My condolences, too, Tony. Wow, death is always a tough thing to talk about. Yet, nothing soothes our uneasiness like good friends to share in our grief..'cause we all get there at different times of life.

I spent 30 years of my life raised heathen. :-) No spiritual belief except this very subtle nagging on the inside that there must be something more out there. Until I met Melissa. Now, I've been a believer of Jesus for the last 20 years and have seen two totally different impacts on my life & vast differences of perspectives.

I once had a curiosity with death...where will I go? If anywhere? Typically a fear because of the unknown. And , now I have a confidence in a new & perfect beginning. Total peace about this next eternal life, and a new outlook that stays fresh every year regarding a need to live each day to it's fullest.

It's carried over into my music, too. Where I once was a learning guitarist in a late 70's rock band...playing Zepp, Blue Oyster Cult, Skynyrd, Stones, Yes, etc....now I spend it playing in our local church and...where songwriting was once elusive and quite a struggle...now the lyrics come with a renewed focus...and the music is much easier to develop now that I can let go and let the Holy Spirit take control and drive my inspiration to a work that honors Christ & not myself.

Agape love is certainly where it's at. That self-sacrificing love that holds a higher regard for the person beheld...than for your own needs and perspectives. Well...that's my story. It got me through the times of watching a father-in-law pass from colon cancer...or seeing my grandmother pass from it just being her time with age (and I lived with her in those days).

But, what a drive in music, too, eh? Look at the works out there and look at what is truly spiritually driven...there's a marked difference if done in the proper perspective. So, death for me is the ultimate new beginning...the mark of being set free from the decay of this world that saddens us all...and of a new hope of a life that's forever unchanging. :-)

Peace everyone! Sorry to digress so much from a board that honors Joe's music. But, I've seen enough posts here to see what a band of family you've all become...especially you 'old timers' in here! :-)

Hey everyone, did you hear about Joe's new......no, just kidding. No news from me today, so you all can breathe a sigh of relief. ;-)

Joe Satriani's Experience Hendrix Tour blog: part 3

BTW, PeaceLily...thanks for the welcome you gave me! Appreciate that!

Glitzman--Steve is doin' better than me today. I'm not feelin' so good t'day. Horrible headache and difficulty eating---nothing tastes very good today. Need some soothing Joe music, too.

jsTony--My condolences on your loss. My prayers are goin' out to you.

Peace Lily--Thanks for HOME. I also like TEN WORDS and CRYIN'.

I've seen better days. ;-(

Let's all sing along!

And you ask me what I want this year- And I try to make this kind and clear- Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days- Cuz I don't need boxes wrapped in string-s And desire and love and empty things- Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days-

So take these words- And sing out loud- Cuz everyone is forgiven now- Cuz tonight's the night the world begins again-

And it's someplace simple where we could live And something only you can give- And thats faith and trust and peace while we're alive- And the one poor child that saved this world- And there's 10 million more who probably could- If we all just stopped and said a prayer for them-

So take these words- And sing out loud- Cuz everyone is forgiven now- Cuz tonight's the night the world begins again-

I wish everyone was loved tonight- And somehow stop this endless fight- Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days-

So take these words- And sing out loud- Cuz everyone is forgiven now- Cuz tonight's the night the world begins again- Cuz tonight's the night the world begins again-

Howdy One And All....... I'm Back.... wow how many new people...???

Sorry I have been away for so, So, SO Long..... been beusy moving house and stuff.... How are we all....?

Dang! Thought I'd get someone with that one......

edit...Peace thanks for the link to the blog, Joe gives such a wonderful insight into his feelings about the people, tour and shows.

If it's any consulation Skippy, I said a great big "HELL YEAH" fer ya this morning when I saw yer post =| I'm gullible I tells ya. DAMMIT! So this year I need to kick yer heiney instead of Austins'. I hate April 1st!

Chelle, yes please, make it so. Oh, and that pic u sent me? WOO WOO, LOL!

Awww Cheese, *hugs*, one day you will be able to say HELL YEAH for me, and I'll be going nuts.......

Get a load of today (your time) Astronomy Picture Of The Day

From Joe's blog -

"Afterward, I hung out with Hubert Sumlin for a while. He told some beautiful stories about his very talented older brother. Hubert has such a way about him, almost an angelic aura. When I looked at him, he seemed to have bright light all about him - no joke. More importantly, you just feel good being around him. A most special person."

JOE, that's the same way I feel when I'm around you. I know you have the same effect on a lot of your fans. I'm so grateful that Hubert did for you what you do for us. The vibe and energy and aura you exude is a rare thing. So, as grateful as you are to have your time with Hubert is as grateful as I am to have my time with you. It's an amazing feeling, isn't it :-)

Love ya Joe!

Hahaha... Everyone knows the website College Humor, right? They played an April Fools' Day joke today...they dressed up in In-N-Out employee clothes and told New Yorkers restaurants would be opening in the city. They hung signs in vacant buildings and everything. Awesome.

http://www.collegehumor.com/article:1803397

http://www.innout.com/aprilfools2010statementseparate.asp

Hey everyone here is our own Glitzman at the Sweetwater clinic with Joe seemingly playing right at him, he's right in front looking up at Joe with the light on his face.

SLASH - Listen before you buy.

Full cd listening party

The #1 rule with Jager - a little dab'll do ya.

#2 rule - a big dab'll do ya in. lol!

uh-oh!

hi 5 - lmao!

we have achieved lift off :-)

Do the stu: I haven't been doing very much lately, best thing I did was come fifth in the school battle of the bands (it was rigged) I played the extremist and the crowd seemed to like it so, nothing lost nothing gained.