For the first time in five years, the“Experience Hendrix”tour, the critically acclaimed multi-artist celebration ofJimi Hendrix‘s musical genius, returns to the concert trail with a slate of concert dates that offer the musical excellence of numerous topflight artists in celebration of the life and legacy ofJimi Hendrix. While there was a one-off event date in Austin, Texas in 2022, the last full-fledged (pre-pandemic)“Experience Hendrix”tour took place in 2019.
The concept for the“Experience Hendrix”tour dates back more than 25 years; what started as a single concert at San Diego’s Street Scene in 2001 and 2002 expanded by 2004 into a full-fledged national tour. This year’s outing marks the 20th anniversary of the“Experience Hendrix”tour. This year’s tour bring the music ofJimi Hendrixto audiences in the Pacific Northwest, California, Nevada, Arizona New Mexico and eastward through Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee concluding in Georgia and Florida. Most fittingly, the tour kicks off on September 19 in Seattle,Jimi Hendrix‘s hometown, at the Paramount Theater.
The tour presents a host of great artists collaborating and interpretingHendrix‘s legendary songs as part of a powerhouse, three-hour concert experience. The wide range of multi-generational artists who participate in a reflection of the ecumenicism ofJimi Hendrix‘s classic repertoire and the diversity of those whose lives have been indelibly affected by his music.Kenny Wayne Shepherdis one of the major players in forthcoming edition of the“Experience Hendrix”tour and a veteran of previous“Experience Hendrix”outings.
Shepherd, a five-timeGrammynominee and recipient of twoBillboard Music Awards, commented: “I’m excited to rejoin the‘Experience Hendrix’tour this year. It’s always been a great tour with exceptional artists honoringJimi Hendrix, the greatest guitar player of all time, and his amazing and expansive catalog of songs. Being able to do a tour with friends always makes for a great time and this show is not to be missed.”
Other notable artists who are part of the tour this time out include the legendary blues iconTaj Mahal,Zakk Wylde, founder ofBLACK LABEL SOCIETYand most recently part of the reformedPANTERA, Mississippi-born blues wunderkindChristone “Kingfish” Ingramwho is both aGrammy Awardwinner and was named Contemporary “Blues Male Artist Of The Year” at least year’sBlues Music Awards, guitar greatsEric JohnsonandDweezil Zappa,Mato NanjifromINDIGENOUS,Calvin CookeandChuck Campbellof theSLIDE BROTHERS, standard bearers of the “sacred steel” musical tradition, and vocalistHenri Brown. Participating artists vary for performance dates so“Experience Hendrix”concert goers are encouraged to visit experiencehendrixtour.com for specifics about each of the tour stops.
This year’s tour will also present a host of rising stars including Texas born and raised blues sensationAlly Venable, who headlined the 60-date“European Blues Caravan”tour when she was just 20 years old, vocalistDylan Triplett, Seattle guitaristAyron Jones, young Brazilian blues rock guitaristArthur Menezesand 20-year-oldMathias Lattin, winner of theBlues Foundation‘s 2023 International Blues Challenge. Other artists joining the tour for select dates includeBlues Music AwardwinnerSamantha FishandStanley Jordan, the noted jazz guitarist who is an exponent of the two-handed tapping technique. Beyond these artists, special guests will drop in over the course of the tour. These include country music sensationHunter Hayes, legendaryDOORSguitaristRobby Kriegerand many others to be announced.
The 2024“Experience Hendrix”tour is sponsored byMarshall,Fender,Dunlop,Hal Leonard,JMH Productions,Experience HendrixandAuthentic Hendrix.Marshallamps have long been associated withJimi Hendrixand were his amplifiers of choice during his career.Fenderis now celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Fender Stratocaster, the guitar most often associated withJimi Hendrix.Dunlopmakers of gear and accessories, recently launched line of Authentic Hendrix ’68 Shrine Series of stomp boxes/effects pedals whileHal Leonard, the world’s largest print music publisher, has long had an association withExperience Hendrix, L.L.C.
2024“Experience Hendrix”tour dates:
Sep. 19 – Seattle WA – Paramount Theatre
Sep. 20 – Spokane WA – First Interstate Center for the Arts
Sep. 21 – Forest Grove OR- Grand Lodge
Sep. 22 – Reno NV – Grand Theatre/Grand Sierra Resort
Sep. 25 – Santa Rosa CA – Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
Sep. 26 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery
Sep. 27 – Las Vegas NV – Smith Center
Sep. 28 – Highland CA – Yaamaya Theater
Sep. 29 – Tucson AZ – Fox Theatre
Oct. 01 – Anaheim CA – City National Grove
Oct. 03 – San Diego CA – Rady Shell
Oct. 04 – Mesa AZ – Mesa Arts Center/Ikeda Theater
Oct. 05 – Albuquerque NM – Kiva Auditorium
Oct. 06 – Colorado Springs CO – Pikes Peak Center
Oct. 09 – San Antonio TX – Majestic Theatre
Oct. 10 – Houston TX – Bayou Music Center
Oct. 11 – Ft. Worth TX – Will Rogers Auditorium
Oct. 12 – Tulsa OK – River Spirit Casino
Oct. 13 – Shreveport LA – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
Oct. 15 – Nashville TN – Ryman Auditorium
Oct. 16 – Evans GA – Columbia Country Performing Arts Center
Oct. 17 – Clearwater FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall
Oct. 18 – Pompano Beach FL – Pompano Beach Amphitheater
Oct. 19 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheater
