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Live at the Astoria, London | ||||
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Released | December 9, 2003 | |||
Recorded | December 6 & 7, 2001 | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Label | Favored Nations | |||
Producer | Steve Vai | |||
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Live in London | ||||
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Released | June 20, 2004 | |||
Recorded | December 6 & 7, 2001 | |||
Genre | Instrumental rock Rock | |||
Length | 69 minutes | |||
Label | Epic Records | |||
Producer | Steve Vai | |||
Steve Vai chronology | ||||
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