Electric Church
Join us for a special concert celebrating a decade of sharing Jimi Hendrix’s London story at Handel Hendrix House. We will be joined by Jimi Sessions alumni, Marcus Machado, and Baroque & Roll favourite, Omar Ríos Meléndez for mesmerising performance in the atmospheric surroundings of St Pancras Old Church
Doors will open at 19:30
Age Policy
Please note that St Pancras Old Church is a strictly 18+ venue.
Marcus Machado
Marcus Machado is a guitar prodigy who has taken the music industry by storm. He has been recognized as the Best Next Young Gun by Rolling Stone magazine and has been praised by Guitar World Magazine for pushing the boundaries of rock, funk, and soul guitar.
His musical collaborations with Pharoahe Monch, Daniel Caesar Pete Rock, Jon Batiste, and Jose James have set him apart, and his latest projects showcase his unwavering passion for creating groundbreaking music. Machado began playing the guitar at just two years old, and his latest album, Blue Diamonds, is a testament to his journey as an artist. The album is an amalgamation of R&B, funk, jazz, hip-hop, heavy rock, and psychedelia, creating an electrifying and unique sound. His first solo album, Aquarius Purple, showcases his talent as a musician and his ability to translate his emotions into music.
Image credit: Pritt Kalsi
Omar Ríos Meléndez
Omar Ríos Meléndez is a Nicaraguan guitarist, composer and music educator based in London. Playing guitar since the age of 11, he has developed a distinctive style that draws on flamenco, Latin American folk, classical guitar, jazz fusion, rock and blues, creating performances that are both technically accomplished and deeply expressive.
Over the course of his career, Omar has performed internationally, appearing on stages across Europe and the Americas, including Spain, Germany, Russia, the United States and the UK. His dynamic playing and rich blend of musical influences make him a compelling live performer, bringing energy, virtuosity and emotion to every performance. Now a Baroque & Roll Weekend favourite at Handel Hendrix House, he's known for his electrifying rock improvisations that never fail to get audiences talking.
"Electric Church" was more than just a phrase for Hendrix - it was his vision of music as a transformative experience. He believed that electric music could stir deep emotions, inspire creativity and bring people together in a powerful, almost spiritual way.
This special concert celebrates that idea, bringing Hendrix's vision to life through an evening of extraordinary live performance.
