Next show in Paris , France for Sept

Nothing really happened these last few days, no gigs and no big news so here are the next shows in Paris ( check first before going Please ! ):

Sept 11:

• Madness & Simple Minds @ Fete de L' Humanité, Parc de la Courneuve : it's a few kms outside Paris , it's a pain in the ass to go there , there are lots ( I mean LOTS) of people : around 100 000 or more but it's cheap, 20 Euros for 3 days. YES 20 euros for 3 days

• Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan @ Cafe de la danse next to Bastille (Sold-Out)

Sept 12:
Marky Ramone @ Maroquinerie
Jacques DUTRONC @ Fete de L' Huma 4:30PM

Sept 13:
GUNS N FUCKIN' ROSES @ Paris Bercy
The Klaxons @ Cigale
Timber Timbre @ L' Album de la Semaine ( tickets left, call bertrand on 01 55 93 40 48)
Sept 14:
Marron 5 @ Westin Hotel , Rue de Castigione 75001 ( Private show)
Sept 15:
Opening ( vernissage) of Hendrix Exhibition @ Renoma 75016 (Invit' only)
Sept 16:
Blonde Redhead @ Bataclan
Sept 17:
Interpol @ Trabendo (sold out I guess)
Nina Hagen @ Cité de la Musique
Peace Fest with Patti Smith @ Zénith ( w/ other French shitty artists)
Sept 18:
U2 + Interpol @ Stade de France (sold out)
Sept 20:
Ozzy Osbourne + Korn + Danko Jones @ Paris Bercy
Divine Comedy @ Cigale (sold out)
Sept 22:
Band of Skulls @ Fleche d' Or
Sept 23:
Katerine @ Studio SFR ( private gig)

Have a nice week end !

Skunk Anansie @ Nouveau Casino, Paris Sept 8 2010

Skunk Anansie @ Nouveau Casino, Paris
OUI FM private show Sept 8 2010

C'est la rentrée for french rock radio OUIFM with their first concert for the season and we're lucky to get Skunk Anansie @ the tiny Nouveau Casino ( 500 capacity) in the Menilmontant district.
Funnily Skunk Anansie have a brand new record out " Wonderlustre" on Sept 13, what a coincidence, Isn't it !

Skunk Anansie already played in Paris not so long ago ( On August 27 ) @ the Rock en Seine festival ( Click for video & pics from this show).

You probably guess it was a OUI FM radio show ;-)

Here @ ROCKERPARIS we like what they are doing so we're glad to see them again, this time not in front of 30 000 people but in an intimate setting in front of a selected audience of less than 500 guests & competition winners.
One of the best pop-heavy rock band.

Lots of photographers tonight for this showcase, the whole first row and some others are in the back.
As it's a promotional gig for the new album we have lots of new songs performed for the first time live ( so she says) ans a few oldies.
Lots of bass for us as we're standing in front of Cass (the bass player), this guy's a killer ( he also played with Gary Moore a few years ago).
Skin as usual is doing the show, her voice is perfect. Incredible she hasn't changed for these last 15 years.Can't tell the difference between now and how she was looking back then.

The whole gig was video recorded by the band specially one song to illustrate the new single (" Over the love") so Skin had to go backstage for a couple of minutes for make up.
Conditions were perfect down the front as the club wasn't packed and there were lots of girls around me.
Great 70 min show.

setlist & did I tell you it was a OUi Fm show ?

The new single " My ugly boy" :

Cool !

Lemmy movie @ L' étrange festival in Forum des Images, Paris sept 8 2010 5:00 PM

Lemmy documentary-Movie @ L' Etrange Festival
Forum des Images, Paris Sept 8 2010 5:00PM

This afternoon ROCKERPARIS was kindly invited to attend the premiere of the Movie-Documentary about the legendary Lemmy ( click for info & trailer) from MOTORHEAD.
In fact we don't really know if it was a premiere as the movie won't be out in cinemas in France.
It is part of the Etrange Festival which is showing lots of classic & independant fucked up (rock, gore,Horror , thriller,fantastic B or Z movies, Korean... ) movies from all over the world until Sept 12.
It is 2 hour long, really good even though the beginning frightened me a bit as it's only famous musicians ( Alice Cooper, Slash , Dave Grohl, Metallica and suprisingly Jarvis Cocker from Pulp among many others ) telling how great is Lemmy.
A tiny bit of history (with The Rocking Vickers, Hawkwind) interviews, his life in L.A. and some live footages including one with Metallica or his guest apperances with other artists.
It's not too academic, it is more about Lemmy the man than a historical doc about Lemmy from his first band to Motorhead.
It is very interesting, a must see.

Robert Plant's Band of Joy entire new album available for streaming

Wanna listen to Robert Plant' s new album ?

"Pride of joy" Robert Plant's new album is available for streaming if you click on the left Pic above.

Enjoy !

Black Mountain @ L' Album de la Semaine, Paris Sept 7 2010

Black Mountain @ L' Album de la Semaine, Canal+
Paris Sept 7 2010

setlist & postcards for the new album "wilderness heart"

Canadian rock band Black Mountain is playing famous Canal+ tv show L' Album de la Semaine to promote their brand new album Wilderness Heart ( to be out on Sept 13).
We were looking forward to see them LIVE as we liked what we have heard.
They are like a "light" stoner rock band with a bit of psyche early-Pink Floyd influences.
Most of the songs are quite rock ( with some nice guitars and heavy bass à la Black Sabbath) always with some keyboards ( with the ol' sound: moog ) a couple of others are really laid back and cool, That's when the keyboards rule over the guitar.
Nice looking girl on the vocals but she's lacking charisma, she should make an effort on stage as she seems to be waiting for the bus in the rain after breaking up with her boyfriend. ;-)
That's the kind of music I like even though i would put more guitars.( There's never enough guitar for me anyway)
They will be playing The Maroquinerie on Oct 4th, don't miss them.

Robert Plant billboard in the tube