JIMI HENDRIX...
Possibly the greatest artist of the 20th Century, A musical icon, electrifying performer, hit songwriter, and prolific talent—Hendrix is widely regarded as the greatest guitarist of all time! His legacy is immortal, and deserves a truly authentic tribute.
KISS THE SKY...
The WORLD'S GREATEST JIMI HENDRIX TRIBUTE has arrived! Delivering the most historically accurate re-creations of Hendrix's iconic concerts and live performances ever produced, a KTS show is a musical time machine made for audiences of today to get RE-EXPERIENCED!
THE PERFORMERS...
KISS THE SKY is led by virtuoso guitarist and former Columbia recording artist, Jimy Bleu who is the last surviving protege' of Hendrix himself and the longest running Hendrix tribute specialist in the world at over 50 years playing Jimi since meeting him in 1968.
The band is composed of world-class musicians from the NYC metro area who have played with legends like Aretha Franklin, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Teddy Pendergrass, Living Colour, Lady Gaga, Wilson Pickett, Russell Simmons, J. Geils, James Cotton, John Mayall and more.
KTS performers are so experienced that each of Hendrix’s remaining former bandmates—Billy Cox, Juma Sultan, and Gerry Velez—have all performed on stage with KISS THE SKY, incluuding at their 55th Woodstock Anniversary Reunion show which was covered by Guitar World Magazine: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/jimi-hendrix-woodstock-bandmates-reunite-for-the-first-time-in-40-years-for-hendrix-tribute
KISS THE SKY IS...
Visual
The ONLY Hendrix tribute featuring a full cast of look-a-like & sound- a-like musicians using:
- Authentic 60’s wardrobe re-creations.
- Replica stage sets and gear setups from Jimi’s most famous concerts.
Sound
The ONLY Hendrix tribute achieving Hendrix's classic sound using gear Hendrix made famous:
- MARSHALL AMP WALLED STACKS
- LUDWIG DRUMS
- FENDER STRATOCASTER GUITARS
- FX: VOX, WAH-WAH, UNIVIBE, OCTAVIO, FUZZ FACE
Historic
The ONLY Hendrix tribute that can accurately re-create four of Hendrix’s most iconic concerts:
- 1967 - The Experience @Monterey Pop
- 1969 - Band of Gypsys @ The Fillmore
- 1969 - Sun & Rainbows @Woodstock
- 1970 - Cry of Love @ Isle of Wight
AND MORE...
Just like Jimi Hendrix, Jimy Bleu is a left-handed talent, able to play the guitar over his head, behind his back, and even with his teeth! KISS THE SKY brings Jimi’s legacy to life, delivering the closest re-creation possible of what it was like to see Hendrix in his prime. Hits like FIRE, HEY JOE, FOXY LADY, VOODOO CHILD, PURPLE HAZE, LITTLE WING and more come alive on stage! A RE-EXPERIENCE is happening!
