Single I SATCHVAI BAND – I Just Wanna Play My Guitar (featuring 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 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
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.
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
Website: https://www.satchvaiband.com/
Summer European Dates 2025:
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 EvettJune 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
