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.
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.
Bought the VIP experience Row D center of stage seats. VIP was about 100 of us in a Q&A with Joe/Steve on stage with mics. Very casual and cordial, well executed. The Venue 713 Music Hall is super clean, well laid out facility, plenty of bars (wrap around the entire seated areas), bathrooms well done and super clean, food edible not huge variety, but achieves the need. Easy to navigate around the venue even during the show. The minus is the seating at this venue. The chairs are way too small, and way too cramped together. It's immediately a slight game of who can gently slide their chair to acquire more space (whether it's intentional or not). Honestly, this venue must be bringing in enough dough to re plan and purchase the seating - it's just ridiculous for a 300.00 seat. The acoustics in the venue are ok, maybe 7 out of 10. The volume of the open air gives it a slight echo and loud combination of muddy bass and undefined treble. Being at row 4 put us even with the main house PA , so it could have been different further back. Sound is acceptable. but some effort here could payoff. Th Satch/Vai concert itself was good. It was billed as a true collaboration performance, but honestly it was each artist getting an hour set, which was pretty rushed to get the big material in. After both sets, the two artists played together for 3 long songs, very much like G3s, but more developed and longer jams. As a whole, both of these artists are capable of a wide range of musical styles, and for me, the full on rock for 90% of the concert was great, but the balance would have been better at maybe 70%. Overall a great time, and great to see these musicians out doing what they live for!
Enjoyed and appreciated the VIP Q&A. Joe and Steve were very welcoming and shared lots of knowledge and experience. The show was very good as always! They played their hearts out and the crowd loved it! Standing ovation at the end!!
One of the best shows I have seen in years ! Awesome performance by both ! 713 Music Hall is fantastic !
Funny time! Great place, clean and very organized. The show was amazing 2 big stars on the stage, I love them
There is always something new, huge to see in these two fella's shows. The night in Houston on Sunday was incredible, loved the Satriani sound and how it has evolved throughout the years, both such humble guys with such amazing skills. Keep coming!
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai are both among the most technically proficient virtuosic guitarists of our age. Each artist performed a set with his respective band, and then they teamed up for a face-melting conclusion.
We had easy access to venue. We didn't have long lines to wait in with food, drinks, and/or even restrooms. It was a very clean venue. Steve Vai and Joe Satriani blew us away! First time seeing them and will definitely go again!
Fabulous show. After going home, I could not sleep. The music was still in my head. I especially enjoyed when they played together. Such skilled guitarists! Don’t miss this show.
