Roanne Blues Festival
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Edition 2025 — Roanne Blues Festival
6th edition of the Roanne Blues Festival. From March 5 to 9, free "Bars & Blues" concerts in bars in Roanne and surrounding areas, then on March 14 and 15, major international evenings at the Fontalon hall with Gerry Jablonski, The Cinelli Brothers, Boogie Beasts, Chris Bergson & Ellis Hooks.
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6th Edition: International Blues in Roanne
For its 6th edition, the Roanne Blues Festival once again made the city of Roanne vibrate to the sounds of the blues from March 5 to 15, 2025. The festival offered its now-proven formula: a week of free concerts in bars followed by two exceptional evenings at the Fontalon hall.
Bars & Blues: March 5 to 9
The "Bars & Blues" week allowed for the free discovery of six French bands in bars and restaurants in Roanne and its surroundings: Two Roots, Winter Blues Band, La Bedoune, Le Barda, Strange O'Clock, and Tiger Rose. Friendly and warm evenings that made the blues accessible to everyone.
Fontalon Hall Evenings: March 14 and 15
Friday, March 14
The first evening at the Fontalon hall began at 7 PM with the Apéro Blues. At 8:30 PM, Gerry Jablonski & Electric Band (Great Britain) kicked off the show with their powerful blues-rock that fuses the energy of 70s British Rock with the roots of American blues. At 10:00 PM, The Cinelli Brothers (Great Britain/Italy) took over, reinterpreting modern blues with their Italian influences. A duo of brothers repeatedly awarded in the UK.
Saturday, March 15
The second evening began with the Apéro Blues at 7 PM. At 8:30 PM, Boogie Beasts (Belgium) electrified the hall with their electric blues driven by a devastating fuzz harmonica, a sharp slide guitar, and a relentless rhythm section. At 10:00 PM, the American duo Chris Bergson & Ellis Hooks closed this edition with a refined soul-blues blending Motown influences and the New York scene.
Programme
Bars & Blues Program (March 5-9, 2025)
- Wednesday, March 5: Two Roots
- Thursday, March 6: Winter Blues Band
- Friday, March 7: La Bedoune
- Saturday, March 8: Le Barda / Strange O'Clock
- Sunday, March 9: Tiger Rose
Fontalon Hall Program (March 14-15, 2025)
- Friday, March 14:
- 7:00 PM: Apéro Blues
- 8:30 PM: Gerry Jablonski & Electric Band (Great Britain)
- 10:00 PM: The Cinelli Brothers (Great Britain/Italy)
- Saturday, March 15:
- 7:00 PM: Apéro Blues
- 8:30 PM: Boogie Beasts (Belgium)
- 10:00 PM: Chris Bergson & Ellis Hooks (United States)
Highlights
- 6th edition of the festival
- Free Bars & Blues concerts from March 5 to 9 with 6 French bands
- Gerry Jablonski & Electric Band: powerful British blues-rock
- The Cinelli Brothers: award-winning Italian-British modern blues
- Boogie Beasts: Belgian electric blues with fuzz harmonica
- Chris Bergson & Ellis Hooks: New York soul-blues duo
- Apéro Blues every evening at 7 PM
Prices
From 0.00€ — 45.00€
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Where does it take place — Roanne Blues Festival
Salle Fontalon
Rue des Vernes, 42300 Roanne