'ARE YOU EXPERIENCED?' at the "CITY LIMITS" GIG, COLLIER ROW, ROMFORD


16th September 2005

by Mick Champness

 
"It was with great anticipation that approached my local American themed
bar on a cool Friday night in September. Having only been 8 years old
when 'The Master' passed away, I never dreamed that I'd have the
opportunity to listen to the great mans music live. But what would it be
like - how could it compare. Well, there is only one Hendrix but I
shouldn't have worried. The power trio that is "Are You Experienced"
seriously rocked the joint. Apart from not being left handed (sorry man
- my only criticism), Jon and the guys were awesome. This was just like
being transported back to the late 60's, being in some cramped smokey
jazz club listened to the world's greatest rock guitarist. Opening the
act with "Hear my train a'coming" set the scene and the classics kept
coming - Stone Free, Voodoo Chile, Little Wing, Watchtower, a superb
bluesy version of Red House and they even managed the Star Spangled
Banner.And as for my cry for "Crosstown Traffic" - the boys even
delivered that! If only the guys could incorporate Hendrix's version of
"Sunshine of your Love" my night would have been complete.

On top of the great music, all three guys are top blokes and stayed
around chatting for ages. Superb. In my opinion they should be playing
the Hammersmith Odeon! They were that good!!!

Rock on guys and I can't wait until you're in town again....... "

Mick Champness
Romford, Essex.