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Joe Satriani and Steve Vai Announce 2026 North American SATCHVAI Band Tour
12/10/2025, 1:48:10 AM
Overview of the Tour
Guitar legends Joe Satriani and Steve Vai are set to embark on a 2026 North American tour with their newly formed SATCHVAI Band. The "Surfing with the Hydra" tour will kick off on April 1, 2026, in Seattle, Washington, and will span 40 dates, concluding on May 30 in Vienna, Virginia. The tour will feature support from the instrumental prog-metal band Animals As Leaders.
Tour Details and Highlights
The SATCHVAI Band includes notable musicians Kenny Aronoff, Marco Mendoza, and Pete Thorn. The tour will cover major cities including Las Vegas, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, and New York City. Tickets for the tour will be available for pre-sale starting December 10, 2025, with general sales beginning on December 12, 2025.
Satriani expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming tour, stating, “The SATCHVAI Band rides again! After a fantastic European tour last summer, Steve, Kenny, Marco, Pete and I will bring the Surfing With The Hydra Tour to the US.” He emphasized the excitement of performing new material alongside classic favorites.
Steve Vai echoed this sentiment, reflecting on their previous European tour, which he described as exceeding his expectations. He noted, “Being in the same band with Joe, playing songs we actually wrote together on stage... was even more rewarding, satisfying, and downright fulfilling than I ever thought possible.”
Upcoming Releases
In conjunction with the tour, Satriani and Vai will release a new single titled "Dancing" on March 2, 2026. This single will precede their forthcoming collaborative album, further building anticipation among fans.
Tour Dates
The complete list of tour dates includes:
- April 1: Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre
- April 2: Portland, OR @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
- April 4: Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
- April 5: Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
- April 7: Long Beach, CA @ Long Beach Terrace Theater
- April 8: San Diego, CA @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
- April 10: Mesa, AZ @ Mesa Amphitheatre
- April 11: Las Vegas, NV @ The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
- April 14: Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom
- April 16: Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall
- April 17: Dallas, TX @ Music Hall at Fair Park
- April 18: Austin, TX @ ACL Live at the Moody Theater
- April 20: Mobile, AL @ Saenger Theatre
- April 22: Pompano Beach, FL @ Pompano Beach Amphitheater
- April 24: Clearwater, FL @ Baycare Sound
- April 25: St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre
- April 26: Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
- April 27: Atlanta, GA @ Atlanta Symphony Hall
- April 29: Charlotte, NC @ Ovens Auditorium
- April 30: Durham, NC @ DPAC
- May 2: Minneapolis, MN @ State Theatre
- May 3: Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theatre
- May 5: Milwaukee, WI @ The Riverside Theater
- May 7: Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
- May 8: Cincinnati, OH @ PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center
- May 9: Indianapolis, IN @ Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
- May 10: St. Louis, MO @ The Factory
- May 12: Buffalo, NY @ Kleinhans Music Hall
- May 13: Toronto, ON @ Meridian Hall
- May 15: Northfield, OH @ MGM Northfield Park
- May 16: Rochester Hills, MI @ Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
- May 17: Syracuse, NY @ Landmark Theatre
- May 20: Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion
- May 21: Albany, NY @ Palace Theatre
- May 22: Waterbury, CT @ Palace Theater
- May 23: Virginia Beach, VA @ The Dome
- May 27: Reading, PA @ Santander Performing Arts Center
- May 28: New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre
- May 29: Atlantic City, NJ @ Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
- May 30: Vienna, VA @ Wolf Trap
Conclusion
The SATCHVAI Band's 2026 North American tour promises to deliver an electrifying experience for fans of instrumental rock and guitar virtuosity. With a blend of new music and classic hits, Satriani and Vai aim to replicate the success of their previous European tour while captivating audiences across the United States.
