Les Intemporels du Blues au Rock

Les Intemporels du Blues au Rock: A Musical Journey Through Time

The festival Les Intemporels du Blues au Rock, powered by the Music's House association in La Crèche, offers an original approach to music by exploring the bridges between the blues of its origins and the rock of today. The event, held in La Crèche in the Deux-Sèvres region, combines concerts, masterclasses, and exhibitions to offer the public a journey through the history of Western popular music.

A Unique Concept: From Blues to Rock

The festival's philosophy is based on a strong conviction: rock, in all its diversity, has its roots in the blues. From Robert Johnson to Led Zeppelin, from Muddy Waters to the Rolling Stones, from B.B. King to Gary Moore, the connections are multiple and profound. Les Intemporels du Blues au Rock showcases and highlights these links by programming artists who embody this musical continuity, from traditional blues to contemporary blues-rock.

Concerts, Masterclasses, and Exhibitions

The originality of Les Intemporels lies in the diversity of its offerings. The festival doesn't just program concerts; it also offers masterclasses led by internationally renowned musicians, allowing festival-goers and amateur musicians to deepen their practice and knowledge of blues and rock. Visual art exhibitions, related to the musical universe, complete the program.

Phil Palmer and Nico Wayne Toussaint: Distinguished Guests

The festival notably hosted Phil Palmer, a legendary guitarist who has accompanied Dire Straits, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, George Michael, Joni Mitchell, and Seal, for an exceptional masterclass. Bluesman Nico Wayne Toussaint, considered one of the world's leading blues harmonica players, electrified the stage with his energy and virtuosity.

Music's House: A Music School Dedicated to Live Performance

The Music's House association, which organizes the festival, is first and foremost a music school located in La Crèche. It offers instrument and music practice lessons throughout the year, and the festival marks the highlight of its season. Students from Music's House Rock School also participate in the event by performing on stage as opening acts, in a spirit of transmission and sharing.

A Festival with Variable Dates

Unlike most festivals that are held on fixed dates, Les Intemporels du Blues au Rock adopts a variable calendar, adapting to the availability of invited artists and logistical constraints. This flexibility allows the festival to invite top-level musicians, sometimes on international tours, and to offer ambitious programming.