The first evening, Friday, July 3, will see the French electro-dub duo Bleu Soleil, the singer-songwriter and performer St Graal, and the group FFF perform. The lineup highlights talents full of energy that will surely get the audience moving in the bucolic setting of the cave garden, the venue for the music event.
Sensitive universes: With deep bass, soft and enticing melodies, and airy vocals, Bleu Soleil (opening act) embraces a hybrid and sunny sound, somewhere between Panda Dub, Polo and Pan, and a more contemporary pop style. After achieving a diamond single with their hit “Soleil bleu,” in collaboration with Luiza, the duo performed for the first time in Paris on March 27 at La Bellevilloise. They will hit the festival circuit this summer, including the Basque coast.
St-Graal offers another sensitive universe. From his EP “Extraordinaires Histoires d’amour,” we appreciate a sharp lyricist who navigates through the eternal theme of love passions. His romantic verve unfolds over incisive guitars, electronic beats, and auto-tuned vocals. It’s going to be a thrilling experience!
Following them, the legendary group FFF (French Funk Federation) takes the stage with their leader, Marco Prince. Founded in the 1980s, they have made their mark by inventing the funk-rock fusion. The lively fifty-year-olds, after a hiatus of twenty-three years from the music scene, made a remarkable comeback three years ago by mixing genres, cranking up the amps, and bringing a ton of energy to their art.
Vibrant, organic, energetic: On Saturday, July 4, a second equally enticing evening awaits. The lineup includes Franck & Damien (opening act), singer Imany, and British singer-songwriter and guitarist Charlie Winston.
Franck & Damien, the inspirational duo from Bordeaux, navigate through blues, folk-rock, and roots country music in a Californian road trip. Their second album, “Juniper Road,” blends energetic tracks with melancholic ballads. Their delicate compositions, infused with surf culture and expansive spaces, take listeners on a journey through a mix of styles.
Imany will take the stage next. The singer from Comoros brings a distinct vocal style reminiscent of Tracy Chapman, one of her influences. She revisits classic rock and pop standards from Radiohead to Cat Stevens, Donna Summer, Bob Marley, and Daft Punk.
Finally, Charlie Winston will conclude the 10th edition of the Nocturnes. Carrying his latest album “Love Isn’t Easy,” the talented multi-instrumentalist, accompanied by his bandmates, will deliver a performance blending humor, emotion, and energy to share a vibrant and organic album with the audience, where the music breathes like an extension of himself.
