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Is doing a show like Kiss The Sky draining? We do the different time periods. Let’s say we’re doing a show and we’re doing Monterrey Pop, the Band of Gypsies, and closing the show with the greatest hits. That’s three different sets and I don’t leave the stage unless it’s to change clothes. So there’s dif- ferent musicians in each set, but I’m carrying it through the whole way. I am kind of tired after the concert, but while I’m playing it’s important for us to do this and it’s important for people to see how Jimi did it with no little tricks. We’re not playing with you here. When you’re up front and seeing what this guy did with a guitar, you come to appre- ciate him more. Do ever get lost in the moment? No, because it’s very spiritual. I’m very present to what I’m do- ing and Jimi emphasized that. A lot of people don’t realize that before he died, he was very spiritual and getting more into Watch Kiss The Sky perform Band of Gypsys NJ STAGE - ISSUE 51 INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 63