Rocking Blues in Morgantown WV

Schedule

Thu Apr 24 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Encore | Morgantown, WV

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Coming to Morgantown WV. at The Encore 2 nationally touring artists that have joined forces to create a special rocking blues concert/event - Billboard chart topping artist The Alex Lopez Xpress(ALX) AND Sweetone recording artist Memphis Lightning. Wednesday April 23rd at 8PM

Together it's called the Lightning Xpress tour: Two bands one stage one electrifying concert experience...and it's wowing audiences everywhere!

Opening set by Jim Truman

$15

All Ages


The Lightning Xpress tour is the union of two talented rock/blues artists that has been selling out shows bringing high-energy and great music to venues across the country.

Meet the bands:

Alex Lopez and The Xpress(ALX): Renowned guitarist and prodigious songwriter Alex Lopez with his band The Xpress electrifies audiences with a blend of blues rock pop and funk. Known for revitalizing blues for new generations they mesmerize with melodic songs from Alex's seven acclaimed albums including 2 Billboard top ten releases and 4 albums that peaked at #1 on the blues rock radio charts. Expect a high-energy mix of new hits and blues rock classics in their unforgettable performance.

Memphis Lightning:

Dynamic and internationally touring Memphis Lightning features award-winning musicians including guitar virtuoso Lightning Thiboutot who wows audiences with his guitar fretwork equivalent to guitar pyrotechnics. The band which includes Grammy-nominated Big Red and members "The Rock" and "Mr. Mayhem" is celebrated for their fusion of styles reminiscent of Danny Gatton Roy Buchanan David Bowie and Mick Jagger. Memphis Lightning is synonymous with future legends delivering a compelling musical experience.

The Encore is a rustic listening room venue & dance hall with a passion for the preservation of live performance and community gatherings. The Encore features local and national level touring acts with exceptional audio quality in a comfortable setting.

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Where is it happening?

The Encore, 720 Powell Avenue, Morgantown, WV, United States, West Virginia 26505

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