Joe, just inquiring as to whether or not you'll be in the Seattle area again (as a performer) any time soon, or perhaps next year? My boyfriend is a lead guitarist, and has stated on numerous occasions that "if" he had a hero, that you'd be it. For reasons not only for your brilliant guitar playing, but also for the values you seem to hold. I'd love to give him the gift of taking him to one of your shows, and possibly the opportunity to meet you, but plane fare is pricey. Missed you at the White River Ampitheatre when you played with Deep Purple (I live in Enumclaw), which was a huge dissapointment. Hope you make it up this way again soon.