Dexter Wesley

"I've been all over the world with Miles (Davis) and George Clinton and still have not heard anyone play like Dexter!"

Foley: Multi instrumentalist, Miles Davis' "Lead bass player", long time drummer for George Clinton & The P-Funk All-Stars (Parliament/Funkedelic), among many others - Foley

"I had the pleasure to once again witness his electrifying performance this past weekend. At first glance, Dex's style, dress, stage persona and musical blend remind you of Jimi Hendrix. The brother can make his electric guitar scream bloody blues, with fusion rock and soulful vibes."

X Urban Music Magazine - X Urban Music Magazine

"Track 2 (She Put Me Down by Wesley), whoa!, nice stuff! Thanks for the share Myke! I'm only part way through the album. Sooo good! ... Um, all I can say is gawdamn-gawdamn-gawdamn!!! And Fuuuuuuuuck yeah! ... Seriously, 3rd time through at max volume, headphones on, heaven!"

Craig Dunson: Producer, Label Head, Music Aficianado - Craig Dunson

"I was happy to learn they also have a VERY strong set of originals. The description of their sound as 'Hyper-Spiritual Amplified Blues, Rock!' on a website, is certainly apt. While I've personally never had more than a passing interest in Hendrix beyond the classic rock tracks everybody is familiar with, I gotta say, I am quite impressed with the 5-song EP of Wesley originals, '5 Songs From Dexter' (2011). Top-notch musicianship, production and an uncanny channelling of one James Marshall Hendrix. If you've ever wondered what Mister Purple Haze would sound like if he were still around, I definitely recommend checking out Dexter Wesley."

Swede - Fat Cat Radio, Blues & Rock Internet Radio Station - Swede - Fat Cat Radio

"Hyper-Spiritual Amplified Blues, Psychedelic Bluez, British Blues, Guitar Music. Many point to Dexter Wesley as the answer to 'What would Jimi Hendrix sound like today?', with Wesley's originals sounding like the long lost Jimi sessions, and with exceptional skills."

The Community Festival: 3-Day Festival, Since the 70s! - Columbus, Ohio - The Community Festival (Comfest) - Columbus, Ohio

"Going off the beaten path for this one. I want to talk to you about a disc I picked up from Comfest. If you read my review of that event, you'll recall that this band does a soulful Jimi Hendrix tribute that was a real crowd pleaser. I was thrilled when they let me listen to their new CD... First off, this band is old-school all the way, shows that you're dealing with musicians, not salesmen. Fair enough.

The disc in question has an intro piece, aptly called, 'My Guitar' that sets the tone for the entire release, followed by 'Captain Corruption.' VERY Hendrix-like, but raw, bluesy and feeling like a genuine 60's vibe. I have a collection of Hendrix bootlegs and studio outtakes - this CD could easily fit amongst them. And like those rarites, this doesn't quoite have the sound of a mainstream Hendrix release, but it most definitely in the same vein.

My favorite track is probably 'Tired Of Being Your Fool', which you can hear for yourself (on the Dexter Wesley music player at http://www.mykerock.com/music, and many other songs). Unlike most of the other songs, this one is all Stevie Ray. Damn good drinkin' music, too.Also, really like 'Blues In My Head' and 'Hold Your Head Up.' In fact, the whole disc is good, down-to-earth, minimally produced, sweaty Blues-ified rock-n-roll. My only concern is that, like their live performances, the sound is so very much Jimi, it may be difficult for them to be appreciated on their own terms. Which honestly, they deserve to be.

So, pour yourself a drink, take a listen and see what you think. Maybe even catch them live, I guarantee you won't regret it. These are musicians, folks. Real ones. Old school lives. And, thank God for that."

RevMortis, The Rim of Hell: Confessions of a Metal Geek - RevMortis, The Rim of Hell: Confessions of a Metal Geek

"By the end of Dexter Wesley & Red Hot Lava's mini set we witnessed on Friday night at Screamin' Willies (Reynoldsburg, East Columbus, Ohio), I was seriously saying, 'I'm not worthy!' Dexter came out on the stage as a mirror image of Jimi Hendrix, with a pink, psychedelic frill-trimmed shirt. Bassist, Myke Rock was decked out in (60's styled) Patriotic garb and complimented perfectly. The audience was immediately transported to a time gone by. The majority of this particular show was a tribute to Jimi Hendrix, starting out with 'Fire' and progressed to other popular Hendrix tunes, such as 'Foxy Lady', 'Purple Haze' and 'Hey Joe.'However, as an acomplished songwriter, Dexter was able to showcase his original music. Of course, the night would not be complete withoput the 'Star-Spangled Banner', which had the entire venue in a trance.

As gifted as Dexter is, he is very humble, as he and his bandmingled with the audience after his set. This speaks volumes to those who came out in support."

Mary Martorano McQuain, Local Rock Showcase, Columbus, Ohio - Mary Martorano McQuain - Local Rock Showcase

"JIMI HENDRIX LIVES!? Okay, it's not Jimi, but a guy named Dexter Wesley, and man the guy sounds like the guitar legend on both vocals and guitar. I heard some of the studio cuts and was amazed. If you are a fan of Jimi Hendrix, I invite you to take a listen to Dexter Wesley & Red Hot Lava."

Ron Coffey: www.coffeyweb.com - Ron Coffey