Tio Manuel at La Dame de Canton

Tio Manuel brings his blend of blues, rock, and roots to the unique setting of La Dame de Canton, a converted Chinese junk moored on the Seine near the Bibliothèque François Mitterrand. The artist, born Manu Castillo, cut his teeth in the French punk-rock scene with bands like Wunderbach before evolving into a solo act that channels the spirit of Calexico and Joe Strummer. His set moves from tex-mex to folk ballads, urban blues to Latin-infused refrains, all delivered with raw, festive energy.

Expect a night of gritty, generous music that tastes like warm beer and dusty roads. Tio Manuel's sound is steeped in American desert landscapes and Spanish lyrics, reflecting his roots and his current life in Brittany. The venue itself, a floating cultural space for over 20 years, offers an eclectic atmosphere perfect for this kind of cross-border musical journey. Whether you're into pop, rock, or chanson française, the programming here is known for its quality and festive spirit.