The 33rd edition of Guitar Nights is fast approaching, it will take place from July 18 to 25as usual, on the stage of the open-air theater of Patrimony.
Headliners roundup with Jean-Bernard Gilorminipresident and artistic director of this festival.
Curtain rises on Thursday July 18 with a reggae tone with the group The Wailersforty years after the release of Legenda legendary album from the group worn by Bob Marley and in the wake of the film which tells the story of his life. “We explored reggae a few years ago with Patrice. The Wailers concert will be a great opening, a very festive moment”emphasizes Jean-Bernard Gilormini enthusiastically.
Tribute 100 % Goldman
The next day, July 19, Les Nuits de la Guitare will explore a more French repertoire. And what a repertoire! That of Jean-Jacques Goldman played by Goldmenun “tribute 100 % Goldman”. “They are very endearing artists. I saw them at La Palestre. It’s a perfect cover of Goldman’s songs. The audience really enjoys it.”
The evening of Saturday July 20 also promises to be festive with Christophe Mae whose attachment to Corsica and its public is known. “He is an artist who shows great generosity, notes Jean-Bernard Gilormini. He was very friendly with Jean-François Oricelli who composed music for him. Christophe Maé will perform his hits in a sumptuous setting, with his musicians including Corsican violinist Armelle de Rocca Serra.”
The best current gypsy guitarists
On July 21, Sunday transition with an acoustic guitar evening that is one of Patrimonio’s trademarks. The festival team is delighted with the return of the Australian showman Tommy Emmanuel, “a rather unique guitarist”. It will make the link with a great moment of gypsy music orchestrated by the Gypsy Jazz Messengersa formation composed of Thomas Dutronc, Rocky Gresset, Diego Imbert, Adrien Moignard, Stochelo Rosenberg, Joscho Stephan and Fanou Torracinta. “This group includes the best current gypsy guitarists. It will be a very nice evening with lots of discussions.”
On Monday July 22, we change register with the concert of Pascal ObispoWho “will play thirty years of success but also songs he wrote for others like Light the fire for Johnny Hallyday” and who arrives with “twelve talented musicians including an incredible guitarist.”
Tuesday, July 23rd will be “rock night” with the Swedish group as headliner Royal Republic Who “shows incendiary energy! It’s a great discovery.”
On July 24, it will be a jazz fusion evening with the guitarist Mike Stern and the trumpeter Randy Brecker with, at their side, Dennis Chambers, Leni Stern et Chris Minh Doky. with, alongside them, Dennis Chambers, Leni Stern and Chris Minh Doky. “This all star band is phenomenal.”
Finally, closing on July 25, the festival welcomes Applea singer and guitarist who is only 27 years old but who has already won two Victoires de la Musique, in 2020 and 2021. “It is, note Jean-Bernard Gilormini, a committed artist and a very gifted multi-instrumentalist.”
Information: tel. 04 95 37 12 15 / 09 63 66 12 15. www.festival-guitare-patrimonio.com
