Experience Hendrix Tour History
Spring 2011 | Southwest Tour
EXPERIENCE HENDRIX TOUR RETURNS FOR LIMITED ENGAGEMENT THIS MAY!
The 2011 edition of the Experience Hendrix concert tour, presented by Fender guitars, launched in
May 2011 with an all-star lineup of musical greats paying homage to the abiding genius of Jimi Hendrix.
This year's tour will include performances by Billy Cox, Steve Vai, Robert Randolph, Jonny Lang,
Kenny Wayne Shepherd, David Hidalgo & Cesar Rosas [Los Lobos], Keb’ Mo, Eric Johnson, North
Mississippi All Stars, Brad Whitford [Aerosmith], Living Colour, Ernie Isley, Chris Layton
[Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble], Indigenous and many additional special guests.
Massively popular with fans and critics alike, the 2010 Experience Hendrix tour inspired Larry Rodgers
of the Arizona Republic to rave, "It was encouraging to see fans of all ages, from teens to baby boomers
who witnessed Hendrix's career launch firsthand, in the Mesa crowd. The show and that crowd made it clear
that Hendrix's magical music will never die."
Dan Durchholz, covering the tour for the St. Louis Post Dispatch marveled at how "...the Experience
Hendrix tour showed just how pervasive (Hendrix's) influence continues to be. The three-hour show
featured an all-star lineup from a variety of musical traditions, united by a collective debt to
the iconic artist's songs, showmanship and trailblazing technique. Despite its creator's demise
decades ago, Hendrix's music is still alive and well.”
Experience Hendrix bassist Billy Cox -- who first befriended Hendrix in the 101st Airborne Division
of U.S. Army, played in both the Jimi Hendrix Experience and Band of Gypsys and performed with Hendrix
at such landmark festivals as Woodstock and the Isle of Wight -- is delighted to play a part in the
current tour saying,"It's a thrill for me to play Jimi's music for audiences now as it was in the
1960s."
Experience Hendrix Tour: Spring 2011 Dates included:
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May 20, 2011
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Las Vegas, NV
Hilton Theatre, Las Vegas Hilton
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May 21, 2011
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Dana Point, CA
Doheny Blues Festival
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May 23, 2011
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Mesa, AZ
Mesa Arts Center
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May 24, 2011
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Tucson, AZ
AVA Amphitheatre, Casino del Sol
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May 26, 2011
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Santa Rosa, CA
Wells Fargo Performing Arts Center
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May 27, 2011
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Reno, NV
Grand Theatre, Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
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May 28, 2011
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Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz Blues Festival
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May 29, 2011
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Avila Beach, CA
Avila Beach Blues Festival
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Tour History & Background
2011 | Spring Southwest Tour
2010 | Fall Nationwide Tour
2010 | Spring Nationwide Tour
2008 | Nationwide Tour
2007 | London Tribute Concert
2007 | East Coast Tour
2006 | St. Paul Tribute Concert
2006 | Boston Tribute Concert
2004 | West Coast Tour
2002 | Seattle 60th Birthday
2002 | San Diego Street Scene
2000 | Cleveland Rock Hall
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