Guitar Greats Satriani and 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, who formed the SATCHVAI Band in 2024, have released a new single called 'Dancing.' The track is accompanied by a music video directed by Satriani's son, ZZ Satriani, that features a comedic storyline about the band auditioning dancers for their upcoming tour.

Why it matters

Satriani and Vai are two of the most acclaimed and influential guitarists in rock history, and the formation of their new SATCHVAI Band has generated significant excitement among music fans. The release of this new single and its accompanying video provides a glimpse into the creative partnership and playful spirit of the duo as they prepare to hit the road for their first major U.S. tour.

The details

The 'Dancing' 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 clip focuses on the absurd audition process, with a cameo appearance by the band's drummer, Kenny Aronoff, at the end. Satriani describes the track as capturing the 'playful side' of the duo's on-stage dynamic, while Vai notes that it's 'melodic but relentless' and a reflection of the 'surprise' that defines the SATCHVAI Band's approach.

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

The players

Joe Satriani

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

Steve Vai

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

ZZ Satriani

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

Brendon Small

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

Kenny Aronoff

The drummer for the SATCHVAI Band, who makes a cameo appearance in the 'Dancing' 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 (ktlo.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 (ktlo.com)

What’s next

SATCHVAI Band will launch their Surfing With The Hydra tour on April 1, 2026 in Seattle, Washington, marking their first major U.S. tour. The band has dates confirmed through May 30, 2026 in Vienna, Virginia.

The takeaway

The release of the 'Dancing' single and its accompanying music video showcases the creative partnership and playful spirit of guitar legends Joe Satriani and Steve Vai as they prepare to hit the road with their new SATCHVAI Band. Fans can look forward to a dynamic and surprising live experience when the duo kicks off their highly anticipated Surfing With The Hydra tour next month.