Kiss The Sky is the AXS-TV award-winning “World’s Greatest Tribute to Jimi Hendrix,” fronted by Jimy Bleu, a left-handed virtuoso guitarist who met Hendrix in 1968 and has been the last surviving Hendrix protégé for 50-plus years. All three of Jimi’s remaining bandmates, Billy Cox, Juma Sultan, and Gerardo “Jerry” Velez, have performed on stage with Kiss The Sky, including a 55th Woodstock Anniversary Reunion show covered by Guitar World Magazine.
Jimi Hendrix is widely regarded as the greatest electric guitarist who ever lived. From “Purple Haze” through “All Along the Watchtower,” “Voodoo Child,” “Foxey Lady,” “Little Wing,” “Hey Joe,” and “Fire,” his catalog defined modern rock guitar and continues to influence virtually every generation of musicians since. The Jimi Hendrix social media following alone exceeds eight million people, more than 55 years after his death. The catalog connects with virtually every demographic that responds to classic rock, psychedelic rock, blues-rock, and guitar-driven music, from longtime Hendrix devotees through younger audiences who came to the catalog through cultural reference, the Woodstock film, and steady classic-rock radio rotation.
Kiss The Sky goes beyond a standard tribute approach in three meaningful ways that no other Hendrix tribute can match. First, the frontman: Jimy Bleu is a former Columbia recording artist, a left-handed virtuoso (just like Jimi himself), and the last surviving Hendrix protégé, having met and learned from Hendrix in 1968. At 50-plus years performing as Jimi, Jimy Bleu is the longest-running Hendrix tribute specialist in the world. He even tours with Billy Cox’s official Band of Gypsys Experience as a featured member. Second, the bandmate credentials: all three of Jimi’s remaining bandmates, Billy Cox (Band of Gypsys, Gypsy Sun and Rainbows), Juma Sultan (Woodstock), and Gerardo Velez (Woodstock), have each performed on stage with Kiss The Sky. Their public quote: “Jimy Bleu Is The Real Deal!” and “It’s like Deja Vu!” The 55th Woodstock Anniversary Reunion show, where Hendrix’s Woodstock bandmates reunited for the first time in 40 years, was covered by Guitar World Magazine. Third, the production: Kiss The Sky is the only Hendrix tribute with a full cast of look-alike and sound-alike performers for every Hendrix bandmate across both the Experience and Band of Gypsys eras, the only Hendrix tribute wearing custom-made 60s wardrobes that Jimi and his bandmates actually wore, and the only Hendrix tribute recreating the classic Hendrix sound live through replica 1960s-era instruments and gear, plus the authentic “Liquid Light Show” and documentary video.
The timing matters as well. Jimi Hendrix passed away on September 18, 1970, more than 55 years ago. The catalog has been closed for live performance for more than half a century, and his original bandmates are now in their 80s and tour sparingly when they tour at all. A credentialed Hendrix tribute like Kiss The Sky, especially one led by Jimi’s last surviving protégé and regularly joined on stage by his actual bandmates, is now genuinely the closest a fan, new or old, will ever come to re-experiencing Jimi Hendrix live. For event organizers, that means less guesswork: this is a vetted, family-friendly, AXS-TV-award-winning headliner with verified Pollak Theatre, Uptown! Knauer PAC, and international touring economics, and the kind of historical-recreation concert presentation that earns standing ovations and repeat bookings.
Kiss The Sky doesn’t just play Hendrix’s songs. They faithfully RE-CREATE his most iconic landmark concert performances, in meticulous detailed fashion across look, sound, wardrobe, instruments, and setlist:
Kiss The Sky is a proven fit for:
Kiss The Sky performs the Jimi Hendrix songs audiences most want to hear, recreating Hendrix’s actual concert arrangements with note-perfect attention to the original 1960s sound.
Kiss The Sky is the #1 Jimi Hendrix concert recreation show in the world, an AXS-TV award winner for “World’s Greatest Tribute” performing Hendrix. The act has been nationally touring since 2016 and has played to rave audience and press reviews at top venues across the United States and internationally, including a recent debut Australian tour. The mission is straightforward and the execution is unmatched: re-create Jimi Hendrix’s most iconic concert moments live, in meticulous detail, in look and sound, from the Experience era through Band of Gypsys, Monterey Pop, Woodstock, Isle of Wight, and beyond.
Kiss The Sky is led by virtuoso guitarist and former Columbia recording artist Jimy Bleu, who is the last surviving Hendrix protégé and the longest-running Hendrix tribute specialist in the world, having met Jimi in 1968 and performed as Jimi for over 50 years. Like Hendrix, Jimy is a left-hander, one of the very few in the business, and executes all of the iconic Hendrix stage moves: guitar over his head, behind his back, between his legs, and played with his teeth. Jimy also tours as a featured member of Billy Cox’s official Band of Gypsys Experience, an exclusive credential no other Hendrix tribute artist can claim. The band behind Jimy is a cast of world-class touring musicians from the NYC metro area, whose combined resumes include recording and performing with Pearl Jam, Aretha Franklin, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Teddy Pendergrass, Living Colour, Lady Gaga, Wilson Pickett, James Cotton, John Mayall, Billy Joel, LL Cool J, J. Geils, and many more.
All three of Jimi’s remaining living bandmates, Billy Cox, Juma Sultan, and Gerardo “Jerry” Velez, have each performed on stage with Kiss The Sky and publicly praised the show, with quotes including “Jimy Bleu Is The Real Deal!” and “It’s like Deja Vu!” The late Buddy Miles (Band of Gypsys drummer) gave accolades during his lifetime. The 55th Woodstock Anniversary Reunion show, where Cox, Sultan, and Velez reunited on stage with Kiss The Sky for the first time in 40 years, was covered by Guitar World Magazine. The show is the ONLY Hendrix tribute with a full look-alike and sound-alike cast for every Hendrix bandmate across both the Experience and Band of Gypsys eras, the ONLY Hendrix tribute wearing custom-made 60s wardrobes that Jimi and his bandmates actually wore, the ONLY Hendrix tribute recreating the classic Hendrix sound live through replica 1960s-era instruments and gear, and is complete with an authentic Liquid Light Show and documentary video. Most tribute bands are really just a band; Kiss The Sky is genuinely the closest thing fans, new and old, will ever have to re-experiencing Jimi Hendrix.
Jimi Hendrix tributes with verified original-bandmate on-stage appearances, AXS-TV awards, and protégé credentials are essentially unheard of, and Kiss The Sky sits in a category of one at the top. TSE Entertainment can also recommend other classic rock, psychedelic rock, and 1960s-era tribute options nationwide for buyers exploring alternatives.
That means you are not locked into a single option. We help match the right act to your event based on practical factors that actually affect success:
We have booked Jimi Hendrix and classic 1960s rock tribute acts nationwide and internationally, and every option we recommend is vetted and event-proven. If Kiss The Sky is not the perfect fit, we will quickly suggest comparable options that are.
Pricing depends on the event date, location, routing, travel, production requirements (Liquid Light Show, video projection, replica gear), and the overall scope of the engagement. The fastest way to get a real number is to request availability with your event details.
Popular dates can tighten up quickly, especially for peak summer festival weekends, Woodstock anniversary programming, ticketed performing arts center series, classic rock theme events, and high-demand corporate dates, so early inquiries usually create better artist and budget options.
Yes. The act is regularly booked for corporate events, charity galas, high-end private parties, theaters, casinos, festivals, weddings, and other special events, depending on the event setup and production needs. The full-production format with Liquid Light Show is bookable; production scale can flex based on the venue and budget.
Three things set Kiss The Sky apart. First, frontman Jimy Bleu is a former Columbia recording artist, a left-handed virtuoso (like Jimi himself), and the last surviving Hendrix protégé, having met Jimi in 1968 and performed as Jimi for more than 50 years. He even tours as a featured member of Billy Cox’s official Band of Gypsys Experience. Second, all three of Jimi’s remaining bandmates (Billy Cox, Juma Sultan, Gerardo Velez) have each performed on stage with Kiss The Sky, including a 55th Woodstock Anniversary Reunion show covered by Guitar World Magazine. Third, Kiss The Sky won the “World’s Greatest Tribute” award on AXS-TV for performing Hendrix.
In select special engagements, yes. Billy Cox, Juma Sultan, and Gerardo Velez appearances depend on their own availability and are arranged separately. Submit an inquiry to discuss whether a bandmate engagement is feasible for your date. Even without the special-guest format, Kiss The Sky’s standard show is the most accurate Hendrix concert recreation available anywhere.
The act faithfully recreates Monterey Pop Festival (1967), Woodstock (1969, with Gypsy Sun and Rainbows including the iconic “Star-Spangled Banner”), Isle of Wight (1970), and the Fillmore East New Year’s 1969/70 Band of Gypsys performances, plus broader Experience-era programming. Each recreation uses replica 1960s gear, custom-made wardrobes that Jimi and his bandmates actually wore, an authentic Liquid Light Show, and documentary video. Buyers can request a specific concert recreation as the show focus.
Jimi Hendrix passed away on September 18, 1970, more than 55 years ago. The catalog has been closed for live performance for more than half a century, and his original bandmates are now in their 80s and tour sparingly when they tour at all. A credentialed Hendrix tribute like Kiss The Sky, especially one led by Jimi’s last surviving protégé Jimy Bleu and regularly joined on stage by his actual bandmates, is now genuinely the closest a fan, new or old, will ever come to re-experiencing Jimi Hendrix live.
Jimi Hendrix’s catalog connects with classic rock, psychedelic rock, blues-rock, and Woodstock-era audiences, longtime Hendrix devotees, guitar-music enthusiasts, multi-generational rock crowds, and broad family-friendly classic-rock programming. The show plays especially well at performing arts centers, theaters, casinos, music festivals, 1960s/70s themed events, Woodstock anniversary programming, and guitar-music-focused programming.
Yes. If Kiss The Sky is unavailable or not the best fit for your event, TSE can recommend other vetted Jimi Hendrix and classic 1960s rock tribute options based on budget, location, and event style.
Submit an inquiry with your event date, location, event type, and whether you would like to discuss a specific iconic-concert recreation (Monterey, Woodstock, Isle of Wight, or Band of Gypsys / Fillmore) or a Hendrix bandmate special-engagement appearance. TSE can help confirm availability and provide pricing guidance.
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