SATCHVAI BAND unleash new single "I Wanna Play My Guitar" feat. Glenn Hughes

SATCHVAI BAND unleash new single “I Wanna Play My Guitar” feat. Glenn Hughes

The newly formed SATCHVAI Band, the electrifying collaboration between legendary guitarists Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, returns with their second studio single “I Wanna Play My Guitar,” out Thursday May 8th, 2025. Featuring powerhouse vocals from Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Country Communion), the track arrives just one month ahead of the band’s European summer tour, their first full run as a unified group.

Watch “I Wanna Play My Guitar”

Stream the new single HERE

Following the cinematic instrumental release of their debut collaboration “The Sea of Emotion, Pt. 1” in March 2024, “I Wanna Play My Guitar” adds another dynamic layer to the SATCHVAI catalogue, blending hard rock, blues, and arena-sized energy.

Anchored by Hughes’ unmistakable voice and backed by an all-star rhythm section, the song is a rousing celebration of six-string obsession and pure rock ‘n’ roll spirit. Directed by ZZ Satriani, son of Joe Satriani, the video for “I Wanna Play My Guitar” captures the electric chemistry between the newly formed SatchVai band and iconic guest vocalist Glenn Hughes.

Full Track Line-up:

Glenn Hughes – Lead Vocals
Joe Satriani – Guitars
Steve Vai – Guitars
Marco Mendoza – Bass
Kenny Aronoff – Drums
Eric Caudieux – Keyboards
Background Vocals by Derek Day, Steve Vai, and Doug MacArthur

“I Wanna Play My Guitar” sets the tone for SATCHVAI’s monumental European Tour, launching June 13, 2025, in the United Kingdom and spanning iconic cities and festivals throughout the beginning of August. For the first time in their nearly 50-year musical careers, legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have united to form the SATCHVAI Band.

Satriani and Vai—who first toured together in Spring 2024 outside the G3 format—are now officially a band, bringing their decades-long musical brotherhood to the international stage.

Tickets for all UK and European tour dates are available from HERE

Tickets for the UK shows only are available from HERE

The full band line-up includes powerhouse drummer Kenny Aronoff, renowned bassist Marco Mendoza, and virtuoso guitarist Pete Thorn to complete a stellar quintet that is the SATCHVAI Band.

The UK leg of the tour will kick off at the York Barbican (June 13) followed by dates at London Eventim Apollo (June 14), Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (June 17), Wolverhampton Civic Hall (June 18), and Manchester O2 Apollo (June 19).

“SATCHVAI BAND”
FEATURING JOE SATRIANI AND STEVE VAI

“SURFING WITH THE HYDRA”
JUNE 2025 UK TOUR

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM:
https://comm.tix.to/SatchVaiBand
and www.satchvaiband.com

YORK, BARBICAN
FRIDAY 13 JUNE 2025
Paragon Street, York, YO10 4AH
www.yorkbarbican.co.uk

LONDON, O2 EVENTIM APOLLO
SATURDAY 14 JUNE 2025
45 Queen Caroline Street, London, W6 9QH
www.eventimapollo.com

GLASGOW, ROYAL CONCERT HALL
TUESDAY 17 JUNE 2025
2 Killermont St, Glasgow, G2 3NW
glasgowlife.org.uk

WOLVERHAMPTON, CIVIC HALL
WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE 2025
University of Wolverhampton,
North Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1RD
www.thehallswolverhampton.co.uk

MANCHESTER, O2 APOLLO
THURSDAY 19 JUNE 2025
Stockport Road, Manchester, M12 6AP
www.academymusicgroup.com/o2apollomanchester

Summer 2025 European Dates

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM:
SATCHVAIBAND.COM, SATRIANI.COM AND VAI.COM

June 13 – York, UK – Barbican w/Ned Evett
June 14 – London, UK – Eventim Apollo w/Ned Evett
June 17 – Glasgow, UK – Glasgow Royal Concert Hall w/Ned Evett
June 18 – Wolverhampton, UK – Civic Hall w/Ned Evett
June 19 – Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo w/Ned Evett
June 21 – Clisson, FR – Hellfest
June 22 – Paris, FR – Palais Des Congres w/Ned Evett
June 23 – Antwerp, BE – Lotto Arena w/Ned Evett
June 24 – Amsterdam, NL – Amsterdam Afas w/Ned Evett
June 26 – Copenhagen, DK – Amager Bio w/Ned Evett
June 27 – Malmo, SE – Slagthuset Saluhallen w/Ned Evett
June 29 – Helsinki, FI – House of Culture w/Ned Evett
June 30 – Tampere, FI – Tampere Hall w/Ned Evett
July 02 – Uppsala, SE – Parksnackan w/Ned Evett
July 03 – Oslo, NO – Sentrum Scene w/Ned Evett
July 05 – Warsaw, PL – Torwar
July 8 – Munich, DE – Tollwood Festival w/Ned Evett
July 10 – Dusseldorf, DE – Mitsubishi Electric Hall w/Ned Evett
July 11 – Frankfurt, DE – Jahrhunderthalle w/Ned Evett
July 12 – Zurich, CH – Volkshaus Zürich
July 13 – Milan, IT – Comfort Festival @ Villa Casati Stampa
July 15 – Pordenone, IT – Parco San Valentino
July 16 – Perugia, IT – Umbria Jazz
July 17 – Bologna, IT – Sequoie Music Park
July 18 – Saint-Julien, FR – Guitares en Scene Festival
July 20 Prague, CZ – Forum Karlin
July 22 Sofia, BG – National Palace of Culture w/Ned Evett
July 23 Bucharest, RO – Arenele Romane
July 25 Istanbul, TR – KüçükÇiftlik Park
July 28 Athens, GR – Lycabettus Theater
July 30 Belgrade, RS – Luika Beograd w/Ned Evett
Aug 01 Sibenik, HR – Historic St. Michael’s Fortress
Aug 02 Sibenik, HR – Historic St. Michael’s Fortress