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A TRIBUTE TO JIMI HENDRIX WITH WILL JACOBS
«KISS THE SKY» «A Compilation Night Of Hendrix»
FEAT: Arne Imig-Magro

About this project:
Join us as we dive into the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix. Electrifying and mesmerising, Jimi changed the way we look at guitar as an instrument and as a tool for creativity. He came from another planet, redefining what music could be and single handedly created new genres of music while still sounding like himself. In a time where the beetles and the rolling stones were the hottest thing out there, Jimi stood tall above the rest.
No one will ever be able to re-create the magic that flowed from his hands and his mind, but tonight we will do our best to appreciate the beauty, the power, and the soul that only Jimi layed out for all of us to enjoy.
Kiss the Sky is a compilation album by American rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Jimi Hendrix. It was released in October 1984 by Reprise Records in the USA and in November 1984 by Polydor Records in the UK. The album title is taken from the lyrics of „Purple Haze“.
Prepare yourself, and let’s rock!

Will Jacobs
Known for his powerful, live performances, Ruf Records recording artist WILL JACOBS is a modern Blues/Soul/R&B artist from Chicago, Illinois USA.  At 32 years old, he’s no stranger to performance stages having honed his chops the old-fashioned way – experience.
His early teens were spent gigging in Chicago clubs backing many of the city’s finest blues men and women (while at the same time playing in a Grammy-winning, high school jazz band.)
In 2009, he attracts local and international attention with his first band (Dirty Deal), performing at the International Blues Showcase in Memphis, Tennessee after having won Chicago’s Windy City Blues Challenge (Youth Division). His band leaves their mark due to Will’s mature improvisational skills and vocal talents, coupled with its deep, blues-infused sound.
These experiences lead to studies at Berklee College of Music in Boston, more gigging, composing and session work in Chicago, a musical residency in Sri Lanka, as well as touring with renown, Zydeco artist C.J. Chenier.
Making the jump across the pond to Europe in mid-2016, Will begins performing and sharing his dynamic blues sound in Berlin, Germany and throughout Europe. Tours with his own band, collaborations with Hohner-endorsee Marcos Coll (with whom he releases “Takin’ Our Time” ©2019) and gigging with other well-respected EU artists such as Lionel Haas, David “Fingers” Haynes, Breezy Rodio, Martin Stumpf, Stef Rosen, and Gary Wiggins. Within a few short years, Will has logged performances at festivals and clubs in Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine and the US.
In 2022, the well-respected Ruf Records label adds Will to their artist roster and immediately inserts him into their Blues Caravan Spring tour alongside Ghalia Volt and Whitney Shea.  Ruf Records releases his “Goldfish Blues” album (©Nov2022) which receives strong reviews and garners him new fans online and across the EU and USA. 2023 brings another busy year with his own band plus 16 weeks touring with Rufs Blues Caravan (this time with Ally Venable and Ashley Sherlock.)

Most recently Will has been extensively touring and working as a session musician for other artists as well as forming a group called “The Unit” which is slowly making a name for themselves in and out of Berlin.

Whether playing clubs or festivals, working solo or collaborating other world-class musicians, Will strives to bring his energy, creativity and passion to every stage.

Will Jacobs – Guitar/Vocal
Arne Imig – Bass
Magro – Drums