Jimi Hendrix

Venimus, canebamus, totus erat groovy! We came, we sang, all was groovy! On 29th July, 2022, four wandering minstrels decided to beam down to the Troutbeck Care Home with the avowed intent to strum a few chords for the entertainment of all present and to celebrate an unusual concert given there by Jimi Hendrix in 1967. We found an audience for Jimi at the Troutbeck that he could never have imagined 55 years ago when he himself played in the building. We couldn’t have wished for a nicer day, or a better reception, and thanks go to all the staff and residents for making us feel so very welcome. It was a chance to celebrate Jimi, but it was also a reminder that where there’s life, there’s also the chance of accessible fun, no matter how young or old a person might be. Myself, Chris, Jim and Martin loved bringing a bit of fun to everyone on the day, and we all left that little bit higher in our spirits too. To quote Jimi “Excuse me, while I kiss the sky.”