Chris and the boys are back for two more visits to the Khoi Khoi Bar in Letchworth on Sat 9 May and Sat 8 August, see gig page for more details
Welcome
A powerful and raunchy Rhythm & Blues 5 piece, Chris Lord & her Blues Express produce classic Blues, R&B and Blues Rock with exuberance and joy.
The band is driven by the superb voice of Chris Lord, supported by a heady mixture of tenor saxophone and guitar, all built upon a first class rhythm section. Together the band merges to weave a magical spell wherever they perform.
Influences range from early artists like Bessie Smith and Big Mama Thornton, to the golden years represented by the three Kings, all the way to more modern exponents of the art like Etta James and Beth Hart; but don't expect the same old covers - The Express take pains to dig out some rare gems of lesser known tracks which always keep the night interesting.
The band is driven by the superb voice of Chris Lord, supported by a heady mixture of tenor saxophone and guitar, all built upon a first class rhythm section. Together the band merges to weave a magical spell wherever they perform.
Influences range from early artists like Bessie Smith and Big Mama Thornton, to the golden years represented by the three Kings, all the way to more modern exponents of the art like Etta James and Beth Hart; but don't expect the same old covers - The Express take pains to dig out some rare gems of lesser known tracks which always keep the night interesting.
News
The Old Riverport Jazz/Blues Festival 2020
Great news, we're taking part in the The Old Riverport Jazz/Blues Fest this year at St Ives in Cambridge, you will find us at The Quayside at 2pm. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Dereham Blues Festival 2020 8 - 12 July
The band are hoping to take part in this year's Festival, more news soon - watch this space
Birmingham, Sandwell & Westside Jazz Festival 2020
We are very pleased to confirm that Chris Lord and her Blues Express will be appearing at the Festival this year on Saturday 25 July. More details to follow shortly.
Check out our Video page!
Take a look at our Video Page, we've posted some recent videos expertly taken by Jean Burdett-Coutts aka Jean Allard-Mower - thank you Jean you've done an excellent job as always!
Great Review from Blues In Britain Magazine
John Mitchell, journalist for Blues in Britain Magazine, attended a gig we did at Farnham and gave the band an excellent review - here's a snapshot
"Chris Lord and her band was witnessed by a discerning audience who appreciated the fine voice, great musicianship and an interesting selection of covers: some unusual, some familiar but done with a twist ..... A fine performance from Chris Lord and her Blues Express, I shall look forward to catching them again."
Thank you John.
Photography by:
Anna Domagala
Laurence Harvey
Mike Chase
Louise Dove
Jean Allard-Mower
Clive Lord
John Morrow