G.E. Smith and Jim Weider Perform as Masters of the Telecaster

Press release

OLD SAYBROOK, CT - The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, “the Kate”, is pleased to present Masters of the Telecaster featuring G.E. Smith and Jim Weider on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 7:00 pm.

With two of the most prolific rock guitarists in the world - GE Smith and Jim Weider – a Masters of the Telecaster concert is sure to be a historic night of blues, roots, and rock and roll with tunes from Roy Buchanan, Little Richard, Neil Young, Bo Diddley, THE BAND, JJ Cale, Sam Cooke and more.

Jim Weider, a master of classic telecaster guitar, is renowned for his rock and blues-based signature sound. He is among a select group of musicians with an endorsement from Fender and, for the past three decades, he's earned enormous respect from fellow musicians and music fans throughout the world.

Born and raised in the famed arts colony of Woodstock, NY, Jim received great acclaim during his long tenure as lead guitarist (replacing Robbie Robertson) for Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame inductees, The Band. During fifteen years of international touring with original members Levon Helm, Garth Hudson and Rick Danko, Jim was featured on numerous albums, films, videos and television appearances.

Jim furthered his reputation as a versatile and talented guitarist in performances and recordings with Scotty Moore, Keith Richards, Los Lobos, Graham Parker, Taj Mahal, Mavis Staples, Hot Tuna, Bob Weir/Rat Dog, Johnny Paycheck, James Talley, Kim Wilson, Paul Butterfield, Robbie Dupree, among many others.

G.E. Smith was the music director and led the Saturday Night Live band for ten years. During this time he also toured with Bob Dylan and helped Mike Myers write a song for Aerosmith for when they performed on SNL. GE Smith was sought out by major recording artists like Jagger, who, shortly after Live Aid, called Smith to work with him on his first solo album. He recently finished a three year run with Roger Water’s WALL LIVE worldwide tour.
For more information and tickets, visit www.thekate.org or call 860-510-0453.