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Arrived at the Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta around 7:30 last night for the G307 tour hosted by Joe Satriani, with guests John Petrucci, and Paul Gilbert. We missed the opening performance of Paul Gilbert, but John Petrucci took the stage around 8:00, and man, talk about a class act! Playing what looked like a "Wolfgang" guitar plugged into a wall of Mesa Boogies, the guy is a God...We were perhaps 30 feet from him, and his fingers were a blur...the band backing him was flawless. Then, the crowd went ballistic as Joe stepped onto the stage after a break, with his Alien Tee shirt, bald head, and sunglasses, armed with his snow white Ibanez plugged into a wall of Laneys..wailing on the whammy kneeled in front of the Laneys, and broke into "surfing with the alien". He did alot of songs I did'nt recognize, but played "always with you, always with me", and of course shreaded "Satch boogie". I, as a "far less than mediocre" guitarist, was in awe for an hour and a half. Petrucci and Gilbert then stepped on stage and joined Joe for their rendition of Purple Haze, and "All along the watchtower" by Hendrix, then "Jumpin Jack Flash", and another Stones song for the finale, all 3 guitars screaming in full loop feedback for the classic 2 minute song ending. There's quite a feeling of awe to have Joe Satriani looking you right in the eye, then giving you that classic smile, as he was playing right in front of us...If you get a chance to go, do it,,,,you won't regret it....
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I thought Clapton was God? Is there 2? LOL
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Sorry, for that type of music, Eric is out of his league...
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Not to be knit picky but Dylan wrote "All along the the watch tower".
The percentage you're paying is too high-priced
While you're living beyond all your means
And the man in the suit has just bought a new car
From the profit he's made on your dreams
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Sorry, for that type of music, Eric is out of his league...
Uh excuse me Eric Clapton is out of what league? I don't think I've ever heard that stated before.
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Sounds like a cool night.
I like the Tabernacle, just the right size. Went there last november for a gig.
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Eric Clapton CANNOT play anywhere near Joe's technical ability, controlling feedback, overtones, and the tremolo bar...Joe cannot play anywhere near Eric's soulful technique, IMHO...
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Quote:
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Sorry, for that type of music, Eric is out of his league...
Uh excuse me Eric Clapton is out of what league? I don't think I've ever heard that stated before.
i seen Eric Clapton play along with Stevie ray Vaughan once...stevie made him look slooooooooooooooooow ..then in turn Steve Vai would make vaughan look slow...anyways they all have there special talents...go download some vids of each and enjoy....
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Correct you are sir. All artists have their very own special talents and abilities. But It is sacrilege to state "Clapton(God) is out of his league".  One of my favorites would be Mark Knopfler, again a very special talent and a very different style as the aforementioned artists. PS : I don't care much for videos, kinda takes away from my idea of what the artist is trying to convey. IMO Mike
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I love music, almost all kinds. I think Clapton, Satriani, Vai, Jimi, Joplin, Stevie Ray, Jeff Healy, Charles Brown, (I'd better stop it, I can go on for awhile) are all great, each in their own way and listening to them live was a priviledge and awesome, and I'm not too crazy about videos. But try this one. Go to youtube (sp?) and type in Gary Moore and B.B. King. Their video brings all the feeling and joy of playing through. Only eight minutes of your time, but well worth it.
Stef - 2006 Speedmaster, -AI
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