24 Oct – 02 Nov
2025
Chansons
Gwendal Moële & Paul Riley
Colchester, UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
This established duo performs French "chansons" from the 40's up to modern day, with some English versions of the original French songs. Paul Riley's unique jazzy, bluesy guitar style is the ideal accompaniment to Gwendal Moële powerfully sensitive vocals. Expect rousing, emotionally-charged renditions of the French classics. Oh là là!
‘ The repertoire of this Essex duo features songs from the early and middle years of twentieth century – often referred to as “chansons”, along with more recent material. Gwendal Moële from Brittany is renowned in the area for his rich “Gallic” voice and charismatic stage presence. Paul Riley plays acoustic guitar in a jazzy, bluesy style which perfectly accompanies the Gwendal’s songs. Some of the duo’s repertoire will be familiar to many British audiences, including Edith Piaf ‘s – ‘’Je ne regrette rien’ and ‘Hymne à l’Amour’, ‘Ne me quitte pas’ by Jacques Brel and’ La Mer’ by Charles Trenet.’
Simon Haines: Hadleigh Folk Club publicity information 12/11/21
‘to say on behalf of all the PCC and those who were in the church on Saturday, a huge thank you to you and Paul.
Your singing (and playing) were magic and we so enjoyed it all. Many lovely comments from those there - we do appreciate you both coming.
Hopefully you will agree to come again!?’
Fundraising event, Peldon church 20/5/23
‘It was a pleasure to have you and Paul play today.
I really like you both, you are special.
The bonus is looking at our audience listen and enjoy’
Johnno; the Warm and Toasty club 17/4/23
‘Two talented long-time friends of Wivenhoe Folk Club have formed a great duo. Mainly songs in French, from old-time classics like Edith Piaf to more modern material - such as the English version of Jacques Brel's “Ne me quitte pas".
They have been our guests in the past and our audience absolutely loved them - of course they did! Paul's superb guitar and Gwendal's lovely voice combined -what's not to like?
Programme information for Wivenhoe Folk Club 1/6/23
‘ The repertoire of this Essex duo features songs from the early and middle years of twentieth century – often referred to as “chansons”, along with more recent material. Gwendal Moële from Brittany is renowned in the area for his rich “Gallic” voice and charismatic stage presence. Paul Riley plays acoustic guitar in a jazzy, bluesy style which perfectly accompanies the Gwendal’s songs. Some of the duo’s repertoire will be familiar to many British audiences, including Edith Piaf ‘s – ‘’Je ne regrette rien’ and ‘Hymne à l’Amour’, ‘Ne me quitte pas’ by Jacques Brel and’ La Mer’ by Charles Trenet.’
Simon Haines: Hadleigh Folk Club publicity information 12/11/21
‘to say on behalf of all the PCC and those who were in the church on Saturday, a huge thank you to you and Paul.
Your singing (and playing) were magic and we so enjoyed it all. Many lovely comments from those there - we do appreciate you both coming.
Hopefully you will agree to come again!?’
Fundraising event, Peldon church 20/5/23
‘It was a pleasure to have you and Paul play today.
I really like you both, you are special.
The bonus is looking at our audience listen and enjoy’
Johnno; the Warm and Toasty club 17/4/23
‘Two talented long-time friends of Wivenhoe Folk Club have formed a great duo. Mainly songs in French, from old-time classics like Edith Piaf to more modern material - such as the English version of Jacques Brel's “Ne me quitte pas".
They have been our guests in the past and our audience absolutely loved them - of course they did! Paul's superb guitar and Gwendal's lovely voice combined -what's not to like?
Programme information for Wivenhoe Folk Club 1/6/23
