Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Tom Waits concert

Hmmm, must have missed my foot. Fire and I flew from L.A. To Phoenix to see Tom Waits perform. He is not coming to LA on this tour. There is no other artist I would even drive more than an hour to see, but for Tom... The moon isn't even too far.

For myself and many others Tom's shows are special and this one was exceptionally engaging.

This shot was taken before the show started and I was thinking about all the people that put themselves through great inconviniences to come to one of my shows. So sorry about that, and thanks. I have to say though, it was no inconvinience for me to spend a few days and take a flight to see Tom. Fire and I were very excited the whole time.

It's nice when it works that way.

Peace
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posted by Steve Vai at 6:25 PM

11 Comments:

  • Hey Steve! Hope you had a great time at the concert. I'm tremendously jealous - I don't think Tom Waits has played in Australia for about a million years.

    At different times I've travelled 4 hours and 12 hours to see you play at the Palace in Melbourne when I was living in other cities. Then I moved to Melbourne and, as fate would have it, the Palace was practically at the end of my street, so the next time I saw you it was a short 3 minute stroll. But those two times we drove to Melbourne to see you were great experiences, cranking up some Vai craziness on the car stereo all the way down the highway.

    By Blogger Peter, At June 18, 2008 8:05 PM  

  • hahaha, Steve, you are one of the traveling devotees, too, as same as me/us. lol
    It's sweet that you could enjoy Tom Waits show live. I've not see his shows live yet except on the video. It might be very fun to see his show live...
    No longer I don't go abroad for seeing your shows, but if you'll come to Japan, I'll be the shows as many as I'll be able to go, maybe...if your shows are not private...lol

    By Blogger fineweather, At June 18, 2008 10:14 PM  

  • I need to listen to more of this guy's music. Thanks for reminding me.

    And driving an hour from LA . . . often doesn't even get you out of town. I can relate to your reluctance.

    By Blogger Joe, At June 18, 2008 11:45 PM  

  • You said: " ...for Tom...The moon isn' t even too far. "
    Well, Tom Waits will be in Paris (It is closer and more welcoming!) to the Grand Rex on July 25th.
    Will you be there?
    Almost one year ago we met there, do you remember?
    I wait for you there.

    By Blogger Fanette, At June 19, 2008 1:28 AM  

  • wow, nice new background, but seems harder to load :)

    By Blogger baladev, At June 19, 2008 3:08 PM  

  • Heyyy Holaaa!!!
    Me alegro mucho que Usted y Fire lo hayan pasado muy bien en este concierto. Si es verdad que no siempre es facil poder desplazarte para poder ver a tu artista preferido,pero nada es imposible!
    Un beso enorme para usted y toda su familia... ya sabe... desde España con amor.
    Carolina

    By Blogger Carolina, At June 20, 2008 4:30 AM  

  • hi steve!
    it must have been a great concert... it works just the same for me, going to your concerts... the moon isn't even too far! It's unbelievably awesome to watch u play!
    I wish u a lot of great moments in your life!
    and maybe someday, when u have nothing better to do, write me an e-mail, i'd be really happy...

    Love
    Geane - Brazil

    By Blogger Geane, At June 20, 2008 11:43 AM  

  • You said: " ..., but for Tom...The moon isn' t even too far. "
    Well, Tom will be in Paris on july (It's closer and more welcoming).
    Will you be there?
    Almost one year ago we met there, do you remember?

    By Blogger Fanette, At June 23, 2008 3:13 AM  

  • Hi Steve,

    I just want to say thank you so much for your music and inspiration. My name is Rafael and I am an avid fan of yours for many years. I am also a musician (guitar) also of 26 years. I own 2 Legacy amps and 1 Jem axe. I cherish them always. Best amp on the market by far. Hope someday I get to meet you in person. Keep rockin' and keep inspiring! Thanks so much - RN

    By Blogger Jesse Cruz, At June 25, 2008 4:31 PM  

  • Mr SV, Can do anything to go to one of your shows if I need to! I saw you last year and I want to see you sooooon!!!! Warm regards for yu and all yours!!!

    By Blogger Samanta, At July 4, 2008 10:38 AM  

  • If it was with in my grasp, I would fly to the moon just to see you in concert. Thanks for having a Blog, it's about as close as I'll ever come to meeting or even seeing you.... Well, you could schedule a concert here in little ol' Wichita Kansas. Thanks for the inspiration that you've given million of die hard guitar players. Keep it real, live and loud. Thank you so much

    Mike Cooley

    By Blogger uloozer, At July 8, 2008 3:59 PM  

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