Hey Joe!
My name is Ryan and I am from Perth, Australia. Unfortunately for the magnificent city of Perth you guys won't be coming here - So I will be coming to you and flying to Adelaide, South Australia to catch your show at Festival Theatre... I am super excited and have been a fan for many years. I purchased the VIP Platinum ticket and look forward to meeting you for the Q and A!
I remember when I first got introduced to your ultra technical brand of awesome rock music... My best friend Dave was teaching me about guitars and he played two tracks for me and I was hooked ever since!
"The Audience is Listening' by Steve Vai
"Surfing with The Alien"
At first I was like this is just ridiculous (in a good way!)... how can a mere human play a guitar like this!?
Over the years as I have listened to your many recordings I have come to the realization that you are not simply just playing a guitar like no one else can - the guitar itself is like a window through to your soul as a vehicle of expression and I think that a lot of people miss the point with guys like yourself and Vai - you guys don't just play guitars fast and shred amazing solos - your an artist and your music is pure emotion!
I am a Private Chef here in Perth and only about 4-5 months ago a bride at a wedding I catered walked down the aisle to 'Always with Me Always with You' and people were like 'What song was that!" and reaching for the Shazam on the Iphone...and so began at least a few more Satch fans like myself...
Anyway Joe, I am sure you have hundreds of these messages to read so I will keep it brief and close by saying:
I REALLY REALLY REALLY hope you play 'Made of Tears'
I would fly all the way from Perth to Adelaide just to hear you play this song even if that was the only song you played in a 10 minute concert - I might even be persuaded to cook for you and your band some time!
See you on April 3rd Joe, I can't wait!
Ryan John
