G3 2024 - Opening Night, Tucson, AZ - Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, & Eric Johnson - Crossroads

[@CarloCastillo]

Steve motioning to turn up Eric, and when it doesn't happen, he turns himself down during Eric's part 🤘🏼

[@bbc_nanm]

when?

[@Nhusky]

@@bbc_nanm 3:00

[@PedroPrando]

yeah!! such a humble legend🤟

[@CarloCastillo]

@@bbc_nanm at 3:02, he motions to someone at stage left, pointing at Eric and giving a palm up sign. Then when Eric starts soloing at 3:37, he senses Eric's volume level isn't highlighting his solo spot enough, he turns to his own amp and dials down.

[@77news97]

I caught that, too!

[@JoeR203]

Joe is so good, he plays guitar and the drums at the same time.

[@wildwoodtop]

Most transgender folks are somewhat unattractive 😂

[@ka-foreheadtv237]

Hahahahah

[@wildwoodtop]

Joe is a barbiedoll

[@TheFox2racing]

🤣😂😅🤪😝😱🤔👍😎🤘

[@Eddu13]

And Harmonica

[@jksdude1]

Turn Eric up would ya!

[@markduran2034]

big time!!

[@erikhartley2494]

Unfortunately the nature of his warm and buttery tone doesn’t fit well with the hi gain players next to him.

[@youropionmattersnot]

Which is surprising. The dude plays at extreme volume on stage...at least he used to. Met him one time at a meet and greet on the Ah Via Musicom tour in Atlanta. Played the center stage theater. Three piece band. He had plexiglass in front of his amps and they still got over the PA. If you were standing at the stage.

[@vannthemannjohnson]

Always yes

[@paulbingham_Creative]

The sound guy needed to listen better and put both Eric and Joe up way louder in the mix!

[@citizenerazed5539]

Can't believe it's 28 years since G3 began in 1996. I still got the cassette tape of the first G3 album featuring these 3 guys.

[@Aokitadamitsu]

I have the DVD its amazing still

[@aticknekong5296]

...Mine got spoilt in mid 2000s....both cassette & CD📼💿😢..

[@devolve42]

I was there for the first tour, Austin Music Hall. Standing room only for like 3+ hours. My legs and feet were on fire by the end of it.

[@alexpapadimitriou6242]

So cool how the guys keep their uniqueness whilst still playing the blues…incredible

[@ronnieparfait]

“The Blues”… 🤔😆🤘🏼✌🏼

[@michaelharris6441]

Steve came in like a freight train ! 😮

[@wandcfirst]

Apart from anything else, I'm just so pleased to see someone as unbelievably talented as Rai Thistlethwayte getting these gigs!

[@tufnel1970]

More love for Thirsty Merc

[@MRosati5000]

Satch has the best facial expressions ,heart and soul..and great chop's to boot.

[@MisterPoppy-sc1sj]

He just sing when he play

[@yoshikigrg8]

The best G3 lineup ever!!! ❤ 🔥 👍

[@jackvai2681]

satch in particular has generated some of the most inspired and inspiring instrumental guitar compositions of my lifetime... i am eternally grateful! got me through some heavy stuff over the course of my life.

[@donpritchard7399]

Guitars that RULE the WORLD!!

[@williambeaudry3819]

And Bryan Bellar on bass what more could you ask for?Great Jam! Amazing musicians!

[@nicksm7980]

Dave LaRue for example.

[@SergioRiccodesafiodos150dias]

Omg My God, seeing the g3 show with EJ in Brazil is my dream

[@tiluriso]

Notwithstanding the great threesome 6 stringers taking most of the spotlight and lion share of solos, I still say the secret ingredient of this band is the incredibly versatile, underrated and prodigious keyboardist and singer /songwriter Rai Thistlethwayte.

[@fabioccarvalho73]

The best G3 set ever! You guys rock!

[@giantessmaria]

Great stuff! they all sound amazing as always, as does the rest of the band! Too bad Eddie never played one of these gigs with them. Would have been interesting to see his influence in there.

[@billygreenville59]

Speaking of Eddie.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fInIhWWFncaFb68si=vTlRrI4CmkovIC1w

[@m0rvidusm0rvidus18]

He had a massive ego and was clearly threatened and worried about being outplayed especially with the improv. He was used to being worshipped as the best, but was actually very limited as an instrumentalist. So many of his solos have exactly the same phrases, especially that whammy scoop hammer-on thing he did to finish off almost every solo. I don't think he'd come off well on a G3 show in direct comparison to technically better guitarists.

[@CraigCrider]

Such an epic lineup. I'm absolutely devestated that I missed this show in my home town. Thanks for posting this.

[@drouleau]

Ditto - I didn't even know about it until I saw this video. I saw the original G3 Tour/lineup back in 1996 in NYC at the Beacon Theatre....although Adrian Legg opened for them, who was incredible

[@tmatheson54]

Can’t believe I saw their first tour in Phoenix in the late 90s. Gee it’s making me feel old. It was amazing. It was at an amphitheater and it was loud even being outside. Joe had his stuff cranked up. Amazing!

[@TheFox2racing]

I can't believe three Legends played in Tucson and I missed it I'm bummed.😭 Three of the best guitarist in the world props!!!!❤😭😰😱🤔👍😎🤘

[@Megamare1]

The ending… priceless 💯

[@tonyhill1141]

I’m seeing Vai and Satriani in April. Can’t wait!

[@mjwontstop]

Two of the Gents having Eric's Back! sweet! Turn Eric! Our Brother Up! ☺

[@sgt.grinch3299]

I have seen all 3 separately but, I could watch these guys jam all day. What a collection of Master Guitarists. Thanks for the video.

[@kx8960]

I JUST got back from seeing the 'Vegas show (literally). Awesome, like all the other G3 shows I've seen. I've also got front row to see Satriani/Vai in Houston in May! WooHoo!🤟🤟

[@KaiRoberts-q2r]

3 Legends 😁 on guitar 🎸 thanks for sharing. Enjoy watching them play in their own respective styles

[@tedcabana]

I remember seeing Eric, Joe, and Steve, at the Orpheum in Boston back in 96. One of the best concerts I've ever seen. Still to this day. Phenomenal!

[@donhanlon7121]

Hope they tape one of these shows for official release🎸🎸🎸🔥🔥🔥👌

[@rumbuzz1]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Me4-gc8qs]

They got the Aussie singing and playing keyboards. Awesome.

[@adude394]

So much talent on one stage, and it's so clear that the guys all like each other and are having as good a time as the audience. That's just awesome.

[@mattburdock1734]

I hope there's an official recording/DVD/stream of this tour 😎

[@Aokitadamitsu]

how can you not love this?? three guitar legends, who are all great friends just having fun..

[@Bielzingt]

Blue Powder Pia 🩵

[@TravisWhiteTribe]

This is so so so damn good and Rai killin it on the vox!! Love it all!!🤘🤘🤘

[@MandirigmADxb]

Great to see this Amazing 3 Gems on stage once again after a decade Cheer’s from DUBAI UAE 🇦🇪

[@GuitarraErudita]

ty vm for sharing this.

[@TwinkieGurlMeowMeow]

I remember going to concert with my brothers to see Joe Satriani w/ Eric Johnson in the late 80s. I love it! I forgot that that even t was called? 🤔

[@bdawg2513]

Awesome! I'm going to see them in April here in Atl. Can't wait for this

[@GeorgKalinski]

Hello !!! I love this video, thanks for sharing !!! I subscribed to your great channel. Best regards !!!

[@mike1967sam]

hey everybody who loves guitar, rock and roll, hard rock, psychedelic rock alternative rock we really have to thank these guys for keeping guitar alive because the industry tried to kill it off.

[@uawc82]

I was there that night! Freaking the best guitarist in the world, Steve Vai blew his amp lol best part of the night was meeting Joe Satriani, who is greeting the fans out at the front of the venue! Probably the best show so far this year. Can’t wait to see Joe jamming with Sammy Hagar next month in Phoenix.☺️

[@seanmurry6903]

How did I miss this???! I've lived in Tucson my whole life. 😅

[@rikkousa]

I have never seen these guys live in person--what I would have given to have been at this gig! I have always loved them all, but have have been blown away by Vai--the more I learn his back story (with Frank and his notation) and I realize that I missed out on a little of best during his prime!

[@caryverhalen]

Three favorites! Always and forever

[@SergioRiccodesafiodos150dias]

this is the best g3

[@roma6037]

Thanks 👍

[@enricopallazzo2987]

No Keneally this time around? He was friggin incredible in 96! So glad you guys did this, wish you’d come by Buffalo

[@MeTuLHeD]

Sure hope they're shooting for a blu-ray of this tour. Its as close as us East Coasters are gonna get.

[@LuukEvo]

The Legacy is sounding killer! Steve have to back use the Legacy again, the best tone ❤

[@sbrave]

and dyed his hair brown for the tour ; )

[@scotpetri7630]

This one goes to Joe 💥

[@chiefobeef]

I kinda grew up with these guys as my heroes. It's nice to see that they honestly seem like humble dudes.

[@ZippyThePinhead]

I would love to see this reunion, but they aren't playing any of the G3 shows in my area. However I am going to see Satch & Vai in April, so I guess two outta three ain't bad. 😁

[@kx8960]

I JUST got back from the awesome 'Vegas show, and have front row to the Satriani/Vai show in Houston in May. WooHoo!

[@ZomBMarketing]

That's what I learned from Meatloaf.

[@theunknown4570]

Can you imagine how many hours of practice are standing up there on that stage? I probably could have made it to the big stage myself, but I let my depression take over my life and stop me from chasing my dreams. Now regret follows me like a shadow at noon

[@myoneandonlylink]

Seeing Vai use the legacy 1s again warms my heart

[@t3hgir]

there was a used 2x12 Legacy Combo for sale at my local GC, regret not snatching it up because it was gone quickly.

[@LuisCarpioHnz]

Genial tenerlos de vuelta 🎸🥁

[@estebanescuderoflores6437]

Uauhhhhhhhhhhh grandes!!!!!!!!!

[@Pat54guitares_Uku]

Good Blues ! The improvisation at the end is just totally Steve ! And their both harmonisation.

[@maverickdoe6984]

Is that Bryan Beller on the bass? Going to see them in Reno next week. Would be cool to see Beller there too!

[@Bill123058]

yes it is.

[@kx8960]

I JUST got back from the 'Vegas show, you'll enjoy it!

[@Bill123058]

he'll be there. have you heard his band the Aristocrats? tightest 3 piece I've ever heard..and I'm a huge Rush fan. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4HXgJ5-npl5aLc

[@ZomBMarketing]

Yes, and I don't understand why his bass is always so muddy and indecipherable when he plays with Satriani, he deserves so much better.

[@raffarodriguez1319]

JOE Y NADIE MÁS,,,,,,,ES DEMASIADO GRANDE!!!!!!!!!😮😊😮😊

[@anggar_qchannel]

Wooww😮 this amazing colaboration

[@bugeanuflorin1531]

Masters Rock is here. Respect.

[@mikenelson3338]

That’s quite the trio!

[@soarecristian7293]

Great jam .

[@RikkShredLifestyle]

Fire the sound man😅 poor Eric...buried. Brutal

[@SixStringJoy]

Someone needs to reconsider the audio mix for these three guys together. EJ has vintage output pickups and Vai’s have about 5 1/2 times the output and then there’s the vintage amps vs the Synergy stuff. Either turn the two hi output maniacs down or turn the Vintage man up! If it’s gonna be like that at the LA show in a couple weeks I’m gonna be real mad.

[@t3hgir]

the DiMarzio Utopia are actually not THAT high output, compared to EMGs, etc. But I agree with your point.

[@rhapsodyman2]

if I'm not mistaken the Bassist is from The Aristrocrats band and keyboards from Knower band.

[@tiluriso]

Correct.

[@efrankphd]

Yeah that's Brian Beller on Bass, and I don't know who the drummer and keyboardists are.

[@MeTuLHeD]

​@@efrankphdDrummer is Kenny Aronoff...longtime John Mellenkamp drummer.

[@tiluriso]

@@efrankphd Keyboardist and vocalist singing that number is Rai Thistlethwayte .

[@cragginshred]

I'm seeing them in Fresno a week from today!

[@lifbaba]

😮❤❤joe its so good

[@jascatt3341]

Yes!👍👍👍👍

[@axetu]

Hope someone posts a tune where one of them does something

[@ArmandoTheGym]

I'm a huge fan however they sound like amateurs. My friend sent me a video from the LA show last night of THIS song and it was horrendous... Wtf?

[@axetu]

@@ArmandoTheGym I listened for the second again right now. I think the problem was in part me. I'm so used to hearing exotic scales and shredding from these guys. And, also some tunes are better played mostly straight. I actually heard some pretty awesome tones listening this time

[@Luizotavioyokoyama]

Awesome

[@gun_toting_lefty]

Man! Joe and Steve both have those Indian influences going on and are so in synch with each other.

[@pasqualeporpora]

Whenever these three jam, Eric's volume is always much too low. It's the Joe and Steve show with tag along guest Eric Johnson...such a shame.

[@unputer]

I've noticed that too ... bummer

[@stevemineer2857]

Everytime I see Vai on these he’s the loudest guy onstage. I wish they’d put Buckethead on one of these and watch him destroy.

[@prabhatguitar]

My guess is it's something to do with EJ's tone stack that's hard to crank up to match the others.

[@SharpEdgeStandardOfficial]

@@prabhatguitarthat’s a great and valid point. EJs tone by the nature of it will not cut through as well compared to Vai and Satch and FOH focused more on Vai and Satch

[@krister-guitar26]

ALWAYS the case. It was just like that on the very first tour, & nothing has changed. Sick & tired of it.

[@ericgelders]

1:44 Vai to Johnson: "Cool colour, man!"

[@themusiccovenant]

Gods of the guitar

[@alisablount4651]

We are at the crossroads and the universe forevermore Ryan Blount

[@Mr_Wilson_1967]

Got my tickets!

[@CentrodeimplantedentarioBr]

o melhor ai e o baterista que consegue colocar esses monstros em ordem

[@alexjandroarias7768]

Simplemente los mejores de 3G!...👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@vojislavoluic4339]

Jebote, kakva ekipa.........volio bih biti na ovakvom koncertu

[@lasyngwieeeiiilarsen7510]

Incadincadododo❤

[@bluegrooveracing]

Johnson was holding back to not deflate the other two egos on stage. All three are awesome, Eric Johnson's playing is untouchable. This is Teacher/Student nostalgia jamming. Plus Eric Johnson holding back.

[@ejRecording]

Shredding

[@riseofthefallen301]

Joe Satriani on guitar and drums, Bryan Beller on bass and keyboards/vocals - how does one learn this skill?

[@scotttan9211]

Cool!!! I thought that was Bryan Beller on Bass😊❤

[@Mrnangpu]

Its amazing Joe Satriani is still Joe Satrianing and Steve Vai is still Steve Vaing.... I hope Eric Johnson will be Eric Johnsoning again as he used to do in a short period of time.

[@ananque]

Steve Vai é enorme, colosso, mas mesmo assim reverencia Joe Satriani numa clara expressão de humildade e respeito. Além de um guitarrista como nenhum outro (opinião minha), é um cara muito respeitoso. Grande SV!

[@jonathankleber1275]

Vai o mago da guitarra, Satriani o allien da guitarra e Eric o racional da guitarra

[@agunggemanugraha]

Mantap nih❤

[@teebeeonline]

Steve and Eric get aged while Joe remains the same. Superb performance!

[@xmonikerhotmailcom]

Eric has a few years on both of them and he suffers with severe tinnitus.

[@uncleremus64]

Maybe Joe is a carnivore.

[@xmonikerhotmailcom]

@@uncleremus64More likely vegan. Carnivores are sickly by old age from the cholesterol, heme iron, neu5gc, tmao and bioaccumulates in the fatty tissues of farm animals.

[@Reneverse-kun]

Never knew Joe can play drums as well and while playing guitar at that 😱

[@konaken1035]

The Cable, i was thiinking the same thing, i have an older skinny , ready for a new one. oN with the show. F yaHHH

[@kipponi]

Beautiful Vais ending feedback and tremolo bar wacking😎👍

[@Bluz.10Fuz.]

Гора не идёт к Магомету, а три горы пришли, собрались вместе и вот творят чудеса!

[@sek8064]

🎸🎸🎸✌️🤟👍

[@Masbon90]

Mr Bryan on bass !! 🎉🎉

[@davidpearlactorteacherbizman]

Eric so under rated

[@deserthunter73]

Steve was terrific in the movie "Crossroads". "Cuttin' heads."

[@BrunoLima88]

Is that Bryan Beller on bass?

[@oski449]

Yes for sure!

[@kenhengy4357]

10th row center May 1st Kansas City can't wait!!!!!

[@johnjelinek-g7b]

HAHAHA, funny ending . :)