Man, I've been a strong fan of yours since "Not Of This Earth"... and I wanna say Happy 60th to you from this crusty 70 year-old who's been listening to kick-ass instrumental rock and roll since the days of "Guitar Boogie Shuffle" by The Virtues, and "Walk Don't Run" by The Ventures.

I've got a tall stack of your CDs, but Shockwave isn't in it.

Looking forward to some more of your foot-stompin' guitar music in your NEXT album.

Warm regards, russell

Well our trip stated off with me and my buddies leaving a bit late, and we got to HOB a little bit late and couldn't eat there and get pass the line because it was about a 70 minute wait, so we went over to Wolfgang Pucks and got express food got in line a 6:30 wow I have never seen a line so big in my life.

When we got in we just went upstairs to the upper deck and hung around got some food and drinks

Then Paul Gilbert started off the place went crazy, Rusty Old Boat was very catchy and everyone was groving to it.

Then John Petrucci came out i'm not really a big fan but it was still pretty decent.

Next Satch would be coming, so me and my friends worked our way into the floor level to get right there, Satch started off with War and the setlist was as follows War, One Big Rush, Flying In a Blue Dream, Cool #9, Super Colossal, Satch Boogie, Circles, Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing, Surfing With the Alien, and Always With Me, Always with You

into the G3 Jam which was killer loudest jam i've ever heard it was so good though and to top it off at the end of the jam when Jeff threw his drum sticks somehow I caught one and I wasn't even trying for it.

As expected, the show was excellent! I must say, Paul and John surpassed my expectations. And as for the sound (as some others have commented on), it was dead on. EVERYONE had perfect volume in the mix...even the keys in Paul's band (is that his wife?). The House of Blues in Orlando is an incredible place to see a concert...especially one of this caliber.

We were treated to an impromptu mini drum and bass solo during John's set due to tech difficulties on his guitar and board...so Mike Portnoy and Dave LaRue picked up the slack! Definitely a little bonus treat there! You gotta wonder if they tell Mike backstage not to go too crazy as to not steal from the show!!! John's music is just as good as the others, but his stage presence is, ummm, a bit less than the others. But its not really a problem since he has one of the greatest drummers in the world behind him flinging sticks, smashing cymbals, throwing in rolls and fills, and god knows what else behind his plexi-glass drum set!

Paul Gilbert was really great too...actually inspired me to go grab his latest CD. He played the song "Rusty Boat" which really got me hooked. In my opinion, Paul BELONGS on stage at a concert like this not only for his skill, but his presence. Laughing, talking, throwing in mannerisms here and there...he's fun to watch!

Then there's Joe...what can you say?!?! The ONLY thing I could have wanted more of from the show is his set. It almost seemed shorter than the other guys!

The jam was a lot of fun. EVERYONE on stage was perfectly mixed...and the sound guys did a great job of bringing whoever was leading up in volume.

Excellent show! Now I just need to get this knot rubbed out of my back from standing for 4 hours!!!!