Vince Lee & Sophie Lord

Vintage blues and roots duo based in Plymouth UK. Vince has been playing and singing the blues in all its forms since the mid 80s and has influenced many likeminded musicians with his wide repertoire and virtuoso guitar playing. Sophie Lord was one of the people he inspired at a young age. Returning to her hometown Plymouth after 10 years working as a bass player in London, Sophie joined forces with Vince in early 2022. Whist switching from electric bass to double bass in the process. Together they have gained a huge following on social media platforms by sharing their homemade music videos which have reached millions of people around the world. Their stripped back style touches on jump blues, calypso, swing & ragtime. Vince & Sophie visited the United States in Spring 2023 performing at the world famous Topanga Blues Festival in California and Gator By The Bay Festival in San Diego. In 2024, 2025 & 2026. Vince & Sophie further established themselves on the Southern California Blues circuit, playing many notable blues clubs for legendary West Coast blues promoter Cadillac Zack who booked the duo to open the Topanga Blues Festival two years running. They are the only act in the festival's long history to have played the historic Topanga Blues Festival twice. In 2026 Vince Lee & Sophie Lord were nominated in the UK Blues Federation Awards as best acoustic act and Vince has been nominated as best traditional artist for the last two years.
Doors open at 6:15pm. Performance begins at 7:30 pm and ends around 9:45pm with an interval half way through. Please note that Louisa's Place has a special performance food menu and all food should be ordered at least 48 hours in advance, preferably by emailing Ian Scott at louisasplace4a@gmail.com. Ian will confirm your order by email. Or you can call Louisa's Place on 01858 322024 at least 48 hours before the performance. Louisa's Place is a fully licensed beer, wine and cocktail bar. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are available here.