Kenny Wayne Shepherd is part of “Experience Hendrix” featured at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, March 3 and Harrah’s Resort Southern California on Saturday, March. 4.

Take a sonic journey into the exquisite rock and blues guitar work of Jimi Hendrix when several all-star shredders interpret his songs, giving audiences a fresh chance to “Experience Hendrix.”

Hendrix, who was 27 when he died in 1970, is known for hits including “Hey Joe,” “Foxy Lady,” “All Along the Watchtower” and “Purple Haze.”

In addition to Hendrix’s well-known hits, deep tracks performed during past shows include “Spanish Castle Magic,” “Gypsy Eyes” and “I Don’t Live Today.”

Included among the dozen or so performers are Buddy Guy, Dweezil Zappa, Zakk Wylde, Jonny Lang, Billy Cox and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. The line-up changes during the tour, but these guys typically make up the core.

The “Experience Hendrix” tour will stop by Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, March 3, and Harrah’s Resort Southern California on Saturday, March 4.

Shepherd took time away from the tour to answer a few questions ahead of the Southern California dates.

Q: Why does Hendrix have such incredible staying power?

A: It’s because he has all the elements, including passion, intensity, lyrics and great choruses. He pushed the instrument beyond its limits and created timeless music. And if you think about the limited technology he had at the time, it’s amazing what he did.

Q: When did you first discover Hendrix?

A: Basically when I was a baby. I had the benefit of growing up with Hendrix music around the house all the time.

Q: How did the show come to be?

A: It was originally a really small gig with a few bands in Seattle and eventually grew into a bigger event.

Q: What can people expect at the show?

A: If you love guitar music, this show will be heaven for you. The show is definitely multi-dimensional and you’re going to hear songs that Hendrix wrote, recorded or performed. And you are going to hear a lot of extremely talented artists with most staying pretty true to the music.

Q: What is one of your favorite Hendrix songs?

A: “Voodoo Child” is pretty much synonymous with my live show.

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