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Randy Hansen is undoubtedly the best Hendrix tribute artist around. He spends a lot of time in Europe and the former Soviet countries and is truly loved by his fans. His shows are very old school, replicating a live Hendrix concert with authentic wardrobe, mannerisms and a remarkable ability to mimic Jimi’s voice.

Our “Roomful of Mirrors” tribute takes a very different approach trying to take it to the next level by incorporating many of Jimi’s studio effects into a “new school” live show which was just not possible with the tech of Jimi’s time. With today’s technology we can replicate back-masking (guitar in reverse) and a whole myriad of effects that were impossible to produce live until recently. With equipment like the looping station my guitarist can lock in a rhythm guitar part and then solo over it, effectively overdubbing live. With my Wave drum (synthesizer) I can recreated almost any percussion instrument (from tympani to congas) or sound effect (from thunder to rainstorms and ocean waves). We also have a part of the show where we perform cover songs that we believe Jimi would have covered in his own unique style. (Imagine McCartney’s “Maybe I’m Amazed”, Bowie’s “Ashes To Ashes” or Brian Wilson’s “That’s Not Me” and “Don’t Talk” performed by Jimi).