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Guitar Player Presents is thrilled to partner with Another Planet Entertainment to bring the SatchVai Band to the fantastic Fox Theater in Oakland, California, on Saturday, April 4.

Featuring Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, the SatchVai Band is embarking on its debut U.S. tour, dubbed Surfing With the Hydra. With Animals as Leaders — featuring modern progressive electric guitar virtuoso Tosin Abasi — in the opening slot, the night is shaping up to be the six-, seven- and eight-string event of the season.

Says Satriani, “You do not want to miss this show with this lineup!”

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SatchVai debuted in March 2024 with a tour and the release of their song “I Wanna Play My Guitar,” featuring Glenn Hughes on vocals. The band’s new single, “Dancing,” marks the latest chapter in their creative evolution, with Satch and Vai weaving melodic lines over a hyped-up Latin groove.

Joe Satriani & Steve Vai – ‘Dancing’ (Official Video) – YouTube

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Satriani says the show will feature new material from the forthcoming SatchVai album alongside selections from the duo’s shared catalog. The SatchVai Band lineup also includes guitarist Pete Thorn (Chris Cornell, Don Henley), drummer Kenny Aronoff (John Fogerty, John Mellencamp) and bassist Marco Mendoza (Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy). Together, the ensemble is built for unbridled guitar mastery and explosive musicianship.

Animals As Leaders will also celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their breakthrough album The Joy of Motion by performing it in its entirety.

Abasi says, “We are beyond honored to be joining Joe Satriani and Steve Vai on tour. In many ways, our band would not be what it is if not for the impact of these two icons. Getting a chance to hit the U.S. with them is a bucket-list experience.”

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For a chance to win a pair of tickets to see SatchVai Band in Oakland, California, on Saturday, April 4, please send an email and put put “SatchVai” in the subject. Include a sentence about yourself and why you want to go. Phone contact greatly appreciated for confirmation.