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Nov
08
2023
Steve Vai & Joe Satriani Tour happening!
For the first time ever, after more than 50 years of friendship, it’s the Satch-Vai 2024 Tour!
Believe it not, this is the first time Joe and Steve will tour as a duo-bill, and it comes along with plans to release a new musical collaboration.
“The Satch/Vai Tour is happening! I’m so looking forward to sharing the stage with Steve again. Every time we play together it takes me back to when we were teenagers, eating and breathing music every second of the day, pushing, challenging and helping each other to be the best we could be. I guess we’ve never stopped!”
– Joe
“Touring with Joe is always a pleasure and an honor. He is my favorite guitarist to jam with, and now we have another opportunity to take it to the stage. I feel as though we are both at the top of our game and that the show will be a powerful celebration of the coolest instrument in the world, the electric guitar!”
– Steve
The Satch-Vai tour starts March 22 and runs through May 8, 2024. Pre-Sale begins 11/13 (password: SVx24) with the public on-sale 11/17.
Sep
14
2023
Guitar Rig Rundown by Premier Guitar
Check out this new Guitar Rig Rundown done by Premier Guitar, of Steve’s 2023 Inviolate Tour Rig, featuring Doug MacArthur:
Read more on their website:
https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundowns/steve-vai-2023
Sep
12
2023
G3 Reunion Tour!
G3 is back! After close to 30 years, the original G3 lineup will be going out again with myself, Joe and Eric. I’ve been hoping for this for as long as many of you have, and I’m so looking forward to being on that stage with my G3 brothers again.
Details at www.g3tour.com
Tickets presale 9/13 and onsale 9/15
Aug
10
2023
11-8 Saskatoon Show cancelled
Due to unforseen circumstances, our show tomorrow in Saskatoon has been cancelled.
Refunds will be processed automatically and will appear back on your credit card within 7 business days.
Please email customersupport@f7entertainment.com if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Jul
27
2023
Vai Academy 7
Join us January 2-5, 2024 in Orlando for Vai Academy 7.0! 4 days & nights of non-stop next gen guitar with me, @ichika_mo @marcin.music @mateusasato @dey_bass @danielegottardo @thew6rst @scottielepage sarahlongfield @matteomancuso.guitar @yvetteyoung @jeremy.colson.315 @philipbynoe @dantefrisiello @larrymitchellsphotos @daveweinerguitar @dougdopplermusic & @stigmathisenmusic! Register now thru this link and we will see you in Florida.
Jul
26
2023
Guitarworks Contest
Guitarworks is holding a contest where you can win VIP Meet & Greet tickets and an Ibanez Jem Jr.
Enter to win here: https://guitarworks.ca/pages/ultimate-steve-vai-contest
Jun
04
2023
Eindhoven recap & Photos
Hey folks,
Having the opportunity to perform my music with the Metropole Orchestra on May 13, 2023 in Eindhoven Holland was the stuff life dreams are made of.
At times I felt enveloped in the elixir of the melodies while being suspended a foot off the ground by the swooning atmosphere the mighty Metropole created. These are the things I envisioned myself doing from the time I was perhaps 9 years old. It’s crazy how it’s all manifested.
The audience was tremendously supportive the entire evening and made the whole event a peak experience. My deepest appreciation to all those who attended and gave such kind support, and to the “Mighty Met” and all the fine people that worked so hard to make this event a reality. Special shout out to my orchestral partners, the Creative Catalyst Co de Kloet and the great maestro conductor Jukka Iisakkila.
I’m very much looking forward to our next orchestral performance this September in Tampere Finland with the Tampere philharmonic. Stay tuned for details.
Big love to all of you
Steve Vai flying high!
Here are some pictures we took during rehearsals for you to enjoy!
Doug MacArthur setting up Steve's rig.
Steve and the Orchestra during rehearsals.
More rehearsals
Percussion section with Murk, Eddy and Frank
Percussion section with Murk, Eddy and Frank
Dirk - working the monitoring...
Jukka preparing for another rehearsal.
Steve putting in the time - 9 pm still going strong!
Scores for Bangkok / FG Suite.
Drum kit madness
Evening rehearsals
Steve working overtime..
Rehearsal studio at MCO Hilversum.
The Orchestra during rehearsals.
Jukka and Doug having a go at "What's New In Baltimore" during a break.
Rehearsal madness in progress
Jukka checking out Steve's Synergy and power amps.
Evo and the FP2 Steve used for "Kill the Guy.."
Jukka, whose superpowers include high-speed parallel parking.
The stage being prepped.
Soundchecks
The concert Venue in Eindhoven
Doug MacArthur waiting for soundcheck
We just added a few more shows to the Satch/Vai 2024 Tour in KS, MO, & CA! Presale starts tomorrow using the code SVX24. www.vai.com/tourdates
Hey Folks, last weekend I was honored with the opportunity to perform a few songs with the mighty Chicago band at the Chicago and Friends Tribute Concert at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. These concerts are a tribute celebration of the 55th Anniversary of the their debut album “Chicago Transit Authority." A special TV tribute concert “Decades Rock Live” will be culled from the performances and aired at some time in the future. ![]()
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The whole experience was outstanding. This historic band has been making hit records and touring for the last 57 years, and they sound more full and powerful than ever. Terry Kath, who was the original guitar player in Chicago until his death in 1978, was an inspired visceral player whose raw 60’s-70’s guitar tone helped shape the sound of rock guitar in popular music starting from their days opening up for Jimi Hendrix, who was a fan and friend of Terry. It was an honor to pay tribute to this legend and the band by contributing to several songs throughout the night. I have not played in such a huge sounding and robust band since Zappa. The horns were slammin', in tune, funky and phenomenally arranged. ![]()
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I also had the opportunity to meet new people and bond with them, which is my favorite thing about these kinds of gigs. Besides all the band members, some of those artists were Christone "KINGFISH" Ingram, Chris Daughtry, Robin Thicke, VoicePlay, Robert Randolph, and Judith Hill. They all delivered like bosses! And a shout out to the current guitar player in Chicago, Tony Obrohta. An outstanding player who fits the band perfectly and an overall terrific person. ![]()
Thanks to the whole band for inviting me to contribute to this special event. I’m humbled. ![]()
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Here is a clip I found from the audience of the last little guitar cadenza I did on a song called “South California Purples." I’m sure the final TV version will sound infinitely better, but here’s a taste.![]()
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Enjoy
It’s happening, Joe Satriani and I are touring together. For me this is like heaven in a cup. My favorite person to enter that intimate state of musical exchange with has always been Joe. It’s been this way since I was 12 years old and I couldn’t be more thrilled at this time in our lives to be doing this tour together now. I believe this celebration of the rock guitar will be a feast for the ears of all those who attend our shows. Tickets are on sale now: www.vai.com/tourdates
And this ends our 2023 PAC Rim run. We kicked off in China and here I lay on the beach in Perth, Australia’s Rottnest Island. The entire experience was transformative. In a few weeks we are off to Bahrain and India for more exceptional adventures and fulfilling shows for all.
