What officials believe will be one of the biggest shows ever at the Stiefel Theatre hits the stage Monday night. The Experience Hendrix Tour will play the Stiefel tonight at 8:00.
Officials say that this may be the most prestigious concert to play the Stiefel Theatre since re-opening over six and a half years ago after a three year renovation.
An all-star line up of music greats will pay homage to the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix.
Featured artists who will be performing include some of the best known and most respected artists in contemporary rock and blues. Musicians include Joe Satriani, Jonny Lang, Eric Johnson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Brad Whitford (of Aerosmith), Doyle Bramhall II, Ernie Isley, Living Colour, Double Trouble's Chris Layton, along with bassist Billy Cox. Cox, who first befriended Hendrix when the two were in the 101st Airborne division of the US Army. Cox 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.
Jane Gates from the Stiefel tells KSAL News that about 100 tickets are still available for the show.
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