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Steven Siro Vai (born 6th June, 1960 in Carle Place, New York) is a Grammy Award winning guitarist, composer and record producer. When growing up, the young Vai became interested in rock giants such as Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, Alice Cooper (Glen Buxton) and Jimmy Page leading him to take up the guitar. Prior to attending Berklee College of Music, Steve frequently jammed with his teacher Joe Satriani and played in numerous local bands. He has acknowledged the influence of many guitarists, including Jeff Beck, fusion guitarist Allan Holdsworth and, of course, Zappa. Steve's career was launched by his fascination with Zappa's music. A persistent rumour at Berklee tells how Steve would skip classes, spending time in the school's library transcribing Zappa's works by ear. Steve mailed transcriptions of Zappa's guitar solos to him, and after meeting Vai for the first time Zappa was so impressed with the abilities of the young musician, he hired him to transcribe his seemingly endless array of experimental symphonic rock. In these formative stages of his career, Vai's talent was showcased on such songs as "Moggio" and "Stevie's Spanking". While employed by Zappa, Vai would at times tour with Zappa's band and engage in a friendly competition with the audience, wherein audience members could bring in musical scores and see if Vai could sight-read them on the spot; Steve Vai is also known to have perfect pitch. Zappa referred to Steve as his "little Italian virtuoso"; he was listed in liner notes as "stunt guitarist". Steve's transcription skills can be seen in 'The Frank Zappa Guitar Book', a collection of transcribed solos released in 1983. After leaving Zappa in 1982 he moved to California where he recorded his first album "Flex-Able" and performed in a couple of bands. In 1984 he replaced Yngwie Malmsteen as lead guitarist in Alcatrazz with whom he recorded the album "Disturbing the Peace". Later in 1985 Vai joined former Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth's newly assembled group (which also featured acclaimed bassist Billy Sheehan and drummer Gregg Bissonette) to record the multi-platinum albums "Eat'em And Smile" and "Skyscraper". These albums, along with their accompanying videos and arena tours, significantly enhanced Vai's reputation and popularity. At the time, Roth engaged in a war of words with the members of Van Halen; many commentators favorably compared Vai's guitar-playing to Eddie Van Halen's. Following 1988's popular Skyscraper Tour, Vai left David Lee Roth's band. In 1989 Vai stepped into guitarist Adrian Vandenberg's shoes to record with British rock-group Whitesnake after Vandenberg injured his wrist shortly before recording was due to begin for the album "Slip of the Tongue".
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The Lyric Theater is over 100 years old Mr.Vai told me, he said what a wonderful place to play! It was! This place is beautiful! Great service as far as finding your seat, drinks where a little too high, but I’m sure it went back into the theater…. This is one of the best sounding theater’s I’ve ever been in…..
The Lyric Theatre Birmingham, ALAmazing, a virtuoso on the guitar. The man knows how to put on the show! Joe Satriani was also incredible in his own way, and when they played together, they blew the roof off the Palace theater! It's also great to see two amazingly talented guitarists show their respect for each other when playing together!
Palace Theater Waterbury, CTSteve Vai, Nuno Bettencourt, Zakk Wylde, and Yngwie Malmsteen playing together on one stage. At one point Bettencourt, Wylde, and Malmsteen were playing and as soon as Vai came in they blew out the sound system. Everything had to be rebooted and rest. That’s how you know you were at a kickass show!!
Chevalier Theatre Medford, MAI love Steve Vai's shows as well as him as a person. Got to meet him after the show and he was such a nice person to take his time and chat with his fans and took photos as well as signed items. Great show and will forever appreciate Steve and his entourage!
W.D. Packard Music Hall Warren, OHSteve Vai is one of the best out there. His playing always fills out all by musical space, is always interesting, creative, technical and with great rock feel. Was a great concert, filled with the humour and audience call, response that Steve is known for,. Definitely would see him again
Palais Theatre Saint Kilda, AustraliaYes, Steve Vai is currently on tour. If you're interested in attending an upcoming Steve Vai concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Steve Vai tour is scheduled for 43 dates across 41 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2026-2027 with Hypebot.
Steve Vai is scheduled to play 43 shows between 2026-2027. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
Steve Vai's tour starts Apr 01, 2026 and ends on Jun 19, 2026. They will play 41 cities; their most recent concert was held in Seattle at Paramount Theater Parking and their next upcoming concert will be in Syracuse at Landmark Theatre.
As part of the Steve Vai tour, Steve Vai is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:
