|
Are You Experienced at The Nags Head, Nuneaton |
|
|
|
|
| 23rd May 2004 |
by Luke Phillips |
I live locally to the Nags, and I was blissfully unaware that "Are You
Experienced" were playing on the Sunday. A mate of mine had previously seen
you, saying you were the closest thing you were ever likely to get to Jimi
Hendrix and his music. Now, I'm only 20 years old, but have been a big fan of
the man himself for a few years. My first thought (stupidly) was, "Is this
tribute gonna be any good, and is it worth the £6 entry fee"?
On arrival at the Nags, I headed straight for the bar, and who else to do I see
standing next to me, "It's Jimi Hendrix! No, u fool, he's been dead a few
years. Hang on, it must be the front man for "AYE"!! This was a good
sign, I knew now, John had "the look".
I waited patiently for half an hour, and then it began! The Experience sprang
onto the stage, brimming with confidence. Then, after a few moments, John rips
out the opening chords of (I think) Spanish Castle Magic?! Wow, is all I can
say. From the start to the end the crowd were treated to a real taste of what
the music of Hendrix was all about. With such songs as Machine Gun, Stone Free,
Red House and not forgetting the classics featuring Voodoo Child, Purple Haze
and Star Spangled Banner! There was even time for a request of Freedom from
yours truly, which incidentally is also my favourite Hendrix number. (Well
pleased)!!
John is a true showman on stage, giving u the complete Hendrix package. But,
every band needs a work- horse drummer and an immaculate bass line, Kevin and
Mark certainly provided that.....and then some! Superb!
Once I'd recovered from the Tinitus-ly loud music, and seeing John set fire to
his guitar, I had time to reflect on what was a truly amazing tribute to the
greatest guitarist who ever lived. And what I can now say as "The closest
thing that we can ever be to The Jimi Hendrix Experience".
Thanks guys for a wonderful evening and I hope to see you at the Nags again in
the near future.
Oh, and when you do come back to the Nags would it be possible to ask for a
rendition of Driving South?
Peace and happiness,
Luke Phillips