GUITAR ALCHEMIST STEVE VAI
BRINGS “STORY OF LIGHT 2013 TOUR”
TO MEXICO AND SOUTH AMERICA
“The Story of Light…finds [Vai] continuing to push the envelope as a composer, arranger and, most of all, as a guitarist who continues to raise the bar for himself and others.” – Gibson.com
Nashville, TN – September 25, 2013: After an overwhelming enthusiastic response to his 97 shows performed over the last year on his “Story of Light 2013 Tour,” virtuoso guitarist and visionary composer Steve Vai will bring the tour to Mexico and South America. Fan reviews of the shows have been phenomenal and can be read here at ticketmaster.com.
“Steve Vai playing the guitar live: it went beyond just a guy with a guitar, it was more than just some amazing musicians working well together to do their job. Well it could have been Muhammad Ali (in his prime) in the ring. It was David Copperfield. It was Norman Mailer or it was a visit – briefly down to earth – from a guitar god. But it was special. It was truly moving. It was inspiring. And just a little frightening (in an awe-struck way) to see someone that effortlessly good, that impossibly cool. Vai is Zen. Guitar master” is what Stuff.co.nz has said about Vai.
The tour is in support The Story Of Light, his critically acclaimed solo album that was released on Favored Nations Entertainment, the label Vai founded in 1999.
Vai will kick off this solo run November 26 in Mexico City with additional shows in Guadalajara, Bogata, Santiago and Rio de Janeiro. The Mexico and South American shows are in addition to a full slate of U.S. and Canadian tour dates planned for Oct. 16 – Nov. 23 (a full list of dates is below; visit Vai’s website for ticket information.)
The “Story of Light 2013 Tour” features a unique premium package – the Evo Experience – which includes an intimate, up to 1 hour Q&A session with Steve, access to sound check, an exclusive EVO Experience laminate and other Vai merchandise items. EVO Experience premium tickets will be available for purchase through Vai’s website, www.Vai.com. A limited number of EVO Experience tickets are available for each show.
The Story of Light is Vai’s first studio record in seven years and described by AOL’s Noisecreep as “A brilliant record, fully-loaded with all of the soaring, tasteful playing that defines Vai’s work.” The album’s sprawling and expressive 12-song set continues a conceptual and cosmic narrative arc begun on the artist’s acclaimed album Real Illusions: Reflections (2005.) The storyline follows the journey of a man driven mad by grief, intertwining tragedy, revelation, enlightenment, and redemption. Throughout, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Vai’s lead guitar is as lyrically resonant as it is technically masterful, his licks and solos bending sounds and listeners’ minds in equal measure.
STEVE VAI MEXICO AND SOUTH AMERICAN “STORY OF LIGHT 2013 TOUR” DATES:
11/26/13 Mexico City, Mexico Metropolitan Theatre
11/28/13 Guadalajara, Mexico Diana Theatre
12/1/13 Caracas, Venezuela Anfiteatro Sambil
12/3/13 Bogota, Columbia Royal Center
12/5/13 Santiago, Chile Teeatro Caupolican
12/7/13 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Circo Voador
12/8/13 Sao Paulo, Brazil CrediCard
12/9/13 Belo Horizonte, Brazil Chevrolet Hall
12/10/13 Brasilia, Brazil Teatro Villa Lobos
12/12/13 Buenos Aires, Argentina Grand Rex
STEVE VAI U.S. & CANADA “STORY OF LIGHT 2013 TOUR” DATES:
10/16/13 Santa Cruz, CA The Catalyst
10/17/13 San Diego, CA House of Blues
10/18/13 Ventura, CA Ventura Theatre
10/19/13 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
10/20/13 Chandler, AZ Wild Horse Pass – Ovations Showroom
10/22/13 Tucson, AZ Rialto
10/23/13 Flagstaff, AZ Orpheum Theatre
10/24/13 Santa Fe, NM The Lensic
10/26/13 Tyler, TX Click’s
10/27/13 Kansas City, KS Harrah’s Voodoo Lounge
10/29/13 Columbia, MO Blue Note
10/30/13 Springfield, MO Gillioz Theatre
10/31/ 13 Council Bluffs, IA Horseshoe Whiskey Road House
11/1/13 Des Moines, IA Hoyt Sherman
11/2/13 Bloomington, IL The Castle Theater
11/3/13 Joliet, IL Mojoes
11/5/13 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
11/6/13 Indianapolis, IN Egyptian Room
11/7/13 Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection
11/8/13 Rama, ON Casino Rama
11/9/13 Cincinnati, OH Bogart’s
11/10/13 Knoxville, TN Bijou Theatre
11/12/13 Chattanooga, TN Track 29
11/13/13 Birmingham, AL WorkPlay Theatre
11/14/13 Mobile, AL Soul Kitchen
11/15/13 New Orleans, LA House of Blues
11/16/13 Baton Rouge, LA Varsity Theatre
11/17/13 Little Rock, AR Juanita’s
11/19/13 Tulsa, OK Cain’s Ballroom
11/20/13 San Antonio, TX Backstage Live
11/21/13 Austin, TX Paramount Theatre
11/22/13 Dallas, TX House of Blues
11/23/13 Houston, TX House of Blues
For more information on the tour or new album visit: www.vai.com