Jex Lopez & Band album tour

Queer Mestiça pianist singer Jex Lopez launches their self-titled album, taking a quartet of exceptional AFAB musicians on a NSW storytelling tour, supported by Australia Council. Jex is joined on stage by trans non binary singer songwriter Meraki Mae on guitar and mesmerising harmonies, Vonnstar on saxophone and drums and Melissa Hunt on double bass. This is a one time only collaboration that cannot be missed.

A true performer and storyteller, Jex Lopez creates quirky, dark, yet inspirational tales with piano, soundscapes and a haunting voice. Jex murders the old guard and in its place reinvents traditional Latin musical elements paired with satire and an evocative call to arms.

Lopez’s blend of intelligent lyrics, progressive social themes, bold rhythms and dramatic voice is as mesmerising as it is brutally honest. From fairy tales to Latin divas, to the Blues, and circus arts, Lopez is inspired by and shares art in all its forms.

“Jex Lopez’s fierce and beautiful story-telling and siren songs are medicine for the soul. A celebration of lives lost and loved, Lopez’s show is an authentic offering to the sonic gods.” (Betty Grumble, performance artist)

Lopez’s show features sonic story telling with original music and lyrics. The show is a homage to the spirit of transformation and hope, an honouring of the full range of experiences and emotions and the progressive change makers that continue to inspire Jex. Covid, floods, nothing can keep these artists back from sharing the joy and pain of life. Musically influenced by Chavela Vargas, Nick Cave, Patty Smith, Jeff Buckley, Victor Jara, Kate Bush, Candy Royalle and Llhasa de Sela, Lopez’s work is a unique blend of cross genre art, performance and breathtakingly beautiful music.

This one off special show will feature projections by Zeb Schultz, melding the sonic and visual mediums into one incredible experience.