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

 

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/

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, 20187 yr by andybellwood