Hi Joe,

I just wanted to thank you for the awesome Pompano Beach/Ft. Lauderdale, FL show and the autograph signing at MAE music store this past weekend. The whole night of music was just perfect (weather wasn't to shabby either). A three hour show, what a pleasure! Don't know how you have the stamina!

I have seen you live many times before (missed the last G3), and each time better than the last! But this was quite special meeting you.

You were also nice enough to also sign an autograph for my friend (also a guitar player) who is going through the worst time of his life now who was not there. I called him, and I can't remember him ever sounding happier when I told him you signed something for him too!!! You really brightened someones day that needed it!

And my friend that -was- there was so excited to meet you, she forgot to tell you her name to sign the autograph... well it was Michelle, the hot redheaded babe if you remember her. You made all of our day! And thank you for that.

As a guitar player, you have truly been inspirational to me. I remember way back in an early Guitar magazine in the late 80s, a quote from Steve Vai, saying regarding Surfing with the Alien- The one guitar player thet sends chills up my spine (or something to that effect). I went right out and bought it when it came out on tape, then replaced it with CD, and almost permanently sits in my car CD player, and soon to be on my IPOD! Some of the new stuff sounded great! Need to get the new CD.

Well thanks again, Joe. See you again soon!

Jon Doranz Ft. Lauderdale, FL