Messages from MR. BIG

Last Update : Dec 5, 1999

Message from Billy and Pat
Nov 1, 1999

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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,

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,

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

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

Message from Paul Gilbert
Jul 9, 1998

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

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

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:

Date	City	Venue
May 10	Rimini, Italy	Rimini Quartiere Fieristico
May 11	Bologna, Italy	All for Music
May 12	Pisa, Italy	Grandi Magazzini della Musica
May 13	Milan, Italy	Lucky Music S.r.l.
May 14	Paris, France	Salle Adyar
May 15	Nancy, France	Music Academy International
May 16	Athens, Greece	Stadium Piece and Friendship
May 18	Madrid, Spain	Ritomo y Compas
May 19	Aveiro, Portugal	Auditorio Centro Cultural de Aveiro
May 20	Lisbon, Portugal	Auditorio da UACDL
May 21	Manchester, UK	UMIST Reynolds Building C16
May 22	Guildford, UK	Guildford College
May 23	Birmingham, UK	Ronnie Scots Jazz Club
May 24	Don Caster, UK	Karisma Night Club
May 26	Berlin, Germany	Club Floz
May 27	Kiel, Germany	Insound
May 28	Hamburg, Germany	Club Mayday
May 29	Ibbenburen, Germany	Musik Productiv
May 30	Hartenstein, Germany	Musikhaus Markstein
June 2	Frankfurt, Germany	Club Schirn
June 3	Karlsruhe, Germany	Rockshop
June 4	Treppendorf, Germany	Musikhaus Thomann
June 5	Koln, Germany	Club Flanagans
June 6	Sulzbach, Germany	Six + 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

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!!!

DATE	CITY	VENUE
May 10	Rimini, Italy	DISMA Music Show
May 11	Bologna, Italy	All for Music
May 12	Pisa, Italy	Grandi Magazzini della Musica
May 13	Milano, Italy	Lucky Music S.r.l.
May 14	Nancy, France	TBA
May 15	Paris, France	TBA
May 16	Athens, Greece	Mousikorama '98/ Stadium Piece and Friendship
May 18	Madrid, Spain	TBA
May 19	Porto-Aveiro, Portugal	Auditorio do Centro Cultural
May 20	Lisbon, Portugal	Auditorio da UACDL
May 21	London(Guildford), UK	Andertons Music
May 22	Manchester, UK	A1 Music
May 23	Birmingham, UK	Musical Exchange
May 24	Don Caster, UK	Electro Music
May 26	Berlin, Germany	Sound & Drumland
May 27	Kiel, Germany	Insound
May 28	Hamburg, Germany	No. 1 Music Park
May 29	Ibbenburen, Germany	Musik Produktiv
May 30	Hartenstein, Germany	Musikhaus Markstein
June 2	Frankfurt, Germany	Musik-Schmidt
June 3	Karlsruhe, Germany	Rockshop
June 4	Treppendorf, Germany	Musikhaus Thomann
June 5	Koln, Germany	Art of Sound
June 6	Sulzbach, Germany	Six + 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

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

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

	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
	To: Mr. Big Bug! Thank you for your kindness during our stay in Japan and always! You are the greatest!!! Love, Patricia Akemi Gilbert

Message from Billy Sheehan
Feb 15, 1998

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

Special drawing by Paul Gilbert
Dec 2, 1997

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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