SATCHVAI Band feat. Joe Satriani & Steve Vai
with Animals As Leaders
Legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani & Steve Vai bring their electrifying SATCHVAI Band to Clearwater with special guests Animals As Leaders for their BayCare Sound debut on the Surfing with the Hydra Tour!
Formed in 2024 after decades of friendship and musical intersections, SATCHVAI brings together two of the most celebrated guitarists of all time—Joe Satriani and Steve Vai—for an unprecedented collaboration. Rounding out the powerhouse lineup are Kenny Aronoff (drums), Marco Mendoza (bass), and Pete Thorn (guitar), creating a stellar quintet of world-class musicians. Joe Satriani is the world’s most commercially successful solo guitar performer, with six gold and platinum discs to his credit (including one more gold award for the debut album by his band Chickenfoot), and sales in excess of 10 million copies. Satriani’s solo discography includes a host of classics, including 1989’s Flying In A Blue Dream, The Extremist from 1992, Is There Love In Space? (2004) and 2010’s Black Swans And Wormhole Wizards. His 15 Grammy nominations have been for songs such as Always With Me, Always With You, The Crush Of Love, and Summer Song, as well as full albums like Surfing With The Alien, The Extremist and Super Colossal.
Steve Vai is a virtuoso guitarist, visionary composer, and consummate producer who sculpts musical sound with infinite creativity and technical mastery. Steve has awed fans of all genres with his exceptional guitar skills and musicianship for decades. He has sold over 15 million records, received three GRAMMY® Awards and recorded music with legends like Frank Zappa, David Lee Roth, Whitesnake and many more.
Instrumental progressive metal band, Animals As Leaders, has redefined the boundaries of metal and progressive music with their innovative compositions and technical mastery. Since their 2009 self-titled debut—an early landmark of the “djent” movement—the band has continued to push musical limits with albums like Weightless, The Joy of Motion, The Madness of Many, and Parrhesia. Known for their polyrhythmic complexity, harmonic sophistication, and emotionally resonant songwriting, Animals As Leaders has earned critical acclaim for their groundbreaking approach to instrumental metal.
SATCHVAI Band feat. Joe Satriani & Steve Vai
with Animals As Leaders
Legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani & Steve Vai bring their electrifying SATCHVAI Band to Clearwater with special guests Animals As Leaders for their BayCare Sound debut on the Surfing with the Hydra Tour!
Formed in 2024 after decades of friendship and musical intersections, SATCHVAI brings together two of the most celebrated guitarists of all time—Joe Satriani and Steve Vai—for an unprecedented collaboration. Rounding out the powerhouse lineup are Kenny Aronoff (drums), Marco Mendoza (bass), and Pete Thorn (guitar), creating a stellar quintet of world-class musicians. Joe Satriani is the world’s most commercially successful solo guitar performer, with six gold and platinum discs to his credit (including one more gold award for the debut album by his band Chickenfoot), and sales in excess of 10 million copies. Satriani’s solo discography includes a host of classics, including 1989’s Flying In A Blue Dream, The Extremist from 1992, Is There Love In Space? (2004) and 2010’s Black Swans And Wormhole Wizards. His 15 Grammy nominations have been for songs such as Always With Me, Always With You, The Crush Of Love, and Summer Song, as well as full albums like Surfing With The Alien, The Extremist and Super Colossal.
Steve Vai is a virtuoso guitarist, visionary composer, and consummate producer who sculpts musical sound with infinite creativity and technical mastery. Steve has awed fans of all genres with his exceptional guitar skills and musicianship for decades. He has sold over 15 million records, received three GRAMMY® Awards and recorded music with legends like Frank Zappa, David Lee Roth, Whitesnake and many more.
Instrumental progressive metal band, Animals As Leaders, has redefined the boundaries of metal and progressive music with their innovative compositions and technical mastery. Since their 2009 self-titled debut—an early landmark of the “djent” movement—the band has continued to push musical limits with albums like Weightless, The Joy of Motion, The Madness of Many, and Parrhesia. Known for their polyrhythmic complexity, harmonic sophistication, and emotionally resonant songwriting, Animals As Leaders has earned critical acclaim for their groundbreaking approach to instrumental metal.
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DateApr 24, 2026
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VenueThe BayCare Sound
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Doors Open6:00 PM
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Event Starts7:00 PM
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AvailabilityOn Sale Now
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FAQ
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We strongly encourage carpooling, rideshare or taxi service, and public transportation. Ferry and trolley services are also available and serve downtown Clearwater. Hours vary. Please refer to their websites for schedules and more information.
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Clear Bag Policy: Bags will be screened and are subject to search. The only permitted bags are clear bags not to exceed 12”x 6”x 12” OR small clutch bags (4.5" x 6.5" - roughly the size of an index card) that can fit in your pocket. Diaper Bags for accompanied families with small children and bags with required medical items are permitted. No other bags of any type will be allowed.
Prohibited Items: Please review the prohibited items list before you come to an event. Please note, chairs are not permitted, but blankets, no larger than 30” x 60” are permitted.
Cashless Venue: All points of sale will only accept payment via all major credit cards. A reverse ATM/Cash-to-card machine is located at The Library entrance and allows you to deposit cash and dispenses a charge card to be utilized on-site.
Mobile Friendly Ticket: Your phone is your ticket. Make sure you have downloaded your ticket before arriving at the venue.
Ticket Office: For ticket sales and assistance with ticket orders, please visit The BayCare Sound ticket office located at South Gate 1. The ticket office will be open two hours before the start of the event.
No Smoking: Smoking and vaping are prohibited inside the venue.
Safety and Security Policies: All members of your party must have a ticket to enter the venue. All individuals entering the facility are subject to screening including the checking of bags and personal belongings for prohibited items. Re-entry is not permitted. For a complete list of prohibited items visit the A-Z Guide.
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