Joe Satriani has a broken cable during Ice 9 (Earth Tour 2023 - Enschede)

[@gregquinn5516]

For those who commented on the keyboard player - he is Rai Thistlethwayte from Australia - his band here is Thirsty Merc, he plays with Oz Noy in Ozone Squeeze and has clips under the name Sun Rai - all well worth a listen. And his comment about playing in Joe's band is how great it is to work with nice people - says a lot .

[@jeejee70]

@@hughchewb2529 search for Knower Overtime live sesh for a very good Ray solo

[@bpabustan]

Rai made the tune go to a different place. It became a jazz fusion jam. Joe was obviously delighted.

[@bre4k00]

Australia be making musicians like crazy

[@areolaman]

Keyboard named his band after his SL65 benz?

[@lyricbread]

Absolute ripper!

[@jdmaine51084]

A band fulla professionals. Didn't miss a beat.

[@macfarlake]

Exactly!

[@danielpurim]

That’s the most fun these guys have had in years! The unexpected, the imperfections, unscripted phrasing, pure joy!

[@gearmeister]

This version of Ice9 shall be hereby certified as "Ice9 BC" (Broken cable) what a jam! The song just got improved with a "cable-keyboard-lead break"

[@funkysanta9052]

That's a monster keyboard player

[@macfarlake]

Oh yes he is! A great player

[@scottdreher8122]

Ray is also a great singer as well.

[@MichaelRinus]

And also plays guitar - I was really impressed in many ways and liked the really jazzy stuff he soloed a lot :)

[@J.G.M.Jr.]

I dunno know man...he looks like a righteous, super nice dude!

[@Marcodejong030468]

Mooie opname kerel!

[@greatgiginthesky9287]

What professionals. How can anyone not appreciate these musicians.

[@Saiyan585]

He should've been wireless.

[@greatgiginthesky9287]

@@Saiyan585some artists hate wireless due to losing some of the higher frequencies. Can compensate but it's not everyone's cup of tea.

[@walterevans2118]

@@Saiyan585 I don’t know how reliable those are these days. Just been listening to an old EVH interview where he talked about the probs with the early ones….and of course Nigel Tufnell’s problems on Spinal Tap…lol

[@trippyvortex]

You mean the roadies

[@giltemarsantosguitar]

My brother. You're Crazy! What a great sound. How peaceful the band was in holding the music's footprint. Joe's confidence in interacting with the band's improvisation, confidence in his technical team.

[@nigelsmith721]

That might be the best JS tone I’ve heard. Really organic.

[@jesse2d]

Joe is one of the best for tone and feel and dexterity. What a comeback from a bad situation to a triumph!

[@nesforce7712]

That lemon turned into lemonade. the improv section between satch and the keyboard player was awesome.

[@walterevans2118]

Or Vinegar turned into FINE WINE.....lol

[@Saiyan585]

That was rehearsed. The back and forth was going to happen regardless. They all ended on a dime. Classic rehearsal.

[@walterevans2118]

@@Saiyan585 Saipan , did you see and notice JOE’S GUITAR changing colour ?

[@themoonster5682]

Total professionals! Brilliantly improvised!

[@AmeenKOM]

The keyboardist deserves an extra paycheck. The band is so professional!!

[@annvisser9003]

Was there!! Great show and a fantastic band!! 👏♥️🎸💯

[@macfarlake]

Sure is was, Ann

[@patrickwoo6067]

Joe just 1 person could handle it all...!!!!

[@zackwhite1]

amazing recovery... what a band

[@leonardovitacolonna]

E tutto si trasformò in una super jam jazz funk! Si dovrebbero rompere più volte i cavi ai chitarristi! (e lo dico da amante di Joe!)

[@acelarson1872]

Broken cable turned into an amazing jam, didn't miss a beat pure pros here.

[@beachcomber4141]

Damn, that was killer!! Joe liked the break down so much he just went with it and the guitar vs. keyboard part of the show was born!! Joe in his 60's is still an absolute shred king. The most tasteful and soulful shredder ever.

[@conatutube]

Absolutely brilliant the way the rest of the guys just carried on - So professional.

[@dominicijavier1575]

I love how chill he is with malfunctioning equipment.

[@kevindiyco]

A blessing in disguise. Loved that keyboard solo. 🤘

[@sharronhumphries6727]

So cool, thank you for sharing !!!.

[@LorenScott69]

WOW!! That was as smooth as it gets for the whole band. Love it!! Also, notice just after 6:46, when the band was at a spot where they could elegantly switch from "emergency jam" mode back into Ice-9, they hardly made any noticeable cue. Just Kenny (drums) started with the accented crashes, and there they were. Not sure if anyone was talking to them all via their in-ear monitors to make that happen so smoothly or what, but... that's as professional as it gets!

[@valentinloew]

In my humble humble opinion i think i saw joe jut giving a look to kenny that meant " let's go back to the song" and it was enough, these guys know each other really well. I could be wrong though i dont think joe plays with an ear monitor ;)

[@LorenScott69]

@@valentinloew I watched again closely and don’t see Joe giving Kenny (or anyone) any visual cues. Perhaps it’s in the riff that Joe does near the end of that previous measure that the band just gets as a signal. ???

[@valentinloew]

@@LorenScott69 I did too and i think i saw hi: turn but once again. but yes you're correct, the last couple of bars of the jam lead to a resolution, for kenny and the other guys, it's enough of a cue in itself

[@DomingoVoiceOver]

If you watch other versions of Ice9 from this same tour you’ll notice that when this extended breakdown solo section goes from trading 2 bars of gtr / 2 bars of keys to all-Joe with no more trading (here @6:36) that’s the signal that we’re in the final 8 bars and the hits are coming. Great musicians. Super tight and an amazing performance.

[@LorenScott69]

@@DomingoVoiceOver Ahhhh!!! Thanks for that. I wasn’t aware that the planned live version did include the extended solo section. So, once Joe was connected again, I presume their normal amount of back and forth just happened as usual. (Correct?) In any case… this is what it looks like when seasoned professional are on stage!! :)

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Rai Thistlethwayte on keys. What a beast!

[@aaccount24]

I've seen and listened a *lot* of Joe, and he still he still regularly makes me say HOLY CRAP. And man, are they having a blast up there.

[@leafygreentree]

Seamless and beyond professional. Love it! This made my day! Thanks for staying with it camera guy!

[@paolonicolas1056]

Yeah Rai, that was sick!!

[@JOHNNYBGUITARS]

This is why live shows are so great and important!!! Everyone got a huge treat that they weren't expecting!!

[@valentinloew]

the solo and back and forth once he fixes that cable is absoutely epic !! That's a band !

[@LorenScott69]

Yea, and it was cool that Joe saw that the jamming was entertaining the crowd. So, even after he got the issue fixed, he didn’t immediately have them move back to Plan A. They stuck with the jam for a bit first. It was awesome!

[@valentinloew]

@@LorenScott69 Absolutely it really show's how much feeling he has and how much he respects his band. I've watched maybe a hundred different versions of ice nine and i've studied the song and some of the licks he plays one this one are reaaaaly inspired and cool, so sometimes the unexpected can bring cool best. I go see him in nantes on may 4th can't wait 🙂

[@j_freed]

What's the way you have to use the moment… Completely unexpected interruption, total state change., completely unexpected new interaction for the audience to enjoy.

[@Saiyan585]

This is why you play live wireless if you're going to move around kids.

[@valentinloew]

@@Saiyan585 playing wireless can have an effect on the signal, so it's a big no no for joe i think. I read an article recently where he explains he tries to have the shortest cable possible while playing live be cause he can feel the difference when playing with longer cables. i found it pretty wild^^

[@perpetualparanoia]

OH YES!!! Joe is the best.. 🔥👌🙏🎬

[@redbull8661]

I have a friend (Nikki) that plays bass in a band and said he used to have this happen to him all the time, but not on his last tour.

[@philip6057]

Masters at work!!

[@damham5689]

Joe was so cool about it. Not all musicians are. Back in the 1980s I went to a Todd Rundgrend solo concert here in the St Louis area. He starts to play a ovation 12 string for his opening song, stops, pulls it off and slams it up against the wall. Storms around for a minute on stage then says, " I pay good money to have my shit in tune"

[@rdog421]

What a immature reaction, embarrassing in fact.

[@damham5689]

@@rdog421 yes it was

[@albertdiezruiz8827]

WHAT A BAND!!!! OH MY GOD!!!! SUPERBE!!! ROCK GIANTS!!! SATCH IS A GUITAR GOD!!!!! 👌👍🔥🧨💣👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🔥🔥

[@ImproveYourMagic]

That was AWESOME!! They should permanently add that to the show. I’ve only seen Joe once. On the Flying in a blue dream tour in Boston. Around 1991

[@johncrace911]

Satch is just always such a pro. Seen him many times. Always Great.

[@prestonjoy8092]

All Star Show right there! Awesome professionalism, and improvisation... Lock in tight..

[@themayor3263]

I was being Captain Skept-ismo thinking this is going to be a half ass distaster.... OH NO! WOW this is what live music is all about. When you can feel the energy from a monitor watching youtube and get chills thats the magic we all look for as musicians....Glad its caught on video...Thanks MACFARLAKE

[@punkymontana]

That's some hot rodie action going on right there. well done that rodie!

[@fabiencourtoistapping]

EXELLENT THE JAMM JAZZ AND ROCK BETWEEN THE CLAVIER AND JOE

[@MrUmandMrEr]

Joe should break a cable more often. That was great.

[@Tascamaniac]

Having been a Satriani fan for decades I should be allowed to say it: Rai Thistlethwayte could play around Joe. Fantastic musician.

[@beachcomber4141]

Same here, since the 80's and he still sounds freakin' amazing. What control over the guitar that guy has.

[@pythonflying]

Thanks for sharing this, true pros right there.

[@enjoyyoursleep1]

'Dayyyyymmmm' That Keyboard Players save of the guitar cable moment!

[@Saturax]

Bryan still groovin as hell

[@Mr1Tanker]

With a mask on! 🤣

[@papaflann]

Ray Thistletwaite is a phenom keyboard player who i found out about through following Louis Cole. Ray toured with Louis for a good while abroad in Europe etc....I know he was the keyboardist when Knower played live at Stuttgart...which is on youtube...it'll blow your mind

[@V6Arese]

Pure live music ! Awesome

[@Dcba964]

Love those moments! So rock' n roll 🤘🤘🤘

[@lastdaysguitar]

First saw Joe live in the 1980's the man never disappoints!

[@BUNKERJR53]

That's when you know you have a group of professionals when you break a cable and turn it into a masterpiece.

[@dvsdez]

Best comment 🎉

[@DalltonSantos]

Amazing! 🔥

[@kieranoconnor333]

From Rockstar Satriani to Uncle Joe clapping his hands at a gig

[@andybrown6748]

Pros being pros! Nothing like watching a smooth recovery!

[@beachcomber4141]

Indeed!!! And that was a smooth recovery if there ever was one.

[@tjn0110]

I sometimes find it amazing how delicate the links that hold the chain of a (rock) concert together. Strings worth $1 a piece, 9v batteries in the pedals, cables that require only a couple pounds of pressure to release... etc. what could possibly go wrong!

[@ZZombert]

no fake playing, no backing tracks, this is the real deal kids, take notes! hard to find such musicianship nowadays!

[@redbull8661]

That would have never happened to Motley Crue. lol

[@matthazelby506]

Shame he's released absolute crap since The Extremist.

[@metalpuppet5798]

This can happen when you are using backing tracks as well. Backing tracks are enhancement. They are not there for you to fake your parts. That would be playback

[@brianjackson6643]

The “real deal” is every time I go listen to local live music. Pretty easy to find everywhere I’ve been.

[@NicleT]

Very good document. Thanks for sharing.

[@rosapacione-dx7bd]

Joe is an amazing guitarist.👍 ☺💜

[@jonizefox]

2:07 the guitar tech shortened the cable here, and forgot to lenghten it just after...

[@RonoMorph]

THIS IS TRUE MUSICIANSHIP!

[@rschelyoung8705]

Forget Bonamassas Nerdsville.. this is NORDSVILLE! awesome .

[@intelectoturbo]

Professionals, true professionals.

[@r2orobles338]

that keys guy picked it up like as if they rehearsed it!!! True Pro's!!!

[@StudioUSA-ks2xi]

Cables can be manufactured to fail when a selected herz / frequency / voltage is added or increase . Or decreased if amperage is used . A person contrling his AC power can turn on this device at anytime. Or it can be remotely triggered .

[@StudioUSA-ks2xi]

But why during "Ice 9" ? The Beatles have a guess ( Number Nine , Number Ni ne ! )

[@rolandolimon2260]

This was actually entertaining

[@SaS-Music]

Pure energy behind the kit. Kenny Rocks, as does the rest of the band.

[@kevindonnelly761]

I think the keyboard player set it all up so he could get a long solo in.

[@andyracksthecams]

Seamless fuck up. Love it. I like the fact a cable is still the preferred link.

[@WilmerLebron]

This has happened to me a couple of times and it’s annoying. But just like Joe showed her we have to maintain our attitude and stay cool! Awesome!

[@lgb1974]

You just got yourself a new subscriber!

[@mallit]

Lolol

[@WilmerLebron]

@@lgb1974 Thank you!

[@WilmerLebron]

@@mallit Hehe

[@mikebrown9850]

Love the keyboard duel. Great band!

[@nicolasroy6654]

Wow jazz blues impro . You can break cable as you want Joe !!!! This band Rock !!!!!

[@merlin5420]

3:05 Hats off to Grandmaster Satches new keyboardist!! Shiiiiieeeeeettttt never in my life did I ever think I would hear a jazz funk version of Ice9 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@solidpnoy]

True professionalism of a band! Damn!

[@AlfredoPerazaL]

Amazing 🙌🙌🙌

[@gregdetwiler9220]

I saw Joe in concert once. He’s beautiful to listen to!!

[@niteboatermusic]

fabulous playing all around, great things happen in the strangest moments!

[@kevinbroussard2208]

This shows they aren’t just hired backup musicians. They are an actual band.

[@giannigury]

Semplicemente unici !!!! Come se niente fosse successo, si continua, si improvvisa e...si da SPETTACOLO !!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ChrisM541]

Joe now realises he has a keyboard player - and more importantly - a stunning virtuoso............who NEEDS TO BE HEARD MORE !!! ...and a phenomenal Bass player too !!! ...and a phenomenal Drummer too !!! ...all in all, a thoroughly competent band, if I say so myself.

[@claudiocruzat8777]

"Technical difficulties turn into amazing guitar /keyboard live class." Happy accidents.

[@fabioyamagami6157]

Satch’s a great musician and human being! Awesome jam 🤘

[@azmadishredder4115]

this was so absolutely awesome ... an accident became spectacular momentum show,.. #Thumbs

[@Timaustex]

That. Was. AWESOME!

[@stuartbowlerwell2845]

Vin Diesel's cover of Ice 9 is epic here!

[@gregmize01]

Never turn your back on family

[@johnhymanful]

A clever professional at the top of his game.

[@nasticanasta]

That took an awful long time. one time we were playing @ The Newport, (the former Agora in Columbus Ohio) and one of our roadies walked behind the backdrop where he was told not to cause it's dark!! And during the show he kicks apart the main feed wires and the whole stage goes silent! Thank god the other roadie who was smart not to walk back there jumped into action and had it fixed within 8 seconds

[@ajlsrv5490]

Took literally one minute

[@fatShowPony]

Great to see some jamming - hope Joe can incorporate it on purpose

[@JayAgassi]

In another gig of Joe’s “front and center” honoring Les Paul, Mile Keneally’s key board fell off while doing (lies and truths). Joe did an amazing job staying in it. Great video btw 🤘

[@kimr45]

I saw that, Bryan was quick to notice and held Mike's keyboard while playing some bass with one hand.

[@JayAgassi]

@@kimr45 yup, that was a cool moment. Joe always have professional crew. Do you play?

[@kimr45]

@@JayAgassi Yes, I play guitar.

[@DreDawg3000]

Wow, that is a jaw dropping performance by everyone! That was incredible.

[@steveb9151]

What? No tantrum or smashed guitar? Oh, he must be a professional musician.....and a great one - at that.

[@pesadigitalart1241]

No one seems to have noticed. Look at 1:18, Joe is in front of the drummer, the cable is long enough, then he goes to his right and at 1:25 someone pulls the cable (so that Joe doesn't get tangled around his legs), at 2:45 Joe tries go back to the middle of the stage but he can't because the cable is suddenly too short. The technician is responsible for what happened. It's strange that Joe doesn't use a wireless system, if you walk around it's easier. 🎸

[@RtaniDean]

Pros. Outstanding. Just as one would have top level performers and crew take care of business. JS is too cool with incredible players. Thx for sharing. 👣🎵🌟

[@daveg1431]

enormous class. my fav of all time. there are many great virtuosos but only one Satch! ♥️

[@rubonz7714]

Wasn't really paying attention to the vid and thought to myself: That key playing seems so familar.... sounds like Rai T... ;) Didnt even know he was touring with Satch atm. Another reason to go see him live.

[@TheOverlordOfProcrastination]

What a fuckin keyboard solo…. Fucking off the chart 👌🏼

[@U2WB]

Class Act all the way. True professionals.

[@gj4679]

There are just as many notes as I require, that's why I DON'T NEED TO GO LOOKING FOR THEM RB!

[@pinkham01]

The beauty of live shows, you never know what might happen. Personally, I think I'd use wireless connections to avoid all of the cables, but there's probably good reasons not to.

[@thomasgarman4295]

They have better sound with cables

[@rollacoastaride1937]

Go Joe!!!!

[@keggers101]

True professionalism right there, great to see Joe still using the JVMs even though theres no longer an endorsement with marshall,they sound awesome

[@mrBDeye]

The cord was pulled by someone backstage. Not good.

[@ajlsrv5490]

Pulled?!

[@dewil7313]

@@ajlsrv5490 yep, you can see it starting aroung 1:27 , maybe the tech so Joe won't trip on it and then it got gaught on something when he was on the move again.

[@greenmirror5555]

Epic!

[@BenMcrea61]

Always good to have a great keyboard player to take over when your guitar or gear packs in….

[@flanneldaddy5220]

Those few licks at 4:18 sounded just like SRV. That was cool as hell