SatchVai Band Tickets

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It took nearly five decades, but Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have finally done what guitar fans have dreamed about since the 1970s — they started a band together. What began as a teacher-student relationship on Long Island, where a young Satriani helped shape the technical foundations of his protégé Vai, evolved into one of rock's most celebrated friendships and, in 2024, became the SatchVai Band. Rounded out by powerhouse musicians Kenny Aronoff on drums, Marco Mendoza on bass, and Pete Thorn on guitar, this is a true supergroup built on chemistry that only half a century of mutual respect can produce.

The SatchVai Band's Surfing With The Hydra 2026 Tour marks their first-ever US run as a unified band, following a string of sold-out European dates at legendary venues and festivals like Hellfest and the Umbria Jazz Festival. The setlist is a full-spectrum guitar experience — new SatchVai Band originals like "The Sea of Emotion, Pt. 1" and "Dancing" sit alongside deep-cut classics from both solo catalogs, plus covers that bring the house down, with Vai's iconic three-neck Hydra guitar stealing the spotlight night after night. Animals As Leaders opens every date, making this a multi-generational showcase of instrumental mastery that speaks to prog-metal devotees and classic rock diehards alike.

Both Satriani and Vai landed on lists of the greatest guitarists of all time, and their combined resumes read like a who's-who of rock history — from touring with Mick Jagger, Frank Zappa, and David Lee Roth to mentoring members of Metallica, Primus, and Counting Crows. With a debut full-length album on the way in 2026 and three singles already building momentum, the SatchVai Band is not a nostalgia act — it is a creative force actively writing its next chapter. If you have ever wanted to witness two of the most gifted players on the planet finally sharing a stage as equals, this is the moment you have been waiting for.

Who is in the SatchVai Band on the Surfing With The Hydra 2026 Tour?

The SatchVai Band on the Surfing With The Hydra 2026 Tour is made up of Joe Satriani and Steve Vai on guitars, Kenny Aronoff on drums, Marco Mendoza on bass, and Pete Thorn on guitar. The lineup represents a full band experience built around the decades-long friendship and musical collaboration between Satriani and Vai. Progressive metal outfit Animals As Leaders is joining the band as a special guest on all dates.

Who is opening for SatchVai Band on the Surfing With The Hydra 2026 Tour?

Animals As Leaders is the special guest and opening act on every date of the Surfing With The Hydra 2026 Tour. The progressive metal trio joins SatchVai Band across all U.S. stops, making this a stacked bill for fans of technically adventurous guitar-driven music. Every show on the tour features this full lineup.

Is SatchVai Band releasing a new album tied to the Surfing With The Hydra 2026 Tour?

Yes, a forthcoming SatchVai Band album is in the works and serves as part of the creative foundation for the Surfing With The Hydra 2026 Tour. Joe Satriani has confirmed the band plans to debut new material from the upcoming record at live shows throughout the tour. This is the first time Satriani and Vai have recorded and performed as a proper band together, making the forthcoming album a genuinely historic release for fans of instrumental rock and guitar music.

What is the story behind the SatchVai Band — how did Joe Satriani and Steve Vai come together?

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai share a friendship spanning roughly five decades, with Satriani famously being one of Vai's early guitar teachers. The SatchVai Band project grew out of that lifelong bond and a shared desire to finally perform and record together as a true band rather than as solo artists on a shared bill. The Surfing With The Hydra 2026 Tour follows a triumphant European run in summer 2025, which both Satriani and Vai have described as exceeding all expectations and delivering what Vai called pure jammin' gold night after night.

When does the SatchVai Band Surfing With The Hydra 2026 Tour end?

The Surfing With The Hydra 2026 Tour runs through the end of May 2026, with the final scheduled U.S. date taking place May 30 at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia. The tour launched on April 1 in Seattle and spans more than 40 dates across the country. Check back for any additions or updates to the schedule as the tour progresses.

Is the SatchVai Band Surfing With The Hydra 2026 Tour the first time the band has toured the U.S.?

Yes, the Surfing With The Hydra 2026 Tour marks the SatchVai Band's first-ever U.S. tour. Prior to this run, the band launched with a European tour in summer 2025, which generated significant buzz and fan enthusiasm. The 2026 North American dates were announced in December 2025 as a direct follow-up to that triumphant European debut.

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SatchVai Band Tour Dates and Ticket Prices

DateLocationVenueLowest Price
05/21/2026AlbanyPalace Theatre - Albany$38
05/22/2026WaterburyPalace Theater - Waterbury$94
05/23/2026Virginia BeachThe Dome by Rutter Mills$53
05/27/2026ReadingSantander Performing Arts Center$76
05/28/2026New YorkBeacon Theatre$61
05/29/2026Atlantic CityBorgata Event Center$108
05/30/2026ViennaFilene Center at The Wolf Trap$72