Battle of the Bands Results: No Sleepwalk in this 4 to 3 Battle

I've always enjoyed Jeff Beck's version of "Sleepwalk" by Santo and Johnny. I enjoyed this battle because I got to find a worthy challenger in Joe Satriani. I also enjoyed the opportunity to listen  to more Santo and Johnny.  I know I had listened to their version "Sleep Walk" several times I just never really dug into their other tunes.


                                                 "Flying in a Blue Dream"

"Summer Song"

"Satch Boogie"

Finally caught up! 

Battle of the Bands: Sleepwalk

Thought I would jazz things up on this version of  the Battle of the Bands. I decided to go with Santo and Johnny's "Sleepwalk."

You know the deal I come up with some contenders, you tell me who you like in the comments, and one day I  write a post and tell you who won.(I know I am running behind on that.)  Why not go with two incredible guitarists Jeff versus Joe.

Contender One: Jeff Beck

Contender Two: Joe Satriani

Hope you enjoy! Tell me what you think!

The Month in Concerts: Joe Satriani

For my second concert of the month I went to another Saenger Theatre this time in Pensacola. The artist this time around was Joe Satriani who was dong a career spanning tour. Joe Satriani has been nominated for 15 Grammy Awards



He played a two set show with no opening act and played well over two hours.



The merchandise tables also sold Cds by the sideman who were performing with him, which I though was pretty cool. It was an enjoyable date night for me.

A to Z: Orianthi

Okay for O I will blog about one of the better female guitarists out there. Her full name is Orianthi Panagaris but she is one of those artists that simply go by one name, Orianthi. The 28-year old guitarist has already had an incredible career. She has been a guitarist for Michael Jackson and Alioce Cooper. She has performed with some other great artists as well. She has had a big hit.

Elle Magazine named her one of the top female guitarists in 2009. Guitar International Magazine awardeed her the 2010 Breakthrough Guitarist of the Year. Paul Reed Smith guitars produces a signature guitar model for her. Not too shabby at all.

Here is her hit single "According to You"...

and her follow up hit...

Here she is with Alice Cooper...

Here is her guitar solo with Michael Jackson..

Here she is with Joe Satriani and Steve Vai...

I mean if she can hang with thwat group she must be alright. Well I will be back soon with another post...

R.I.P. Andy Johns

His name might not ring a bell. However, the musicians and albums Andy Johns worked on certainly due. Unfortunately this studio genius has passed away.

Some of the Albums he engineered:

Led Zeppelin: 
II, III, IV, Houses of the Holy, Physical Graffeti, Coda



The Rolling Stones:

Sticky Fingers, Exile on Main Street, Goats Head Soup, It's Only Rock and Roll



Blind Faith, Free, Mott and the Hopple, Joni Mitchell, Godsmack

Eric Clapton:
Eric Clapton, Crossroads



His work as a producer is incredible as well.

Some of the albums he produced:

Humle Pie: As Safe As Yesterday Is, Town and Country
Free: Highway, Live! Heartbreaker



Cinderella: Night Songs, Long Cold Winter
Van Halen: For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge


Bon Jovi, L.A.Guns, The Steve Miller Band, Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani, Chickenfoot and the lsit could go on and on...

R.I. P. Andy Johns the music world will miss your talents