STEVE VAI To Headline Electric Day At Colorado's Guitar Town Festival; Q&A Workshop And All Star Jam Confirmed

Guitar legend Steve Vai will be headlining the Electric Day at the free Guitar Town Festival at Copper Mountain, CO on August 9th, just days after Vai Academy wraps in neighboring town, Vail. He will be joined by Robben Ford Music, Sonny Landreth, John Jorgenson and Mark Selby. Following Vai’s performance, the five lords of mesmerizing guitar will perform in an All-Star Jam. The audience will also be treated to a special Q&A workshop that same morning. For more information go to this location.

Vai recently announced Vai Academy 2015 – All About The Guitar, the ultimate guitar experience music camp. It will be held in Vail, Colorado August 2nd – 6th.

The immersive 4-day experience features master classes by Vai, and very special guests Eric Johnson and Sonny Landreth. This is a hands-on education in all things guitar, featuring informative sessions, evening jams with the students/teachers, informal chats, food and friends. For complete information, to reserve your spot visit VaiAcademy.com

Vai’s recent Musicians Institute interview is available below. He discusses the perils of ego, the addiction of monogamy and why he always avoids drugs. He also shares some inspiring insight into his creativity and playing, discusses touring, what he looks for in bandmates, composing for orchestras, and playing with Zappa back in the day.