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!
Welcome
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
Another evening of jazzy blues in the Theatre Bar at the Rhodes Arts Complex
We're back at the Rhodes Arts Complex in Bishop's Stortford for an evening of jazzy blues on Wed 29 August. This is one of our favourite venues, the sound is superb and the atmosphere is always spot on, see you there.
Barleylands Here We Come!
We're so pleased to be back playing "Blues at Barleylands" in Billericay on Sat 7 July and thrilled to be introducing our new drummer Rick Philpott, can't wait!
We're giving The Bear another hug, can't wait!
So pleased to announce our 2nd appearance at The Bear Club in Luton on Friday 19 October, more down and dirty, saucy rhythm & blues from Chris Lord and her Blues Express. Details on our gig page.
Great Review from Blues In Britain Magazine
John Mitchell, journalist for Blues in Britain Magazine, attended the gig at Farnham on 25 May and gave the band an excellent review in the July issue - 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
