Steve Vai News

Much to the excitement of guitarists worldwide, guitar virtuoso Micha Schellhaas will be releasing his full-length debut album “Double Take” on December 1st.

Recorded for posterity, the acclaimed, one-night-only 13-suite performance of Zappa's 1971 masterwork will be released worldwide on November 20 by Zappa Records/UMe.

Just announced! The NYC debut of ELIJAH JAMAL QUINTET and Guests performing on Friday, September 4!  The quintet is led by saxophonist and composer Elijah Jamal Balbed, a Washington DC native named 'Best Tenor Saxophonist' and 'Best New Jazz Musician' by the Washington City Paper. 

Legendary guitarist, JOE SATRIANI, announces plans to release his 15th solo studio album, Shockwave Supernova, today, July 24th, making him one of the first to utilize the new 'Friday, Global Release Day' for music.

Legendary guitarists JOE SATRIANI and STEVE VAI are gearing up for their third benefit concert in support of music industry veteran and good friend, Cliff Cultreri, this coming weekend.  'A Benefit for Cliff III' will take place tonight, June 12th at 8pm at Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles.  This event will feature performances by Satriani and Vai, as well as special guests, Animals As Leaders.

Legendary guitarists JOE SATRIANI and STEVE VAI are gearing up for their third benefit concert in support of music industry veteran and good friend, Cliff Cultreri, this coming weekend.  "A Benefit for Cliff III" will take place on Friday, June 12th at 8pm at Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles.  This event will feature performances by Satriani and Vai, as well as special guests, Animals As Leaders.

Having stunned audiences across the world with his innovative playing, STU HAMM has made a name as the go-to bass player for the world's great musicians.

Legendary guitarist, JOE SATRIANI, announces plans to release his 15th solo studio album, Shockwave Supernova, on July 24th, making him one of the first to utilize the new “Friday, Global Release Day” for music.

Legendary guitarists JOE SATRIANI and STEVE VAI announce plans for a third benefit concert in support of music industry veteran and good friend, Cliff Cultreri.

The Internet sensation 2CELLOS takes the Smothers stage in a sold out show at Pepperdine University tonight, March 11 at 8 p.m.

The Internet sensation 2CELLOS takes the Smothers stage in a sold out show at Pepperdine University on Wednesday, March 11 at 8 p.m.

The National GUITAR Museum announced that Buddy Guy, the pioneering electric blues guitarist who influenced a generation of rock guitarists, is the recipient of its 'Lifetime Achievement' Award for 2014. Buddy is the fifth recipient of the award, following David 'Honeyboy' Edwards in 2010, Roger McGuinn of The Byrds in 2011, B.B. King in 2012, and 'James Bond' guitarist Vic Flick in 2013. Scroll down for photos!

For the first time ever, Blues Rock Guitarist Steve Hunter, renowned for his work with Peter Gabriel, Lou Reed and Alice Cooper, is captured on film playing a career-spanning anthology in an intimate setting with some of the worlds finest players.

Legacy Recordings' Classic Christmas Album series rings in this year's holiday season with new collections by Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Il Divo, Perry Como, Johnny Mathis

Three films directed by the legendary American composer FRANK ZAPPA will be celebrated this Sunday, August 17 at the Egyptian Theatre as part of the American Cinematheque's Turn Up The Radio: L.A. Rock On Film series, August 13-17.

Much to the excitement of guitar players and Supertramp fans worldwide, guitarist Carl Verheyen has released his new CD 'Mustang Run'. In his 40-plus years of playing the instrument, Carl Verheyen has created a wildly successful, multi-faceted career. He is a critically-acclaimed musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger, producer and educator with 11 CDs and two live DVDs released worldwide.

Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood New Jersey presents The Winery Dogs with special guest Prophet Wednesday, April 30th at 8PM. Be sure to reserve tickets for these new shows at www.ticketmaster.com or Box Office at 201.227.1030.

Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood New Jersey presents $10 Ticket Tuesday! On Tuesday, April 8th, $10 orchestra tickets will be available for Queensryche, Filter, and Winery Dogs starting at 10am. Tickets can be reserved online at www.ticketmaster.com or call bergenPAC's Box Office at 201.227.1030 by using the promotional code TEN. Promotion will continue while supplies last.

Grammy Award-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin unites her classical technique and stylish approach to jazz in “Guitar Passions,” an evening of exhilarating Latin music at the Bankhead Theater at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Feb. 25. Three guitar virtuosos will join together in an exquisite evening of Latin-inspired jazz.

Grammy Award-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin unites her classical technique and stylish approach to jazz in “Guitar Passions,” an evening of exhilarating Latin music at the Bankhead Theater at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25. Three guitar virtuosos will join together in an exquisite evening of Latin-inspired jazz.