A passion for Rock 'n' Roll, the saxophone and life Chris Rand will take to the keys and vocals, where he will perform an eclectic mix of Blues, Rock and New Orleans infused music. 

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Chris Rand is a regular fixture on London’s Jazz and Blues scene. Since graduating from Guildhall School of Music, Chris has released two album with his group ‘The Gathering’, and has worked with some of the top UK blues and roots artists including Charlie Watts, Mick Taylor, Nine Below Zero, Bad Manners, Squeeze, James Hunter Six and the Ben Waters Band.

Chris formed his new band, Consummate Rogues, in 2021 – a band which feeds off the new wave of Rock ‘n’ Roll, blending blues with Southern Rock and swampy New Orleans grooves. Over the last year the band have performed at Ronnie Scott’s, Green Note, The 100 Club and Ain’t Noting But The Blues Bar.

A selection of the venues Chris has performed at include Ronnie Scotts, Pizza Express Jazz Club, Boarderline, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Indigo O2, Royal Albert Hall, and 100 Club. In addition Chris has performed at festivals including Glastonbury, London Jazz Festival, Camp Bestival, Larma Tree, Swanage Jazz, Colne Blues, Ealing Blues, Ray Davis’ Meltdown Festival, Chilfest and Wychwood festival.

Every Sunday Smok’d Sessions brings you live music from outstanding musicians at our backstreet Boozer.

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