In a historic moment for guitar aficionados, iconic guitarists Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have joined forces for the first time in their illustrious nearly 50-year careers to form The SATCHVAI Band. This powerhouse collaboration will ignite stages across the UK and Europe during an electrifying summer tour in 2025.
Tour Dates and Ticket Information
The UK leg of the tour promises to be a spectacle of unparalleled musicianship. The dates are as follows:
- June 13: York Barbican
- June 14: London Eventim Apollo
- June 17: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
- June 18: Wolverhampton Civic Hall
- June 19: Manchester O2 Apollo
Fans eager to secure their spot can take advantage of an exclusive 48-hour pre-sale starting at 10am on Wednesday, December 11th via this link with the code: surfingwiththehydra. General ticket sales begin at 10am on Friday, December 13th through this link or satchvaiband.com.
From Students to Legends
Satriani and Vai’s musical connection stretches back decades to their teenage years in Long Island, New York, when Satriani served as Vai’s guitar teacher. Since then, their careers have been intertwined, sharing stages on the G3 Tour, working under the same record labels, and now, finally, combining their creative forces to form The SATCHVAI Band.
“The SATCHVAI Band Tour is happening!” says Satriani. “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.”
Vai adds, “Touring with Joe is always a pleasure and an honor. He is my favorite guitarist to jam with… I feel as though we are both at the top of our game, and the show will be a powerful celebration of the coolest instrument in the world, the electric guitar!”
The Birth of SATCHVAI
The seed for this collaboration was planted in March 2024 with the release of their first joint single, “The Sea of Emotion, Pt. 1”—a six-minute guitar opus that showcases their seamless interplay and electrifying solos. Following the success of their initial U.S. tour earlier in 2024, they decided to bring their unparalleled synergy to a larger stage.
Anticipation is at an all-time high as their second collaboration, set to release ahead of the European tour, promises to raise the bar even further.
A Celebration of the Electric Guitar
The SATCHVAI Band Tour isn’t just a concert—it’s a celebration of the electric guitar and its limitless potential. With both artists pushing boundaries and performing at the peak of their abilities, this tour offers an unmissable opportunity for fans to witness two of the greatest guitarists of all time share the stage.
Catch the Legends Live
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the world of virtuoso guitar music, The SATCHVAI Band Tour is shaping up to be the guitar event of the year. With their combined legacy of innovation and mastery, Satriani and Vai promise an unforgettable experience that honors their musical past while propelling them into an exciting new chapter.
Stay tuned for updates on their highly anticipated new releases and prepare to witness history in the making this summer!
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