Blue Orchid

BLUE ORCHID

Liz Rae and Chrissy Byrne combined their individual talents in the duo Blue Orchid in Feb 2000.

In a short space of time Blue Orchid have built up a huge fan base and been nominated for a number of British music awards. In 2001 they can to the attention of many people when touring with country legend Don Williams.

Liz is a vocalist with a powerful and expressive vioce who has previously worked with another popular duo, the Capricorn Duo. She had also performed with many of the UK's top country acts including Kenny Johnson & Northwind, West Virginia and Brendan Shine.

Chrissy began her musical career in church, and was a leader of a folk group who played in churches, folk clubs and other venues, she later developed a love for country music, and began playing country music in the late 90's. Her beautiful hamonies complement Liz's voice perfectly, she also plays guitar. They have received excellent reviews in the country music press.

After starting off playing mainly well known covers the girls are now including songs written by some of the UK's top country songwriters on their latest album 'Slow Down For Awhile' and in their live shows.