Rig Rundown
Rig Rundown: SatchVai Band
The veteran shredders packed signature electrics alongside Dragons and hydras on their recent American tour.
By John BohlingerJun 03, 2026
John Bohlinger
John Bohlinger is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist best known for leading the band on NBC's Nashville Star, serving as music director for the CMT Awards and specials on PBS and GAC, and of course for his appearances in PG Rig Rundown, Review Demo, Axes & Artifacts, and What Bohlinger Plays videos.
Steve Vai and Joe Satriani rallied the SatchVai Band for an American spring tour this year, and ahead of their gig at PNC Pavilion near Cincinnati, their techs Michael Arms and Doug MacArthur showed PG’s John Bohlinger the tools of the titans. Tune into the full Rig Rundown for all the key details.
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