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Check here regularly for the latest news from Steve Vai - including new releases, performances, events, appearances, competitions, publications and site updates. For information on live shows, check out our Tour Dates page.
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November 18, 2009Music As Art: "For The Love Of God" - On Sale Now!Limited edition, high-quality print of Steve Vai's hand-written guitar and sitar score for "For The Love Of God". Each print is hand signed and numbered by Steve in the lower right hand corner, and professionally framed and matted in a beautiful 19 x 26 inch (48.25 x 66 cm) black frame with engraved title plaque. The edition is limited to 1000 signed, numbered and framed copies. The first 100 are available now through our Ebay Store. Please note that the framed print shown is not autographed, but all prints sold will be.
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November 18, 2009Live Music - In Theaters November 20!Live Music, the ground-breaking animated short film and worldwide collaboration by animators using a unique application built on the Facebook Platform, will be attached to TriStar Pictures' animated feature Planet 51, scheduled for a Nov. 20 wide theatrical release in North America.
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November 06, 2009Vai Charity Auctions!Steve has recently donated items to two different charity auctions that are on now!
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November 05, 2009Steve Vai Performing at NY Knicks Game and In-Store Signing at BordersSteve will be playing the National Anthem at Madison Square Garden at the NY Knicks game on November 29th, then signing copies of his new Blu-ray, DVD and CD of Live In Minneapolis - Where The Wild Things Are at Borders after the game.
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November 05, 2009Reminder: Steve to appear on VH1 Classic's That Metal ShowSteve will appear as a special guest on VH1 Classic's That Metal Show on Saturday November 7th at 11:00pm.
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November 05, 2009Reminder: Steve provides guest voice for Metalocalypse Season 3 Premiere!In a recent interview with MetalSucks.net, Metalocalypse creator Brendon Small revealed that the next season of Metalocalypse will include guest voice work from Mastodon, Slash, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai.
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November 05, 2009A New Postcard from Steve!Steve has posted a new letter in the "Postcards" section!
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October 29, 2009Blu-ray Pre-sale Begins Today - October 29 at 5:00pm PDT!The Blu-ray pre-order for Steve's concert film Live In Minneapolis - Where The Wild Things Are will begins today at 5:00pm PDT.
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October 15, 2009Alien Guitar Secrets - Calgary and Toronto, On Sale Now!Steve is bringing his Alien Guitar Secrets Master Class to Calgary and Toronto in November!
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October 15, 2009Special Vai.com Merch Store PromoFor the month of October we are offering a special 15% off all apparel purchases with the purchase of Steve's new DVD or CD!
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October 14, 2009Think you have what it takes to jam with Steve Vai?Show us what you've got and you could win a phone call from Steve, an autographed Bad Horsie pedal, and more!
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September 30, 2009In Memory of Gordon "Gungi" PatersonDear Friends,
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September 29, 2009Live In Minneapolis: Where The Wild Things Are - Out Now!
Steve Vai's highly anticipated concert film and live album Live In Minneapolis: Where The Wild Things Are is available now on DVD and CD! The show was recorded and filmed at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, MN before a sold-out audience as part of Vai’s successful “Sound Theories” world tour.To celebrate the release, Steve has posted the entire video for "Now We Run" on his YouTube Channel, where you can also see more clips from the concert film in high definition. Share them with your friends or post on your profile pages! Steve is also making a free audio download of one of the DVD and CD's standout moments, "All About Eve" in high quality MP3 format.
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September 28, 20091 Day to Go...
Watch "Tender Surrender" in high definition on YouTube.
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September 27, 20092 Days to Go...
Watch "All About Eve" in high definition on YouTube.
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September 26, 20093 Days to Go...
Watch "Oooo" in high definition on YouTube.
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September 23, 2009Help Unlock Exclusive Vai DVD Clips!On September 29th, the new Steve Vai DVD Live In Minneapolis: Where The Wild Things Are will be available in stores.
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September 23, 2009Autographed DVD & CD Pre-Order - Sold Out!The special pre-order for Steve's new DVD and CD with bonus CD download is now sold out.
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September 22, 2009Steve Vai feature in Premier Guitar MagazineThe October issue of Premier Guitar magazine features a beautiful 7-page interview with Steve discussing the new DVD, and including new photos of Steve in the studio and his famous "guitar wall". The full magazine is available to view and read online in both HTML and magazine layout PDFs. In addition, Premier Guitar also features an online addendum to the interview showing a selection of Steve's studio guitars; and newly added coverage of the recent charity benefit premiere screening of Steve's new DVD/Blu-ray/CD Live In Minneapolis: Where The Wild Things Are.
New York/Long Island In-store & Signing: October 13th!Steve will be visiting Looney Tunes in New York for an in-store and signing of his new DVD and CD Live In Minneapolis: Where The Wild Things Are on Tuesday October 13 at 6:00pm.
New Steve Vai video interview on KLOSKLOS's Cynthia Fox interviews Steve at the recent charity screening premiere of his new concert film Live In Minneapolis: Where The Wild Things Are at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood on September 15th.
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September 17, 2009Steve to host special screening of his new DVD in Portland, ORSteve will be hosting a special screening of his new concert film Live In Minneapolis: Where The Wild Things Are at the Clinton St. Theater on Saturday September 19 at 7:00pm. Steve will be present to introduce the film and hold a special Q&A afterwards. Clinton Street Theater is at 2522 SE Clinton St., Portland OR 97202.
Blu-ray Release DelayedDue to production delays, the release date of the Blu-ray version of Live In Minneapolis: Where The Wild Things Are has been moved back to October 27th.
New DVD Previews on YouTubeSteve has been adding new preview clips from the DVD to his YouTube channel regularly. The latest is a clip from "Die To Live". Check it, and others out on Steve's official YouTube channel.
Ebay Charity AuctionsDon't forget our "Live In Minneapolis: Where The Wild Things Are" Ebay Charity Auction - currently underway, with all proceeds going to Hollywood Arts! Visit Hollywood Arts' Ebay page to bid on a vast array of music memorabilia!
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September 14, 2009The Ultimate Steve Vai Charity AuctionAUCTION ENDS: September 21 at 3:45pm PDT. Bid Now! But that's not all. Steve will write and record an original song dedicated to the highest bidder, and will be sold on iTunes, with all proceeds going to Hollywood Arts. The highest bidder will also get a very special thank you in the next Vai record; a commemorative DVD plaque, a 1-hour private lesson with Steve (Steve will come to the winner's house if they are located in Los Angeles); and the winner will be invited to an EVO experience (including concert tickets) in the town of their chose on the next tour.
Steve Appearing on KTLA5 Morning News on Sept. 15Steve will be appearing on the KTLA Channel 5's morning news this Tesday September 15th to talk about the premiere of his new concert film, and play his guitar.
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September 10, 2009Come to the Benefit Screening in Hollywood on September 15!Steve Vai announces a premier screening of his concert film Live In Minneapolis - Where The Wild Things Are at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood on September 15th. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to view the concert on the big screen. The screening will kick off with a 6 minute groundbreaking Mass Animation animated short Live Music - a worldwide collaboration by digital animators using a unique application built on the Facebook platform. Live Music stars Steve Vai and Ann Marie Calhoun. Steve and his band will then introduce the concert film. 
Advance tickets are only available through the Vai.com Ticket Store. Tickets will be available on the night of the screening too, but we recommend purchasing in advance. Steve has also extended a personal invitation to all MI students to attend the event for a ticket price of only $10.00. Students displaying MI student IDs at the Egyptian Theater box office on the day of the event will receive the discount as long as tickets are still available. Auction contributors: Steve Vai, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tony Iommi, Rhino Records, Triumph, Mark Mothersbaugh/Devo, Larry DiMarzio, Paul Gilbert, Steve Lukather, Nile Rodgers, Activision, Paiste, Dave Weiner, Bonnie Raitt, Los Angeles Dodgers, Doobie Brothers, Michael Godard, Kip Winger, L.A. Guns, Nicko McBrain / Iron Maiden, Favored Nations Entertainment, Shout Factory, Dream Theater, Ibanez, Tommy Emmanuel, 3 Artist Management, Alanis Morissette, Ronnie James Dio, k.d. lang, Twisted Sister, Sterling Ball, Spinal Tap / Christopher Guest, Tom Morello, Slash, Neil Zlozower, Desmond Child, Carvin, Nuno Bettencourt / Extreme, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Warren DeMartini / Ratt, R.E.M., Tom Waits, Robert Knight, Susan Olsen (Cindy Brady), Los Angeles Kings, Jon Bon Jovi, M-Audio, Manny Mota, The Crystal Method, Rush, Jim D'Addario, Gail Zappa, Dweezil Zappa, The B52/s, Lemmy / Motorhead, Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, Pee Wee Herman, Brian May / Queen, The Phoenix Coyotes Hockey Team, Slayer, Fender Guitars, Blastwaves Merchandise, Metal Blade Records, Gene Kirkland, Ross Halfin, Brendon Small / Dethklok, Morley Pedals, Brad Paisley, Third Eye Blind, Megaforce Records, RED Entertainment, Bouchon Bistro, Josie's Restaurant, Brian Setzer, David Lee Roth and more.
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September 10, 2009Pre-order the DVD & CD, Get A Bonus Album DownloadLive In Minneapolis - Where The Wild Things Are is now available for pre-order at the Vai.com Store.
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September 10, 2009"Now We Run" Single Available on iTunes"Now We Run" - the opening track from the new Vai DVD, is available for download now on iTunes, Amazon.com's MP3 Store, and other digital music outlets. "All About Eve" - Free Download!Steve is making a free audio download of "All About Eve" available for a limited time as a thank you to fans for your support throughout the years.
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September 10, 2009MI Awards Honorary Degree to Guitar Legend Steve VaiMusicians Institute has announced plans to award an honorary Doctor of Music
degree to legendary rock guitarist, recording artist, producer, and composer
Steve Vai. The award will be officially conferred during MI's summer graduation
ceremony to be held on September 18 at LA's Wiltern Theatre.
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September 10, 2009New Steve Vai New Ad Download from Ernie BallOne of the most frequently asked questions Steve gets is: "What kind of strings do you use?"
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September 10, 2009Lots of New DVD Previews on YouTubeSteve has been posting new high-def preview clips from the new DVD to his YouTube channel.
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August 22, 2009Steve in Romania - 6 September @ Cerbul De AurSteve will visit Brasov, Romania to appear at the Cerbul De Aur (Golden Stag) Festival on Sunday, 6 September. Steve will accept a lifetime achievement award at the event, and will perform two songs to backing tracks. He will not be appearing with a live band. For more info on Cerbul De Aur visit their website.
Steve Vai Unveils His 10 Favorite InstrumentalsSteve joins AOL Radio Blog as a guest blogger revealing his favorite guitar instrumentals (and what guitar riff he deems is the "voice of God"). Check it out HERE!
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August 18, 2009Premier Screening of STEVE VAI’S New Concert Film On Sale!Red Carpet at The Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood on September 15thThis Event Will Benefit Hollywood ArtsGrammy-award winning guitarist Steve Vai announces a premier screening of his concert film Live In Minneapolis - Where The Wild Things Are at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood on September 15th. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to view the concert film in its entirety and also listen to Vai and his band members discuss the making of the film, as well as the behind-the-scenes details of the tour. The screening will be open to the public and proceeds from the event will benefit Hollywood Arts, an arts academy that provides creative and commercial art instruction to homeless and at-risk youth. Vai has been a member of the board of directors for Hollywood Arts since 2007. Visit www.hollywood-arts.org “I’m thrilled to be sponsoring this event in support of such a vital organizations as Hollywood Arts. I have personally seen how this institute has mended broken spirits and changed the quality of people’s lives while cultivating them to become valuable contributors in building a healthier society.” says Vai. Music celebrities from all walks are donating items for a silent auction that will be held at the Egyptian on the night of the screening. There will also be an Ebay and live auction to help raise funds and awareness for Hollywood Arts. We will have a list of items and photos available shortly. 2010 will mark Vai's 30 year touring anniversary. Vai first stepped into the spotlight in 1980 as a guitarist in Frank Zappa's band but his indelible contribution to music came during his solo career, which includes combined sales of nearly six million albums. Live In Minneapolis - Where The Wild Things Are was filmed during Vai's sold out Sound Theories tour which spanned several continents. The film is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray Sept. 29th. A live audio CD that contains select performances from the DVD will also be released on Sept. 29th. View the trailer and read more information here. Tickets are ON SALE NOW and are only available through Vai.com.
General admission tickets are $25 and all ages are welcome. The silent auction is open to the public. One hundred attendees will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to the EVO Experience, a private Q&A discussion with Steve. EVO Experience tickets are $199. Click here to read more about the EVO Experience. The schedule for the event is as follows: 4:00 p.m. EVO Experience If you have questions about the event, or the EVO Experience tickets, feel free to ask them here.
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August 17, 2009Ibanez Introduces First-Ever JEM7VWHL Left-Handed ModelsSteve Vai's signature Ibanez guitar, the JEM model, has legions of fans that swear by this fantastic instrument. One segment of the guitar-buying public, however, has been overlooked until now: lefties! For 2009, Ibanez is pleased to debut the new, much-anticipated left-handed JEM7VWH. The White finish JEM7VWHL has all the great details of its right-handed counterpart: 5pc Maple/Walnut JEM Prestige neck, Edge Pro bridge, Pearl/Abalone vine inlay, DiMarzio Evolution pickups, and trademark monkey grip! Read more about the Jem7VWHL here at Ibanez.com. Also check out the new left handed Joe Satriani JS model! Model: JEM7VL
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August 17, 2009Steve on the cover of the October 2009 Issue of Guitar PlayerThe October 2009 issue of Guitar Player features Steve on the cover, along with an extensive interview where he discusses the upcoming DVD, his Naked Tracks box set, as well as his on-going Alien Guitar Secrets Master Classes, Dave Weiner, and more! Steve is currently doing a lot of press for the new DVD and will be featured on many magazine covers around the world. Tune into Vai.com for regular press updates, as well as a long-overdue update to our “In The Press” section. |
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August 13, 2009
What a wonderfully historical figure he was. A genius innovator. I
feel so fortunate to have performed with him twice. He was charming,
funny and loved the instrument with a deep passion. Most people do not
understand the tremendous contribution he made to the electric guitar
and contemporary recording techniques. If it was not for Les Paul we
may all be playing acoustic guitars and recording in mono.
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August 8, 2009Live In Minneapolis - Where The Wild Things Are - Out September 29!Guitar legend Steve Vai will release his concert film and live album Live In Minneapolis - Where The Wild Things Are on September 29th, 2009 through Favored Nations Records. The show was recorded and filmed at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, MN before a sold-out audience as part of Vai’s successful “Sound Theories” world tour. Vai is widely known for both his unprecedented guitar playing techniques and the unique design of his signature series Ibanez Jem guitar. But his fans have become inextricably drawn to his melodic depth, and dynamic stage performance. The continued evolution of his craft is made apparent in the astonishing musicianship presented in Live In Minneapolis - Where The Wild Things Are. The 2 hour and 40 minute set contains several new tracks and re-orchestrated pieces culled from his rich catalog. His guitar-wielding extravaganza in ‘The Murder’ is an artistic performance piece that must be seen to be believed. [view the trailer in High Def on YouTube and Vimeo and share with a friend!]
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:DVD/BLU-RAY: Filmed in 720p HD • 5.1 Surround Sound • PCM Stereo • Feature-Length Audio Commentary with Steve & Band • Region-free • 20 Page Color Booklet • Total Running Time: 2 Hours 40 Minutes (Show) • 1 Hour (Bonus Material). CD AUDIO: 15 Tracks • Running Time: 77 Minutes • 8 Page Color Booklet. Discuss this on the Vai.com Forums.
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August 5, 2009Steve guests on new Mike Stern album Big NeighborhoodFive-time GRAMMY® nominated guitarist Mike Stern's music has always come from a colorful and diverse part of town – a place where numerous artistic styles converge to create a fresh sound that's rooted in jazz but refuses to adhere to rigid borders. Since his earliest recordings, this former bandmate of Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, Billy Cobham and other high-profile innovators has grafted elements of rock, blues, soul and more to his solid jazz foundations. Aiding Stern in this latest chapter of his never-ending quest for the new and better groove is a long list of talented guests: guitarists Steve Vai and Eric Johnson; bassist-vocalists Esperanza Spalding and Richard Bona; jamband godfathers Medeski Martin & Wood; drummers Dave Weckl, Terri Lyne Carrington, Cindy Blackman and Lionel Cordew; bassists Chris Minh Doky and Lincoln Goines, and several others. Big Neighborhood opens with the churning, rocked-up title track, in which Stern and Vai face off and create a thundering wall of distorted guitar riffs. “This tune obviously comes out of a Jimi Hendrix inspiration,” says Stern. “Steve rocks it with so much attitude. Along with the technique, he also has a lot of humor in his playing, which I love.” Vai reappears several tracks later in the Middle-Eastern flavored “Moroccan Roll,” a song inspired by the exotic music of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the Pakistani vocalist who appeared on a number of recordings by Peter Gabriel, Eddie Vedder and other rock and pop artists of the West in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Big Neighborhood is released worldwide on August 11 through Concord Records. For more on the record, and to order your copy, visit MikeStern.org. You can also preview the album on Mike's MySpace.
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August 3, 2009Steve Vai and Ann Marie Calhoun lend talent to Live MusicMass Animation, Sony Pictures and Intel Corporation today announced that the ground-breaking animated short film Live Music, a worldwide collaboration by animators using a unique application built on the Facebook Platform, will be attached to TriStar Pictures' animated feature Planet 51, scheduled for a Nov. 20 wide theatrical release in North America. Live Music is directed by Yair Landau, former president of Sony Pictures Digital, and produced by Landau and Jacquie Barnbrook (producer of the Oscar-winning short, "The Chubb Chubbs"). It is the first production from Mass Animation, an effort sponsored by Intel Corporation that brings together the worlds of computer graphics, Hollywood and Facebook. The 5-minute computer-generated animated short is inspired by Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" and early CGI films. Set in a musical instrument store, the story follows Riff, a rock 'n' roll guitar, who, as Landau describes it, "falls in love to the wrong song but ends up with Vanessa, the classical violin of his dreams." The story is conveyed through the universal language of music, allowing the expressions and actions of the characters to be instantly relatable globally. The instruments are brought to life through original compositions and familiar rock tunes played principally by legendary guitarist Steve Vai as Riff and acclaimed violinist Ann Marie Calhoun as Vanessa. A new high-def trailer for Live Music can now be viewed on Apple's Quicktime Trailers Page. You can also view the trailer on YouTube. You can become a fan of Live Music on Facebook and check out some photos of Steve and Ann Marie during the recording sessions.
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August 1, 2009Steve is on Twitter!Steve has joined Twitter! You can follow him at twitter.com/stevevai. A feed of Steve's tweets will also be available on the Vai.com Message Board.
Massive Tattoo Gallery UpdateThe "Under Your Skin" section of Vai.com has undergone a long-overdue update. Thats to all people who submitted tattoos and waited so patiently for them to be added! If you have a Vai-inspired tattoo that's not included, please send it to us!
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June 29, 2009Steve Vai and Andy Timmons at the Meinl Guitar Festival, Germany - June 27, 2009.
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June 23, 2009Tel-Aviv Alien Guitar Secrets Master Class ClarificationWe have received a number of inquiries from fans asking if there will be a meet and greet following the Israel Master Class. As over 1500 people will be attending this class, it will not be physically possible for Steve to meet and greet every attendee at the class. Steve is only usually able to conduct meet and greets at smaller master classes with 100 participants or less.
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June 23, 2009Steve on NPS "De Vinyl Code" on Saturday July 4thSteve Vai will be joining Vincent van Engelen and Co de Kloet on "De Vinyl Code" on NPS Dutch radio on July 4th at 6:00pm Holland time for an exclusive interview discussing the 25th anniversary of his vinyl debut Flex-Able. We'll be having a listening party in the Vai.com chat room - please join us! You can contact De Vinyl Code at: devinylcode@nps.nl Listen online via the De Vinyl Code website! You can also visit De Vinyl Code on their MySpace page.
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June 12, 2009Berklee's Online Music School opens in the UK with over £45,000 in scholarships!Berkleemusic, the online Continuing Education Division of Berklee College of Music, today announce the official launch of Berkleemusic UK. To coincide with this announcement, Berkleemusic UK is also introducing a unique music scholarship program that will award 50 UK-based students the opportunity to study online with some of the most notable music instructors in the world. An illustrious list of patrons including Sir George Martin, Jeff Beck, Paul Oakenfold, Simon Napier-Bell and Steve Vai join Berklee in bringing online education opportunities to the UK. Each patron scholarship will be awarded to two outstanding students every year for five years. This will give 50 UK-based students an opportunity to pick a course from Berkleemusic's online catalogue absolutely free. “I loved my time at Berklee, and really got a whole lot out of it,” said Steve Vai, Berklee Alum and Berkleemusic Scholarship honouree. “What makes Berkleemusic such a great opportunity is the fact that you can experience the best of what Berklee has to offer from anywhere in the world.” Berkleemusic will deliver online access to Berklee's acclaimed music curriculum from anywhere in the world. Their award-winning online courses and certificate programmes are fully accredited and taught by the college's world-renowned faculty, who provide one-on-one direct feedback to students throughout the duration of their course. Applications for the scholarships are being taken now with a deadline of 27 July 2009. Berkleemusic UK's autumn term will begin on 29 September 2009. Visit www.berkleemusic.co.uk to apply for a scholarship and learn more about Berkleemusic UK
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June 08, 2009Steve Vai Appearance At National Guitar WorkshopNational Guitar Workshop is proud to feature world class guitarist Steve Vai at their Rock Summit in Purchase, NY on July 20. This will be Steve's first time appearing at the main National Guitar Workshop campus in Purchase, NY. Steve will discuss his technique and take part in a question and answer session as part of the NGW's Rock Summit. The National Guitar Workshop is also generously offering Steve's fans a special discount on tuition for NGW: Simply visit their website or call 800-234-6479 and quote the code: VAI062609 This will entitle a discount of $100 of tuition. Valid from 6/5/09 and ends: 6/26/09. ** Please note that this appearance is not an Alien Guitar Secrets Master Class.
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June 06, 2009Happy Birthday Steve!Steve's birthday is today! If you want to sign Steve's online birthday card, you can do it here!
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June 03, 2009Psst! Wanna Buy A Used Amp?Those attending select Alien Guitar Secrets Master Classes (dates below) will have the chance to purchase the VL2100 heads that Steve uses during the master class. There will be two VL2100 available for purchase after the show at the following locations:
- Sat Jun 20 - Tiel, HOLLAND: Twentietow For more information or to purchase in advance, contact export@carvin.com. VL2100 heads are available on a first come basis. Arrangements must be made prior to the master class and a non-refundable deposit of 50% must be submitted to guarantee the purchase. Purchase price is $1200USD/ea.
Tel-Aviv, Israel Master Class ClarificationWe have received some equiries from fans about the Alien Guitar Secrets Master Class in Tel-Avivi Israel on June 30. Please note that this is a master class only and not a concert. When Steve embarks on his next tour every effort will be made to include a visit to Israel for concerts with his band. For general information on the structure and content of Steve's Alien Guitar Secrets Master Classes, visit our Alien Guitar Secrets info page. If you have questions, feel free to ask them on the Vai.com Message Board in our FAQ thread.
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May 27, 2009Alien Guitar Secrets - European Master Class DatesTickets are now on sale for Steve Vai's Alien Guitar Secrets Master Classes in Europe in June. These are in addition to Steve's classes at the London International Music Show and Steve's master class at Culture Palace in Tel-Aviv, ISRAEL. The dates are: June 18: Lisbon, PORTUGAL - Centro cultural Olga Cadaval Tickets For more information, visit the Tour Dates page. For a general information page on the Alien Guitar Secrets Master Classes, click here.
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May 22, 2009Alien Guitar Secrets - Tiel, Holland June 20!Steve will be presenting his Alien Guitar Secrets Master Class at Twentietow in Tiel, Holland on June 20. The 3-hour master class will run from 2pm - 5pm. Tickets are on sale now and available here.
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May 18, 2009Vai.com Merch Store PromotionAll merch in the Vai.com Store is discounted 20% for the next few days (excluding CD and DVDs). Click here to visit the merch store.
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May 06, 2009Alien Guitar Secrets @ Meinl Guitar Festival - GermanyTickets are now on sale for Steve's Alien Guitar Secrets Master Class at the Meinl Guitar Festival in Germany on June 27. There are only 70 tickets available for this event - so don't miss out! Click here to get tickets. In addition to the master class, Steve will join Andy Timmons for an "All Star Jam" on the Meinl Guitar Festival main stage.
Alien Music Secrets - Stockbridge, MASteve will bring a special version of his master class to the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health on October 18-21. For more information on this event, visit the Kripalu website.
Steve on new Spinal Tap CDSteve appears on the forthcoming Spinal Tap album Back From The Dead - to be released on June 16, 2009. The album includes 19 songs and an hour-long DVD. On Back From the Dead, Tap members David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel and Derek Smalls unearth their long-self-suppressed studio versions of the classic songs from the movie "This is Spinal Tap," as well as six new additional songs, and an exclusive hour long accompanying DVD featuring a track-by-track video commentary by the band. Back From The Dead also features guest appearances by Phil Collen, Keith Emerson, John Mayer and Steve Vai. "This album title says it all. We're back from the dead. But we weren't dead. But we definitely are back," proclaimed Hubbins. Read the entire press release and discuss here.
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April 17, 2009Location Change for April 22 Master ClassPlease note that the location has changed for Steve's Alien Guitar Secrets Master Class in Italy on April 22: The new details are as follows: April 22: Civitanova Marche (MC), ITALY - Teatro Cecchini Contact the venue for more information and ticket sales. For more information on other master classes scheduled for Italy, please visit our Tour Dates page.
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April 3, 2009Steve Vai: Alien Guitar Secrets - ISRAEL, June 30thSteve Vai is bringing his acclaimed Alien Guitar Secrets Master Class to Israel! This will be Steve's first appearance in Israel, and he's excited to visit. Steve Vai - Alien Guitar Secrets Master Class We will announce more Alien Guitar Secrets Master Classes in Europe in the coming days - so check back often..
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April 3, 2009New Steve Vai Merch, Sale and Special Offer!The Naked Tracks Backing Tracks Box Set is now back in stock in the Vai.com Online Store! We also have many discounted items (up to 25% off) in the store right now, along with two NEW shirts and a NEW hoodie available. Plus, until April 30 if you spend $50 or more, you will receive a FREE Real Illusions Tour Book featuring 24 pages of full-color photos of Steve and the Breed on tour. The following items are on sale now: CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE VAI.COM ONLINE STORE!
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March 05, 2009Steve Vai Featured In Latest Guitar World MagazineThe May 2009 issue of Guitar World (on newstands March 10) features Steve on the cover and an in-depth article celebrating the 25th anniversary of Steve's first solo album, Flex-Able. Steve recounts the production of the album, and the article includes many rare photographs of Steve's self-built studio - Stucco Blue Studios - as well as photos from the sessions. The issue also includes a Steve Vai Master Class lesson, along with transcriptions of "The Attitude Song" and "Yankee Rose."
Caserta, Italy Master Class Venue ChangeThe venue for the Steve Vai Alien Guitar Secrets Master Class in Caserta, Italy has changed. The new venue is Oddly Shed. Please contact the venue for tickets and other inquiries. For more information on upcoming Alien Guitar Secrets Master Classes, visit the Tour Dates page.
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February 20, 2009Montebelluna Alien Guitar Secrets Date AddedWe have added another date to Steve's Italian Master Class Schedule: April 19 - Montebelluna (TV) - Essemusic Please also note that the venue for the April 29th Masterclass has changed. The new details are: April 29 - Sarzana (SP) - Jux Tap Visit the Tour Dates page for more information.
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February 19, 2009Legacy II Photoshoot Video on Steve's YouTube Channel!Steve is photographed with the new Carvin Legacy II Guitar Amplifier by legendary rock photographer Neil Zlozower in Los Angeles, CA. To view this video in high quality, click here. You can check out this and other videos at Steve's official YouTube Channel.
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February 17, 2009Rome Master Class Date AddedWe have added another date to Steve's Italian Master Class Schedule: May 1st - Roma - Stazione Birra Visit the Tour Dates page for more information.
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February 09, 2009Zappa Plays Zappa Wins GRAMMY!Zappa Plays Zappa featuring Steve Vai and Napoleon Murphy Brock have won the GRAMMY for Best Instrumental Rock Performace at the 51st GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles! Congratulations to Dweezil, Steve, Napoleon and the band!
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February 08, 2009Another Italian Master Class Date AddedWe have added another date to Steve's Italian Master Class Schedule: April 29th - La Spezia - Centro Culturale Dialma Ruggiero - 9.00 pm Visit the Tour Dates page for more information.
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February 04, 2009London International Music Show - ClarificationA number of websites are reporting that as well as the Alien Guitar Secrets Master Class, Steve will also be performing at the London Internation Music Show. We have received a number of emails from fans wanting to know details of Steve's performance. Steve will be jamming on a couple of standard rock covers on Saturday and Sunday afternoon with Phil Hilborne and Nicko McBrain, but will not be performing a solo show, or any Vai material.
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February 02, 2009Alien Guitar Secrets - Italy, April 2009 DATE ADDEDUPDATE: April 30 date in Torreano di Martignacco just added! Steve will be coming to Italy in April to present his Alien Guitar Secrets Master Classes! The following dates are confirmed so far, but check back soon as we plan to add more dates to the itinerary. Please note that ticketing for each master class in Italy will be handled by the venue hosting the master class. Please contact the venue for more information about tickets. PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE VENUES/DATES HAVE BEEN UPDATED: April 18th - Gualtieri (Reggio Emilia) - TEMPO ROCK Visit the Vai.com Tour Dates page for more information. Visit the special ALIEN GUITAR SECRETS page for more information and FAQ. You can also post questions about the masterclass on our special Message Board thread HERE.
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January 31, 2009Alien Guitar Secrets - London International Music ShowSteve is bringing his acclaimed Alien Guitar Secrets Master Class to the London International Music Show on June 13 and 14, 2009! Tickets are on-sale now! Don't miss out! ALIEN GUITAR SECRETS is an unprecedented, master class opportunity offered by Steve Vai to all music students and guitar enthusiasts. After a hugely successful launch in the USA we are bringing ALIEN GUITAR SECRETS exclusively to the London International Music Show. This 3 hour unique experience gives the student a once in a lifetime opportunity to hear Steve discuss music theory, guitar techniques, the music business, and most importantly, techniques on how to discover and unlock personal musical identity. It also includes a question and answer session, and a few attendees will be chosen to jam with Steve in this intimate environment. Availability is limited to 150 people per master class – so please be aware that these places will sell quickly. ALIEN GUITAR SECRETS is a 3 hour experience and is broken down as follows:
DATE • TIME • LOCATION: Saturday 13th OR Sunday 14th June 2009 TICKET SALES: ALIEN GUITAR SECRETS is only available through the London International Music Show on-line ticketing store. Tickets cost GBP £180 plus £1 booking fee and shall be limited to 150 per class. Ticket price includes:
For more information about the ALIEN GUITAR SECRETS Master Class at the London International Music Show, visit their special information page which features all the information you need to know about the class.
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January 27, 2009Alien Guitar Secrets - SAN DIEGO, CA Feb. 28, 2009Following the highly successful and critically acclaimed premiere during the NAMM show, Steve is bringing his Alien Guitar Secrets Master Class to San Diego, CA on February 28, 2009. This 3+ hour unique package gives the student a once in a lifetime opportunity to hear Steve discuss music theory, guitar techniques, the music business, and most importantly, techniques on how to discover and unlock your personal musical identity. It also includes a question and answer session, and a few attendees will be chosen to jam with Steve in this intimate environment. Availability is limited for the San Diego master class to only 70 places - so please be aware that this class will sell quickly. CLASS OUTLINE:
DATE • TIME • LOCATION: DATE: Saturday, February 28, 2009 TICKET SALES: ALIEN GUITAR SECRETS is only available through the Vai.com Online Ticketing Store (please note that this is a different store to the Vai.com Merch Store). Ticket sales begin Wednesday, January 28th at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Tickets are $325.00 each and shall be limited to a maximum of 70 places. Ticket price includes:
Please note that tickets purchased more than 10 days before the master class will receive personalized laminates featuring the guest's name. Due to production leadtimes, ticket purchases less than 10 days before the event will receive a dated and numbered laminate. The ticket and “Naked Tracks” Box Set will be given to you at check-in upon arrival at the venue. Please arrive at the venue no later than 60 minutes prior to the beginning of the class for registration. Visit the special ALIEN GUITAR SECRETS page for more information and FAQ. You can also post questions about the masterclass on our special Message Board thread HERE.
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January 27, 2009Naked Tracks Vol. 1-5 CD Box Now AvailableThe 5CD Naked Tracks Vol. 1-5 Box Set is now available in the Vai.com Online Store! Previously available only through digital download, Naked Tracks Vol. 1-5, is a series of recording packages that contain mixes of Steve's songs without the lead guitars. They are offered as “play along tracks.” Included are select backing tracks from Passion and Warfare, Sex & Religion, Alien Love Secrets, Fire Garden, The Ultra Zone, Alive In An Ultra World, Real Illusions: Reflections and others. 
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January 27, 2009Introducing The Legacy IIAfter years of speculation, rumors, development and testing, Carvin and legendary guitar virtuoso Steve Vai are proud to introduce the new Vai Legacy II Series amplifiers. These all-tube 3-channel amps are the result of countless hours of design and development by Carvin engineers, working closely with Steve Vai. Additionally, the Legacy II has been reviewed and “tweaked” by renowned amp designer Benjamin Fargen of Fargen Amps. According to Benjamin Fargen, the result is "a powerful blend of high-end boutique sound and rock-solid American manufacturing." "The Legacy II is a dream amp. It's simple, versatile and the sound is creamy and warm. Finally there is an amplifier that has a Master Volume control that can raise or lower the overall sound coming out of the speakers without changing its saturation or tone. Although the sound has retained the integrity of the original Legacy, there is now an added channel that acts as a boost on the clean channel giving it a bit more hair. No need to keep dreaming, it's here." - Steve Vai Read more about the Legacy II HERE.
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January 27, 2009Vai.com Winter Ebay ExtravaganzaSteve has been clearing out the garage and it's time for a winter sale. Among the goodies up for grabs is a Jem777VDY - used both live and in the studio, this yellow Jem was given to an assistant of Steve's a few years back. In recent times this guitar came back into Steve's possession, and we now make it available for you. We are open to serious offers on this guitar ahead of it appearing on Ebay. Email us at talk2us[at]vai.com with offers or inquiries. Also up for grabs are a set of DiMarzio prototype pickups, Jem necks, used pedals, straps, amps and more! Check back in the coming days for a list of gear and photos.
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