Venue
Ruth Finley Person Theater- Luther Burbank Center
JOE SATRIANI IN CONCERT:
Joe Satriani’s virtuoso guitar playing is more than just flawless technique and blistering speed -- he also forms an emotional connection with fans that is beyond words. His genuine love of riff-based rock ensures that audiences are in for a sonic thrill ride at his live shows, where his nimble fingers and finely tuned ear bring his ballads to life. While “Satch” (as friends and fans refer to him) turns melodies inside out and shreds up a storm, his cast of astounding supporting musicians keeps the grooves solidly rocking throughout six-string stunners like “Surfing with the Alien”, “Satch Boogie”, and “Flying in a Blue Dream”. Ticket buyers are in for a transcendent instrumental experience that can't be beat, featuring a brilliant musician in impeccable form.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
The highest-selling instrumental rock guitarist of all time, Joe Satriani was born in Westbury, NY in 1956. Before he gained fame, Satch made a living teaching some of the most influential guitarists of the ‘80s, including Kirk Hammett (Metallica), Steve Vai (David Lee Roth), and Larry LaLonde (Primus). His solo career took off with the hits “Always with Me, Always with You” and “Satch Boogie” off his 1987 album Surfing with the Alien. He kept his hot streak alive with his next two albums Flying in a Blue Dream (1988) and The Extremist (1992), which both went gold. In 1996 Satriani started the G3 Tour with friends Steve Vai and Eric Johnson to bring instrumental guitar music to the masses. In 2008 Satch joined forces with former Van Halen members Sammy Hagar (vocals), Michael Anthony (bass), and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith to create the supergroup Chickenfoot. While those projects keep him crazy busy, Satriani still continues to tour -- bringing venues like Warner Theatre to capacity -- and record as a solo artist, releasing Unstoppable Momentum in 2013.
There are no words, superlatives, or accolades that can describe how masterful these two are on the guitar. There are very few musicians that I will purchase a ticket to see; and these two gentlemen are worth the price! To see these two musicians together has been a dream fulfilled.
They're still the very best in live guitar performance! I follow a lot of younger guitar forward touring acts, but none of them can match the energy and showmanship of Joe and Steve.
The musicianship and energy was unsurpassed! I can't wait till their next show!
Probably one of the oddest shows I've attended. The audience was 90% male and for the majority of the show everyone remained in their seats. The songs all sounded the same and it seemed like he was rushing to get through the set list.
The boys were definitely on it Sunday evening at the POST Houston/713 Music Hall. Show was fantastic. Venue was impressive acoustically and well designed apart from the chairs on the main floor. These reminded me of kindergarten in both size and comfort level. Not even the 95lb girl who sat nearby could fit on them! Thankfully they were not linked together or bolted down so we could space them out better but don’t tell the fire marshall about that.
It was a blast! It's not easy to watch guitars playing for 3 hours, nor is it easy to actually play them for those 3 hours! And this is was so good I didn't wanted it to end.
The seats were amazing. The lighting and backdrop graphics were super cool and the artists themselves both Joe Satriani, and Steve Vai put on unforgettable performances everything from there classic catalog of songs to their jam at the end of the night playing. Enter Sandman by Metallica. A super unforgettable night, thank you Ticketmaster for the suggestion on these tickets.
A Joe concert is great. A Steve concert is great. But the interaction between the two of them is a one-of-a-kind experience. Several times I just knew I was witnessing something pivotal for the future of music. Then there's the Music Hall balcony. Most uncomfortable seats I've had in a long long time. I'll never sit in that balcony again.
First time I saw Joe was back in 1986 or 87. He was fabulous then and was fabulous last night. Was able to take my son and we had a blast. Added bonus was one of his star pupils (Steve Vai). Highly recommend you try to see this show if it is in a town near you.
Both Steve Vai and Joe Satriani shows were excellent. The meet and greet with a Q&A session was unique and showed just how "down to Earth"both Joe and Steve are. Their on-stage performance and shows packed a solid punch and demonstrated how both of them are at the top of the list of the world's best rock guitarists. It was an added bonus that Vai joined Satch on stage for an end of concert tour de force! Wow! One of the best concerts I have seen, for sure! And I have been going to concerts since I was a teenager in the mid-70's ... I've seen over 150 live experiences so I don't make that statement lightly.
