04-16 Kenny Wayne Shepherd is back to talk about playing the original Hendrix “Woodstock” guitar along with his new album: Dirt On My Diamonds Vol 2
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We are back with our good friend Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Since the last time we interviewed Kenny, he has released a follow up album to his Dirt On My Diamonds Vol 1, ironically titled, Dirt On My Diamonds Vol. 2.
In addition to the new album, we talk about Kenny’s experience actually playing Jimi Hendrix’s Woodstock guitar, and his upcoming tour and 2 new album releases all set for 2025.
Kenny is a five-time-Grammy-nominated guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd. The new album was recorded at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. This project chronicles Shepherd's journey of musical evolution, touching on stories of loss, redemption, and memorable melodies, all crafted by an elite team of songwriters. Born in Louisiana, in 1977, Shepherd’s own life has never followed the script. Steeped in classic blues and rock ‘n’ roll from an early age by his dad – a respected Louisiana radio personality and promoter – Kenny soon reached for his first Fender Stratocaster and found he didn’t require lessons to make it cry and wail. Long before Warner Brothers subsidiary Giant Records offered a deal, Shepherd had toured in clubs he was still too young to drink in.
Also check out our previous interview with Kenny released on October 7, 2023 - find it in the link below
Show Notes
You can follow Kenny on social media at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kennywayneshepherd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennywayneshepherd/
His website is: https://www.kennywayneshepherd.net/ - you can also order an autographed album at his website: https://www.kennywayneshepherd.net/blog/557872709695
Kenny will be releasing an album in 2025 with Blues artist, Bobby Rush. Check out Bobby’s website here: https://www.bobbyrushbluesman.com/
Here is a little taste of Kenny & Bobby playing together in August 2024: Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush - Hoochie Coochie Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIK6CgetV6o
Kenny will be part of the 2025 Experience Hendrix Tour, check out the website, tour dates, etc: https://www.experiencehendrixtour.com/
Kenny will be part of a couple Blues Cruises, book your room right here: https://bluescruise.com/
Check out all of the videos/songs from Dirt On My Diamonds Vol. 2:
Kenny Wayne Shepherd | "I Got A Woman" Official Lyric Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dGbO5YVB6A
Kenny Wayne Shepherd | The Middle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-62pkJhJM4
Kenny Wayne Shepherd | My Guitar Is Crying: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FKZuCmyWwQ
LONG WAY DOWN - Kenny Wayne Shepherd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjjgTTyyksY
Kenny Wayne Shepherd | Never Made It To Memphis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oXJn2-5fOE
Kenny Wayne Shepherd | Watch You Go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lffNZ8QWOuM
Kenny Wayne Shepherd | Pressure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhb0IHieln4
Kenny Wayne Shepherd | She Loves My Automobile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo0M4X0QQE0
Other videos / songs from Kenny we think you should listen to:
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band - Mr Soul (Official Audio): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJr1SQczt9c
KWS Play Hendrix Woodstock Strat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLWjFFlBZCM
Experience Hendrix FULL SHOW Seattle 9-19-24: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJrj5Tutxaw
Check out Jim Irsay’s Rock n Roll Memorabilia collection: https://collection.jimirsaycollection.com/collections/rock-n-roll
She Loves My Automobile (Live 1980 Broadcast Remastered): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5gLeboF1ZI