Joe Satriani will perform in Turkey for the first time on July 14 at Istanbul Arena in Istanbul’s Arnavutkoy district.

The 2007 tour marks the 5th North American G3 run and the 12th G3 tour worldwide since its inception. The first G3 tour, featuring Satriani, Eric Johnson and Steve Vai, played to sold-out crowds throughout October and November, 1996 and was followed by successful treks in Europe, South America, Japan and Australia. The most recent North American G3 tour, in 2003, showcased Satriani, Vai and Yngwie Malmsteen and was documented in the platinum DVD G3 Live in Denver. Other platinum DVD’s include the 1996 run and the 2005 Japanese tour with Vai and Petrucci.

JOE SATRIANI has been a worldwide guitar hero since his 1986 breakthrough album, Surfing With The Alien. Over 10-million albums and CD’s later, in addition to 13 Grammy nominations including this year for his latest studio release Super Colossal, Joe continues to push the envelope of modern rock guitar playing. In October 2006, Satriani released Satriani Live!, as both a double audio CD and double DVD package. In addition to breathtaking, nine-camera footage of Satriani and his band tearing it up for more than two hours at their Anaheim stop during this year’s Super Colossal tour, Satriani Live! captures them backstage and onstage on the last stop of that trek, with comments from fellow guitar legend Eric Johnson, candid moments with members of Joe’s band and crew, and one amazing surprise unleashed by the audience that night in San Francisco.

Joe’s G3 cohorts, JOHN PETRUCCI and PAULGILBERT, are each recognized as brilliant players – both as soloists and within the bands they are known by. John is the founding member and lead guitarist for Dream Theater, recording eight albums with the band, including their sophomore effort, 1992′s Images and Words. The album proved to be a breakthrough commercial success as the song “Pull Me Under” became a surprise hit on both MTV and rock radio. John is also involved in several side projects including Liquid Tension Experiment with Tony Levin, Age of Impact and even a Sega Saturn game called Necronomicon. In 2005, John was involved in three releases. A solo album, Suspended Animation, Octavarium with Dream Theatre and he was included on the G3 Live in Tokyo CD and DVD.

Paul first became known for his work with Racer X and went on to platinum success with Mr. Big who topped the pop charts in 1992 with the ballad “To Be with You.” Mr. Big disbanded in 1996, and a year later Gilbert made his solo debut with King of Clubs; Flying Dog followed in 1998, trailed by Beehive Live in 1999, Alligator Farm in fall 2000 and Get Out Of My Yard in August 2006.

A recent poll of the Top 100 Greatest Rock Guitarists ranked SATRIANI at # 7, PETRUCCI at # 11 and GILBERT at #14.

SATRIANI stated simply,

“I can’t wait to hit the stage with John and Paul, they are two of the scariest, most amazing players I’ve ever heard!”

Continuing with the same successful formula as in years past, fans will be treated to individual sets by each guitarist with their own bands before joining Satriani and his band on stage for an all-star jam session. As with previous G3 tours, special guest guitarists will be invited to join the jam at select dates around the world. Past guests have included Neal Schon, Gary Hoey, George Lynch, Billy Gibbons, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Robert Fripp and Brian May.

To sum it up, G3 is a celebration of the guitar and an evening of fun for everyone who appreciates exceptional musicianship. We�re looking forward to G3 2007 in Istanbul!

Tickets are available at Biletix

Let me know your experience and thoughts on the concert!

For more information visit their websites at

www.satriani.com
www.johnpetrucci.com
www.paulgilbert.com

Live Earth is organized to combat global warming, “Live Earth” concert series announced an official branch in Turkey. Organizers of the global concert series reaching worldwide audience of over 2 billion people announced that Istanbul would host an official Live Earth concert event on July 7, 2007, Saturday.

On the official website, Istanbul is still in the list. But the lineup of artists for the concert has still not been announced and from several sources I hear that the gig is canceled.

Al Gore recently joined with actress and Live Earth Istanbul spokesperson Sebnem Donmez on June 13, 2007 at the Cirigan Palace to raise the curtain on Live Earth Turkey. Today comes the news that Al Gore’s Live Earth has dropped Istanbul from the list of Live Earth hosted cities throughout the world.

The reasons for cancellation, lack of sponsors, and interest due to the current elections in Turkey. Its a great opportunity lost for Istanbul but there are lots of other great concerts coming up!

I hope you can still refund your ticket, as they went on sale last week. It would have been great to have a lineup of artists in Istanbul with names as Bjork, Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, Santana, Elton John, Guns N’ Roses, James Morrison, Jay Z, Jennifer Lopez, Led Zeppelin, Mariah Carey, Nelly, Pink, and Rod Stewart.

Maybe there will be another day for Istanbul, It might be next year on 8/8/2008

Istanbul is quite simply one of the most exciting places on the planet. So it’s no surprise the top celebs are visiting the city on the Seven Hills.

Roberto Carlos arrived in Istanbul today by private jet. The Former Brazil international Roberto Carlos will be playing in Turkey at Fenerbahce. A World Cup winner in 2002, Roberto Carlos joined Real from Inter Milan in 1996 during Fabio Capello’s first spell as coach at the club.

Meanwhile Fenerbahce has also invited R&B Diva Beyonce Giselle Knowles (Beyonce) and Shakira for their 100th year anniversary celebrations.

On August 1st Fenerbahce Saracoglu Stadium will be shaking with the performances of these two beautiful grammy winning singers.

50.000 Fenerbahce supports will enjoy a great concert by celebrating their teams 100th anniversary!.

The lineup for 2008 is even more amazing then last year.

Continue reading if you want to know more about the concerts and events that took place last year.

2007 season was fantastic! If you would like to know or rh3h3ber some of the events then check out the list below.

Every year they are getting bigger and better in Istanbul. This is the lineups for 2007 so check out the top 10 and leave a comment below for your review of any of the concerts.

1. Beastie Boys – Efes One Love Festival

   June 17 Sunday / 21:00

   Efes One Love Festival is the first festival in the summertime. The open air music festival taking place at Parkorman which will last for 3 days. You will meet musical phenomenon’s, like world-renowned Beastie Boys, Brooklyn Funk Essentials Senlendirici, Nekropsi, cirKus featuring Neneh Cherry and Beastie Boys.
   For more information on the festival check www.biletix.com

2. Daft Punk

   June 23 / 20:00

   Daft Punk is the collective name of Parisian musicians, Guy-Manuel de Homh3-Christo and Thomas Bangalter. The duo have released three albums, thirteen singles and consider thh3selves one of the most successful electronic robot collaborations of all time, both in album sales and in critical acclaim.

   Daft Punk will preform With Digitalism at Turkcell Kurucesme Arena.

   For more info visit www.futuregeneration.net/

3. Marilyn Manson – Radar Live 2007

   Jun 29 – Jul 2

   The concert is at Kilyos Solar Beach. Istanbul Turkey. You will be able to watch nearly 100 performances in three different stages.

   The festival will be screened live from MTV Turkey, the official broadcaster of the festival for the first time.

   The line up: Marilyn Manson, James, The Rapture, Juliette and The Licks, Cocorosie, Beirut and Nouvelle Vague, and many more.

   For more information on the festival check http://www.radarlive.com/

4. Gloria Gaynor

   June 30

   Gloria Gaynor will make music lovers live a mh3orable night at Istanbul Parkorman with her world-famous hit songs like “I Will Survive”, “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” and “Never Can Say Goodbye”. She was born in Newark, New Jersey.

   gloria gaynor & special guest superstar ajda pekkan will perform at Parkorman Istanbul.

   For more information check http://www.biletix.com

5. Bueno Vista Social Club

   July 03

   One of the mh3bers of the legendary Buena Vista Social Club Orlando “Cachaito” Lopez, was born in Havana in 1933.

   Both his parents were musicians leading the way of Cuban music starting from 1930s. “Cachaito”‘s family got into the records as the creators of mambo.

   Cachaito met counterbass at his early ages and composed his first song at the age of 13. In time he developed his own style and became one of the most important virtuosos of Cuba.

   He started to work with Omara Portuondo another mh3ber of the Buena Vista Social Club in 1960s and continued upto this day.

   He released his first solo album in 2001 and will perform in Parkorman on July 3, as a part of his world tour.

   Location: Parkorman

   For more information check http://www.parkorman.com.tr

6. Live Earth Istanbul

   July 07

   Istanbul, the City With Seven Hills, Will Be Part of the 24-Hour, 7-Continent Concert Series to Combat Global Warming Expected to Reach Over 2 Billion People on 7/7/07. Istanbul joins London, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, Tokyo, Johannesburg, Rio de Janeiro and Hamburg as official Live Earth host cities.

   The artist line-up for Live Earth Istanbul will be announced at a later date.

   Tickets for Live Earth Istanbul Go On Sale Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 5 p.m. EEST

   For more information on the festival check http://liveearth.msn.com/about/turkey

7. Norah Jones – Istanbul Jazz Festival

   July 03

   Don’t miss Norah Jones, Robert Plant, Bryan Ferry, Michael Bolton, Wynton Marsalis and Robin Gibb playing at the 14th International Istanbul Jazz Festival between July 3rd until 18th.

   The 14th International Istanbul Jazz Festival will take place between July, 3-18. With almost 40 concerts at various venues, the Festival h3braces both jazz and other styles like pop, classic & alternative rock, world music, Latin and more.

   Glowing with a programme of stars to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts, the Festival will be hosting renowned artists and groups.

   For more information on the festival check http://www.iksv.org/caz/english/

8. Shakira

   Jul 9th

   Shakira will show Istanbul how to belly dance at her Oral Fixation Tour in Istanbul. If you’re a Shakira fan, then this is the concert event you’ve been waiting for. The global superstar will be belly dancing in Istanbul Turkey on July 9th 2007 as part of her Oral Fixation (or Fijacion Oral) Tour. Shakira’s Oral Fixation tour will officially end on June 9 with a concert in Istanbul, Turkey.
   Location: Kurucesme Arena, 9:00pm Istanbul Turkey

   For more information on the concert visit http://www.biletix.com/

9. Avril Lavigne – Masstival

   July 14

   Organized for the first time in Turkey, Masstival has the slogan of “Festival for masses” In the list of the line-up declared up to now, there are musicians like Lauryn Hill, Tori Amos, Avril Lavigne, Sinead O’Connor, Cake, Riverside.

   Location: Parkorman

   For more information on the festival visit www.masstival.com

10. Smashing Pumpkins – Rock and Coke

    Sep 01

    Scheduled to take place on the 1st and 2nd of Septh3ber at Hezarfen Airfield, the countdown to the 5th Rock and Coke festival has begun! Turkey’s biggest open-air festival will once again play host to some of the biggest acts in music today. This year, the festival will host The Smashing Pumpkins, Manic Street Preachers, Franz Ferdinard and many more famous bands and DJ’s.
    For more information on the festival, keep checking www.biletix.com and www.rockncoke.com

If you attend to any of these events, you can write review in the comments.