I MET JOE SATRIANI'S MOM

Yes, how crazy is this?

I was sitting on a bench overlooking Roslyn Harbor on Long Island, NY making the most of my 45 minute break between scheduled lessons (I teach drums).

I was hanging there enjoying the day and playing on a djembe drum, and this nice old lady comes by, smiles, and we start talking. She tells me about her son who plays guitar, as any old lady would. Then she says, "yes, he used to teach students too, before he made it big." So obviously my next question: "Well, who is your son?" "Oh, maybe you've heard of him, JOE SATRIANI" And my bottom lip hit the floor.

Turns out Joe worked at the same Sam Ash that I'm working at now (Carle Place, NY) and it's possibly where he met Steve Vai. What a crazy experience in my day of teaching. I thought this would be the right place to share it.

Joe I hope your mom gives you the business card I left with her! She was quite a sweet, happy lady... meeting her made my day!

Steve.... I havn't been playing around much since I got back from DC, but I'm starting to get into the groove around here (again). I'm auditioning with a band in Farmingdale tomorrow and probly playing at this jam in Freeport in the next few weeks.

I'll definitely let you guys know if I get any responce from Joe or his moms... damn straight I'm gonna be sitting on that bench with the same drum at the same time every Tuesday!