Zagreb is expecting the great Joe Satriani

On May 22nd, the great “professor” Satriani, one of the greatest rock guitarists in the world, will perform at Zagreb’s Culture Factory. His numerous Croatian fans will have the opportunity to enjoy some of his greatest hits as well as new tracks from his latest album, his 14th, which will be released in the spring. Do not miss the opportunity to see this rock legend live in concert.

Anyone who appreciates virtuoso guitarists will be pleased to hear that on May 22nd Zagreb’s Culture Factory will be host to one of the greatest rock guitarists in the world – Joe Satriani! This is a very unique opportunity because “professor” Satriani, as he is referred to by the most influential members of the global rock-music scene, is definitely one of the greatest living guitar legends.

Seven years after his last visit, Joseph Joe 'Satch' Satriani will provide the Zagreb audience with a real music treat consisting of some of his greatest hits as well as the unknown songs from his latest album due to be released in the spring. It is his 14th studio album and the main reason for the upcoming European Tour 2013.

Many refer to Satriani as one of the true virtuosos, possibly the greatest guitarist of all time, who influenced many other legends such as Kirk Hammett of Metallica, Alex Skolnick of Testament and Steve Vai, who visited Zagreb in 2012.
However, there is only one Joe Satriani, the legendary guitarist known for his one string solos, an art influenced by Jimmy Hendrix and inspired by his own vision and interpretation of music. 

Satriani has thus far recorded 13 studio albums and won many prestigious music awards. Apart from Jimmy Hendrix, Satriani was also greatly influenced by the great Jimmy Page and Jeff beck.

His developed a more serious interest in music at the age of 14, and in the late 1970s he became one of the most sought after guitar teachers. Many musicians attended lessons with him, and he became a famous composer in the 1980s. His popularity has been growing rapidly ever since. He has been recording album after album, all equally praised by fans and critics alike, and each of his newest hits demonstrates an increasing virtuosity with a note of recognizable personality.  
In the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s, he cooperated with numerous legends from the world of music, such as Mick Jagger, Alice Cooper, band-members of Deep Purple and many others, while in 1993 he formed the all-star band G3, along with Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Yngwie Malmsteen, Robert Fripp (King Crimson), Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big), Steve Morse (Deep Purple), Steve Lukather (Toto), Uli Jon Roth (Scorpions), Michael Schenker (Scorpions, UFO), Tony MacAlpine, Brian May (Queen), Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Patrick Rondat and Eric Sardinas...

With the arrival of the new millennium, Satriani recorded a brand new electronic/techno album, “Engines of Creation”, on which many songs are programmed on a synthesizer. He has since recorded another five studio albums and four live albums, and now he is preparing yet another one.

All in all, Joe Satriani is a very appealing musician who has marked several decades of rock music, which is just one of the reasons why his fans should not miss this concert.

Until January 16th ticket prices are 170 kuna. After January 16th, prices will be 250 kuna, and they can be purchased via Eventim.