G3 - Live in Tokyo

Epic Records has announced an October 25th release date for Live in Tokyo, a DVD and double-disc CD featuring guitar legends Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Dream Theaters John Petrucci. These electrifying live performances were recorded on May 8th at the Tokyo Forum, when critically acclaimed guitarist Satriani brought his popular G3 tour to Japan for a series of sold-out dates.

The track listing for Live In Tokyo is as follows:
John Petrucci: Glasgow Kiss, Damage Control
Steve Vai: The Audience Is Listening, Building The Church, K'm-Pee-Du-Wee
Joe Satriani: Up In Flames, Searching, War
The G3 Jam: Foxey Lady, La Grange, Smoke On The Water

No word yet on DVD bonus features. Stay tuned to Vai.com for more information as it becomes avaliable.

October 7, 2005
See “G3 Live In Tokyo” In Theatres - October 25!
We are pleased to announce the October 25th theatrical release and digital cinema world premier of the G3 “Live In Tokyo” concert DVD! These electrifying live performances were recorded on May 8th at the Tokyo Forum, when Satriani brought his popular G3 tour to Japan for a series of sold-out dates. Fans attending the packed-house shows were treated to individual sets by each six-stringer, followed by an evening-ending all-star jam session.

These movie theatre screenings will mark a release event for the concert DVD, which will arrive in retail stores the same day. The DVD will be available for purchase at each cinema screening the film. “Live In Tokyo” will be presented in theatres in high definition and employ Dolby 5.1 Digital Surround Sound to enhance the audience experience.

“We are delighted to work directly with Epic Records and our theatre partners to deliver the G3 concert and create an Event for the DVD’s release.” said Michael J. St. Clair, President of Pillar Entertainment. “With the technically proficient nature of these guitarists, it makes perfect sense to have their material presented in cinema grade high definition with a 5.1 theatrical mix created especially for this event.”

Following is a list of cinemas screening this special event. All shows begin at 8:00pm Eastern/Central/Pacific. Admission is $12:

New York: Brooklyn Pavilion - Brooklyn
New York: Farmingdale Multiplex - Long Island
Los Angeles: Universal City Walk Cinemas - City Walk
Chicago: Loews 600 N. Michigan - Chicago
Boston: Loews Boston Common - Boston
San Francisco: Loews Sony Metreon - San Francisco
Washington, DC: Loews Cineplex Rio 18 - Gaithersburg, MD
Detroit: Emagine Canton - Canton, MI
Seattle: Galaxy 12 - Monroe, WA
San Diego: Poway Creekside 10 - Poway, CA

Want the G3 DVD and CD to arrive on your doorstep instead? Click here to order “Live in Tokyo” from SonyMusic.com.