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Apr
17
Apr
17
Music Hall At Fair Park
Certified guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have announced a 40-date spring tour in the US, Surfing With The Hydra! With SatchVai Band’s sold-out shows in their recently concluded European tour, they are now ready to respond to their fans’ persistent request that they go on the road once again. Make sure to have your tickets ready for their highly anticipated show at Music Hall at Fair Park on Friday, 17th April 2026!
Satriani and Vai’s undeniable mastery of their chosen instrument made them legendary artists that also have over 50 years of success and friendship. Their US tour will take place from April to May this year, and it comes just in time with the release of their upcoming single, and fans can expect live performances of songs from their dynamic catalogues. The Texas show will be expansive, revolutionary, and most certainly memorable! It’s going to be a full band experience, and American instrumental rock band Animals as Leaders will be the official opening act of this tour. Get your tickets now!
Celebrated rock guitarist Joe Satriani could not contain his excitement when their tour, Surfing With The Hydra, was announced. The bestselling instrumental rock guitarist of all time invites all music fans to ride great music waves with them, saying, “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. We can’t wait to play you the new material from our forthcoming SatchVai album along with your favorite songs from our shared catalog. And that’s not all, we’re bringing along the incomparable Animals As Leaders. You do not want to miss this show with this lineup!” Satriani and Vai will be performing for their fans in Texas at Music Hall at Fair Park on 17th April 2026, and it’s the best way to enjoy a Friday night!
The origin of the SatchVai Band can be traced to Joe Satriani becoming Steve Vai’s guitar teacher. Satriani, who was also the teacher of Andy Timmons of Taylor Bay Band, Larry LaLonde of Primus, and Kirk Hammett of Metallica, has been nominated for 15 Grammy Awards and has sold more than 10 million albums. A very technical musician, he is recognized as one of the most influential guitarists of all time. As one of his students, Vai also came out as one of the most well-respected guitarists, having 15 Grammy Award nominations as well as three Grammy wins. Influenced by Brian May and Allan Holdsworth, his extensive discography features nine studio albums, eight live albums, twenty compilation albums, and more. When asked about the experience of forming a band with Satriani, Vai shared, “Being in the same band with Joe, playing songs we actually wrote together on stage, in real time felt like watching a childhood fantasy step out of my teenage brain and stroll onto the stage. And somehow, it was even more rewarding, satisfying, and downright fulfilling than I ever thought possible.” With fellow musicians guitarist Pete Thorn, drummer Kenny Aronoff, and bassist Marco Mendoza, they are ready to take Texas to another dimension for this upcoming show!
What started as a solo project in 2007 by guitarist Tosin Abasi has evolved to become a djent scene favorite. Now composed of Abasi, Javier Reyes on rhythm guitar, and Matt Garstka on drums, Animals as Leaders has four studio albums. Their 2022 album, Parrhesia, was ranked as the 14th best guitar album of that year by Guitar World. They are beyond excited to be the official opening act of this tour, with Abasi sharing, “Getting a chance to hit the US with them is a bucket list experience for us. Can’t want to see you all soon!”
Everyone’s invited to watch SatchVai Band’s performance at the Music Hall at Fair Park on Friday, 17th April 2026! The recent upgrades to its acoustics will take this concert to the next level. A favorite venue for Broadway, pop, and other musical acts, its 3,400 capacity will be the host of this one-of-a-kind concert!
Go Dancin’ to guitar waves on a Friday night by selecting your seats when you click the buy now button above!
Music Hall At Fair Park, Dallas, Texas, , US