Fiona Thorn sings Serge Gainsbourg

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(SHOW DURATION IS 6PM-8PM)

He Drank Too Many Cigarettes - Fiona Thorn sings Serge Gainsbourg

A firm favourite of the Paris Cat, internationally renowned chanteuse Fiona Thorn dips into the songbook of provocateur Serge Gainsbourg with an intimate performance at the Paris Cat on April 6th - 6pm..

Serge Gainsbourg was a highly controversial figure in his lifetime; his music was often laden with heavy sexual innuendo and morbid themes, and his personal life and off-stage behaviour were consistently in the public eye.

Despite this scrutiny, his mastery of a variety of musical styles and his unique personality have established Gainsbourg as a key musical influence, both in France and around the world.

Fiona Thorn will present a choice selection from the Gainsbourg musical genius, with favourites such as “Black Trombone”, “La Javanaise” and “Le Poinconneur”. Also featured will be “Je T’Aime... Moi Non Plus” – denounced by the Vatican and banned from radio play in a number of European countries for its ‘climax’ – as well as an homage to Gainsbourg’s iconic concept album “Melody Nelson” and other rare treats.

Accompanied by her all star band led by award winning Musical Director John Thorn, drummer Alon Ilsar (Meow Meow), violinist (et al)  Nigel MacLean (Black Arm Band) and guitarist Sam Lemann (Grace Knight), Fiona Thorn’s “He Drank Too Many Cigarettes” will be an unforgettable night of great French music.

Fiona is a lover of languages and sings in eight. She is well loved for the exotic and internationally acclaimed creation Pastel Vespa who has played shows in the U.K and at the Edinburgh Festival. She has also performed around Australia (Sydney Opera House,The Famous Spiegeltent, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Adelaide Cabaret Festival) and released CDs worldwide on the wonderfully exotic label “Siesta” from Madrid, Spain. Pastel’s unique renditions of pop classics are heard on catwalks in Japan, discos in Greece, Belgium and Germany, and radio stations from Madrid to Oslo.

Fiona is also a gifted writer responsible for original CDs and cabaret shows including the critically acclaimed musical “All Het Up” written with Guy Rundle and John Thorn.

“A voice to die for” – The Scotsman

“Fiona Thorn’s voice could melt butter” – The Bulletin

“Fiona is a ‘diva’ in the true sense of the word, switching effortlessly through musical styles as well

as languages” – InPress

Genre - French jazz/Chanson/Pop/Rock

Performance Room - Parisian Loft