Sorry Folks

Greetings Joe and all

I have never actually said hi to Joe as yet, so there's gotta be a first time lol...... Yeah there are loads of great guitar players out there, but at present Joe is the my only inspiration for continuing. Blinking great teaching on a 'Guitar World' magazine CD ROM :))

Looking forward to hearing your new Album 'Super Colossal' hehe...

Hey Guitar Ruck

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Hi Everyone

Joe Concert at Newcastle Upon Tyne was Great.... The first time I have seen him live hehe...... I arrived in the afternoon at the venue and met a couple of dudes from a place nearby.... lol the idea of meeting Joe became better than the actual gig, for a while. hehe. hehe I was aprehensive about going on my own at first, but I would recomend it to anyone because you will aways have one great thing in common with any Satriani fan, and conversation will never get dull or boring....... not only because Joe is a great guitarist, but because his music seems to create harmony joy and peace, even without listening to it, if you get my drift..... Johnny A was good on guitar, reminded me of Eric Johnson actually. ( Both are Wes Montgomery Influenced) Had a chat with his drummer afte rthe show... The blue lights which opened the show meant only one thing..... And when Joe started warming up to 'Flying in a Blue Dream' it took me a few seconds to realise that the Joe Show had started. I was on the balcony at the front row of the rear section on the left hand side, and so I couldn't see Joe when he moved to my left of the stage.... Hehe the place did not fill up and there were lots of seats empty upstairs, so I moved to the side near the stage and was actually looking down onto Joe as he was playing...... I got a rather unique view up there and got some great pics of the whole stage, with the other band members.... Jeff Campicelli 's drum kit especially..... Even got a close up pic of Joes foot on a pedal lol.... with my digi cam ...... (never used flash either) Before and after the show was gr8, when we met Joe, but especially afterwards..... I met these young dudes who were keener than I was to see him hehe...... I was just about to go and get a taxi, because I thought he would be ages in coming to meet us all...... (The few fans who faithfully stay around afterwards) when I thought to go back and wait for ten more mins or so.... Then whaddia know, Joe appeared...... We met and he posed for some pics with us........ He is a truly nice and pleasant person to meet......... Oh by the way, If you read this Jonny B..... I remember seeing Jeff C give his drumstick away...that must've been to you and your son hehe.... I was expecting to see Stuart Hamm on Bass but Dave Larue was brilliant... So was Galen.... though I had not heard of them before. My Tributes to Gordon, Arron and the Crew for being such good company and helping me to handle the gig without any paranoia, if you know what I mean lol..... I remained smoke free throughout, thankfully....... And enjoyed the gig for what it was...... Now I want to play more guitar, after seeing Joe..... What an inspiration.... Hopefully next year we'll all be able to meet up again for another show lol...... Joe it was an honour to meet you, and I'd love a lesson or two from you in person hehe...... Who wouldn't lol ...... :))

Rob/Sledgers from York