Gaston Coûté, the "Gâs qu'a mal tourné" of the Belle Epoque
By Alain-René Georges, singer and storyteller
A libertarian poet, boycotted in his day and absent from the official literature of the early 20th century for having written freely about social misery, this poet of the poor celebrates love and life in the face of "hypocritical morals", scuffing up "those who have-under", and proclaiming a revolt full of hope.
The wonderfully imagined, biting, funny lyrics, written over a century ago, are full of authenticity today. The scenes immortalised by Couté, whose songs are simple, lively and colourful, are done simply for the pleasure of telling them and singing them. His verve inspired great names such as Brassens...
Our Pissotte singer and storyteller Alain-René Georges will recount his life and sing his work (part of it).
No reservation required.
Payment by the sock.
A libertarian poet, boycotted in his day and absent from the official literature of the early 20th century for having written freely about social misery, this poet of the poor celebrates love and life in the face of "hypocritical morals", scuffing up "those who have-under", and proclaiming a revolt full of hope.
The wonderfully imagined, biting, funny lyrics, written over a century ago, are full of authenticity today. The scenes immortalised by Couté, whose songs are simple, lively and colourful, are done simply for the pleasure of telling them and singing them. His verve inspired great names such as Brassens...
Our Pissotte singer and storyteller Alain-René Georges will recount his life and sing his work (part of it).
No reservation required.
Payment by the sock.
