2:43:46 am
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GoldenGirl2
Millicent Moritz
Santa Clara, California
USA
Plays: Guitar (15 years)
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Michelle and Austin---Interesting stuff about Bass players. I've noticed that Joe has mainly worked with Stu Hamm and Matt Bissonette. It's a surprise to see him with Dave LaRue who I think of as Steve Morse's bass player. A pleasant surprise! And what a playing style!
I'm not that familiar with Matt. I love the way Stu plays......he really brings a trio together and I enjoy his steady style.
Two other bass players of note are Billy Sheehan who I think of as Steve Vai's bass player and Mike Daane who I have heard on Andy Timmons' album Resolution.
Glitz Man--Hope your running goes well.....have fun!
Peace Lily--Thanks for sending your vid links......great memories of Joe and learning for relatively new fans like me.
GoldlenGirl2
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Mon Feb 15 '10 8:12:04 am
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Blue_Moon
Alan McKenna
Dublin
Ireland
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dont like matt with joe at all, stu's the best fit, dve larue was awsome to see he done an awsoeme job, seen em in germany with joe on the SC tour, he even got pissed at my friend
and that over 55 thing was jus a random news fact with no thought or incentive toward anyone just passing it on since lots of oldies here.. right?
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Mon Feb 15 '10 8:22:12 am
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GoldenGirl2
Millicent Moritz
Santa Clara, California
USA
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Uncle roy---Do you think you'll try for the job offer or no? I hope the pay is reasonable.
Jobs in California are few and far between, at least in my area.
GoldenGirl2
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Mon Feb 15 '10 8:25:56 am
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slanshroom
roy marchbank
Scotland, Barcelona
Spain
Plays: Guitar (51 years)
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mike ya bollox lol one med class one adv decent pay 2...btw how much for the guitar & from what ilk it be?
GG2 defo goin for the job...there are no jobs in barca for teaching guitar !
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