The first night, Friday, July 3, will feature the French electro-dub duo Bleu Soleil, singer-songwriter and performer St Graal, and the band FFF. The lineup showcases talented artists full of energy who are sure to get the audience moving at the garden of the cave, this bucolic site hosting the music event.
Sensitive Universes
Deep bass, sweet and enticing melodies, airy vocals: Bleu Soleil (opening act) embraces a hybrid and sunny sound, somewhere between Panda Dub, Polo and Pan, and a more contemporary pop. After scoring a diamond single with their hit “Soleil bleu,” in collaboration with Luiza, the duo hit the stage for the first time in Paris on March 27 at La Bellevilloise. They will hit the festival circuit this summer, including the Basque coast.
With St-Graal, another sensitive universe. From his EP “Extraordinary Love Stories,” released last, we can appreciate a sharp lyricist who delves into the eternal theme of romantic passions. His romantic flair unfolds over incisive guitars, electro pulses, and auto-tuned vocals. It’s going to be amazing!
St-Graal will perform on July 3, alongside Bleu Soleil and FFF.
Following that, the legendary group FFF (French Funk Foundation) and their leader Marco Prince will take the stage. Founded in the 1980s, they marked the alternative scene by inventing funk-rock fusion. The lively fiftysomethings, after a twenty-three-year hiatus from recording, made a remarkable comeback three years ago, continuing to mix genres, plug in the amps, and bring a ton of energy.
Vibrant, Organic, Energetic
On Saturday, July 4, another equally enticing evening awaits. The lineup includes Franck & Damien (opening act), singer Imany, and British singer-songwriter and guitarist Charlie Winston.
Franck & Damien, the inspiring duo from Bordeaux, travel through bluesy beaches, folk-rock, and rootsy country in a Californian road trip. Their second album, “Juniper Road,” combines energetic tracks with melancholic ballads. Their delicate compositions are infused with vast spaces, surf culture, and a more edgy style.
Imany will take the stage next. The singer from Comoros advances with a distinctive vocal signature reminiscent of Tracy Chapman, one of her inspirations. She reinterprets rock and pop classics from Radiohead to Cat Stevens, Donna Summer, Bob Marley, and Daft Punk.
Finally, Charlie Winston will conclude this 10th edition of the Nocturnes. Carrying his new album “Love Isn’t Easy,” love, always. The talented multi-instrumentalist, surrounded by his accomplice musicians – François Lasserre, Louis Sommer, and Noé Benita – will deliver a performance blending humor, emotion, and energy to share with the audience a vibrant and organic album where the music breathes as an extension of himself.
