American guitarist and co-founder of Favored Nations Entertainment.
Born June 6, 1960, Nassau County Hospital, Long Island, New York.
Vai first became famous at the age of 18 with his appliance for becoming a member of Frank Zappa's Band in the early 80's by transcribing Frank Zappa's Music and sending it to his idol at the time (later published in "The Frank Zappa Guitar Book").
Zappa was impressed and invited the young musician for an audition. After successful completion he became a steady member of the Frank Zappa Band. Because of his virtuosity Zappa later honored Vai as "Stunt Guitar Player" and "Little Italian Virtuoso" on his recordings.Since then Vai became a multi-times accredited inventive musician and icon of guitar playing.
Husband of Pia Vai.
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May 12, 2024
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
Santa Rosa, California, United StatesMay 11, 2024
Hard Rock Live
Wheatland, California, United StatesMay 10, 2024
Harrah's Resort Southern California
Valley Center, California, United States1. Avalancha
2. Building the Church
3. Little Pretty
4. Tender Surrender
5. Lights Are On
6. Zeus in Chains
7. Teeth of the Hydra
8. For the Love of God
May 8, 2024
Delta Performance Hall
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States1. Avalancha
2. Building the Church
3. Little Pretty
4. Tender Surrender
5. Lights Are On
6. Zeus in Chains
7. Teeth of the Hydra
8. For the Love of God
May 7, 2024
Paramount Theatre
Denver, Colorado, United States1. Avalancha
2. Building the Church
3. Little Pretty
4. Tender Surrender
5. Lights Are On
6. Zeus in Chains
7. Teeth of the Hydra
8. For the Love of God
May 5, 2024
713 Music Hall
Houston, Texas, United States1. Avalancha
2. Building the Church
3. Little Pretty
4. Tender Surrender
5. Lights Are On
6. Zeus in Chains
7. Teeth of the Hydra
8. For the Love of God
May 4, 2024
Music Hall at Fair Park
Dallas, Texas, United States1. Avalancha
2. Building the Church
3. Little Pretty
4. Tender Surrender
5. Lights Are On
6. Zeus in Chains
7. Teeth of the Hydra
8. For the Love of God
May 3, 2024
ACL Live at The Moody Theater
Austin, Texas, United States1. Avalancha
2. Building the Church
3. Little Pretty
4. Tender Surrender
5. Lights Are On
6. Zeus in Chains
7. Teeth of the Hydra
8. For the Love of God
May 1, 2024
Uptown Theater
Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesApril 30, 2024
The Factory
Chesterfield, Missouri, United States1. Avalancha
2. Building the Church
3. Little Pretty
4. Tender Surrender
5. Lights Are On
6. Zeus in Chains
7. Teeth of the Hydra
8. For the Love of God
April 29, 2024
The Stiefel Theatre
Salina, Kansas, United States1. Avalancha
2. Building the Church
3. Little Pretty
4. Tender Surrender
5. Lights Are On
6. Zeus in Chains
7. Teeth of the Hydra
8. For the Love of God
April 28, 2024
The Astro
La Vista, Nebraska, United StatesApril 26, 2024
Gillioz Theatre
Springfield, Missouri, United States1. Avalancha
2. Building the Church
3. Little Pretty
4. Tender Surrender
5. Lights Are On
6. Zeus in Chains
7. Teeth of the Hydra
8. For the Love of God
April 25, 2024
Des Moines Civic Center
Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesApril 24, 2024
State Theatre
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States1. Avalancha
2. Building the Church
3. Little Pretty
4. Tender Surrender
5. Lights Are On
6. Zeus in Chains
7. Teeth of the Hydra
8. For the Love of God
April 23, 2024
Riverside Theater
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States1. Avalancha
2. Building the Church
3. Little Pretty
4. Tender Surrender
5. Lights Are On
6. Zeus in Chains
7. Teeth of the Hydra
8. For the Love of God
April 21, 2024
Murat Theatre
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States1. Avalancha
2. Building the Church
3. Little Pretty
4. Tender Surrender
5. Lights Are On
6. Zeus in Chains
7. Teeth of the Hydra
8. For the Love of God
April 20, 2024
Embassy Theatre
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States1. Avalancha
2. Building the Church
3. Little Pretty
4. Tender Surrender
included band introductions5. Lights Are On
6. Zeus in Chains
7. Teeth of the Hydra
8. For the Love of God
April 19, 2024
The Andrew J. Brady Music Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States1. Avalancha
2. Building the Church
3. Little Pretty
4. Tender Surrender
5. Lights Are On
6. Zeus in Chains
7. Teeth of the Hydra
8. For the Love of God
April 18, 2024
The Chicago Theatre
Chicago, Illinois, United States1. Avalancha
2. Building the Church
3. Little Pretty
4. Tender Surrender
5. Lights Are On
6. Zeus in Chains
7. Teeth of the Hydra
8. For the Love of God
Steve Vai has 4 upcoming concerts. They will be performing in cities including Atlanta, Reading, London. Check the tour dates section for the complete schedule and ticket information.
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Steve Vai has released 100+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Incite The Watch, G3 Reunion Live, The Warner Recordings 1985-1994. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of Steve Vai's most popular tracks include For the Love of God, Tender Surrender, Bad Horsie, Liberty, Erotic Nightmares. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
American guitarist and co-founder of Favored Nations Entertainment.Born June 6, 1960, Nassau County Hospital, Long Island, New York.Vai first became famous at the age of 18 with his appliance for beco... Read the full biography on this page.
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