SatchVai Band feat. Joe Satriani & Steve Vai – Surfing With the Hydra 2026 Tour (w/ Animals As Leaders)

Formed in 2024 after decades of friendship and musical intersections, SatchVai brings together two of the most celebrated guitarists of all time—Joe Satriani and Steve Vai—for an unprecedented collaboration. Rounding out the powerhouse lineup are Kenny Aronoff (drums), Marco Mendoza (bass), and Pete Thorn (guitar), creating a stellar quintet of world-class musicians. More than just a band, SATCHVAI is a supercharged fusion of guitar-driven mastery, chemistry, and creative fire.

On the Surfing With The Hydra Tour, fans can expect a full-band, high-energy performance that delivers a complete rock experience. Satriani and Vai will debut new material from the forthcoming SATCHVAI Band album alongside beloved classics from each of their respective catalogs, as well as a selection of iconic covers. It’s a true band experience — dynamic, expansive, and curated to celebrate both their shared history and fearless musical creativity and evolution. The SATCHVAI Band sound is a seamless fusion of melody, virtuosity, and unbridled energy – the kind of musical chemistry only five decades of friendship can produce.

“The SATCHVAI Band rides again! After a fantastic European tour last summer Steve, Kenny, Marco, Pete and I will bring the Surfing With The Hydra Tour to the US. We can’t wait to play you the new material from our forthcoming SatchVai album along with your favorite songs from our shared catalog. And that’s not all, we’re bringing along the incomparable Animals As Leaders. You do not want to miss this show with this lineup!” – Joe

“The SatchVai Band summer Euro tour of 2025 far exceeded anything I could have imagined. Joe and I struck pure jammin’ gold night after night. Being in the same band with Joe, playing songs we actually wrote together on stage, in real time felt like watching a childhood fantasy step out of my teenage brain and stroll onto the stage. And somehow, it was even more rewarding, satisfying, and downright fulfilling than I ever thought possible.

And to all the fans who came out and supported the show: massive thanks. Your energy and enthusiasm made the room pulse, and inspired us all beyond beyond. We are looking forward to steamroll this train into your city on our 2026 spring North America tour.” – Steve