Blues performed by a singer who comes from the land of chanson? With Véronique Gayot, it works wonderfully. Her unique voice spreads so much passion and raw energy that she not only has a loyal fan base in France but now all over Europe. In 2020, she performed live at the legendary WDR Rockpalast. In 2023, Gayot released her brand-new album "Be A Man" together with her band. Smooth to abrasive and somehow barely containable – that's what it sounds like when Véronique Gayot sings the blues. In addition to the obligatory comparisons to Janis Joplin, the name Robert Plant from Led Zeppelin also often comes up as a reference. That may be true. Actually, Véronique Gayot has so much more to offer. As one reviewer wrote about her 2018 debut album Wild Cat, 'soul, skill, and passion come together and celebrate the blues, which can also occasionally have a bit of a soulful vibe.' The 2021 follow-up work Animal picked up right where it left off and expanded Véronique Gayot's range towards classic rock and gospel.

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