Hi back Millie, hope you find a job very soon, it's a scary time I'm sure!!

Well lookit that, Matt King is all growed hup now, gots hisself an iPhone and everything!! Woot! :)

Ha! Yeah, let's give Mc some new knives and see what he can whhhhip up in the kitchen besides fingertip stir fry.

as well as shoehorns.

Austin- It's understandable that they would want to accumulate more material before they tour. My only beef about the first CF tour was that the songs off of the album definitely needed some rotation. Now for CF IV they will have to decide; do we play all of the songs off the new album or do we throw in some off CF I to keep the set list fresh. I would go with the latter.

Part of me wonders that if part of BCC's plan is to beat CF to the punch when it comes to the sophomore release.... I think sales of BCC's first album will suffer because of the way they've went about it, but I could be wrong.

Guitarman- I'm no guitar whiz by any means, but if it were my money, I'd save up the extra $200 and go for the 2400. That gets you the full 24 frets, a pretty unique pickup combo with the slightly hotter Mo' Joe bridge p/u and the Pro Track single coil at the neck. Everyone has great things to say about them. Otherwise, except for the color, I believe they are exactly the same as the 1200's.

Apr 12 2011 "Get Your Buzz On Live" to air on Palladia HD TV in April/May!

We've just learned that the high-def music TV channel, Palladia will be showing "Chickenfoot: Get Your Buzz On!" at the end of April/beginning of May. Currently scheduled dates are:

Master Satriani, Im just wondering if you have ever planned on releasing your music in "backtracks"? I know you will make money off of it, but Im willing to spend regardless. You the teacher, and releasing your music as backtracks, would benefit your guitar playing fans, as well as the young.

I have been searching for a backtrack of "Lords Of Karma" for almost 5 months now. I have found a real trashy one (almost MIDI sounding) but seriouslllyyy would be embarrassing to you.

And before I go on, for people that dont know what a "backtrack" is,. is its very similar to karaoke, but in the Masters case, since he dont sing, his guitar playing would be missing.

You can either sell online (individual, or whole CD) or have in record stores. For a CD of your backtrack, consisting of about 15 tunes, should go for about,,,,,$25 to $30 American dollars. Get ALL your tunes out there. Trust me Master it would sell.

And please, dont anyone just say "Hey, got to this site" The Master has been here for the world to listen to him, the least he should do is make a profit off it. I already have a few backtracks already, but the quality is just horrible.

Master Satch what do you think? I need "Lords of Karma" For some reason that song just has a hold on me. And if anyone know if he doing this ALREADY, can you email me at

dsbickford@yahoo.com

and title it "Satriani Backtracks" Please dont spam me. Just desperate for a legit, true quality backtrack version of "Lords of Karma" Im ready to spend money on it :)

Do The Stu - saw the Mr Big single when Billy tweeted it, I take it you follow him or not a fan?

I had seen Zoe Keating after she became a recomendation on twitter... Master Luini is following her so I guess he would have mentioned her to Joe too? Like her stuff, great you've seen her live already. Her bio says she did gigs at her warehouse... that would be cool to see

Bumble beers? Please sir, may I have some more?

Getting ready for the new season of DEADLIEST CATCH. Tonight at 9:00 est

Pip55, Thank you for your reply :)

Mater Satriani, is this the case? Can a follower give some advice for a moment? As dreaded the day it comes to many of us, that you cant play anymore, or your time has come, you will have left planet earth, and left a legacy. You have empowered a lot of us, such as my self, to learn, play, or re-pick up the guitar again. There is a handful of people on this planet, that have not only, pleasured us in music, but have also contributed to music. You are one of them.

Im going to say a name, we all know. Les Paul. A man, not only blessed with the sound of music, but has also changed music. Most dont know, but the guitar was considered a joke-like instrument in its early days to music. When Les Paul and Mary Ford played for the world, future guitarist where being born. Les Paul has awed the planet to play. You have also done the same.

Master Satriani, I cant tell you the impact on music you have done. Their just isnt words. From being the teacher, to creating some great players, to inspiring, inventing and just the Master of music. You have done an immense force to the music industry. Why stop there?

The problem, we have, is music is still going to be written, after we are gone. Why is it a problem? I wont be here to enjoy it. Neither will you. Have the will, to leave earth, with more knowledge even after your gone. Because a future child will be born, that will listen to your music, and you will still be the teacher. Even if you dont do all your music on backtracks, leave knowing you left the world some kind of tool, they can continue to use.

Master, the world still uses tools and knowledge from the past. Why not be a part of that even more than you have? I know most of your music is personal. Why not look down from the heavens with one last smile? Their is currently an 8 or 9 year old boy (Tmann we call him) who is amazing on blues guitar. Do you know who he watched that got him to pick up the guitar? You!! You Master!! TMAnn says on a news broadcast, he watched a music video of Joe Satriani, and the kid is already a legend. You still have it in you.

Austin--Congratulations on finding a full time job. Something tells me the economy is still in rough shape. When the Ultra rich start payin' their fair share in taxes in the USA, then the economy will be in much better shape. Anyway, thanks for the well wishes.

Alan--Erasure? Whoa.......Why is he prancing around in undies and high heels? I didn't know that was your type of music! Must be putting us on.......you cquwasy guy!!!

Michelle--I'm still here, though barely at times.....too many doctor appointments!

Tracie--Joe still gets to me in my soul! AND Mc gets to me with his cutting board veggies.....minus the green pepper!

Guitarman - About a year go I bought an Ibanez RG guitar because i simply couldn't and wouldn't be able to afford even a JS100, I love it...it's got the 24 frets which is absolutely great...just gives you that ability to push it right over the top.

Plus, like turbo said, the pickup combo is really unique and if Joe likes it we know it's good.

I will say this, I did have the pleasure of trying out all of Joes guitars before making my purchase, I will say that the 1200 is significantly heavier than the 2400 and for long standing sessions it really weighs on the shoulders. Though I will say that the 1200 has a tone incomparable to any other guitar I've ever heard, probably because of it's heavier body.

Joe himself has even said this and that's why he can't really play more than 1-2 songs with it at a time and so he switches to the JS1000 on stage at times. I Would say that the 1000 and 2400 are comparable in weight...but I would even lean toward the 2400 being a bit lighter.

I would certainly go for the 2400 if you can.

I've had a JS1200 CA for a few years now but have always hankered after a Chromeboy. I've been in touch with the company below who can refinish the guitar and the results look amazing - I'm seriously tempted to get it done. Info below for anyone who's interested!

http://www.simscustom.com/html/00sprayshop_chrome.htm

They do quite a few of the chrome finishes a year and have been doing it for quite a while. He said it's the hardest finish to control what the end product looks like but when it's done there's nothing else that looks like it on the market.

It takes 2-3 months and isn't cheap - £580 for the whole thing, including set-up afterwards and changing the colour on the logo to black to match with the original Chromeboy.

Is there going to be a live DVD/CD for the Wizards tour?

I don't know where the JS100 plays in to the weight game compared to the Japanese models; I'd imagine it's probably one of the heaviest (even though by my standards it is fairly light), but I've not played any of the others so that's only a guess.
I was lucky enough to find a mint JS100 for $300 and am throwing the PAF Joe and Mo' Joe combo in it, and adding the hi-pass filter. Someday down the road I will upgrade the trem system and have one hell of a guitar. Even as it sits now, stock, I am pretty happy with it. Finally getting some decent sounds coaxed out of it.

Had an amazing night...played with earthman til the wee hours!

My search for trundrumbalind live continues...