Guest Andi Posted June 13, 2018 Posted June 13, 2018 Hi, does anyone know of any soul venues in France that we could drop into on our voyages? What's the scene like there? Do you think that if I tried to organise an event (in a couple of years) there would be much support? I've seen loads of "blues" festivals which have major soul artists, such as those at Cognac and Cahors, so I'd have thought that there is a call, but it could be a different matter for a club-type event rather than a festival. All view appreciated, many thanks. Andi
Amsterdam Russ Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 Soul Invictus run occasional mixed genre (soul, ska, reggae, mod) nights in Nice. Not sure when the next one is, but you can find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1000103886704790/ There’s a club called “Back to the 60s” based in Amiens and plays soul, jazz, and just about anything considered “cool” from that decade. They also have a Facebook presence: https://www.facebook.com/60sclub/ In Lyon you have the Blue Cat 50s & 60s Rhythm and Blues Club. That does exactly what it says on the tin. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1772762132976197/ In Aix-en-Provence there’s the “Up Your Soul” club. They play soul, funk, R&B, jazz and more, and have an event on this weekend. Info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2013015732073833/ The Saint Tropez Soul Patrol can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/SAINT-TROPEZ-SOULFUL-PATROL-242938154761/ Three events worth checking out are... 17th-18th August Shoes Rhythm & Soul Weekender La Rochelle, France https://www.facebook.com/events/603159946685941/ 31st August-2nd September 2018 South of France Weekender Calvisson, France https://www.facebook.com/groups/1942548356015207/ 8th December Paris Magic City Paris, France https://www.facebook.com/ParisMagicCity/ 1
Andybellwood Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 (edited) Events keep popping up in sunny Languedoc from the Perpignan weekenders , events at the BBC (Perpignan) , Palmarium SC and just recently this one in delightful Collioure. https://www.soul-source.co.uk/calendar/event/56445-collioure-south-of-france/ In typical laid back French Med style , tend to be arranged at fairly short notice. ‘Jeff the Fish’ also djs at various beach bar events during the summer and with his eclectic taste well worth contacting . https://m.mixcloud.com/jeffthefish/ Edited June 14, 2018 by andybellwood 1
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