Guitar Greats Joe Satriani and Steve Vai Release New SATCHVAI Band Single 'Dancing'

The duo's new track features a comedic music video directed by Satriani's son.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Guitar legends Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have released a new single called 'Dancing' under their collaborative project SATCHVAI Band. The track is accompanied by a music video directed by Satriani's son ZZ Satriani, which features a comedic storyline about the duo auditioning dancers for their upcoming tour.

Why it matters

Satriani and Vai are two of the most renowned guitarists in rock music, and their new SATCHVAI Band project has generated significant excitement among fans. The release of this new single and music video provides a glimpse into the creative partnership between the two virtuosos and the playful spirit they aim to bring to their live performances.

The details

The 'Dancing' music video opens with the band's manager, played by comedian Brendon Small, pushing Satriani and Vai to hire dancers for their upcoming Surfing With The Hydra tour. The rest of the video focuses on the duo auditioning various eccentric dancers, including a cameo appearance by their drummer Kenny Aronoff. Satriani described the track as capturing the 'playful side' of his and Vai's on-stage dynamic, while Vai noted that the song is 'melodic but relentless' and the video brings that energy to life through 'surreal comedy'.

  • SATCHVAI Band announced the formation of their project in 2024.
  • The 'Dancing' single was released on March 3, 2026.
  • SATCHVAI Band will launch their Surfing With The Hydra tour on April 1, 2026 in Seattle.

The players

Joe Satriani

A renowned guitarist and one of the founding members of SATCHVAI Band.

Steve Vai

A legendary guitarist and the other founding member of SATCHVAI Band.

ZZ Satriani

The son of Joe Satriani, who directed the music video for 'Dancing'.

Brendon Small

A comedian and musician who plays the role of the band's manager in the 'Dancing' music video.

Kenny Aronoff

The drummer for SATCHVAI Band, who makes a cameo appearance in the 'Dancing' music video.

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What they’re saying

“'Dancing' really captures the playful side of what Steve and I discovered on stage together last summer — that push-and-pull of melody and energy. The video gave us a chance to show that spirit in a completely different way. Watching ZZ bring this absurd casting concept to life — and having Brendon step into the madness — made it even more fun.”

— Joe Satriani (wcsy.com)

“This band thrives on surprise — musically and visually. 'Dancing' is a perfect example of that. It's melodic but relentless, and the video turns that energy into a kind of surreal comedy. It's a glimpse into the personality of this band before we even hit the stage.”

— Steve Vai (wcsy.com)

What’s next

SATCHVAI Band will launch the Surfing With The Hydra tour on April 1, 2026 in Seattle, marking their first tour of the U.S. They have dates confirmed through May 30, 2026 in Vienna, Virginia.

The takeaway

The release of 'Dancing' and its accompanying music video showcases the playful and innovative spirit that Satriani and Vai are bringing to their SATCHVAI Band project, building anticipation for their upcoming tour and the opportunity to see these guitar virtuosos collaborate on stage.