Keniko, after a half a glass of an extremely strong vodka & cranberry, I just read yer post to me -

"michelle ..... It could be worse. Could you imagine ..... Turning Straight...

How boring would that be? ...lol.... "

I was like...he's married to Cindy, right? lmmfao!!! Then I remembered it was a "Turning Left" response. lmao! Was he turning straight from turning gay? No, no, no. He was just Turning Left!! lol!

Um yeah...cheers! lol!

Do The Mall, yer changing man. I can see it. Yer drinking and spending money like a bitch. Are YOU turning left? ;-)

T-Bones, I feckin love you man! You and the massive one! We blame the black hippy dude in the GPS telling us to "turn left!" Wait...I see a pattern here! lmao!! That bastid had us runnin a muck! We WERE on the Black Horse Pike, but that dude took us the wrong way! lol! So, how many people were dead in that cemetery anyways? ALl of them! lol! In all seriouslessness, mah bitches knew NJ better than we did. lol! Hey, we're one state over in PA and hadn't been near AC in over 20 years! lol! As for the show - there were so many moments when Tracie & I looked at each other with our jaws dropped and our minds totally blown. I even grabbed her arm a few times and said "I can die now" lol! Not that I wanted to, but I'd be a happy mofo if I did. Joe making that face at Sammy was hilarious! One of the best moments of the show!

I think I told Joe I loved him at least 5 times at the after show. He's the best - hands down. With his own band, he friggin shines like no other. With Chickenfoot, wow! He's an entirely different entity! More laid back, but just as effin awesome as ever. He hits the holy fuckin shit riffs that just drop yer jaw to the floor in both bands. I guess it's just that he's more interactive with CF than when he's the boss. He's a rock star now. lol! WOOO!

Shit! My glass is empty. To refill or not to refill...that is the question...

Electric

or

Acoustic

Which do you prefer?

I think I prefer the electric. It's heavier and gives the tune a kick-ass feel and Joe really tears it up. The acoustic sounds more bluesy, but the double neck just kicked my ass. lol!

LOL!!!

Chelle, yer still seriously giddy, aintcha! I say a half empty glass is EMPTY and fill 'er up....and a completely empty glass is just a gad damn crime!! Have one fer me too whilst yer at it!

Oh yeah, I fergot that dude in yer GPS, damn!! I'm tellin ya I don't trust the bitches, LOL!!! In my experience, which idn't much I'll admit, they ain't never right! We tried to use J's on the way to San Fran and it had us goin back to freakin IOWA...and now yers was stickin u back on the Atlantic City Expressway tryin to make u's go back home before u even got there. F dat man!! Throw them things out and listen to yer cheese :)

Don, great show reviews and photos...it's easy to see in the one photo with Joe that our poor guy has a headache =| I wonder if Chad will be better now....sigh....most likely not. Now I can see a real reason why Joe should wear both a great big ole fuzzy wig AND his bucket hat on stage, GEEZ!

Pip, u shud consider ChickenHoe, or doing some Cali shows, u missed a great time! And just so's u know...I may or may not have the dreaded plane lurgy...I can feel it hovering, trying to get meh...but I'm doin the bob and weave, runnin right and left to escape....

Lol...I don't remember tellin Joe I love him, although I sho' nuff do, to pieces...but I remember telling him he makes us all so VERY happy :)

What's goin' on here? A Blue Moon and a Black Moon? Next thing ya know there'll be a Green Moon and an Orange Moon and maybe even Purple. I don't wanna think about it.

I just want the youngin's to be satisfied and have good times and piss around like they're supposed to. I don't want anyone to get locked up like they do in this country. Where if you stub your toe it's a crime and ya end up in the slammer! I almost ended up in the slammer for having an emotional breakdown! This country isn't as tolerant as it used to be.

Do the Stu knows the rules of the 21st century better than I do.

Singing the Beatles, "I'm a Loser" and "Strawberry Fields forever". I heard the strawberries in the UK are better/sweeter than the ones grown in California. You decide.

Good night all.

Ugh...I can't believe how twisted some people are...this girl was taken not to far from where my parents live now:

Police: Sex offender, wife arrested in kidnap
Sheriff: Kidnap victim, children kept in backyard compound

One of the two Planet Us songs on Sammy's last solo album is about a situation like this (Peephole). I remember an interview (Rockline?) where Sammy said he wrote that song about a specific case, and was shocked that when he'd explain it to people they'd ask "Which one?" because it happens so often. Argh...

"I've seen much about 'illegal' copying of music"

I don't think there's anything wrong with the way this happened with you. It's technically illegal, but it has been going on with cassette tapes for decades and the RIAA has never done anything about it because it's on such a small scale.

What really bugs me is when people who never buy CDs and constantly download things illegally bring up the "mix tape" argument to try to rationalize their theft. It's ridiculous how someone can think one-to-one copying in the past did the same damage that uploading a song to thousands and thousands of people does today.

If you didn't like a song back then, you probably taped over it. If you don't like a song today, you keep uploading it to others to keep your ratio up at whatever torrent site you're using.

Sorry for going off, but this has bugged me for nearly a decade now.

I love the section from 2:38 to 3:08 on the studio version...this part of the song is always a concert highlight for me (especially when Joe strikes his MTV/rock star pose as he plays these chords).

And when I drum along to the song on my desk/steering wheel/whatever, I always find myself following the fills Jeff Campitelli does live instead of the simple part that's looped on the CD. So that has to be a sign that I love it, deep down.

I was very quiet on the hike, though...it was nice to stand still every once in a while and just let yourself be surrounded by everything.

I made some mix CDs of Joe's lighter stuff a few years ago (just after the release of SBM) so I could get away with playing Satch in the presence of people who would say "no" if they knew it was him. ;-)

And I loved seeing Joe play the doubleneck, but based on what I've seen on YouTube I think I prefer the acoustic guitar for BBTW. I think the song sounds more dynamic, with the change from acoustic to electric.

blue moon : i used to post here about two years ago, then i had stuff to do so i left it somehow, and now iam back.

Yes two moons in satchland........

Do watch this video in you tube. Greek Band 'Mad About' plays "another brick in the wall" . The guitarist plays with an ibanez jem, the white one. And the drummer is great !!!!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1UTbV1rxm8

Do write your comments....

Should they keep on or what?

OK, I've put my Grand Canyon photos up on my Facebook page.

Yes, I went out there with a girl.

Yes, it's the same girl I was up drinking with until 5 a.m. Friday night / Saturday morning.

Yes, we're going out on a date this Sunday.

No, I don't know how this happened to me.

If you leave any comments on Facebook, please be polite...we have a lot of mutual friends and I don't think (m)any of them know what's up. For that matter, I'm not sure we do yet, either.

Goodnight, everyone...

Cappy Steve: You are what you like! :) I usually don't like "programmed crap" either. I also don't like those musicians that play 1000 times the same tune and they sounds the same every time, regardless of being happy or sad, tired or energized. I like those temperamental musicians that let their state of mind transpire into what they are playing. I consider Joe to be one of those, of course! Luckily, the guy is most of the time in a good mood and full of stamina:)

Peace Lily: From my experience from other fans forums (and life in general), it is not always easy to show your different opinions and expect other people to respect them. It is good to know it is not the case here :)

Blue_Moon: I don't want to antagonize anyone :) That's why I try to be cautious when I'm stating here something less positive about any of JS' music. Luckily, that doesn't happen often.

Do The Stu: ("Rhythm" - could never write this properly at the first time!) EoC could never be considered a "band" record. And I think that's it: I prefer band records! :) Wouldn't you agree that those same songs on the SF DVD sound much more like "band" songs?

On the JS95 album you mentioned two songs that are some of my least favs. That only proves how much this stuff is subjective.

"Not Of This Earth" has lots of innovation in it and it's probably the most eclectic of JS' albums (oddly, I was already listening to it when I started reading these posts). It is not one of my favorites, but has lots of great songs in it (Rubina, Hords of Locusts, ...) And it sounds fresh, full of vitality, I cannot explain any better...

"I'm seeing DT on Saturday..." I saw them two months ago here in Lisbon, it was awesome!! Petrucci and Portnoy made quite a show that night. They didn't play many songs from the new album though (I can only remember one) Let me know how it went!

Igneousiceman: good to know someone understands me! :)

Do The Stu - you know you look like Clark Kent right? Very handsome, do you have a Superman suit on underneath? And your girlfriend looks LOVELY - is it OK if I call her Lois Lane? Does she like Satch too?

Great pics BTW, you're a good photographer, and I love the captions.

Blue Moon Al - see what Austin is doing? Look and learn buddy :0)....nice girl, road trip, female company, awesome shared experience, nice glow.

burly - they're filming the Atlanta show so make sure you and Mrs B JUMP and go nuts and wave something distinctive so I can see you!!!!

Chickenfoot just posted that the Atlanta gig is being recorded, so if yer from t2j to let them know cuz u might end up on a dvd :)))) Hear that burly???

Austin, nice pics...it's an amazing experience. But what's this...yer not sure how this happened to you with Emma? *tsk*tsk*tsk* do we need to have "THE TALK" in Lake Tahoe? LOL!!

Chee, I don't remember what I just read on here that just reminded me of our Thelma & Louise moment in the big red monster. Um....this is a dead end..dead end...DEAD END! and into the ocean we go. lol! Feckin's lead foot Louise. lmao!

The reason I don't remember who just said what on here is because I need a feckin Dramimine from looking at Austin's pictures!! Every time I look at Grand Canyon pics I sit waaaay back on my chair. That would not be a good vacation for someone like me who's afraid of heights. lol! I don't take drugs (much), but I'd be on every kind of anxiety pill I could get my hands on to do that trip. lol!

Austin, pics #10 & 34 made me say "wow" out loud. Pics # 19 and 20 made me wanna hurl a little. Oooh...the edge....step away from the edge.... My belly actually did a few flip flops. lol! Did I mention that would not be a good vacation for me. lol! My uncle showed me some of his pics from their trip to the GC in July. His pics were bigger...like I could fall in. lol! Anyways, I hope you and yer girl had a fantastic time. She looks lovely :-)

edit: Another thing I dig about Joe playing BBTW with his double neck is that he can move around and dance :-) Keep an eye on Chad behind Joe. Check how he twirls his sticks and does his little tricks. Man, what a killer show that was back in May!! The Road Test Tour kicked ass! The waiting in line sucked balls, but the show was awesome!

LOL...okay bluebuffalo, we'll give him the facts of life together :)

So if yer going to the Tahoe show all u peeps, who's gettin in when? We're there on Friday and are planning on meeting up with Austin for dinner at Sammy's...anyone else gonna be there and wanna join in?

Chelle, I resent that...lead foot.....humph....I hafta have my moments where I can get em, LOL!!! I stopped in pleeeeeeeenty of time :D But it woulda made fer a classic...erm....ending? Before we'd begun? LOL!!! And lets not ferget that I never did throw u into the sea :) And ps, I totally love the double-neck version myself, it sounds better and Joe looks too uncomferble using the acoustic on the stand...he makes it work but yeah, I like him being able to get jiggy wit it more, lol!!

Hey Satchland..... Thought I'd change my opening line for a change. Do you like it? .. lol...

shelly.... You're scaring me. I'd fill that glass immediately...lol... Hugs

Turbo236.... I could tell you today what my top 10 favorite Joe songs are, but they would be different tomorrow and every day after. They change depending on what mood I'm in or want to be in. For right now though, The Souls of Distortion is at the top of the media player list for most times played, followed by Is There Love in Space? and If I Could Fly.. I also have really been digging The Meaning of Love (Live Version) as well.

Sorry for my usually huge post!

Great Point.... and no need to apologize. Post - a - Way.....

Austin .... I don't want to sound GAY (don't tell michelle) Music to me is all about feeling and emotion. Turbo 236 is right there with me. When I hear FIABD it hits me like a tone of bricks. When I see Joe "live" play FIABD, tears just pour out of me, the hair goes up on my back and I feel like I can save the world...(from what ever)...lol... It's just so emotional for me and I can't explain it.

hey every1 dont u just love joe he has inspired me to build 2 of my own guitars and cases 4 both hand built adi am only 13!!!!!!! been plkayin 4 8-9 yrs so now a bit on guitar lol how is every 1 in the club????????

Cheese We are getting in about 5pm, we're driving in and staying in Carson City, waited a bit to long to book a room but that's ok. We will try to make get together.

Watching RHCP @ Slane Castle - again! I'd give my left nut to have THIS much energy! Soo much energy throughout the entire show!

Don1963, I finally got to read yer reviews and see yer pics. You guys had a great time! That makes me so happy! Especially the fact that they were kind enough to put you on for the next night. Wow! That speaks volumes! Sorry you had some jerks at the first show. We had a few at our gig too. It's all about giving and sharing and making sure the people around you are having as much fun as you are. To many people are selfish mofo's who only care about what they can get from the show or how cool they can look. Nothing cool about bragging rights if yer being a douche to the people around you. Enough about that. You're wifey looks like a shorty. lol! Also looks like she was in rock & roll heaven! lol! We talked to Steve - Davey's drummer, who was trying to figure out how the hell to get inside the venue. lol! He said the bus had to park so far away from the actual venue, and they drove round & round trying to get there. lol! Nice guy - and he looks so familiar to me. Dunno why? Awesome pick for an opening act! Glad you guys had so much fun! Great pics too!

Vacation day today. Slept 10 hours again, and I've done fuckall so far today :-) 2:00 in the afternoon and I'm still in my jammies :-) Got the Chili Peppers blasting, still sporting my Joeglow, and I'm just having an all around good gad damn day! lol!

michelle: we saw both the electric version and acoustic. both were awesome but i liked the electric a little more becuase the when he did the electric version on the road test tour he proceeded to fill the song with a few solos!! thankx for the kind words. yes we had an AWESOME time. things have been real tough for us the last couple of years. a lot of stress and a lot of tears, but everything just melted away for those five days and gave us a little recharge to come back fighting. yup some people can be a-holes, in NH i thought for sure i was gonna have flatten the guy who grabbed my wife's soap on a rope necklace, luckilly he gave it back. in Boston a young kid gave my wife a stick and i gave him Joe's pic. thats the kind of people we like to be around. i think Davey's drummer was the guy doing the acoustic songs before CF played on the road test cause he looked just like him and the signature we got from him matches what we were told was the openers name for the road test shows.

thanx cheese; i think they should all wear hardhats! it does seem like Joe is doing alot of the classic rock star poses on stage lol.

Do the Stu: i loved that song Peephole on Cosmic Universal Fashion, it's a hard rocker for sure. the mrs wouldn't let me play it with her around though because of the lyrics and subject matter. awesome pics! i just gotta make it out there some day.

ha! Sweeeet!

Dear Shel,

Here is your horoscope for Friday, August 28:

Your life is far more fun today, thanks to your personal reserves of good energy It's easy to share the good times, too, so those around you are almost certain to love you more by the end of the day.