JOE SATRIANI, ERIC JOHNSON AND STEVE VAI “G3 Reunion Live” OUT NOW on earMUSIC Access the album HERE “Furious fret-fest! Guitarmageddon” “Incredible from start to finish!” “Downright mindblowing!” The original G3 touring line-up has arrived with “G3 Reunion Live,” out now worldwide on earMUSIC. The album captures the guitar magic of Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson and Steve Vai on their sold-out 2024 US tour. This electrifying reunion features the three icons who first joined forces in 1996 and showcases boundary-pushing performances that define G3. Fans will enjoy full sets from each, including hits like Satriani’s “Big Bad Moon,” Johnson’s “Desert Rose,” and Vai’s “Zeus in Chains,” along with a thrilling encore jam of Hendrix, Clapton and Steppenwolf covers. “G3 Reunion Live” is more than “just” a live album. It’s a full length set from each artist plus a G3 encore jam and the first G3 release in 20 years. The deluxe edition features unique coloured vinyl for each artist, a G3 jam splatter LP, and a 64-page photo book with 2 CDs of the full show. It is also available in a 2CD digipack with photo booklet and 4 LP gatefold and digital. “A G3 tour is always an electrifying experience….” – Steve Vai “Playing with Joe and Steve was an affirmation that while we all want to push the envelope of musical boundaries; we also want to share our heart experience…” – Eric Johnson “Reuniting with Eric and Steve this year, commemorating the very first G3 tour of ’96, was nothing short of glorious.” – Joe Satriani G3 Reunion Live Album Release: January 31st, 2025 Formats: Digital, 2CD Digipack, 4LP (Black) Gatefold, Deluxe Slipcase with 4LPs (Coloured), 64 page coffee table book and 2CDs |
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Deluxe Slipcase Edition with 4LPs (coloured), 64-page coffee table book and 2 CDs Tracklisting (all formats): 1. Gravitas (Vai) 2. Avalancha (Vai) 3. Little Pretty Intro (Vai) 4. Little Pretty (Vai) 5. Tender Surrender (Vai) 6. Zeus in Chains (Vai) 7. Teeth of the Hydra (Vai) 8. For the Love of God (Vai) 9. Land of 1000 Dances (Johnson) 10. Righteous (Johnson) 11. Trail of Tears (Johnson) 12. On-Ramp Improv (Johnson) 13. Freeway Jam (Johnson) 14. Desert Rose (Johnson) 15. Venus Reprise (Johnson) 16. Raspberry Jam Delta-V (Satriani) 17. Surfing with the Alien (Satriani) 18. Satch Boogie (Satriani) 19. Sahara (Satriani) 20. Nineteen Eighty (Satriani) 21. Big Bad Moon (Satriani) 22. Always with Me, Always with You (Satriani) 23. Sumer Song (Satriani) 24. Introductions 25. Crossroads (Encore Jam) 26. Spanish Castle Magic (Encore Jam) 27. Born to Be Wild (Encore Jam) About Joe Satriani For over three decades, the guitar virtuoso has travelled the world, playing to sold-out crowds as both a headliner and as founder of the all-star “G3” guitar extravaganza. Satriani’s studio and live recordings have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide to date and of his many solo albums, two have gone platinum and four others went gold, with 15 Grammy nominations between them. He launched his annual “G4 Experience” in 2014 bringing aspiring guitarists together for four days of workshops, mentor sessions and live performances, providing an exclusive learning platform led by him and his accomplished peers. In 2021, he introduced the “Crystal Planet” comic series, a five-part opus interweaving the realms of music and art. The tour documentary “Beyond the Supernova,” directed by ZZ Satriani and currently available for streaming, offers an intimate behind-the-scenes glimpse that intricately chronicles his life, illuminating the profound dedication that fuels his guitar mastery. His side project, Chickenfoot, featuring former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar, former bassist Michael Anthony and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer Chad Smith saw their debut album certified gold and their second studio album debuted at #9. Satriani released his 19th studio album, The Elephants of Mars, in April 2022. In 2024 Satriani embarked on Sammy Hagar’s Best of All Worlds tour.JOE SATRIANI – WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBEAbout Eric Johnson Among Johnson’s many accolades are a Grammy award for “Cliffs of Dover ” (from his Platinum certified album, Ah Via Musicom), ten more Grammy nominations, lifetime induction into the Guitar Player Gallery of Greats and his listing among the “100 Greatest Guitarists of the 20th Century” by Musician. In his hometown of Austin TX, a city full of guitarists, the readers of the Austin Chronicle have voted ERIC JOHNSON the city’s “Best Electric Guitarist” and “Best Acoustic Guitarist” in their yearly poll year after year. They also named him “Electric Guitarist of the Decade” and one of the top five “Musicians of the Decade”. Eric released two new albums in 2022, The Book of Making and Yesterday Meets Today via his new partnership with Blue Élan Records. Eric is currently on the 2024 Experience Hendrix tour through late October.ERIC JOHNSON – WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE About Steve Vai Steve Vai is a virtuoso guitarist, composer, and producer, considered by many as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. In over 40 years in the industry, Vai has sold over 15 million records, received three Grammy Awards, and recorded with music legends like Frank Zappa, David Lee Roth, Whitesnake and many more. Vai has also toured extensively and recorded live projects with G3 (collaborating with different touring line-ups including Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, Eric Johnson, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Steve Lukather) and Generation Axe, a supergroup Vai formed with Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Nuno Bettencourt and Tosin Abasi. Vai is the author of Vaideology: Basic Music Theory for Guitar Players (Hal Leonard), his inaugural music theory book designed to help both beginners and veteran guitar players. He toured North America in support of his most recent studio album Inviolate before embarking on the BEAT tour playing the music of 80s King Crimson. For a complete discography and more visit www.vai.com.STEVE VAI – WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE |