Guitarist Joe Satriani has issued the following update:

"It's February, and this is an email up date from yours truly Joe Satriani...

Let me tell you first, that Steve Vai and I had a fine and good time playing 'Super Colossal' for the Grammy Pre-Tel audience at the Grammys this past weekend. The Pre-Tel is where four thousand or so members gather to celebrate and give out awards for 97 of the 108 Grammy categories. These are not televised, mostly because it would make show about seven hours long! It's low key, but, taken quite seriously, by some.

Although a good time was had by all, I did in fact not win a Grammy. Yes, for the fourteenth time! But, many fine people did, which is good.

While sitting through the three hour Grammy show I got a chance to chat with Jack White and the Raconteurs, Susan Tedeschi, Nelly and other notables. Some say they caught a glimpse of me on TV wearing my black hat. There's a funny story about that, but I'll get to that some other time...

The news on the G3 tour is that we will offer CLUB JOE, a new meet and greet experience. CLUB JOE guests will receive a 60 minute Q&A; and autograph session with me, a personal photograph, a guided tour of my on-stage 'guitar world' and an autographed copy of my new double DVD Satriani Live. Plus, two lucky guests will be brought back onstage to watch the show's encore from the side of the stage!

John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert and I are really looking forward to going head to head, toe to toe and string to string all across the USA and Canada. Come on out and help us write a new chapter in G3 history!"

Joe Satriani

As previously reported, confirmed G3 tour dates are as follows:

Confirmed G3 dates are as follows:

March

14 - Dodge Theatre in Phoenix, AZ
15 - House Of Blues in Las Vegas, NV
16 - Grand Sierra Theatre in Reno, NV
17 - Berkeley Community Theatre in Berkeley, CA
18 - Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, CA
19 - The Grove in Anaheim, CA
20 - Copley City Hall in San Diego, CA
22 - Paramount Theater in Denver, CO
23 - Uptown Theater in Kansas City, MO
24 - Congress Theater in Chicago, IL
25 - Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, OH
28 - Tabernacle in Atlanta, GA
29 - Pompono Beach Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL
30 - House Of Blues in Orlando, FL
31 - House Of Blues in Myrtle Beach, FL

April

3 - Capitole du Quebec in Quebec City, QC
4 - Bell Centre in Montreal, QC
5 - Massey Hall in Toronto, ONT
6 - Orpheum Theater in Boston, MA
7 - Tower Theatre in Upper Darby, PA
11 - Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY
12 - Palace Theater in Greensburg, PA
13 - Warner Theater in Washington DC
14 - Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ

The following update regarding premium ticket and CLUB JOE packages has been issued via Satriani's official website:

"The final remaining shows are now confirmed and we do not expect more dates to be added. That said, we are proud to announce a variety of premium ticket packages and the launch of the all-new "CLUB JOE" experience.

Read below for the different ways you can bump up your access.

PREMIUM TICKET PACKAGES

These ticket packages include special reserved tickets plus other add-ons. They are available from now until 3 weeks before the show date.

JOE SATRIANI G3 GOLD PACKAGE ($150)

This package includes one reserved ticket within the first 10 rows, a collectible Joe Satriani-G3 laminate and an autographed copy of Joe's new double cd, "Satriani Live". Gold Ticket Package BONUS! Two lucky fans will be upgraded and taken backstage to meet Joe Satriani and get a photo and autograph! *Please note: Gold Tickets DO NOT include ANY backstage access. Exact seat location given prior to final sale. All packages sold in US Dollars.

JOE SATRIANI G3 PLATINUM PACKAGE ($325)

This package includes one reserved ticket within the first 5 rows and collectible VIP laminate that gives you access to CLUB JOE, the exclusive Joe Satriani meet and greet experience. CLUB JOE guests will receive a 60 minute Q&A; and autograph session with Joe Satriani, a personal photograph, a guided tour of Joe's 'guitar world' and an autographed copy of Joe's new double DVD Satriani Live. Two lucky guests will be brought back onstage to watch the show?s encore from the side of the stage! Backstage pass will be delivered at will-call the night of the show. Exact seat location given prior to final sale. All packages sold in US Dollars.

Once premium tickets go off-sale, a special CLUB JOE Add-on Package will become available. Check out the details:

CLUB JOE ADD-ON PACKAGE: If you already bought your tickets without knowing about our Platinum Package, this offer is for YOU!

This special CLUB JOE experience gives you the following Platinum Package privileges:

--VIP Laminate for access to CLUB JOE, the exclusive Joe Satriani Meet & Greet Experience
-- 60 minute Q&A;/Autograph session with Joe
-- A personal photograph with Joe
-- A guided tour of Joe's 'guitar world'
-- Autographed copy of Joe's new double-DVD, Satriani Live
-- 2 lucky "CLUB JOE" guests will be selected to watch the show's encore from the side of the stage!

This Add-on offer is $200 per person (please remember, this offer does NOT include a ticket to the concert).

Please also note that the VIP Laminate and autographed DVD will be distributed on the night of the show.

Last, but not least, we always continue our FREE aftershow pass contest for all Satriani.com members. Each show we randomly select members who have signed up as attending the show and grant them aftershow passes to meet Joe -- remember to bring your camera and get a picture.

Please note that these ticket packages are provided in conjunction with ETix/Signature Networks and all questions and support need to go through them. Their phone number is 919-653-0444 and email is support@etix.com.

To purchase Premium Ticket Packages & Club Joe experience go to this location."