Vai US tour

The US tour flew by too quickly for my liking, and I find myself swimming in too many highlights to post. I’ll just share a few especially sparkly moments.

Speaking of sparkle, this tour marked my first trip to Vegas. Seeing the city glitter and glow its way into view during a nighttime bus ride is something I’ll never forget.

This tour also marked my first foray into Canada. After briefly experiencing Vancouver and Toronto, I can officially add them to the list of places I fantasize about running away to.

Even though I traveled to many new cities on this tour, I especially loved coming close to my home town in Alexandria, VA. My sweet mother and father actually came to their first rock concert to see me play! Vai also toured near the hometowns of other band and crew members. Our bus became stocked with homebaked goodies- in addition to the massive quantity of chocolate in our rider.

I’m currently suffering from severe chocolate withdraw. Reflecting on the past tour in photos has helped take the edge off of my pain.


This was the view from my hotel room in Vegas


Brian came out to visit me in San Francisco. I couldn't resist cuddling in the trolley.


The farmer's market in Seattle was incredible.


I got to meet one of my violin heros at the Chicago House of Blues. Here I am with Rachel Barton Pine!


The Mark Wood Experience joined us for our shows in the New York area. Mark is THE rock violin pioneer, and his band and family were some of the lovliest people I have ever met.


I walked around Boston with Dave and his i-phone. Dave loves his i-phone almost as much as Steve loves his i-phone.


We played at Steve's old school.


Ending on a sweet note, this was the chocolate spread in one of our dressing rooms.