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Last Update : Dec 5, 1999

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Message from Billy and Pat
Nov 1, 1999

Sound message from Billy Sheehan (MP3: 263KB)
Sound message from Pat Torpey (MP3: 203KB)

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Message from Paul Gilbert
Oct 19, 1998

Hello MBB readers! I just returned home from South America. I had a fantastic time singing, playing, and trying new kinds of food(including BARNACLES!).

Of course, I am very excited because I have finished my new CD! It is called "Flying Dog" and will be released in Japan on Dec. 1st. The songs are:

1. GET IT
2. GIRL CRAZY
3. BE MY WIFE
4. MR.SKIN
5. BEAUTIFUL GIRLS ARE INSANE
6. MIDNIGHT MARYANNE
7. HEAVY DISCO TRIP
8. KATE IS A STAR
9. DOWN TO MEXICO
10. TELL THE TRUTH
11. WRONG MAN
12. GILBERTO CONCERTO

The first release of the CD may also include two bonus tracks:
1. LAS VEGAS CHRISTMAS
2. BARBIE BANG YOUR HEAD

Also, look for upcoming issues of Young Guitar and Burrn for the latest interviews and photos!

Thank you for listening, and I hope you enjoy "Flying Dog"!

Sincerely,

Paul

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Message from Paul Gilbert
Oct 14, 1998

Hello!!!

I am doing some more clinics for Ibanez/Laney. Please come out and rock
if you live near any of these cities:

Oct.17(Sat)Sao Paulo, Brazil
Oct.20(Tues)Sacramento, CA Drum and Guitar City
Oct.21(Wed)Petaluma, CA Stars Music
Oct.22(Thurs)San Jose, CA Guitar Showcase

I hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Paul Gilbert

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Message from Eric Martin
Oct 10, 1998

[handwriting] MR. BIG BUG!
THANKS FOR YOUR BIG SUPPORT OF MY 1ST SOLO TOUR OF JAPAN
Love
Eric Martin

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Message from Paul Gilbert
Sep 9, 1998

Hello!!

I have been working and playing hard in the studio on my new CD which will be called "Flying Dog". I put together a complete live band to play in the studio! The musicians are:

Me, of course! - vocals and guitar
Bruce Bouillet - guitar
Tony Spinner - guitar and harmony vocals
Mike Szuter - bass and harmony vocals
Johnny Fedevich - drums

The album is almost finished and should be released before Christmas in Japan and hopefully the rest of the world too. I will keep you up to date as I get more information.

I am also doing more guitar clinics for Ibanez and Laney. This time I will be traveling to South America! Here are the tentative dates:

Sept. 27Trade show appearance in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Sept. 28Clinic in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Sept. 29Clinic in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sept. 30Clinic in Iquique, Chile
Oct. 1Clinic in Concepcion, Chile
Oct. 2Clinic in Santiago, Chile
Oct. 4Clinic in Caracas, Venezuela
Oct. 5Clinic in Guatemala City, Guatemala

As always, please be sure to contact your local Ibanez/Laney dealers for confirmation and times. I hope to see you there!

Thank you so much for your continued support and great e-mails! I hope you will enjoy "Flying Dog"! I can't wait to hear what you think! Take care and more news soon!

Sincerely, Paul Gilbert

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Message from Paul Gilbert
Jul 9, 1998

Hello!

I will be doing a clinic tour of the U.S. in July. Here are the dates and places:

7/13Thoroughbred MusicMadison, TN.
7/14Rob Payne MusicKnoxville, TN.
7/15Attina's MusicForrest Park, GA.
7/16Guitar CenterDallas, TX.
7/18Alpha MusicVirginia Beach, VA.
7/20Sam AshEdison, NJ.
7/23House of GuitarsRochester, NY.
7/24Lentine's MusicAkron, OH.
7/26Midwest Drum & PercussionWichita, KS.

As always, please be sure to check with the store to confirm times and dates. I hope to see you there!

Sincerely, Paul

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Video message from Eric Martin
Jun 15, 1998
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Message from Eric Martin
Jun 15, 1998

[handwriting] TO ALL MY BEST FRIENDS! AT - MR. BIG BUG -
ERIC MARTIN
MR. BIG MOUTH
6/15/98

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Message from Paul Gilbert
May 8, 1998

Hello!

I will be getting on a plane in a few hours to fly to Italy to begin my European Clinic tour. I will be traveling through Italy, Greece, France, Spain, Portugal, the U.K., and Germany for 1 month. The following is a revised schedule:

DateCityVenue
May 10Rimini, ItalyRimini Quartiere Fieristico
May 11Bologna, ItalyAll for Music
May 12Pisa, ItalyGrandi Magazzini della Musica
May 13Milan, ItalyLucky Music S.r.l.
May 14Paris, FranceSalle Adyar
May 15Nancy, FranceMusic Academy International
May 16Athens, GreeceStadium Piece and Friendship
May 18Madrid, SpainRitomo y Compas
May 19Aveiro, PortugalAuditorio Centro Cultural de Aveiro
May 20Lisbon, PortugalAuditorio da UACDL
May 21Manchester, UKUMIST Reynolds Building C16
May 22Guildford, UKGuildford College
May 23Birmingham, UKRonnie Scots Jazz Club
May 24Don Caster, UKKarisma Night Club
May 26Berlin, GermanyClub Floz
May 27Kiel, GermanyInsound
May 28Hamburg, GermanyClub Mayday
May 29Ibbenburen, GermanyMusik Productiv
May 30Hartenstein, GermanyMusikhaus Markstein
June 2Frankfurt, GermanyClub Schirn
June 3Karlsruhe, GermanyRockshop
June 4Treppendorf, GermanyMusikhaus Thomann
June 5Koln, GermanyClub Flanagans
June 6Sulzbach, GermanySix + Four

Again, as always, please be sure to call your local Ibanez/Laney dealer for confirmation and times.

With "King of Clubs" being released in Europe and in the U.S., I have been getting a ton of e-mails. It may be a while before I can respond personally due to my hectic traveling schedule. I appreciate your patience and support!

After the European clinic tour, I may be doing additional dates in the U.S. I will keep you informed of my schedule.

I am really excited to visit Europe and to rock and roll! Hope to see you soon!

Sincerely, Paul

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Message from Paul Gilbert
Apr 24, 1998

Hello! Here is the latest information regarding my King of Clubs European Rock and Roll Clinic Tour sponsored by Ibanez Guitars and Laney Amplifiers! I hope to see you there!!!

DATECITYVENUE
May 10Rimini, ItalyDISMA Music Show
May 11Bologna, ItalyAll for Music
May 12Pisa, ItalyGrandi Magazzini della Musica
May 13Milano, ItalyLucky Music S.r.l.
May 14Nancy, FranceTBA
May 15Paris, FranceTBA
May 16Athens, GreeceMousikorama '98/ Stadium Piece and Friendship
May 18Madrid, SpainTBA
May 19Porto-Aveiro, PortugalAuditorio do Centro Cultural
May 20Lisbon, PortugalAuditorio da UACDL
May 21London(Guildford), UKAndertons Music
May 22Manchester, UKA1 Music
May 23Birmingham, UKMusical Exchange
May 24Don Caster, UKElectro Music
May 26Berlin, GermanySound & Drumland
May 27Kiel, GermanyInsound
May 28Hamburg, GermanyNo. 1 Music Park
May 29Ibbenburen, GermanyMusik Produktiv
May 30Hartenstein, GermanyMusikhaus Markstein
June 2Frankfurt, GermanyMusik-Schmidt
June 3Karlsruhe, GermanyRockshop
June 4Treppendorf, GermanyMusikhaus Thomann
June 5Koln, GermanyArt of Sound
June 6Sulzbach, GermanySix + Four

Please note...all dates are subject to change. Please contact your local Ibanez/Laney dealer for times and confirmation.

I am very excited to play in Europe. It has been over a year since I have been there and I can't wait to come back and rock!

My new album "King of Clubs" has just been released in Europe and the United States. I hope that you enjoy it! I plan on touring in some cities in the U.S. this summer. I will keep you posted of my schedule via e-mail and I hope to be in your city soon!

Thank you for listening!

Sincerely, Paul

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Message from Paul Gilbert
Mar 20, 1998

HELLO!

I just got back from my live concert tour of Japan. I played in Nagoya, Osaka, and two shows in Tokyo. I had an incredible, fantastic, and wonderful time!!! I played just about everything from "King of Clubs", a few Mr. Big tunes, and a few surprises. My live band was Scot Coogan (drums), Mike Szuter (guitar and keyboards), Tony Spinner (guitar), and Kelly Lemieux (bass). Everybody sang. Also, my wife Patricia played drums on a song for the encore. She rocked! It was extremely fun to play and sing my songs live and I would like to send out a HUGE thank you to everybody who attended the shows!!!

There is a very good chance that I will be coming to Europe in May to do my rock and roll version of guitar clinics. I will be singing and playing songs from "King of Clubs" as well as unusual surprise cover tunes. Ibanez and Laney will be sponsoring the tour. I will send out specific tour dates when I get them. Hopefully, I will be continuing on into the U.S. also!

The release date of "King of Clubs" in the U.S. and Europe should be April 21. Please send me an e-mail and let me know what you think of the album!

Thanks again for all the great e-mails, letters, and support! You are a great inspiration to me! I hope to see you in your town soon!

Sincerely, Paul

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Video message from Paul
Mar 13, 1998
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Message from Paul and Patricia
Mar 13, 1998

[handwriting] To: Mr. Big Bug!
I'm having a great, wonderful, fantastic time in Japan!
Thanks for making my KING OF CLUBS tour a success!!!
Paul Gilbert
[handwriting] To: Mr. Big Bug!
Thank you for your kindness during our stay in Japan and always!
You are the greatest!!!
Love,
Patricia Akemi Gilbert

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Message from Billy Sheehan
Feb 15, 1998

To Mr. Big Bug!!
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Message from Paul Gilbert
Dec 16, 1997

Hello from Paul! I just wanted to send out a HUGE thank you to everyone who bought my new solo album "King of Clubs"! I have had many great responses from you and it makes me feel amazing! I can't wait to come and play my solo material for you LIVE! I am currently putting the band together and will start the tour in Japan in March. I can't wait to see you there! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!

Paul

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Special drawing by Paul Gilbert
Dec 2, 1997

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Message from Paul Gilbert
Nov 7, 1997

Dear Mr. Big Bug,

Thanks for doing a great job on your web site! Here is some new information for you:

My solo album "King of Clubs" will be released in Japan on November 27th and the CD single for the song "Vinyl" will be released on November 25th. The CD single features two extra tracks that do not appear on the album. The album features one bonus track for Japan called "I Do". The album has 12 other songs including a guitar jam that lasts over 19 minutes! This "Jam" features me with my old Racer X bandmates Bruce Boulliet (guitar), John Alderete (bass), and Jeff Martin (drums). The rest of the songs range from heavy melodic pop to big giant heavy guitar riffs. I am singing lead vocals on all the songs except for two instrumentals ("The Jam" and a Bach piano piece that I played on guitar called "The Jig").

I am now putting a band together to do live concerts of my solo material. I hope to come to Japan early next year and play for everybody!

I hope you like the record! And thanks again for your hard work on the web page!!!

Sincerely, Paul Gilbert

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