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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. Thursday April 24th at 7PMTogether it's called the Lightning Xpress tour: Two bands, one stage, one electrifying concert experience...and it's wowing audiences everywhere! The bands blend seamlessly throughout the show to perform songs together and separately in a non-stop 2 1/2 concert
Opening set by Jim Truman
Jim is a native of Morgantown, West Virginia, who spent 12 years in the mountains of Colorado. During this time, he traveled as a stand-up comic, performing in night clubs and ski resorts all over the US. He has performed for the WV Legislature, the US Capitol and as a guest multiple times on public radio's "Music from the Mountains". His rendition of "The West Virginia Hills" is on a CD that includes Larry Groce, Ron Sowell and Julie Adams of Mountain Stage and Tim O'Brien formerly of Hot Rize. In addition to originals, he sings a wide range of folk, blues, rock, jazz, slide and classic country.
$15
All Ages
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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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Thursday April 24th, doors at 7 with music at 7:30PM
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
720 Powell Avenue, Morgantown, WV, United States, West Virginia 26505
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