Conceived in 1995, Joe Satriani, the G3 Tour took place in 1996 bringing together the most iconic guitarists of their time: Satriani, Eric Johnson and Steve Vai. The G3 tour was a celebration of guitar mastery and captivated audiences worldwide. The tour is set to begin on January 23, 2024 in Tucson, AZ hitting eleven cities before ending with a pair of shows at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. Artist ticket pre-sales are set to begin on September 13 at 10am local time (code: R3UNION) with local presale on September 14 at 10am local time. The public on sale is Friday, September 15 at 10am local time. VIP packages will also be available.
WATCH THE TRIO ANNOUNCE THE REUNION IN THEIR OWN UNIQUE WAY
Excited to share the news, Satriani commented: “Reuniting the original G3 line up is a dream come true for me. I can’t wait to take the stage with Eric and Steve again! It’s going to be an honor to reunite with Joe and Steve and do the G3 tour together again. I’m proud to be a part of it.”
Vai states, “It’s always an honor to contribute to a G3 tour, and to be with Joe and Eric again playing on stage is like living life to its fullest!’
Since its origin in 1995, G3 has featured many iconic guitarists, including Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Yngwie Malmsteen, John Petrucci, Robert Fripp, Paul Gilbert, Steve Morse, Steve Lukather, Uli Jon Roth, Michael Schenker, Adrian Legg, Phil Collen along with many other special guests including Al Di Meola, Tony MacAlpine, Johnny Hiland, Keith More, Chris Duarte, Andy Timmons, Neal Schon, Gary Hoey, Brian May, Billy Gibbons, Johnny A, George Lynch, Patrick Rondat, Guthrie Govan, Alejandro Silva and Eric Sardinas.
The G3 tour expanded its reach beyond the U.S., performing in different continents. The tour attracted new talents and saw the return of beloved guitar heroes, further creating its reputation as a must-see event. The tour also became a stage for experimentation, with guitarists often jamming together and pushing the boundaries of what the instrument can do. G3 2024 tour dates are below.
G3 Tour Featuring JOE SATRIANI, ERIC JOHNSON, STEVE VAI
January 23, 2024, Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
January 25, 2024, Highland, CA – Yaamava Resort & Casino
January 26, 2024, Scottsdale, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Ballroom
January 27, 2024, Las Vegas, NV – Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
January 29, 2024, Spokane, WA – First Interstate Center for the Arts
January 31, 2024, Seattle, WA – The Moore Theatre
February 1, 2024, Salem, OR – Historic Elsinore Theatre
February 2, 2024, Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Reno
February 3, 2024, Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
February 5, 2024, Fresno, CA – Saroyan Theatre
February 7, 2024, El Cajon, CA – The Magnolia
February 9, 2024, Los Angeles, CA – Orpheum Theatre
February 10, 2024, Los Angeles, CA – Orpheum Theatre
For more information on shows, ticketing and VIP packages, go HERE.
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