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The Lightning xpress blues concert

  • Theater West End 115 West 1st Street Sanford, FL, 32771 United States (map)

FEATURED BAND Alex Lopez and The Xpress
FEATURED BAND Memphis Lightning

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 AT 7 PM

Two new albums on one stage for one amazing night of music! A show you don't want to miss!

Returning to Theater West End: two nationally touring artists join forces to create a special rockin blues concert AND it's a double new album release show! Starring billboard chart topping artist The Alex Lopez Xpress AND Sweetone recording artist Memphis Lightning. Get ready for the perfect blend of rock and blues...and to be electrified by this concert...

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!


Alex Lopez and The Xpress (ALX)

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.


Tickets

Both The Alex Lopez Xpress (ALX) and Memphis Lightning are releasing new albums in early 2026 and will be performing the album for the first time at Theater West End.

starting at $15 per person

(plus applicable sales tax and applicable processing fee)

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