Two of rock’s most expressive guitar voices are trading lines again. Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have released “Dancing,” the new SatchVai Band single, out now via earMUSIC, with a wildly entertaining video directed by Satriani’s son, ZZ Satriani.
“Dancing” reimagines a song by the iconic Italian singer, pianist, and songwriter Paolo Conte, and it shows the SatchVai Band at full throttle. The track runs on momentum, melody, and fearless chemistry, a vibrant conversation between two players who’ve spent decades pushing each other. It captures the spirit of spontaneity and joy that defined their recent European tour.
The video stars actor, comedian, and musician Brendon Small (Metalocalypse, Dethklok), a longtime friend of both guitarists, who plays an overzealous talent manager pushing the duo to cast dancers for an upcoming live show. The chaos unfolds in sync with the fast-moving interplay between Satriani and Vai, a rapid-fire exchange of soaring guitar lines that mirrors the eccentric parade of auditioning performers. Eagle-eyed fans will spot a cameo from powerhouse drummer Kenny Aronoff, adding to the tongue-in-cheek energy.
The single follows the duo’s previous releases, the cinematic instrumental “The Sea of Emotion, Pt. 1” and the anthemic “I Wanna Play My Guitar,” which featured powerhouse vocals from Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Country Communion). Together, these tracks preview a collaboration decades in the making.
Despite nearly 50 years of friendship, the SatchVai Band marks the first time Satriani and Vai have formally united in a shared group, alongside drummer Kenny Aronoff, bassist Marco Mendoza, and guitarist Pete Thorn. The result is a live experience built on virtuosity, friendship, and fearless creativity, and “Dancing” is a joyful, high-octane snapshot of where these two are right now.