Jesse Christaldi wins the King of Prussia Sam Ash Store Shred FINAL Contest!

Jesse Christaldi won FIRST PLACE in the Best of Shred 2010 Sam Ash/Steve Vai Shred Contest at the Sam Ash store in King of Prussia, PA, November 10, 2010!!!

For those that don't know what SHREDDING is, it is incredible guitar playing (when done right). If you don't know who Steve Vai is, then you SHOULD! If you don't know who Jesse Christaldi is, get to know him now, he is on his way up the ladder!

Here he is playing to Steve Vai's track called, "Blue Powder". This is Jesse's take on the track. As a long time fan of Steve Vai, he takes in what he can and then likes to put his own spin on it. Steve made these incredible backing tracks available to anyone that would like to have an incredible backing band behind them and may not always get that chance. Thanks Steve . . . for EVERYTHING!

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[HotVidMan]

Yeah, I am his Dad and I get to play in a band with him and I am blown away sometimes when I hear the Frank Zappa influence in his style. Sometimes he is channeling Frank! He is a big fan of his and also of Dweezil too. We have some great photos of him with Dweezil, a VERY nice guy! Check out Jesse Christaldi on Facebook and look at the photos of him with some of his biggest influences.

[HotVidMan]

Yeah Jim, I had to at least include you there packing up your gear! Still hope that you and Jesse can get together sometime and rip it up! Maybe one night after work. We are not TOO far from the store and I know you are working near there. Anyway, hit Jesse up on FB about it. I am guessing that you will still be coming to the next round on the 8th too, right?

[TheViciousFishesPA]

Damn dude, I was about to say it sounded like Zappa kinda and then I read the description

[jimrox9000]

I am pretty sure the best part of this video is 0:17-0:24 lol just kidding rock on!