It's like a flashback to "Why are they booing Stu?"

lol!

Mood at work today is very somber and quiet. One of our co-workers passed away unexpectedly on Sunday. She was 61 and took care of her 92 year old frail father, step-mom, and disabled sister along with multiple kitties, all while maintaining a job here. She had a wicked sense of humor and a heart of gold. RIP Donnis, you are so missed.

So Earth to Ashes has booked our first real gig. We will be playing an outdoor festival in July. More details as they come about. Also, we will be entering the studio in mid Feb to record a 3 song demo. When it's ready I will post a link for all interested to get it.

Peace---hi and thanks :) Lol, so you hacked into my photobucket anyways huh? lol no need for a "highlighted" link for you! :-)

Well, it would of been so much MORE enjoyable had I been able to stand on my feet and rock out like I really wanted to from the second he took the stage. Still, had a blast just in complete awe of Joe of course. But....man, i sure hope my next Joe show im not in front of someone like that again. I relize it was a theater and it was all seated, so.....guess thats just the way it is with a Satriani seated Venue show i duno, still, found it strange. Because I've been to plenty of seated concerts and many people on thier feet and no problems. Guess, it just all depends. And it being LA and everything, the rowdy bunch it usually is, i was really suprised.

Well, I'm missing jojo for sure now :-( And kicking myself for all the little things i could of said to him and didnt, bieng shy and nervous just sucks. I laughed out loud today remembering how tounge tied i was when it was my turn to take a pic with him and everything. lol, i kept stuttering! lol

My pics from Reno. I think I deleted all of the blurry ones, and actually got a couple decent shots this time around. My fave is the one where Joe has his hand in front of his mouth, he was just finishing the tapping section in "Satch Boogie" and was reaching for the pick in his mouth.

Also, someone asked for the setlist from the Reno show; here you go.

Last but not least, here are the best pics from Spokane. If you want to see all of them, click here.

Turbo- Great Pics!!! So many awesome shots....

"and the next G3 line up recommendations "

I would like to see Buckethead on a G3 tour

Suzi, thanks. And yes, I know what you mean about worrying about aging parents, I has them too :) I count myself lucky for every day we have together, they are precious.

Ian, really nice pictures, you did a great job! Your wife is such a sweetie to go to shows with you...I told her in Reno she was surrounded by Satch-fanatics so we're gonna pull her into our obsessions sooner or later if she keeps coming to shows, LOL!!

Chris got a kitty yesterday...he's black and white with golden eyes, long silky hair and a huge fluffy tail. We went to the shelter to see who would pick him out, and vice-versa...."Thompsen" totally laid claim to him right from the beginning, cuddled right up on him, kneading dough, snuggling, and giving him pats with his paws, and kisses on the neck. Never left his lap, even when surrounded by 5 other curious kittehs, lol! They chose each other, and Chris named him....

Otis :) He likes the name on it's own, but also cuz Mike Manning's nickname is Otis, lol!! Otis is a wonderful, loving kitteh, who is also a bit overwhelmed and skerred in his new home. Chris called this morning in a panic cuz he couldn't find Otis ANYwhere and he thought he'd gotten out. Which couldn't have happened cuz he hadn't opened his door. Otis slept with him most of the night, then *poof*...disappeared until about 2ish this afternoon. We were both getting concerned...

So, turns out he's the perfect cat for Chris cuz guess where he found him, finally.....curled up and asleep in an empty speaker cabinet, LOL!!! We should put a a sign on it that sez "Otis's House of Blues", lol!!! Chris was sooooo relieved when he found him, he'd looked everywhere 12 times, except the speaker :) I went over after work to visit and check up on the new baby, he was hiding under the chair but we got him to come out and then he went back and forth between Chris and me, purring and snuggling....but wanted Chris the most. The boys are bonding :)

I am totally exhausted from working a 12 and half hour day today. I am also still trying to catch up on sleep from the great week last week. 4 Fantastic, perfect "10" shows. Joe your the BEST! It was sooo much fun and I am with Cheese that I am very sad it is over.

PIP -we missed you in Reno!!

It was great seeing all the peeps in Reno and a big thank you for helping with the "10's"

Peace- it was really great seeing you in Portland floating on the cloud Joe from your meet and greet. You are such a nice person hope to see you again soon.

Cheese - my sympathy goes out to you for your loss at work.

Hey T2J'ers! I would like to see John5 on the G3 line up. He would bring a unique style and different quality to the set-up. Great session player. I envy you guys in the US talking about the wormhole show's. Mine in the UK, seemed like such a long time ago. :-( I just reminisce...

Nick
"if you're gonna boo, f**king boo in key!"