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Check here regularly for the latest news from Steve Vai - including new releases, performances, events, appearances, competitions, publications and site updates. For information on live shows, check out our Tour Dates page.
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July 19, 2007Birmingham ShowDue to circumstances beyond our control, Steve and the band were held up at UK immigration this morning due to work visa issues. We would like to apologize to fans who were kept waiting at the show, or who were confused by different messages about whether the show would take place or not. Steve and the band overcame all obstactles and put on a show that was on par with everything you would expect from him and his band. It's just a shame they had to go on an hour late, and we thank you for your patience.
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July 05, 2007Zappa Plays Zappa DVD PreviewCheck the videos page of the Zappa Plays Zappa mini-site for previews of the amazing forthcoming ZPZ DVD - including a clip of Steve plaing "Zomby Woof" with the band. You can also view clips of "Call Any Vegetable" and the full DVD trailer featuring some of the many tasty highlights on this DVD - coming soon...
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June 28, 2007Sound Theories - OUT NOWSound Theories Vol. I & II is in stores now! A limited edition deluxe digipak is also available exclusively through Vai.com. The deluxe digipak features extra photos and a full-color booklet and 2,500 random copies will contain a satin pass that will admit the purchaser into any one (1) meet & greet aftershow on Steve's upcoming Sound Theories tour. We have created a special reviews thread on our Vai.com Message Board to hear your thoughts and feedback on the new album. Click here to visit the special thread. Sound Theories Tour Begins TonightThe Sound Theories Tour officially kicks off tonight in Luxembourg. Check out reviews of the show in our fan reviews threads on the Vai.com Message Board. If you attended this show, or any upcoming show on the tour, Steve and the band would love to read your thoughts. Tour Behind The Scenes and UpdatesCheck Vai.com regularly in the coming days and weeks for photos, videos and behind the scenes goodies from the road!
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June 06, 2007Happy Birthday Steve!Today is Steve's birthday. Wanna send him a birthday message? Visit our message board and post your comments in the official online birthday card.
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June 01, 2007Sound Theories Pre-Order & Aftershow Pass GiveawayA limited edition of 10,000 deluxe digipak versions of Steve's amazing new album Sound Theories Vol. I & II will be available exclusively through Vai.com. The deluxe digipak features extra photos and a full-color booklet. 2,500 random copies will contain a satin pass that will admit the purchaser into any one (1) meet & greet aftershow on Steve's upcoming Sound Theories tour. This aftershow pass is not valid without a concert ticket - aftershow pass holder must purchase their own ticket to the show. Terms and conditions apply. Instructions appear on the satin pass - all winners should read them carefully. This deluxe digipak version of the album will NOT be available in stores. It can only be purchased through this website. CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER THE LTD. EDITION DIGIPAK!
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May 29, 2007A New Postcard From SteveWith rehearsals for the upcoming tour under way, Steve writes a postcard about auditions, and introduces the new band. Click here to read...
May 23, 2007The New BandSteve Vai's "String Theories"
Setting Something Straight...Click here to read Steve's open letter regarding The Breed.
EVO Experience - Pre-Sale OverOur pre-sale tickets for both regular and EVO Premium Experience tickets is now over for the USA. In the coming days, we will make EVO Premium Experience passes available as a ticket UPGRADE - meaning that you can buy EVO Experience passes, but you need to buy a regular ticket to the show through Ticketmaster or associate ticketing agencies. As this UPGRADE EVO ticket will not include a regular ticket to the show, it will be slightly cheaper, however, you will not be admitted to the venue without a regular ticket which you will need to show at the time you are checked in at the EVO Experience at the venue at 3:30pm. For Europe, EVO remains on sale for all venues, and includes a ticket (with the exception of Ingolstadt and Paris.) We will be launching our EVO Experience ticket sale for MOSCOW soon...
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May 22, 2007Sound Theories - Released June 26, 2007Epic Records has announced a June 26 release for Sound Theories Vol. I & II, a double-live CD capturing legendary guitarist Steve Vai's electrifying collaboration with the Netherlands Metropole Orchestra. The two-disc set spotlights rare material culled from five European performances, a studio session and a soundcheck rehearsal recording, all of which took place between mid-2004 and 2005. Volume I features Vai playing guitar with the Orchestra, which has earned worldwide acclaim backing artists ranging from Mike Keneally, Terry Bozzio, Tony Bennett and Natalie Cole to Nancy Wilson and the Yellowjackets. Together they bring new life to both existing and never-before-heard Steve Vai songs, including "For the Love of God," "Liberty," "The Murder" and "Attitude Song," among others. Volume II features the Orchestra performing compositions penned by Vai, including “Shadows and Sparks” and “Bledsoe Bluvd.” Says Vai, “I wanted to be a composer ever since I was a young boy. Though the guitar fell into my lap and my fingers were glued to the instrument, I studied composition and musical notation long before I even started playing the guitar. Through high school, college and beyond, I kept up my studies but the prospect of getting your music performed by an orchestra when you're only considered to be an over-the-top electric rock guitar shredder seemed virtually impossible. To be able to hear your music performed is the greatest gift a composer could hope for. This was a dream project for me.” The full track listing for both discs is as follows: Disc One - Sound Theories Vol 1: “The Aching Hunger” Disc Two - Sound Theories Vol 2: “Shadows and Sparks” A yet-to-be-titled companion DVD featuring highlights from the performances will be released on August 21. Stay tuned to Vai.com in the coming days to find out how you can pre-order a limited edition deluxe digipak version of the album - available only through this website...
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May 22, 2007Buffalo CD and Classic Albums DVDSteve appears on the new Frank Zappa album Buffalo - recently released through the Zappa Family Trust's Vaulternative Records label. Buffalo is an entire show captured in Buffalo, NY in 1980. Steve appears playing "impossible guitar parts". Also newly available is the new Classic Albums DVD feature on the Making of Apostrophe(') and Over-Nite Sensation. This fascinating DVD includes interview contributions from Steve and footage of Steve with the Zappa Plays Zappa band playing “Peaches En Regalia.” You can order Buffalo here, and the Classic Albums DVD here.
Vai.com Thomas Nordegg FeaturetteCheck out our extensive web featurette on Steve's long-time tech, friend and resident genius Thomas Nordegg. Included in the special feature is an interview with Thomas, photo galleries and Thomas’ step-by-step explanation of Steve’s signal chain, as well as Thomas’ own setup! Thanks to Jeroen Noordhuis for creating this amazing feature.
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May 04, 2007EVO Premium Experience USA - On Sale TODAYTickets for the EVO Premium Experience for all USA shows will go on sale today, Friday May 04 at Noon PST (3:00pm EST). CLICK HERE TO BUY EVO PREMIUM EXPERIENCE TICKETS We are also having a regular ticket pre-sale running at the same time. Follow links on our Tour Dates page.
Phoenix, AZ and Las Vegas, NV Dates SwapThe dates for Phoenix, AZ and Las Vegas, NV have been swapped. The new dates are: 9/7 Las Vegas NV at House of Blues Please check the Tour Dates page for more information.
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May 04, 2007Steve Vai Supports Berklee College of Music’s Celebrity Online Scholarship ProgramBerkleemusic, the Continuing Education Division of Berkee College of Music, has announced the release of their Celebrity Online Scholarship Program. Steve Vai, Berklee alumnus and recipient of Berklee’s Honorary Doctor of Music Degree in 2000, joins a growing list of celebrities who are helping to support Berkleemusic’s promising online students to achieve their dream of a life in music. These celebrities all support music education through their work, and Berklee is proud to be associated with them. The Celebrity Online Scholarship Program is designed to reward and assist outstanding online students who demonstrate superior academic performance studying in their online Certificate Programs at Berkleemusic. The student recipients of each Celebrity Online Scholarship will receive an award of $1,250 to be used towards paying their tuition and helping them achieve their goals. A total of $80,000 in scholarships will be awarded to Berkleemusic online students annually. For more information on the scholarship program, click here.
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April 26, 2007Steve Vai Live - USA 2007 Dates AnnouncedDates for Steve's 2007 North American tour have been announced. The tour kicks off on September 7, in Phoenix AZ and heads up the west coast before moving cross country for dates in the east, ending in Westbury, NY on October 6: Sep 07 - Phoenix, AZ At this time, it appears likely that EVO Premium Experience tickets will be available for ALL shows on the tour. Visit the Vai.com Tour Dates page for more information, and keep checking back for on sale dates and EVO Premium Experience tickets.
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April 11, 2007Scotland Show added!Scotland spoke, and we listened. We're pleased to announce a show in Scotland on July 25th at The Academy in Glasgow. We'll be going on sale with EVO Premium Experience tickets for this event on Monday April 16 at 8:00pm local time (BST). Regular tickets will go on-sale soon. Check back for more information about that in the coming days.
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April 10, 2007Steve Vai Album Preview Event at EntourageSteve will host a very special preview party for the upcoming release of "Sound Theories" - his new live album with the Metropole Orchestra, at Entourage in Chicago on Friday May 11, from 7-11pm. Doors open at 5:30pm. Steve will conduct an open mic discussion and Q&A about the album, jam with a local band, and meet fans for photos and autographs. The new album will be previewed, along with video from the new DVD, plus other exclusive footage. There will be a complimentary buffet and cash bar. Tickets are $150 per person for seating, and $100 per person for standing room only. Tickets are extremely limited and will be available starting 10am on Monday April 16 until April 19th. To reserve your place please call Entourage's special events department between the hours of 10am and 7pm at: (847) 995-9401. A portion of proceeds will go to benefit the Make A Noise Foundation. Attendees must be 21 years and over. No video cameras will be allowed at the event. Entourage on American Lane is located at: Entourage is a fine dining experience. Suggested attire is smart casual.
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Jemfest Australia - Melbourne, April 21Jemfest has made its way to Australia, and this is the first Jemfest for the Southern hemisphere. Jemfest Australia will take place on Saturday April 21 at 5pm at the Cornish Arms Hotel, Sydney Road in Melbourne. Featuring Rob Balducci, Jeremy Barnes, James Ryan, Cereal Killer, Cory Jach Band and Doug Steele/Guitar Fight Club is hosting the jam session!! There will also be prizes and giveaways. So grab a pie and a Vegemite sandwich and join the Jemfest crew for an evening of great guitar work! Tickets are $15 (advance) or $20 on the door. All profits from this year's Jemfest go to an Australian children's charity (to be finalised) and the Make a Noise Foundation. For more information, click here.
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Jemstock - Cotati, CA. May 19Zone Music in Cotati, CA is hosting Jemstock on Saturday, May 19th beginning at 11am. Steve will be appearing for an autograph session, plus you'll get to check out the new Ibanez Jem 20th plus Ibanez's other new models, and meet Ibanez President Bill Reim. This is a national celebration of JEM guitars, featuring collectors and sellers from around the country gathered in honor of Ibanez, creativity, musicianship, innovation, beauty, and the music of Steve Vai. The event will be held in the Zone Music courtyard and grounds - with a stage and multiple exhibition areas, along with showcase and sales areas for collectors. Space is limited. To RSVP, contact Zone Music. The store is located at: 7884 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati, CA 94931 Note that Steve is not scheduled to perform at this event.
New Album Updates from SteveSteve has added three new updates to on the new album and DVD - now called Sound Theories - in the Postcards section.
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April 2, 2007EVO Premium Experience Tickets - On Sale TODAY!EVO Premium Experience tickets for Europe will go on-sale TODAY - Monday APRIL 02 - at 8pm UK time, and 9pm European Standard time. CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE STEVE VAI FAN COMMUNITY EVO EXPERIENCE TICKET STORE IF you'd like to know more about the EVO Experience, visit our EVO Premium Experience Info page. We also have an EVO 2007 FAQ on the message board. If you have questions, please post them there. We'll try to answer them as quickly as possible.
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March 31, 2007EVO Premium Experience Tickets - On Sale MondayEVO Premium Experience tickets for Europe will go on-sale on Monday APRIL 02 - at 8pm UK time, and 9pm European Standard time. For Paris and Ingolstadt shows only: As regular tickets to these shows are already on sale, EVO Premium Experience tickets are an UPGRADE to your ticket - they do not include a ticket to the show, so YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE A TICKET SEPARATELY. We will be posting more details shortly, but in the meantime you can check out our EVO Premium Experience Info page (currently only in English - translations coming soon). We also have an EVO 2007 FAQ on the message board. If you have questions, please post them there.
New Date Added for Holland - July 18 & Other UpdatesWe have added another show in Amsterdam on July 18. There have been some other updates to the tour dates, including venue changes in Spain - so check the Tour Dates page for more info.
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March 28, 2007A New Album Update From Steve...Another update from Steve on the new album and DVD has been added to the Postcards section.
March 26, 2007More Updates On The New Album From Steve...After a very busy week for the Vai camp, Steve has posted three new updates on the recording a mixing of the new album in the Postcards section. Also check back this week for updates and venue information for the upcoming European tour...
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March 23, 2007"Friends of Gungi" Benefit - Win A Signed Ibanez Guitar!Gordon "Gungi" Paterson is a legendary figure in the music industry, having been a highly respected engineer, tour and production manager. From his early days in the UK with acts such as Black Sabbath and Judas Priest, he was a mainstay of the 80's touring scene with bands like Megadeth, and continued through the 1990s with bands including Steve Vai, and 2000s with bands such as Live, System Of A Down, Tears For Fears and most recently Fiona Apple. Gungi's easily recognizable physical stature is only overshadowed by his immense heart, personality and positive attitude. Last summer, Gungi was diagnosed with cancer - A large lump was discovered in and around the lymph nodes in his neck. To help Gungi and his family cope with the significant costs of treatments, the "FRIENDS OF GUNGI" website was established with a PayPal depository where you can make a donation big of small, along with the "FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS BENEFIT RAFFLE FOR GUNGI." A great collection of rock memorabilia is being raffled, including autographed drum packages from Mike Mangini, Gregg Bissonette, Terry Bozzio and Josh Freese; a Mike Keneally signed music score; and an autographed Ibanez guitar courtesy of Steve Vai and Ibanez guitars. You can check out all the items being raffled HERE. The raffle for the Ibanez guitar signed by Steve will close at 1500 entries or on 5/31/2007. Tickets for the raffle are $10 each and can be purchased through Paypal. Please join in helping a remarkable man who has contributed so much to the music industry and live music. Visit the "Friends Of Gungi" website by clicking here where you can read more about Gungi's story, and check out all the great prizes being raffled.
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March 20, 2007Steve Vai - European Tour 2007Hi Folks, Well, I was sitting here thinking, it's been a while since I was out there with my own band playing a full show, but would it make sense to tour on an orchestra record since that's what's being released? If I don't get out for at least a little bit now, it may not be another 2 years before I get a chance to. What if I just do a quick stint of Europe and later, the USA? Yeah, I'm feeling that need to get out and play for you all again. Okay - how about these shows below for starters? Jun 28 - Luxembourg We'll announce venues shortly, check the Vai.com Tour Dates page for links to tickets for Holland and France which are on sale now. There are still a few cities to be confirmed above, and we'll announce USA dates later. Will There Be An Evo Experience? What About The Band? It's tough. The Breed is like a family to me and although I know that we can probably get together anytime and do a gig or tour, this is may be a good opportunity to try something a little different. Tony and Billy won't be joining me on this run - but they are actually doing a project together and you won't want to miss them when they tour Europe in October! So, since there is no studio album with a firm band that I'm touring on, anything goes. I'm thinking of having a violin player in the band that can understand how to play like a violin player but still rip it up when necessary. Imagine some of those guitar lines doubled with a violin. That's pretty strung up!
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March 20, 2007Make A Noise ScholarshipsThe Make a Noise Foundation is pleased to offer five full scholarships to the National Guitar Workshop this year. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please visit: The National Guitar Workshop. Completed scholarship materials must be postmarked by April 27, 2007. Applicants will be notified of award by May 25, 2007.
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March 19, 2007Piano Reductions Vol. IIMike Keneally has begun work on Piano Reductions Vol. II!
Three New Sound Current Updates from SteveThree new Sound Current updates have been posted by Steve in the Postcards section.
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March 13, 2007New Sound Current Update from SteveSteve has surfaced from the studio to post a new Sound Current update!
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March 09, 2007DiMarzio Steve Vai Signature™ Guitar CableSteve Vai has been using DiMarzio cables for years. The new Steve Vai Signature™ Guitar Cable features modified gold-plated DiMarzio/Switchcraft plugs. These plugs incorporate a new improved strain relief for the already well-designed Switchcraft end. They have a jewelry finish and feature a ring with Steve Vai’s logo to identify the guitar side of the cable. The reduced capacitance cable is specially tuned for Vai’s sound. Steve Vai Signature™ cables are encased in a black braided jacket that protects the cable from damage, and they are double shielded to reduce hum, interference and stage noise. These cables are available in 10 feet and 18 feet lengths. Visit DiMarzio.com for tech specs and more information.
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March 05, 2007New Sound Current Update from SteveThree new postcard updates from Steve have been added to the Steve's Postcards section of Vai.com.
March 03, 2007New Sound Current Update from SteveAnother postcard update from Steve has been added to the Steve's Postcards section of Vai.com.
March 01, 2007New Sound Current Updates from SteveSteve's regular postcard updates continue in the Steve's Postcards section of Vai.com.
February 27, 2007Steve Vai to Play Paris - June 29, 2007Steve Vai will play Paris on June 29, 2007 at Le Grand Rex. Tickets are already on sale, and can be purchased here. Because tickets have gone on-sale very early for this event, we have not been able to coordinate a sale for EVO Experience Premium Tickets to coincide with the public on-sale. EVO tickets will be available as a ticket upgrade in the near future. You will need to purchase a ticket to the show through the link above separately. Stay tuned for more information as it comes to hand... Vai.com RSS FEED - Now Online!Vai.com now has an RSS News Feed featuring all the latest news and site updates.
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February 17, 2007More Postcards From SteveDon't forget to check out the Postcards Section of Vai.com - Steve is giving regular updates on the progress of the Sound Current album and DVD... February 13, 2007A New Postcard From SteveSteve has written a new postcard about what he's been up to lately and you can check it out in our Postcards Section. Steve talks about the GRAMMYS, the Ibanez Jem 20th Anniversary Party and his new project: Sound Current. Steve will be writing regular updates as he continues to work on the album, so check back often! Steve on Cover of Beatleg Magazine - JapanSteve appears in the cover of Beatleg magazine (issue #80) in Japan. You can visit the Beatleg Magazine site here (in Japanese).
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February 07, 2007Vai to Play Arrow Rock Festival - June 30, 2007Steve Vai will be performing at the Arrow Rock Festival in Holland on June 30, 2007. Other acts confirmed so far for the Festival include Toto, Scorpions, Thin Lizzy and INXS. Tickets go on sale Saturday February 24, 2007. Stay tuned to Vai.com for more information as it comes to hand...
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January 18, 2007Introducing The Ibanez Jem 20th AnniversarySteve Vai and Ibanez proudly present the 20th Anniversary Jem - celebrating 20 years of groundbreaking and innovation together. The new Jem features a hand-made clear acrylic resin body with 3D threads of color that swirl through the guitar body. When the tone knob is pulled up, the guitar glows green (this effect can be seen on the Vai.com Homepage). The tuner heads are also made of material to match the body, and crown a 5pc Jem Prestige neck with a rosewood board and pearl/abalone tree of life inlay. The body is equipped with DiMarzio Trans Jem pickups. You can see more of the guitar on Ibanez's new website. Ibanez is also releasing a second new Jem - in black! The Jem77V is a companion of sorts to the Universe 777VBK, and features a black basswood body with pearl binding, mirror pickguard, DiMarzio Breed pickups and a tree of life inlay on a rosewood board. You can see this guitar here.
January 11, 2007Vai NAMM Show AppearancesSteve will be appearing at this year's NAMM Show 2007 to sign autographs on Friday, January 19th: 11:00 am: Carvin Booth If you're going to be at the NAMM show this year, drop by and say hello! Ibanez will be unveiling the Jem 20 model at the show - celebrating the 20th year the Jem guitar has been in production.
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November 29, 2006The Ultimate JEM Experience ContestIbanez, Steve Vai, and Jemfest have collaborated to offer an incredible opportunity with a once-in-a-lifetime raffle! GRAND PRIZE: 2nd PLACE PRIZE: 3rd PLACE PRIZES: This exclusive raffle is on NOW and ends on December 23, 2006 at 12:00pm. To enter, visit JEMFEST.COM, and read the rules fully before entering. Tickets are $25 each, and you may enter as many times as you like. All entrants must be 21 or over. Like all JEMFEST events, all proceeds will go to the Make A Noise Foundation. You can discuss and ask questions about this contest HERE.
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November 15, 2006London Guitar Show - Exclusive Steve Vai Q&ASteve Vai will be hosting two exclusive question & answer sessions at the London Guitar Show on Saturday 28th April 2007. Separate tickets are required for each of the Q&A sessions as the numbers for the event will be limited. Tickets can be purchased online or on the ticket hotline 01353 665577 and can only be purchased in advance – they will not be available on the day. The Vai Q&A sessions ticket also gets you entrance into the main exhibition, seminars and other planned clinics on Saturday. Steve will be signing autographs on Sunday 29th, so you still get the chance to meet him if you cannot make the Saturday Q&A. Please note that Steve's appearance at the London Guitar Show is not a concert. Steve will be taking questions live on stage, and demonstrating techniques and playing styles on the guitar if those questions arise.
G3 In-Store Appearance - MelbourneSteve Vai and Joe Satriani will be appearing at Allans Music’s Bourke Street, Melbourne on December 3 at 3:00pm to meet fans and sign autographs. Allans is also giving fans the opportunity to register online for the event and be in the draw to win an Ibanez SA160QM AM guitar. Registering online will also allow you to beat the huge queues at the event, and you will receive more updates on the even as it approaches. For more info, visit Allans Music.
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November 13, 2006G3'06 Tour Australia - Aftershow Pass ContestWe're pleased to announce that we are holding an aftershow pass contest for the G3'06 Tour in Australia. If you're attending one of the shows, simply list your name in our G3'06 Australia Aftershow Pass Contest forum under the show you're going to, and you'll be entered into the draw to win an aftershow pass for you and your guest to meet Steve and the guys after the show. If you do not already have a user account on the forum, you will need to register. There are rules associated with this contest, so please read them carefully before entering. We are only giving away three (3) aftershow passes for you and a friend to each show. You must already have tickets to see the show to enter. If you have already purchased Satriani or Petrucci Platinum Packages you are ineligible to enter as your tickets already include an aftershow pass. CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE AFTERSHOW PASS CONTEST FORUM.
In Other Vai-related News...If you haven't had a chance to catch the Zappa Plays Zappa Tour, you can view some great photos and video of the tour (including video of an amazing solo by Steve) at the special Zappa Plays Zappa mini-site. Tickets are still on sale for the December leg of the tour which visits the South East, South and Pacific Northwest plus a December 30 show in Cabazon, CA. Steve appears on Meat Loaf's new album Bat Out Of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose. Steve lends his guitar work to the track “Land of the Pigs.” The album also features contributions from Brian May, Nikki Sixx and John 5. Click here to buy this album. Also out now is Butchering the Beatles: A Headbashing Tribute. Steve appears with the legendary Alice Cooper on the track "Hey Bulldog." Click here to buy this album.
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October 4, 2006Live In London - Now Available on VAI-Tunes!Steve's Live In London CD originally available through Sony's "bootleg" store, now out of print, is available as a complete album download in either MP3 or AAC format through the VAI-Tunes Music Download Store. The CD features select audio cuts from the Live At The Astoria London DVD, including “Shy Boy,” “Erotic Nightmares,” “The Crying Machine,” “Blue Powder,” “The Animal,” “Bad Horsie,” “Down Deep Into The Pain,” “Fire,” “Little Wing,” “Jibboom,” “Liberty” and “The Attitude Song”. If you haven't visited the VAI-Tunes Music Download Store before, you'll also find a collection of other hard-to-find and unreleased tracks available for download. Click here to visit the VAI-Tunes Music Download Store.
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September 23, 2006Satriani/Vai House of Blues LA Sep 30th VIP TicketsTwo VIP tickets packages for The Cliff Show are currently for auction through Ticketmaster. Both packages feature one table with 6 reserved seats plus an aftershow meet and greet and photo opportunity with the artists. Steve Lukather, Dweezil Zappa, Paul Gilbert, Scott Henderson, Johnny Hiland and Billy Sheehan are confirmed... plus who knows? Click here for more information on the ticket packages. Auction ends at noon on Thursday September 28.
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Updated: September 14, 2006Steve Auctioning Jem VAI2K DNA Prototype for Charity - Begins Sept 14 at 6:30pm PSTNote: Steve is re-listing this item after Ebay removed the auction in error. Our apologies for the inconvenience... Steve is auctioning his original Ibanez Jem VAI2K DNA guitar and all proceeds will go to help his friend Cliff Cultreri. As you may have read below, Cultreri is currently suffering from a host of Auto-Immune and Connective-Tissue disorders that are attacking his immune system, a one in 100 million occurrence that causes severe pain and physical problems. Along with the special show at the House of Blues in September, Steve hopes to raise additional funds through the sale of this guitar to help Cultreri and his family’s financial needs. This is Steve's only Jem DNA guitar. It is the same one photographed in the Ibanez catalog, and the one that has spent some time in the Hollywood Guitar Center RockWalk Museum. It is one of only 300 world wide. It is in excellent near-mint condition. We are going to auction this guitar on Ebay - which will begin early next month. We will entertain serious offers for the guitar before that though, but please be aware that we are setting a high reserve. Here's what Steve says about the guitar:
Steve most recently used this guitar extensively during rehearsals for the Zappa Plays Zappa tour, but decided not to take it on the road where it may get damaged before the auction. You can email us at: talk2us@vai.com for more info. The back/front photo above was taken by us here at Vai.com in the studio and shows the guitar in its current condition. CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE AUCTION. Ends Sunday, September 24 @ 6:30pm PST.
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September 10, 2006Second G3-06 Melbourne Show Added!A second Melbourne show has been added to the G3 Australian Tour schedule - on Sunday, 03 December at the Regent Theatre. Tickets go on sale this Friday, 15 September. Check our Tour Dates page for more info.
Steve To Perform At Video Games LiveSteve will be appearing on stage at the Video Games Live™ concert at the Hollywood Bowl on September 21. Video Games Live™ is an immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. Top orchestras & choirs perform along with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic percussionists, live action and unique interactive segments to create an explosive entertainment experience! Steve will guest for the performance of music from the award-winning Halo 2 soundtrack. Dweezil Zappa will also perform with Steve at the show. Click here for tickets.
Steve Appears on Upcoming Beatles Tribute AlbumSteve appears on the upcoming album Butchering The Beatles featuring one of the biggest, baddest and heaviest all-star line-ups ever assembled to honor what is arguably the greatest band ever - The Beatles. All-in-all, over 50 internationally known recording artists bring their unique bone-crushing slant to these remarkable songs. Butchering The Beatles features 12 new, ass-kicking versions of The Beatles' chart-topping hits including "Hey Jude," "I Feel Fine," and "Day Tripper;" plus the more esoteric "Hey Bulldog," barked out by the legendary Alice Cooper with Steve Vai on guitars, and "Tomorrow Never Knows," uniquely interpreted by the iconic Billy Idol; alongside classic concept songs like "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" and "Magical Mystery Tour." The album will be released through Restless Records on October 24. Read more about the album's lineup here.
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August 30, 2006G3 2006 Tour - Australia: Satriani, Vai, PetrucciThe wait is over. The G3 Tour is one of the most anticipated guitar events in the world touring calendar - and it's finally coming to Australia. 29 Nov 2006: Brisbane Convention Centre, BRISBANE Founding G3 members Vai, and more recently Satriani, sold out previous Australian solo show dates leaving audiences dazzled by their brilliant artistry and showmanship. In the year marking the 10th anniversary of the original G3 US tour, G3 returns to Australia this November/December. Satriani, Vai, and Petrucci cut through individual sets backed by their own bands, before the wizardry climaxes in a combined electrifying G3 jam. Touring with Steve will be The Breed - his all-star band featuring bass legend Billy Sheehan; guitar and keyboard virtuoso Tony MacAlpine; drummer Jeremy Colson and 7-string guitarist Dave Weiner. Tickets will be available for internet pre-sale on Tue 5 Sept at 12 noon. General public on-sale begins on Thurs 7 Sept at 9am. Check our Tour Dates page for more information. After careful consideration, we have decided not to offer an EVO Premium Package in Australia. Steve and Mike Mesker have always strived to make the EVO Experience something special and due to the logistics of this type of tour, various "special" elements of the EVO Experience would be too challenging to make happen. Having said this, Vai.com will be holding contests and select winners will receive after show passes to meet and talk with Steve after the show. There will be more EVO packages offered in the future at various solo Vai shows. Steve always does his best to make himself accessible to those who would like to see him.
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Updated: August 26, 2006Joe Satriani, Steve Vai & Friends Benefit Concert PRE-SALE INFOSteve and Joe will be holding a special benefit concert for their friend and music industry veteran Cliff Cultreri. “The Cliff Show” will take place on Saturday, September 30th at the House Of Blues, Hollywood, and will feature performances by both Satriani and Vai, as well as special guests to be announced. Billy Sheehan, Steve Lukather and Scott Henderson are confirmed as three of the special guests. More to come... Tickets to the show will be $100, and go on sale August 12th. A limited number of tickets will be available for pre-sale @ $75. Please note that this show is 18+. The House Of Blues pre-sale begins Wednesday at 10am Pacific time. Click here for the pre-sale page. The password for the HOB pre-sale is "satch". The "Artist" pre-sale begins Thursday at 10am Pacific time. Click here for the pre-sale page. The password for the Artist pre-sale is "cliff". If you are unable to attend the show but would still like to help Cliff and his family, donations may be made by check (NO CHECK IS TOO SMALL OR TOO LARGE) and can be sent to the following address: KOCH Entertainment Please make all checks payable to: Patricia Cultreri.
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August 03, 2006Steve On New Meat Loaf Bat Out Of Hell III AlbumSteve makes a guest appearance on Meat Loaf's new Bat Out Of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose LP, set for release on Halloween. Steve lends his guitar work to the track “Land of the Pigs.” The album also features contributions from Brian May, Nikki Sixx and John 5. Click here to pre-order this album.
Carvin 60th Anniversary CelebrationSteve will be appearing at the Carvin 60th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, August 12, 2006 at Carvin's San Diego Factory. Steve's involvement with Carvin goes back to the early '80's when he played the Carvin X100B amp as a member of Frank Zappa's band. In more recent years, Steve worked with Carvin to develop his signature amp - the Legacy. The Carvin Factory is located at: 12340 World Trade Drive, San Diego CA 92128. The event runs from 10am to 6pm. POD and Allan Holdsworth will also be appearing at the event, and there will be live performances from Off Track, Social Green, RDG, CAB (featuring Bunny Brunel, Tony MacAlpine, Patrice Rushen, Virgil Donati), Steve Oliver, Craig Chaquico and LiT. For more information, visit Carvin.com
Joe Satriani, Steve Vai & Friends Benefit ConcertSteve and Joe will be holding a special benefit concert for their friend and music industry veteran Cliff Cultreri. “The Cliff Show” will take place on Saturday, September 30th at the House Of Blues, Hollywood, and will feature performances by both Satriani and Vai, as well as special guests to be announced. Cliff Cultreri is the A&R executive who ‘discovered’ both Satriani and Vai as well as many other popular recording artists, while working at Relativity Records. Cultreri is currently suffering from a host of Auto-Immune and Connective-Tissue disorders that are attacking his immune system, a one in 100 million occurrence that causes severe pain and physical problems. Satriani and Vai hope to raise funds to help Cultreri and his family’s financial needs. Tickets to the show will be $100, and go on sale August 12th. A limited number of tickets will be available for pre-sale @ $75 on Tue, Aug 8 through Ticketmaster.com. Stay tuned to Vai.com for password information. UPDATE: Steve Lukather and Scott Henderson are confirmed as two of the special guests. More to come...
G3: Satriani, Vai, Petrucci - Australia 2006Steve will be joining Joe Satriani and John Petrucci for a long-awaited G3 tour of Australia in early December. Check back for exact dates.
Make A Noise Scholarship WinnersCongratulations to the following winners of scholarships through Steve's Make A Noise Foundation: T.J. Dwyer of Hampden, MA; Dane Galloway of Fredrick, MD; Joe Williams of Bowling Green, KY; Clay Fuller of Yorba Linda, CA; and Matt Lund of Kalamazoo, MI.
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July 03, 2006Steve Vai & Dweezil Zappa In August Guitar Player MagSteve Vai and Dweezil Zappa are featured in the August 2006 issue of Guitar Player magazine which is on newsstands now. Steve is interviewed about his tenure with Frank Zappa, and Dweezil is interviewed about his undertaking to learn Frank's music in preparation for the Zappa Plays Zappa tour. Steve and Dweezil are also interviewed about the Zappa Plays Zappa tour in the August 2006 issue of Guitar World magazine (with Tom DeLonge and Jade Puget on the cover.) Steve Vai and Andy Timmons are featured on the cover of the July 2006 issue of Young Guitar magazine which is widely available in Japan. The interview with Steve and Andy covers the release of Andy's new album Resolution; an in-depth look at Favored Nations and an exhaustive FN discography; Steve's involvement in the Zappa Plays Zappa tour and his recent album Real Illusions:Reflections; plus a pull-out poster of Steve and Andy. The interview, which was conducted in Los Angeles during a break in rehearsals on the eve of the ZPZ tour is also complemented by a number of great photos.
Zappa Plays Zappa - New Dates in OctoberSteve will appear as a special guest for further Zappa Plays Zappa dates in the USA in October. Visit the Vai.com Tour Dates page for more information, or visit Zappa.com. If you were unable to catch the ZPZ Tour during the recent US tour, don't miss these shows!
Steve On Marty Friedman's New Album LoudspeakerSteve appears on the new album Loudspeaker from Marty Friedman - out now in Japan on Avex records. Billy Sheehan and John Petrucci also appear on the album, along with The Breed's Jeremy Colson on drums. Click here to order the Japanese version of this album. This album will be released locally in the USA and Europe soon.
Steve Vai & Joe Satriani: Special Show in SeptemberStay tuned to Vai.com for news regarding a special one-off show featuring Steve Vai, Joe Satriani and special guests in Los Angeles in late September...
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June 13, 2006Steve Vai National Guitar Workshop MasterclassSteve Vai will be doing one 3-hour guitar clinic/master class during the week of July 1st thru 6th. This will be held at the National Guitar Workshop Los Angeles, CA campus. To learn more about this please visit www.guitarworkshop.com
UDO Music Festival, Japan - July 22 & 23Steve Vai and The Breed are headlining the second stage on both nights of the UDO Music Festival in Japan on July 22 at the Osaka Izumi-Otsu Phoenix (from 17:30-18:40,) and on July 23 at Fuji Speedway (from 17:30-18:40.) Godsmack will also be opening for Steve and the Breed on both dates. For more info, visit udofes.jp or the Vai.com Tour Dates page.
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