THE LIGHTNING EXPRESS

Coming to The Ridglea Theater, 2 nationally touring artists join forces to create a special rocking blues concert AND its a double new album release show! Billboard chart topping artist The Alex Lopez Xpress AND Sweetone recording artist Memphis Lightning. Thursday February 26th.Get ready for the perfect blend of rock and blues...and to be electrified by this concert...
2 blues/rock acts featuring 2 new albums on 1 stage for1 amazing night of music! A show you don't want to miss!
The Lightning Xpress show is the union of two talented rock/blues artists that has been bringing high-energy and great music to venues across the country. The bands perform a non-stop 2 hour plus concert where they each do a set and then seamlessly interchange members during parts of the concert to create a unique special experience.
Fans have said:
* one of the best blues concert I've ever seen
*super impressive high-energy, these guys just never stop
* awesome fantastic show, there is something special about when these bands get together
Meet the bands:
Alex Lopez and The Xpress(ALX): Renowned guitarist and 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, 2 which reached the Billboard top ten, and his new release "Retro Revival". Music Critics are already calling it a contender for blues/rock album of the year(Indie Music Magazine). 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 also includes Grammy-nominated Big Red, a preeminent bass performer and songwriter. Memphis Lightning is celebrated for their fusion of styles reminiscent of Danny Gatton, Roy Buchanan, David Bowie, and Mick Jagger. Their rabid loyal following has made them one of the top drawing artists in the southeast all the way up the east coast and into Maine and their shows have been defined by one critic as electrifying.
Both The Alex Lopez Xpress(ALX) and Memphis Lightning are releasing NEW albums early 2026 and will be performing the album for one of the first times
YES it's a new album release show featuring 2 NEW albums!

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