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The "Chicago & Friends” show I contributed to in Atlantic City, New Jersey last November 2023 will be in movie theaters all over the country. Get tickets here: chicagoandfriendsintheatres.com
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BEAT: Belew, Vai, Levin and Carey Play 80's King Crimson
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In this episode I sit down with the legendary Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin, and Danny Carey to discuss their upcoming BEAT tour celebrating the music ...
The Satch/Vai tour is slamming! It’s more fulfilling than I could have imagined. ![]()
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Here with Father Robert Fripp at McCabe's Guitar Shop 3.3.24 where he gave an enlightening talk with David Singleton to a packed house of enthusiastic ears, mine being a pair of them. I was fortunate he was in town and accepted to meet with me. I respect and admire this man tremendously. Since 1969, his brilliant musical mind reinvented a music genre twice. His fiercely disciplined and unique guitar technique is untouchable to all but him and he is a marvel.![]()
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We had a lovely chat about BEAT and I was relieved and thrilled to know he gave it his blessing, and even suggested the name. When I asked him what he had thought when he heard I was in the band, he replied “you are the only one that can play my guitar parts." I found myself in a rare state of gob-smacked speechlessness because I know that nobody can play Robert's guitar parts like him.
Latest Note from Steve
Jan
14
2024
Vai Academy 7
This year’s Vai Academy Camp 7.0 was just off the hook fantastic. Totally sold out in advance and our biggest group so far. It’s so nice to be in an environment filled with guitar lovers that are eager to embrace the guitar culture, meet with so many other like minded people, thrive in an immersive experience and raise their own bar. Not to mention party time by the fire pit!
The nightly jam with the campers was the best. Perhaps 4 hours a night for 4 straight nights of meeting each one with a hot guitar strapped on them and presenting the band with a simple little riff that we would then explore. To musically respond with them in that intimate sacred musical sharing mind is what it’s all about. I love them all so much.
I also noticed that we have many return campers, and so many people who have created bonds through these events with others. It’s more like a camping family these days.
And our list of guests this year revealed some of the most striking and technique elevated artists in our current times. Our special guests included Mohini Dey, Daniele Gottardo, Tim Henson, Scott LePage, Sarah Longfield, Marcin, Matteo Mancuso, Yvette Young and Jordan Rudess, and each of these inspired artists dazzled us with their unique and fascinating touch on the guitar. In Mohini’s case it was the bass. She is a phenom that is pushing forward what’s possible, as is our other guests. Being able to jam with the guests was another highlight. They inspired me beyond.
My most sincere thanks to all the campers, clinicians and special guests that helped to make this years Vai Academy 7.0 such a memorable life experience.
Now I’m looking forward to the next one! See you there.
Latest News
Apr
02
2024
BEAT: Performing the 80s Music of King Crimson
BEAT tickets are available today at 12 PM EST using the presale password BEATTOUR at beat-tour.com! That code will get you early access to the best prices and seats before the general on sale this Friday!
Jan
14
2024
Vai Academy 7
This year’s Vai Academy Camp 7.0 was just off the hook fantastic. Totally sold out in advance and our biggest group so far. It’s so nice to be in an environment filled with guitar lovers that are eager to embrace the guitar culture, meet with so many other like minded people, thrive in an immersive…> Read More
Dec
19
2023
“And I’m feelin’ good.”
“And I’m feelin’ good.” Carlos Arellano: Tour manager & FOH sound engineer Philip Bynoe: Bass Jeremy Colson: Drums Dante Frisiello & Dave Weiner: Guitar & keyboards Christopher Huber: Drum tech & video director Fire Vai: EVO meet & greet, Merchandise Julian Vai: EVO meet & greet, Production assistant Douglas Macarthur & Thomas Nordegg: Guitar Techs…> Read More
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…> Read More
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…> Read More
TOURDATES
For all upcoming shows, check our tourdates page
18 April 2024
Chicago Theatre
Chicago, IL USA
Steve x Joe Satriani tour
19 April 2024
Andrew J. Brady Icon Music Center
Cincinnati, OH USA
Steve x Joe Satriani tour
20 April 2024
Embassy Theatre
Fort Wayne, IN USA
Steve x Joe Satriani tour
21 April 2024
Old National Centre
Indianapolis, IN USA
Steve x Joe Satriani tour
23 April 2024
Riverside Theater
Milwaukee, WI USA
Steve x Joe Satriani tour
24 April 2024
State Theatre
Minneapolis, MN USA
Steve x Joe Satriani tour
25 April 2024
Des Moines Civic Center
Des Moines, IA USA
Steve x Joe Satriani tour
26 April 2024
Gillioz Theatre
Springfield MO USA
Steve x Joe Satriani tour
28 April 2024
The Astro
La Vista, NE USA
Steve x Joe Satriani tour
29 April 2024
Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts
Salina, KS USA
Steve x Joe Satriani tour
