Legendary guitarist STEVE VAI has issued the following update:
“EVO Experience passes are now available for the UK tour dates in December. The EVO pass entitles you to a meet & greet, see the soundcheck, participate in a Q&A session, get an autographed photo, receive a print of a hand-written score and more. For additional details visit Vai.com.”
Confirmed UK dates are as follows:
December
1 – Portsmouth, UK – Portsmouth Guildhall
2 – London, UK – Hammersmith Apollo
3 – Wolverhampton, UK – Wolverhampton Civic Hall
5 – Newcastle, UK – Newcastle City Hall
6 – Ipswich, UK – Ipswich Regent Theatre
7 – Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo
Vai recently revealed the routing for his European tour in support of his new album, The Story Of Light, which was released on August 14th via Favored Nations Entertainment. Confirmed dates are as follows:
October
22 – Tampere, Finland – Pakkahoune & Klubi
23 – Helsinki, Finland – Circus
25 – Tallinn, Estonia – Rock Cafe
26 – Riga, Latvia – Palladium
27 – Vilnius, Lithuania – Ukio Banko Teatro Arena
28 – Warsaw, Poland – Stodola
30 – Belgrade, Serbia – Belgrade Arena
31 – Sofia, Bulgaria – National Palace of Culture
November
1 – Bucharest, Romania – Sala Palatului
2 – Istanbul, Turkey – Kucukciftlik Park
3 – Ankara, Turkey – Jolly Joker
9 – Zagreb, Croatia – Culture Factory
10 – Padova, Italy – Cran Teatro Geox
11 – Rome, Italy – Atlantico
12 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
13 – Ljubljana – Slovenia – Cvetlicarna Mediapark
14 – Vienna, Austria – Museumquartier
16 – Tilburg, Netherlands – 013
17 – Luxembourg – Den Atelier
19 – Paris, France – Olympia
20 – Brussels, Belgium – Royal Circus
28 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Amager Bio
STEVE VAI has issued the following update on his Official Webpage:
Steve will be touring throughout North America & Europe this fall in support of his August 14th release, “The Story of Light.” The new album of original solo material is the second chapter of Vai’s “Real Illusions” trilogy. Although “The Story of Light” is largely instrumental, the album features guest vocalists including singer-songwriter Aimee Manndueting with Vai on No More Amsterdam, which she also cowroteand Beverly McClellan, a season one finalist on The Voice. Beverly will be performing with Steve on tour as his supporting act. Please note new tour dates may be added to the schedule. For the latest information, visit www.vai.com to see a full list of performance dates.
EVO Experience
A limited number of EVO Experience Passes are available for Steves upcoming tour. With the purchase of the pass, youll be included in an intimate and open group discussion with Steve, watch Steve and the band sound check for that nights performance, and enjoy concert to remember! EVO Experience availability is VERY LIMITED so reserve your spot by purchasing a pass at www.vai.com
“John The Revelator”, a brand new song from virtuoso guitarist and visionary composer Steve Vai, is available for streaming at RollingStone.com. The track is a 1930s gospel-blues classic, and it has been forever changed and layered with heavy rock Vai-mojo.
“John The Revelator” comes off Vai‘s new solo album of original material, “The Story Of Light”, which is scheduled for release on August 14. The title comes out on Favored Nations Entertainment, the label Vai founded in 1999. The sprawling and expressive 12-song set continues a conceptual and cosmic narrative arc that began with the artist’s most recent studio release, 2005′s acclaimed “Real Illusions: Reflections”.
Although “The Story Of Light” is largely instrumental, the album does feature guest vocalists, including singer-songwriter Aimee Mann — dueting with Vai on “No More Amsterdam”, which she also co-wrote. Beverly McClellan, a season one finalist on “The Voice”, appears on “John The Revelator”, a track inspired by a vintage recording of blues singer Blind Willie Johnson, whose acid-soaked vocals are in the mix as well. Other highlights include the title track (which opens the album), “Gravity Storm”, “The Moon And I”, and “Velorum”.
Throughout, three-time Grammy-winner Vai‘s lead guitar is as lyrically resonant as it is technically masterful, his licks and solos bending sounds and in listeners’ minds in equal measure. “The Story Of Light” follows the journey of a man driven mad by grief, intertwining tragedy, revelation, enlightenment, and redemption.
“I’m always pursuing knowledge, I’m a seeker of spiritual equilibrium-and music is a big part of that,” says Vai. “I’ve been obsessed with these kinds of ideas for years.” Looking ahead, Vai envisions a third set of songs that will unravel the mysteries and reveal truths that swirl through both ‘The Story Of Light’ and ‘Real Illusions: Reflections’. The completed trilogy, intended to be cinematic-even operatic-in scope, will include lyrics and narration.
“The Story Of Light” is available as of today for online pre-sale orders. This special pre-sale selection of bundled packages is offered exclusively through Vai‘s web site, Vai.com, where complete details on the products and ordering information are available. Each package includes an instant download of a track from the new album personally selected by Vai, “Gravity Storm”.
“The Story Of Light” is Vai‘s 16th solo effort, and the follow up to 2009′s live effort, “Where The Wild Things Are”. In support of its release, Vai will begin a tour of North America on August 15 in Fort Lauderdale Florida, accompanied by his band — who are also featured on the new album: Dave Weiner (guitar), Jeremy Colson (drums), Philip Bynoe (bass), and Deborah Hensen (harp, vocals, keyboards).
Guitar legends Joe Satriani (CHICKENFOOT), Steve Vai and Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE) recently announced that they will join forces for the European edition of the G3 tour in July/August.
A special VIP package for the tour is now on sale here. It includes:
- meeting Satriani, Vai and Morse
- photograph with the 3 Gs
- autograph one item with the 3 Gs
- tour merchandise
- exclusive laminate
- early entry to the venue
- random selection of 2 people to watch the G3 jam from side of the stage
More shows have been added to the original schedule. It is now as follows:
July
20 – Heneken Music Hall – Amsterdam, Netherlands
21 – Offenbach Stadthalle – Frankfurt, Germany
22 – 10 Giorni Suonati – Vigevano, Italy
23 – TonHalle – Munich, Germany
24 – Stadtpark – Hamburg, Germany
28 – Guitare en Scene – Genevois, France
31 – Tesla Arena – Prague, Ctech Republic
August
1 – Budapest Sportarena – Budapest, Hungary
3 – Ukraine Hall – Kiev, Ukraine
5 – Crocus City Hall – Moscow, Russia
G3 is a concert tour organized by Satriani, featuring him alongside two other guitarists. Since its inception in 1996, G3 has toured most years and has featured many guitarists, including Vai (Satriani’s former student), ERIC JOHNSON, KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JOHN PETRUCCI, ROBERT FRIPP, PAUL GILBERT, ULI JON ROTH, MICHAEL SCHENKER, ADRIAN LEGG AND MANY OTHER SPECIAL GUESTS, INCLUDING TONY MACALPINE, JOHNNY HILAND, STEVE LUKATHER, STEVE MORSE, KEITH MORE, CHRIS DUARTE, ANDY TIMMONS, NEAL SCHON, GARY HOEY, BRIAN MAY, BILLY GIBBONS, JOHNNY A, GEORGE LYNCH, PATRICK RONDAT, HERMAN LI, ALEJANDRO SILVA and ERIC SARDINAS.
The Musicians Foundation has announced the STEVE VAI Guitar Scholarship to be awarded in fall 2012, made possible by the Grammy Award-winning guitar legend through his Make A Noise Foundation. The scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in Musicians Institute’s Associate Of Arts In Performance Program guitar track who demonstrates both outstanding overall musicianship and the potential for developing a unique voice on the instrument in any style or genre.
“A formal music education can completely change an aspiring musician’s creative overview. Understanding the language of music can expand their musical vocabulary and offer the ability to ‘dimensionalize’ their vision,” said Vai. “Surrounding yourself with other musicians and sharing the experience of creating music in a complete artistic environment is perhaps the most valuable education for any young musician.”
Founded with Ruta Sepetys in 1998, Vai’s Make A Noise Foundation was established to provide musical instruments and music education to young musicians who cannot afford them. He continues to support developing talent through the new Steve Vai Guitar Scholarship.
Application deadline for the fall 2012 scholarship is August 24th. More information on the Steve Vai Guitar Scholarship including eligibility requirements and application are available through Musicians Institute.
For more information on Musicians Institute, visit this location.
Vai has revealed the routing for his North American tour in support of his new album, The Story Of Light, which is scheduled for release on August 14th via Favored Nations Entertainment; confirmed dates are as follows:
August
15 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution
16 – St. Petersburg, FL – Palladium Theater
17 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues
18 – Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theatre
20 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
21 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Musicworks
22 – Asheville, NC – Orange Peel
23 – Atlanta, GA – Centerstage
24 – N. Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
25 – Durham, NC – Carolina Theatre
26 – Richmond, VA – The National
28 – Washington DC – The Howard Theatre
29 – Stroudsberg, PA – Sherman Theatre
30 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
31 – Westbury, NY – Theatre at Westbury
September
2 – Lancaster, PA – Chameleon Club
4 – Ridgefield, CT – The Ridgefield Playhouse
5 – Wilmington, DE – The Grand Opera House
6 – Greensburg, PA – Palace Theatre
7 – New Brunswick, NJ – State Theater
8 – Morristown, NJ – Mayo Performing Arts Center
9 – Albany, NY – The Egg
11 – New York, NY – Best Buy Theater
13 – Boston, MA – Wilbur Theatre
14 – Northampton, MA – Calvin Theatre
15 – Concord, NH – Capitol Center
16 – Lebanon, NH – Lebanon Opera House
17 – Quebec, QC – Capitole Du Quebec
18 – Montreal, QC – Metropolis
20 – Toronto, ON – Sony Centre
21 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Hall
22 – Buffalo, NY – University of Buffalo Center for the Arts
24 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
26 – Minneapolis, MN – The Brick
27 – Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theater
28 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
29 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
30 – Salina, KS – The Stiefel
October
1 – Denver, CO – The Ogden Theatre
3 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
4 – Seattle, WA – The Moore Theatre
5 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
6 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
7 – Napa, CA – Uptown Theatre
9 – San Francisco, CA – Regency Ballroom
10 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
11 – Anaheim, CA – City National Grove of Anaheim
12 – Los Angeles, CA – Club Nokia
13 – Agoura Hills, CA – Canyon Club
The Story Of Light is currently available for online pre-sale orders. This special selection of bundled packages is offered exclusively through Vai’s website, Vai.com, and each package includes an instant download of a track from the new album personally selected by Vai, ‘Gravity Storm’.
Virtuoso guitarist and visionary composer Steve Vai will release “The Story Of Light”, a new solo album of original material, on August 14. The title comes out on Favored Nations Entertainment, the label Vai founded in 1999. The sprawling and expressive 12-song set continues a conceptual and cosmic narrative arc that began with the artist’s most recent studio release, 2005′s acclaimed “Real Illusions: Reflections”.
Although “The Story Of Light” is largely instrumental, the album does feature guest vocalists, including singer-songwriter Aimee Mann — dueting with Vai on “No More Amsterdam”, which she also co-wrote. Beverly McClellan, a season one finalist on “The Voice”, appears on “John The Revelator”, a track inspired by a vintage recording of blues singer Blind Willie Johnson, whose acid-soaked vocals are in the mix as well. Other highlights include the title track (which opens the album), “Gravity Storm”, “The Moon And I”, and “Velorum”.
Throughout, three-time Grammy-winner Vai‘s lead guitar is as lyrically resonant as it is technically masterful, his licks and solos bending sounds and in listeners’ minds in equal measure. “The Story Of Light” follows the journey of a man driven mad by grief, intertwining tragedy, revelation, enlightenment, and redemption.
“I’m always pursuing knowledge, I’m a seeker of spiritual equilibrium-and music is a big part of that,” says Vai. “I’ve been obsessed with these kinds of ideas for years.” Looking ahead, Vai envisions a third set of songs that will unravel the mysteries and reveal truths that swirl through both ‘The Story Of Light’ and ‘Real Illusions: Reflections’. The completed trilogy, intended to be cinematic-even operatic-in scope, will include lyrics and narration.
“The Story Of Light” is available as of today for online pre-sale orders. This special pre-sale selection of bundled packages is offered exclusively through Vai‘s web site, Vai.com, where complete details on the products and ordering information are available. Each package includes an instant download of a track from the new album personally selected by Vai, “Gravity Storm”.
“The Story Of Light” is Vai‘s 16th solo effort, and the follow up to 2009′s live effort, “Where The Wild Things Are”. In support of its release, Vai will begin a tour of North America on August 15 in Fort Lauderdale Florida, accompanied by his band — who are also featured on the new album: Dave Weiner (guitar), Jeremy Colson (drums), Philip Bynoe (bass), and Deborah Hensen (harp, vocals, keyboards).
Guitar legend STEVE VAI has checked in with the following update:
“Hey Folks. Here‘s something new for you guitar heads to fetish. I know I do! And did I tell you I’m almost done with the new record?”
In addition, Vai has commented on his forthcoming album:
“In looking for an interesting collaboration for a track on the new record, I called Aimee Mann. We went to Berkley together and she was actually in a band back then with my then girlfriend, (now wife) Pia. Through the years I always enjoyed Aimee’s music. Something special about her. She was kind enough to write lyrics and sing a duo with me on a track. Added a whole new dimension. She’s the first one I collaborated with on my music in 13 years. What a great gal. Hope for more of that.”
Joe Satriani (CHICKENFOOT), Steve Vai and Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE) will join forces for the European edition of the G3 tour in July/August.
The first confirmed dates are:
Jul. 21 – Offenbach, Germany
Jul. 23 – München, Germany
Jul. 24 – Hamburg, Germany
Aug. 01 – Budapest, Hungary
Aug. 05 – Moscow, Russia
G3 is a concert tour organized by Satriani, featuring him alongside two other guitarists. Since its inception in 1996, G3 has toured most years and has featured many guitarists, including Vai (Satriani‘s former student), Eric Johnson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Yngwie Malmsteen, John Petrucci, Robert Fripp, Paul Gilbert, Uli Jon Roth, Michael Schenker, Adrian Legg and many other special guests, including Tony MacAlpine, Johnny Hiland, Steve Lukather, Steve Morse, Keith More, Chris Duarte, Andy Timmons, Neal Schon, Gary Hoey, Brian May, Billy Gibbons, Johnny A, George Lynch, Patrick Rondat, Herman Li, Alejandro Silva and Eric Sardinas.
Legendary guitarist STEVE VAI received the prestigious Les Paul Award at the 27th annual Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards on January 20th. The special event took place in Anaheim, CA as part of the NAMM 2012 and was co-presented by the TEC Foundation For Excellence In Audio.
Footage of Vai performing the JIMI HENDRIX classic ‘Foxy Lady’ with guitarist ORIANTHI (ALICE COOPER) at the soundcheck for the TEC Awards is available below. Bass and vocals were performed by Will Lee.
Vai and Orianthi have a history,having performed together on the instrumental track ‘Highly Strung’, featured on Orianthi’s debut album from 2009. Check it out here.
Guitarist, composer and producer Steve Vai was the recipient of the prestigious Les Paul Award at the 27th annual Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards. The gala co-presented by the TEC Foundation For Excellence In Audio and NAMM, was held on January 20 at the Hilton in Anaheim, California as a special event of the 2012 NAMM show.
The TEC Awards recognizes outstanding achievement in professional audio production and product design.
Sponsored by the Les Paul Foundation, the Les Paul Award is given annually to a musician or recording professional whose work has epitomized the marriage of music and technology. The award was co-presented by Russ Paul and celebrated rock bassist Billy Sheehan.
Video footage of the Les Paul Award presentation can be seen below.
The show was hosted by “Late Show” veteran Will Lee, and featured musical performances by Lee, the 2 COLD CHILIBONE TEC BAND, Steve Vai, Billy Sheehan, Orianthi, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, CJ Vanston, scratcher DJ HAPA and other veteran vocalists and session musicians.
The complete list of the 27th annual TEC Awards winners is available at this location. Source: Blabbermouth.net
