Jimi Hendrix Tribute Band
Purple Haze liveEpisode: 14 of 14
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"Purple Haze", Gerry Joe Weise does an outrageous live version of this song, going into different jam sessions, rhythms and solos. Lots of different ideas are used in the Hendrix way, from psychedelic to rock'n'roll to stoner to blues to free-form (there is a short free jazz part). Jimi Hendrix left a legacy and Gerry Joe Weise continues the proficiency !
Voodoo Chile (trio) liveEpisode: 13 of 14
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This fiery electric Stratocaster abuse with wild drums and bass, of Jimi's timeless tune "Voodoo Chile", was recorded at the famous Cadran in Paris by Gerry Joe Weise. Hendrix had played there in 1967, and Gerry Joe was really inspired that night, as witnessed by this ever popular version of one of Jimi's signature songs. Just check out Gerry Joe Weise's solo section, the prowess of the guitar rules !
Manic Depression liveEpisode: 12 of 14
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"Manic Depression" (Jimi Hendrix), is an extraordinary sonic landscape, produced by Gerry Joe Weise's vintage 1963 Stratocaster playing through an original Octavia effects pedal made by Roger Mayer (who used to make effects for Jimi Hendrix). This version is where Jeff Beck meets Jimi Hendrix played by Weise, plus the live recording was produced directly from the mixing-table at a Rock festival.
Red House liveEpisode: 11 of 14
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The blues classic penned by Jimi Hendrix, this "Red House" was performed by Gerry Joe Weise in a blues club in Marseille. Somewhere in the middle of the song, Gerry Joe switches to playing the guitar behind his back - it is difficult to hear where ?
Voodoo Chile (acoustic solo)Episode: 10 of 14
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Pastorale in style, Gerry Joe Weise's intimate version of "Voodoo Chile" (Jimi Hendrix). Gerry Joe uses a John Lee Hooker vamp for the guitar, bringing it back to it's source from where Jimi Hendrix had originally been inspired.
Manic Depression (studio)Episode: 9 of 14
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Gerry Joe Weise's studio arrangement of the classic Jimi Hendrix "Manic Depression", has slide guitar performed on a 1960s Gibson TD 340, and special backward guitar effects, supported by African percussion instruments... World music psychedelia !
Power Of Soul / Who KnowsEpisode: 8 of 14
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Two of Jimi Hendrix & The Band Of Gypsies' tunes, "Power Of Soul" and "Who Knows", in a world music rendition. With Gerry Joe Weise's electric guitar and Tim Tjungurrayi's didgeridoo interpretation of what normally are blues rock songs, are now transformed as folk pieces from the Bush, the Australian Outback !
Long Train Blues liveEpisode: 7 of 14
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Gerry Joe Weise's hot original, a tribute to Jimi Hendrix and the Delta Blues. A vamp in the key of E, and a whole myriad of subtle changing riffs and vocal variations on "Long Train Blues", which was recorded live in concert as guest support for the legendary Yardbirds.
Voodoo Chile (Dobro Duo) liveEpisode: 6 of 14
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An acoustic outing - taken "out to lunch" ! More than just a jam-session on "Voodoo Chile", the Dobro Duo voyage from one style to another : blues to jazz to rock'n'roll to free to fusion ! Gerry Joe Weise is on vocals and playing a 1930 National Triolian guitar and Alain Vazart is playing a new Dobro, live at the Croque Notes Jazz Club in Rheims.
Stratus liveEpisode: 5 of 14
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This epic instrumental from Billy Cobham's groundbreaking solo debut "Spectrum", has outrageous solos by Gerry Joe Weise and band. It is well worth noting that the original solo and guitar parts were by the legendary Tommy Bolin who passed away in 1976 and was a big fan of Jimi Hendrix - just as Gerry Joe Weise is a fan of Jimi and Tomm Bolin.
Southern Cross liveEpisode: 4 of 14
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Composition both soulful and gentle in it's execution by Gerry Joe Weise who said "every guitarist has their own 'Little Wing' " ! This live recording of "Southern Cross" was taken from a Blues Festival in Belgium.
Blueswalker liveEpisode: 3 of 14
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One of Gerry Joe Weise's most popular originals, especially live, where he really takes-off with the band into unchartered territories ! Some people have claimed this to be one of Gerry Joe's finest original solos.
Great Dividing BluesEpisode: 2 of 14
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A soulful slow blues composition by Gerry Joe Weise. The name comes from the Great Dividing Range in New South Wales, Australia.
Outback BlueEpisode: 1 of 14
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A slow twilight original blues instrumental composition by Gerry Joe Weise. This tune has a blues to jazzy to tears-in-your-beer feel. And performed on Gerry Joe's trusty vintage 1963 Stratocaster through a vintage Yamaha compressor to a vintage 1966 Fender Super Reverb tube amp. What more can you ask for ?... except for perfect tone !