Joe Satriani: New Album and Tour with Mermen Bassist Allen Whitman

by Corey Brown Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

Rock guitarist Joe Satriani is releasing his 14th solo album, Black Swans & Wormhole Wizards next week, with Mermen bassist Allen Whitman holding down the low end.

“[Allen] has such a unique style, he’s a very creative rock and groove-oriented player,” Satriani shares.

The album, out October 5th, will be supported by a UK tour starting October 17th, with Whitman joining Satriani on the dates.

Tour dates include:

October 17, 2010: Manchester Apollo
October 18, 2010: Bristol Colston Hall
October 19, 2010: London HMV Hammersmith Apollo
October 21, 2010: Newcastle City Hall
October 22, 2010: Glasgow Clyde Auditorium
October 23, 2010: Birmingham Symphony Hall

Preview and download Black Swans & Wormhole Wizards

Satriani has been busy, touring with Chickenfoot, a band comprised of former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, former Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer Chad Smith. Their self-titled debut reached certified gold in the U.S.

Corey Brown is the founder of No Treble and serves in an advisory role. He’s also Head of Editorial at Muse Group. Learn more about Corey on his website and LinkedIn.