A technical wizard, an infinite creative, a sonic sculptor of the highest order. Guitar god Steve Vai has a carrer that stretches through tree decades and over 15 million album sales worldwide. A three-time Grammy award winner, the six-string virtuoso embodies the seamless, symbiotic union between man and guitar, instrument and mind, bending sounds as much as audience’s minds.
A regular Australian visitor thanks to the always incredible G3 line up, Steve Vai will return to our shores once mor this July, commanding the stage for two hour plus long shows with his esteemed band: Dave Weiner on guitar, Jeremy Colson on drums, Philip Bynoe on bass and Michael Arrom on keyboards.
The full, cross-country, six-date national tour will see Vai and band play venues in six capital cities this July, arriving courtesy of Live Nation. Tickets for all shows go on sale at 9am Tuesday May 28, but My Live Nation members will be among the first to access tickets during the exclusive pre-sale beginning midday Wednesday May 22. Head to www.livenation.com.au to register.
Once a concert ticket has been purchased, Vai fans are eligible for a unique and special premium package – the EVO Experience – which includes a meet and greet pass, a Q&A session with Steve Vai, access to sound check, an exclusive EVO Experience laminate and other Vai merchandise items.
EVO Experience premium tickets will be available for purchase through Vai’s website, www.Vai.com. A limited number of EVO Experience tickets are available for each show.
Beginning at age 12, Steve Vai started taking lessons from Joe Satriani and by 18 he had begun his professional music career transcribing for, and eventually playing, recording and touring with, the legendary Frank Zappa. In 1984 Vai branched out on his own before joining Alcatrazz, David Lee Roth’s solo band and Whitesnake, quickly earning guitar superstar status and the #1 spot in guitar magazine polls.
1990 saw the release of Vai’s groundbreaking album Passion and Warfare. Drawing critical acclaim and commercial success, the album cemented Vai’s standing as one of the top guitarists in the world.
Vai’s prolific creativity has built an extensive discography of more than 60 albums featuring solo works, several musical contributions to film soundtracks including the theme to Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey, as well as guesting on numerous albums by fellow artists. Most recently Vai delivered The Story of Light , his 16th solo album, released by Sony Music Australia.
In addition to his recordings, Vai has created several lines of signature guitars through Ibanez, including 1985 original JEM guitar and the first commercial seven-stringed electric guitar.
Don’t miss guitar god Steve Vai, with his band, performing around Australia this July.
Steve Vai 2013 Australian Tour Dates & Tickets
Perth, Concert Hall – Wednesday July 10
Adelaide, Her Majesty’s Theatre – Friday July 12
Melbourne, Palais Theatre – Saturday July 13
Canberra, Canberra Theatre – Sunday July 14
Sydney, Enmore Theatre – Monday July 15
Brisbane, QPAC Concert Hall – Tuesday July 16
Tickets on sale 9am Tuesday May 28.
My Live Nation Members’ pre-sale begins midday Wednesday May 22.
For full details please refer to the attached media release or head to www.livenation.com.au
