Thanks for sharing that, Joe. It's nice to see a longer comment from someone like Zack instead of a lot of the knee-jerk criticisms I've seen elsewhere that don't have much thought put into them.

I think if this bill is successful at anything, it's that it will bring the issue front and center, as elpp said.

I'm not sure that a boycott is the right way to protest this, at least not yet. A boycott worked when the MLK holiday stuff happened 20 years ago...the NFL even moved the Super Bowl from Arizona to California one year. I think this situation is a bit different, though. The MLK thing was primarily the governor's doing (as I understand it), but 17 state legislators voted to pass this immigration bill. Regardless of my thoughts on the bill, I think because more people were involved in its passage a court challenege or statewide vote should be pursued before people turn to a boycott. Right or wrong, that's how I think the system should work.

Here is a version of that song on YouTube...I REALLY like Grace's voice.

And just for fun, here's the Grace Potter performance that's posted here all the time.

:-)

Hey Joe, i know you have many other things on your mind, and your busy with all your work and music. How ever, i really want you to hear this; and maybe hear your opinion. But i just know that this vintage rock/blues band "Blind Lion" could/would be a perfect opening act for Chickenfoot. Or maybe just for some westcoast shows! Our live sound is completely different ( better, a little heavier guitar and sound ). We will have videos up soon. Hope you have a quick listen. If i need to send a presskit so you can know more about us and what we do, and have done will do! Blind Lion Music

Skippygirl - To answer your question in a different way...

When state laws and federal laws conflict with each other, the federal laws win. For example, federal law says it's a crime to possess marijuana for any reason. But some states, like California, have passed laws saying possession of marijuana for medicinal purposes is OK. So every now and then you'll hear about federal agents raiding medicinal marijuana facilities in California and making arrests (it doesn't happen too often...the federal government has avoided the confrontation by saying prosecuting medicinal marijuana cases isn't worth the resources).

In the case of the Arizona immigration bill, yes, the federal government could pass a new law to override it. But that's tricky...they can't just single out Arizona and cancel that one law, they'd have to pass a general law saying that only the federal government (and not individual states) has the power to create laws concerning immigration. And that won't happen, because it'd create a whole mess of other problems in states that already have other less controversial immigration laws in place.

It's a very complicated issue.

I think Obama's exact words were...

"That bitch is crazy!"

j/k, but I'm sure he said that at some point.

I really can't believe they passed a law like that. It's insane. So glad to hear yer views on it Joe. What can we do to help? If you find something - let us know!

Hello All,

Got my Bruce Bouillet albums through...good stuff...amazing the difference between the first and second album...on the first album it was like he had to prove that he could shred fast on every track (bit of an yngwie complex) but the second album had a lot more own style and complexity to the playing....he thanks Paul Gilbert in the sleeve, so maybe that was a big help...be interesting to see how much he has progressed now.

Mikesb - thought of you when I looked at the new dates for the London Guitar Show...much much later this year...but it was sure good to meet ya a couple of years ago!

Chappy Steve - thanks for the input and I see exactly where you are coming from and you are kinda right ..but it is a yes and no to the "no brainer"...you would need all the info to make the decision...which I have obviously...but you see, I cant have contact with my kids until we do either or & its been 2 years without them already.

Glitz man - Thought of you as we watched "Run Fatboy Run" yesterday, which is a film about a guy who runs a marathon to win back the love of his life...its a very funny film...good luck with all the up and coming ones you will be doing!

Michelle - LOL...thanks for the comment

Hugs Satriella xx

Mick Brigden - please make sure Joe is booked for some Australian shows huh? What can I do to help make that happen, just drop me a line...

*sigh* I see 3 shows are booked for France already, go you lucky Frenchies!!!!

Rygel - you gave me lots of kind help over at the other place i remember, hope you get a Belgian show with Joe.

Do The Stu- Apologies is one of my favorite songs. I started listening to Grace Potter (& The Nocturnals ) after watching the "Cortez Jam" for the first time. She sings with a lot of passion & has an awesome voice.

Castle's right. Illegal immigrants cause a lot of problems in the U.S. They come here with nothing and then try to steal it from other people. They also traffic A LOT of drugs. Has anybody watched Border Wars on National Geographic?

Border Wars-Illegal Crossing

Newsweek: Why Arizona is afraid of immigrants

I'm sick of these aliens too!!! Parking their fecking spacecraft in our backyards and then trying to use their bloody anal probe on us!!! HOW F#@&ING DARE THEY!!!!!!!!

FATAPE: LMAO!!! Here's a Mexican beer for you, smuggled illegally into your country just to stay on subject :D CHEERS!!

Third World sess Pool. Wow. That actually is very close to the truth right now. And it's happening at lightening speed.

Unfortunately I think a lot of people in this country might be missing the bigger picture with this bill in Arizona. I can't imagine for a second that they think it's going to hold up in federal court. You really have to think that this was done to open the eyes of the government who has been on and off the fence about this issue for years. Meanwhile, record numbers of illegals are crossing the borders everyday. As far as I can tell from all accounts, there hasn't been anyone just yanked off a street corner and forced to show proof of citizenship. At least not yet.

Something drastic has to happen about this issue. We are so quickly becoming a country that doesn't want to "inconvenience" anyone at the sake of their safety and protection.