The #SatchVai Tour shows were so much fun, so exhilarating, and so deeply emotional for me. Standing next to Steve Vai every night, improvising just like when we were kids in my backyard, was positively cathartic and transformative. It's hard to put into words the unique connection Steve and I have. When we put on our guitars and start making music together it's like a time-warp and a hyper-present all rolled into one continuous 'now'. Hugs and thanks to all our stellar band members, crew members, local crews, management, agents, accountants, doctors and all the service providers that took care of us when we would roll into their town. More hugs and thanks to our fans who have given us the greatest gift, their attention and their loyalty. I am forever humbled and grateful. -Joe
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 On stage at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa, CA. Photo by Jon Luini. |
 After the last show at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa, CA. Photo by Jon Luini. |
 MOR Cruise backstage mic and Toy Soldier props. photo by Rubina |
 The Dragon! The awesome amp that propelled me on the Satch/Vai Tour. |
 Tour Manager Alastair Watson hard at work. No explanation needed. |
 The great Steve Miller backstage at The Beacon Theater, NYC. photo by Rubina |
 Me and Kenny getting ready for an appearance on Sprockets. photo by Rubina |
 Cuddles the Bellboy at the Art Hotel |
 New Chickenfoot outfits being modeled by an actual chicken. |
 Creature in Art Hotel Lobby. Very creepy. |
 Sitting on Milwaukee Fireman's Dog. photo by Rubina |
 Larry, Curly and Moe in subterranean dressing rooms. photo by Rubina |
 Joe in Dallas Elevator #1 photo by Rubina |
 Joe in Dallas Elevator #2 photo by Rubina |
 Joe Dallas Elevator #3 photo by Rubina |
 Joe Daydreaming in Amarillo, TX. Photo by Rubina |
 Visiting master designer Todd Gallopo at Sammy Hagar's Island at The Palms Casino, Las Vegas on a day off. |
 Last show stage direction in Santa Rosa, CA. Photo by Rubina |
 A serious "end of tour" group photo in Santa Rosa, CA |
 A not so serious "end of tour" group photo in Santa Rosa, CA |
 Joe and Steve with the always lurking road manager Jarett Kemp. |