The SatchVai Band is hitting Landmark Theatre in Syracuse this May, giving Central New York fans a chance to witness two of the greatest guitarists in rock history — Joe Satriani and Steve Vai — on the same stage. For anyone who cares about the electric guitar, this is essential viewing.
About SatchVai
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai represent the pinnacle of instrumental rock guitar. Satriani, a 15-time Grammy nominee, has sold millions of albums as one of the best-selling instrumental rock guitarists ever, known for his melodic phrasing and extraordinary technical command. Vai, who studied under Satriani before launching his own legendary career, has won multiple Grammy Awards and collaborated with artists from Frank Zappa to David Lee Roth to Whitesnake. The SatchVai Band brings both artists together with a shared band for an evening that is part collaboration, part friendly competition, and entirely thrilling for guitar enthusiasts. The chemistry between these two musicians goes back decades and produces moments of spontaneous brilliance that you simply cannot script.
The Venue
Landmark Theatre in Syracuse is one of Upstate New York’s most magnificent performance spaces. The 1928 movie palace features ornate Indo-Persian interior design and seats approximately 2,900. Its acoustics are well-regarded, and the visual grandeur of the space adds a sense of occasion to every show. For a guitar-centric performance where tone and dynamics are paramount, Landmark’s sound environment is ideal.
Tickets & Details
SatchVai: Joe Satriani & Steve Vai performs at Landmark Theatre on May 17, 2026. Time is TBA — check the link for updates. Check the link for current pricing. Get tickets.
The SatchVai tour is a gift for guitar fans, and the Landmark Theatre is a superb venue for it. The ornate theater setting adds visual grandeur that matches the musical fireworks happening on stage, and the room’s acoustics let you hear every harmonic, every bend, every nuanced dynamic shift that these two masters produce. Whether they’re trading solos, harmonizing lead lines, or locking into a groove together, Satriani and Vai on the same stage is genuinely electric. Central New York guitar fans, clear your schedule for this one. When Satriani and Vai share a stage, the result is greater than the sum of its already extraordinary parts. Landmark Theatre’s gorgeous interior just elevates the occasion further.