The FIRST time I played on stage with STEVE VAI

[@NeilTurnbull007]

That must be such a great thing to happen , playing on stage with Steve . You have a great attitude and all the best to you !

[@DanteFrisiello]

Thank you! I try to bring a good attitude to life every day, it's a conscious choice I make. It feels extremely good!!! Always a huge learning experience

[@justanotheranhedonicguy5132]

Dude. Two hours ago I was watching you play with Steve in Bulgaria. Your energy on stage was incredibly contagious and I grabbed the pick you threw in the end. Your playing was superb man. Hope to see more of you, man. Really enjoyed the show.

[@DanteFrisiello]

Thank you so much man! Really appreciate it. That was a really fun gig tonight, you all were a great audience! Cheers man

[@davidbrassard9125]

Enjoy the moment, you are living THE dream.

[@DanteFrisiello]

I remind myself often... thank you

[@jakewilliamson2584]

Just met this amazing artist in Cincinnati during the vai/satriani USA tour. We talked about keyboards and guitars after the show, and I found that his character is just as spot on as his musical talent… his advice: Stay humble and stay hungry!!

[@DanteFrisiello]

Thanks so much for your support and kind comment! Glad we were able to chat. Always stay humble and stay hungry!!!

[@Diy-fever]

Saw you in Belgrade with Vai - was a lot of fun and you were great. Congrats!

[@DanteFrisiello]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you stopping by

[@driftboat9809]

just saw steve vai and you guys play yesterday!! it was incredibly fun, thank you so much for the amazing concert 😁😁🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@DanteFrisiello]

Awesome!! So glad you enjoyed it!! ❤️

[@2002turboz28]

2023 will be a year to remember for ya brutha. Dave is tough act to follow, but you got it. Have fun!

[@DanteFrisiello]

No doubt, massive shoes to fill, but I will work my hardest and give it my best every day!

[@ARTIFICIALFAITHOFFICAL]

I was wondering who you were when I saw Steve Vai last year in Gothenburg, Sweden 😊 Great to follow your journey.

[@DanteFrisiello]

Thank you for coming along!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Awesome man!!! That is amazing.

[@DanteFrisiello]

Thank you dude!!

[@kamaboko1]

Love your enthusiasm and positive attitude.

[@DanteFrisiello]

Thank you! It's just who I am, I can't help it :D sometimes it annoys people but they're usually just negative anyway lol

[@miltonchristen4689]

Well done!! Nice video!

[@DanteFrisiello]

Thank you! My incredible editor Sohail is a LEGEND

[@kphglitterz]

Love these videos! Love looking at you 🥰

[@DanteFrisiello]

The feeling is mutual

[@Stephen_Lafferty]

3:56 - I like the deliberate mistake in the spelling of 'opportunities'! It's a great motivational message - thank you!

[@DanteFrisiello]

Glad you feel the energy my friend!

[@aristipposk]

I saw you last night in Athens, Dante!! You killed it dude, congrats on living the dream!!! In one month you came from playing the sitar to playing the full set!! That, to me, is insane! Some back story maybe on that?? Huge congratulations, all love from Greece!

[@DanteFrisiello]

Thank you so much! I’m having a blast 😁 When Dave left the band, he recommended me to Steve, and Steve upgraded me to the spot. I had learned most of the set by that time, so jumping in happened smoothly.

[@slimebolton]

all the best in your musical career!💪🏻🤘🏻🔥 greetings from Chile🇨🇱

[@DanteFrisiello]

Thank you so much! We will see you on tour shortly!!

[@cainkong]

Dude. So rad. Internet strangers aside, I’m sincerely happy for you. It’s always cool to see people living their dreams.

[@DanteFrisiello]

Thank you so much dude! We are friends now :)

[@cainkong]

@@DanteFrisiello ayyyyyyyyyyy ;) and

[@Leftyguitars2a]

That’s amazing man! Hope you keep getting these opportunities to push yourself.

[@DanteFrisiello]

They come every single day now!!!

[@alfredtuley481]

I remember you playing sitar at Vai Academy! It sounded great, man!

[@DanteFrisiello]

Thanks man! Hopefully there will be another one someday where there will be lots more playing than just that!

[@SubstituteMusician]

It was nice of you to dress up for the occasion! Beautifully done.

[@DanteFrisiello]

😂

[@Pat54guitares_Uku]

There's something in your look that looks like Stevie ! That's so strange ! This little light which expresses the passion and excitement to play ! I don't know E Minor 9 😅 apart from the fact that it's situated on the second ottavio i believe... (From my readings of Vaideology 🤩)

[@DanteFrisiello]

Thank you! It’s the Italian expression maybe :) and the passion and love!

[@Pat54guitares_Uku]

@@DanteFrisiello For sure ! ☺

[@Pat54guitares_Uku]

I mean situated after the eighth of Ottavio. :)

[@connorsheedy9895]

SO PROUD OF YOU BRO 🤯🙌

[@DanteFrisiello]

Thank you my dude!!

[@jakovnovak1062]

I saw you guys in Zagreb couple of days ago. Show was awesome and the sound was perfect 🔥 I'm curious about your (I guess) custom guitar that you play on. I know you have white,red and a black one. It kind of reminds me of Relish Guitars. Keep living the dream 🤟🤘 edit: In Zagreb , I''ve also noticed huge love between you and your sound engineer😆🤣

[@DanteFrisiello]

Thank you! Those are by Abasi Concepts - they’re the Larada Legion models, and you can get one! Find them on instagram and tell them I sent ya

[@ericajohnson7535]

As somebody who is backing a famous musician... I got over the "pinch me, I'm playing next to so-and-so" in about a month. It's cool, but ultimately you realize they're just human and they make mistakes and not god-like as you always thought...

[@DanteFrisiello]

It's definitely a unique experience. I think seeing how they operate as real humans on a friend/co-worker level is where I've learned the most about what it takes to reach that level

[@christesta-oneill4840]

Its definitely just the beginning Dante, and playing to 5 to 10 people in a room are the challenges that open up to the bigger opportunities. Enjoy Europe and I will see you, Carlos and the crew in Munich!

[@DanteFrisiello]

Absolutely!! Hey we just played there, that was an awesome show, hope we were able to say hello and that you enjoyed it!

[@christesta-oneill4840]

@Dante Frisiello did indeed Dante. I was with Fire on the Merch when he decided to impale himself on a small piece of wood on the table. Looked painful. Hope your family had a great time too at the gig

[@ernesto_longhi]

Hi Dante, you've probably been told this before, but you're physically a lot like the younger Steve Vai...

[@DanteFrisiello]

I have gotten that a couple times, it's definitely the Italian. Now if only I could play that well...

[@ernesto_longhi]

@@DanteFrisiello If we could choose, isn't it...

[@psychotrout]

You also look a bit like him when he was young.

[@DanteFrisiello]

It's the hair and the italian haha

[@psychotrout]

@@DanteFrisiello Well I am Italian too but we do not look alike :D

[@michaelpietzsch]

It is important that we show respect and dignity towards the deceased and their families. Filming on cemeteries in Europe is therefore inappropriate and should be avoided. I appreciate the content of the KZbinr, but it is important that he knows his boundaries and respects people's privacy.

[@DanteFrisiello]

It was a public park, people were walking all around the area, taking pictures, sitting in benches and having coffee and stuff. I only film where it feels appropriate! Here it felt fine to me, based on how the people there were.

[@michaelpietzsch]

@@DanteFrisiello Keep up the good content :) best of success to you and your career