Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Satriani and Vai Announce 2026 North American Tour

12/16/2025

48 10 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai will launch the Surfing With The Hydra Tour in spring 2026, with Animals as Leaders as the special guest.
The North American tour will visit various venues, including stops in New York and New Jersey.
Satriani announced the release of the third single, “Dancing,” on March 2, following two singles from an upcoming album.
Ticket information is available through major ticketing platforms for fans.

History

Historical Context

The Beach Boys' 1965 hit "California Girls" helped define surf rock, influencing musicians for decades. Joe Satriani and Steve Vai honor this legacy with their Surfing With The Hydra Tour in spring 2026, featuring Animals as Leaders. This tour reflects surf culture's lasting impact on contemporary rock, showcasing its evolution from the 1960s to today's music scene.

1 of 2

Story summary

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai will launch the Surfing With The Hydra Tour in spring 2026, with Animals as Leaders as the special guest.
The North American tour will visit various venues, including stops in New York and New Jersey.
Satriani announced the release of the third single, “Dancing,” on March 2, following two singles from an upcoming album.
Ticket information is available through major ticketing platforms for fans.

1 / 2