What was so mesmerising about Steve's playing is his use of circular vibrato. I'm straining to see the names on the badges, Steve Vai (solo's) Eric Johnson (chords). The other guy had a pianters jump suit on and was playing solo's over top of the wide voiced chords. One guy was a tiny guy with pointy hair, he was playing these lush wide voiced chords. I can't even describe how good these two guys were and nobody was even paying attention. I walk up and listen to them, it's just me some other guy. Nobody is around but these two guys are sitting there playing guitar. I was at a NAMM show in the early 80's and I went over to the Jackson guitar booth, this was when Jackson was just starting to become big. That's big props to Joe when you hear Steve play. Steve Vai was also one of Joe Satriani's early students. Frank was blown away and hired him to transcribe. He came to Frank while still in his teens and he'd transcribed a bunch of very difficult Zappa piece's all by ear. What's really amazing about Vai is not only did he play with Zappa but he got his start with Zappa as a transcriber. Gary did a cover of The Wind Cried Mary, and it was beautiful, covering that song, note for note that well, is no small accomplishemnt. Gary's got a new record comming out soon, "Monster Surf", I cut my teeth on surf music so, I'll buy it. I'm sorry I can't get to the Dallas set this weekend, these guys are incredible and (gasp) humble to boot. Later during the set, the Ampeg he was using, crapped out and I thought OMG, we blew his system, but it was a bad piece of gear we found out later. His bass player, Jaimie, switched their usual (brand that's scary) to and from the pedal board, for Zaolla which is the cable WW stocks for high end so there were a few lying on the stage.Īfter a few notes, played, he turned around and the look on his face said it all. More for his heart, which seems evident in his playing and also for his regular person demeanor. Hoey, is now at the top of that list for me personally. Over the past year I've seen Schenker and Lynch live around LA. Plus, he played and a ton of other local shreddists. He hired Gary Hoey and his guys to play for the inaguration fest. He built a fully outfitted sound stage hall, Midas console, a recording room, a Bar and had that area decorated like Jungle Land, a completly reatil free environment for acts, or artists or regular folks, to come in and test the gear in realtime. Only the top tier, Fender, Gibson, Taylor, Laravee, and other very selct brands.Īmps, basses etc in seperate areas and rooms. He built the store, in an industrial area, and only carries HIGH END. The owner Mark, is a player with a major day job as painting contractor and has done well. WW is a boutique shop, out near Phil O's place. We were invited to the Wild West Guitar, kickoff last Saturday night.
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