Joe Satriani in the Naki!
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:23 pm

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The Naki has done it again! Joe Satriani only NZ show on July 19th TSB Stadium!! Someone else said Glen Hughes too? Is this true?
Motorhead in New Plymouth was awesome. I'm taking the roadtrip again.

RE: Joe Satriani in the Naki!
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:21 pm

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yea the motorhead roadtrip was so worth it. id fuckin love 2 go 2 this 1 but at this stage doesnt look like ill make it. i think new zealand needs more of these kind of acts heading here. my bro is an aspiring guitarist and its stuff like this that really inspires him. question: is this a whole bunch of workshops with the likes of gilby clark and joe or is it more like a concert??

RE: Joe Satriani in the Naki!
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:47 am

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http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=95293

I assume it's a workshop thing? Sounds like one.

RE: Joe Satriani in the Naki!
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:02 am

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Yeah I heard it was a workshop...

I hear they're getting Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath) and Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple/Trapeze/Black Sabbath etc)

RE: Joe Satriani in the Naki!
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:02 am

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It's a full concert at the TSB stadium plus workshops too. The story says full concerts by Joe Satriani, Uli Jon Roth, Gilby Clarke, Glenn Hughes, Vernon Reid, Alex Skolnick and more to be announced. There are expos, forums and clinics too. For guitarists this is mind blowing.
Anyone know who else is coming??

RE: Joe Satriani in the Naki!
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:35 pm

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Yeah man sounds wicked! shld get marty friedman along too!! wicked stuff! even tho i dnt play guitar!

RE: Joe Satriani in the Naki!
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:54 pm

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Rumours of Michael Schenker???

RE: Joe Satriani in the Naki!
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:21 pm

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I nearly purchased one of his signature guitars... but I didn't. Goddamn it played beautifully though.

RE: Joe Satriani in the Naki!
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:39 pm

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G-TARanaki

Some of the biggest names in guitar playing will be descending on New Plymouth for New Zealand's first international guitar festival G-TARanaki from 14-19 July 2008.

Guitar hero Joe Satriani will head an all-star lineup in the six-day celebration of all genres of guitar playing that will include workshops, forums, concerts, and jam sessions that everyday New Zealanders can take part in.

The event will also showcase other legendary axemen including Glenn Hughes, former frontman of Black Sabbath and Deep Purple, Uli Jon Roth, Guns and Roses' Gilby Clarke, Tim Donahue, and the Alex Skolnick Trio.

Aimed at providing a learning experience like no other, G-TARanaki will move beyond concert venues and out into local schools for Sky Academy workshops in Opunake, Inglewood, and Waitara.

For six days New Plymouth will become New Zealand's guitar capital, offering something for all guitar players and fans across a variety of musical styles.

G-TARanaki
New Plymouth, 14-19 July 2008
More information: www.gtaranaki.co.nz

RE: Joe Satriani in the Naki!
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:46 pm

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Oh, and details on Tickets for the shows are here:

http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=GTARA08

Friday 18th July
4.30pm - 5.00pm: National Acts (TBC)
5.00pm - 5.30pm: Guitar Hero Competition
5.30pm - 6.15pm: Alex Skolnick Trio
6.15pm - 6.45pm: Guitar Hero Competition
6.45pm - 7.30pm: Gilby Clarke
7.30pm - 8.00pm: Guitar Hero Competition
8.00pm - 9.00pm: UFO
9.00pm - 9.30pm: Guitar Hero Competition
9.30pm - 11.30pm: Uli John Roth

Saturday 19th July
4.30pm - 5.00pm: National Acts (TBC)
5.00pm - 5.30pm: Guitar Hero Competition
5.30pm - 6.15pm: Tim Donahue
6.15pm - 6.45pm: Guitar Hero Competition
6.45pm - 7.30pm: (Act TBC)
7.30pm - 8.00pm: Guitar Hero Competition
8.00pm - 9.00pm: Glenn Hughes with Holly Smith
9.00pm - 9.30pm: Guitar Hero Competition
9.30pm - 11.30pm: Joe Satriani

GA is $85 and premium seats $150 per night.

Looks like the main attraction is a 'Guitar Hero Competition'...

RE: Joe Satriani in the Naki!
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:20 pm

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Hooooooooooooooly sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeiiiiiiiiiit.

Awesome.

Glenn Hughes & Holly Smith!?!?!?!?

He's a rocker, but he's got a lot of soul in him too, so that will be a GOOD mix methinx.

RE: Joe Satriani in the Naki!
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:52 pm

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personal opinion: this years answer to motorhead in 2007

RE: Joe Satriani in the Naki!
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:43 am

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An answer to that would be a concert, not a guitar festival

Motorhead wouldn't be seen dead at anything like this, knowing Lemmy He hates guitar wankery (I love it hahaha)

RE: Joe Satriani in the Naki!
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:51 am

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Schenker would be awesome. Paul Gilbert? Steve Vai? This is shaping up to be a mega gig. It's SATRIANI for f**** sake!!!

RE: Joe Satriani in the Naki!
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:59 am

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nothing wrong with that lol

say does anyone know when tickets go on sale?

RE: Joe Satriani in the Naki!
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:17 am

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Hell no!

(well, sometimes it gets silly)

RE: Joe Satriani in the Naki!
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:02 am

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Tickets go on sale Monday April 28th. Looks klike these guys are doing forums and clinics in the week at schools and in town then playing one huge concert. Great concept.

RE: Joe Satriani in the Naki!
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 4:35 pm

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when did ufo get added 2 the list?? i totally mist that lol. wonder whom the last big act wil be? maybe kerry king (jj dont think he would be into that!!)
my money is on paul gilbert

RE: Joe Satriani in the Naki!
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:07 pm

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God forbid!

Kerry just whips around random notes, just really fast... as long as he lands on a note in key that he sticks to from time to time, he gives the illusion he's actually in key... *JIGGAJIGGAJIGGAJIGGAREEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW*

It works for what they do... All he'd teach at a clinic is how to cheat at soloing hahahaha.

RE: Joe Satriani in the Naki!
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:25 am

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Rumours of SLASH !!!