We are pleased to confirm that we will once again be taking part in this great Jazz & Blues Festival in St Ives which runs from 10th - 13th September. This year you will find us in The Ivy Leaf Club on Saturday 12th September at 8.30 so join us there for some Raunchy Rhythm & Blues, we're looking forward to seeing you.
The Band
A powerful and raunchy Rhythm & Blues 5-piece, Chris Lord & her Blues Express produce classic blues with a hint of jazz, a touch of “sauce” and lots of nostalgia.
The band is driven by the superb voice of Chris Lord, supported by a heady mix of tenor sax 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, Zuzu Bollin and Big Mama Thornton to more modern exponents of the art such as Dana Gillespie and Imelda May. They take great pains to dig out some rare gems of lesser-known songs whilst adding their own interpretation to more familiar tracks ensuring their performance is interesting, sometimes surprising and always fun.
News
Saucy & Sassy Blues in The Farmers Boy St Albans
Chris and the boys are thrilled to be playing in The Farmers Boy, St Albans on Sun 2 August, join us for some great blues music and lots of fun. Music starts at 2pm, see you there
Kelly's Music Bar, Leigh-on-sea
We're looking forward to playing this great new venue in St Margaret's Church in Leigh-on-sea in 2026, join us for some Sassy and Saucy Rhythm & Blues at Kelly's Music Bar - not to be missed. Details on our Gig Page
Broadstairs Blues Bash, Kent 2026
We are excited to confirm we've been asked back to perform at the Broadstairs Blues Bash in 2026. This time the band will feature the Fabulous Robin Bibi on guitar and you will find us in The Counting House Bar from 2 - 4pm on Sunday 22 February. Come and join us, it's going to be a Stonking gig - see you there
The Old Riverport Jazz & Blues Festival St Ives 2025
It was great to be part of this wonderful Festival in lovely town of St Ives, our gig was moved to The Corn Exchange due to bad weather but the place was bursting at the seams. What a fabulous audience, it makes a big difference to the band when the audience are up for it and they definitely were. Thanks to everyone who came to the gig and thank you to John Souter and his team for organising another successful event. We're very much hoping to take part in next year's festival
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.
