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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.
I might have been swayed by the fact that I was in the fourth row and could see the fingers move on the fretboard, But I have to say Satriani and Vai were simply sensational. They also seem to be age defying, and playing as great as I’ve ever heard! Bravisimo!
Excellent show, Satch and Vai are truley amazing players. The bands too were exceptional. Encore was a little strange…. Enter Sandman?
Venue is awesome. Seats were excellent! Joe Satriani and Steve Vai always put on a great show. Seen them both numerous times. Can't wait to see them again. Would love to see them at Andrew J Brady Music Center again.
Great concert! This is my 3rd time seeing him in concert. Gets better each time.
Awesome show with both on top of their game. The experience at the Brady Center was fantastic as well. Good parking easy to get into, good service at the bars, but the merchandise concession is a little hard to get into.
Satch and Vai were awesome! heard and saw new things! and the jam together was epic!
Great show. Great guitarists. Great back up musicians. Great guys. Great venue. A night to remember.
If you are a fan of Joe Satriani and Steve Via, then you need to see this show. Every minute was just perfect.
What an amazing show. I’ve enjoyed Satchi’s music and Vai’s for 20 years or more, but seeing them live was incredible. Also such nice guys.
Seen both Satch and Vai several times, but that mentor and student literally and figuratively struck many chords. Keep the Chicago Theatre viable for shows like that. Caught Black Crowes at Aragon the following night and the take away is acoustics, acoustics, acoustics. Stage show dynamics just don’t cut the muster.
