SATCHVAI Band - Toronto
SATCHVAI Band (Joe Satriani and Steve Vai) - Toronto - Meridian Hall - May 13, 2026
CONCERT REVIEWS
5/13/2026
🎸 SATCHVAI BAND
🌎 SATCHVAI BAND - Surfing With The Hydra 2026 Tour
📅 May 13, 2026
📍 The Meridian Hall, Toronto ON Canada
📃 Setlist
Dancing
I Wanna Play My Guitar
The Sea of Emotion, Pt. 1
Zeus in Chains (Steve Vai song)
Little Pretty (Steve Vai song)
Ice 9 / The Crying Machine
Flying in a Blue Dream (Joe Satriani song)
Surfing With the Alien (Joe Satriani song)
Sahara (Joe Satriani song)
Tender Surrender (Steve Vai song)
Teeth of the Hydra (Steve Vai song)
Satch Boogie (Joe Satriani song)
If I Could Fly (Joe Satriani song)
For the Love of God (Steve Vai song)
Always With Me, Always With You (Joe Satriani song)
Encore:
Crowd Chant (Joe Satriani song)
Born to Be Wild (Mars Bonfire cover)
SATCHVAI BAND are:
🎸 Joe Satriani - Guitar
🎸 Steve Vai - Guitar
🎸 Pete Thorn - Guitar
🎸 Marco Mendoza - Bass/Vocals
🥁 Kenny Aronoff - Drums
SatchVAI: A Masterclass of Guitar Mastery in Toronto
If you are a guitar player or a music enthusiast, then this night was for you! This isn’t Steve Vai and Joe Satriani’s first show together, but a 50-year relationship that continues to age like fine wine.
The evening kicked off with Animals As Leaders, who primed the audience with their signature technical precision and progressive sound, setting the stage for the legends to follow.
The show opened with a video projection featuring the intro to their latest collaboration: "Dancing." The moment Steve and Joe stepped on stage, the energy and the genuine connection between them were incredible to witness.
The structure of the night was a treat for the fans, as they alternated sets but also shared the stage for several songs. Satriani brought his undeniable mastery of rock and blues, delivering hits like "Ice 9," "Satch Boogie," and the high-octane "Surfing with the Alien."
Meanwhile, Steve Vai pushed the boundaries with his more experimental and avant-garde approach. The absolute peak of his performance was when he brought out The Hydra. This one-of-a-kind, triple-neck beast—combining a 12-string, a 7-string, and a bass—allowed him to craft an entire soundscape single-handedly. Seeing it live during "Teeth of the Hydra" was a true spectacle of engineering and talent.
The backing band featured an elite lineup: Pete Thorn on guitar, Marco Mendoza on bass and vocals, and the legendary Kenny Aronoff on drums. Having musicians of this caliber on one stage made every note feel massive.
While their individual styles are distinct—Satriani with his soaring melodies and Vai with his visionary creativity—they converged perfectly throughout the night. They capped off the experience with a classic, high-energy rendition of "Born to Be Wild," a fitting end to a historic night in Toronto.
