Joe Satriani and Steve Vai sharing a stage as the SatchVai Band — with Animals As Leaders opening — is the kind of guitar event worth circling on your calendar. The show kicks off at 7:30 PM ET at the Beacon Theatre in New York on Thursday, May 28.
Getting There
May 28 is shaping up to be a solid travel night. The National Weather Service calls for mostly sunny skies with a high near 78°F, and north winds running 7 to 12 mph. Those winds add a noticeable bite by evening — nothing harsh, but enough to feel it on the walk from your parking spot or subway exit. You won’t need anything heavy; a light layer you can carry inside handles it easily.
Aim to arrive around 7:00 PM ET to clear the door and settle in before the opening act. Concert nights near the Beacon can mean crowded subway platforms and slower street traffic, so give yourself that cushion.
Inside the Venue
Once you’re in, the weather doesn’t matter — but theaters tend to run cold on the A/C, especially with a packed house. A light hoodie is worth having. The SatchVai Band featuring Joe Satriani and Steve Vai hoodie does double duty as your comfort layer and a piece of the night you’ll actually wear again.
Protect Your Hearing
Two of rock’s most celebrated guitarists at full volume is worth protecting your ears for. Pack a pair of concert ear plugs high fidelity so you can catch every bend and harmonic without paying for it the next morning. High-fidelity plugs preserve the sound quality — which matters a lot at a show like this.
Rep the Show
Grab a SatchVai Band featuring Joe Satriani and Steve Vai t-shirt or SatchVai Band featuring Joe Satriani and Steve Vai hat to wear in. For a longer-lasting keepsake, a SatchVai Band featuring Joe Satriani and Steve Vai poster is the kind of thing that earns a permanent spot on the wall.
Quick Tips
- Arrive by 7:00 PM ET; showtime is 7:30 PM ET
- Check the Beacon Theatre’s website for current bag and camera policies before you leave
- Earplugs in before the opening act — Animals As Leaders is not a quiet band
- Dress for the walk; the A/C takes care of the rest inside