Fred Pallem & Le Sacre du Tympan
Trade the city skyline for the dusty roads of the American heartland during this intimate musical journey. With heartfelt guitar arrangements and haunting pedal steel melodies, the band brings the best of folk storytelling to the heart of the capital. Expect a soulful deep dive into classic Americana that feels like a quiet sunset in the middle of Paris.
Studio de l'Ermitage (Paris 20th)
About
On Monday, October 19, 2026, Fred Pallem brings his exploration of American folk music to the Studio de l'Ermitage. Trading his usual arrangements for acoustic guitar and vocals, he revisits the works of legends like Neil Young, Townes Van Zandt, and Gene Clark. Joined by Ludovic Bruni on pedal steel guitar, as well as drummer Swanny Elzingre and bassist Paul Iron, the ensemble crafts an atmospheric journey through folk traditions. This event is exclusively for guests aged 18 and over. Tickets are available for 21:00 EUR in advance or 26:00 EUR at the door.
We were less aware of his long-standing passion for folk music, which he now fully embraces by taking on vocals and acoustic guitar, revisiting several decades of a popular repertoire ranging from Neil Young to Joe Henry, including Gene Clark, Townes Van Zandt, Ray LaMontagne, and a few others.
A journey through American lands at sunset, embellished by the pedal steel guitar of Ludovic Bruni (Natalia M.King, Imany), the rhythm of Swanny Elzingre on drums and backing vocals (Juniore, Julien Bitoun), and Paul Iron on bass and backing vocals (Julien Bitoun & The Angels).
The program is presented in duo, trio, and quartet formats.
Fred Pallem: acoustic guitar, vocals
Ludovic Bruni: acoustic and electric guitars, pedal steel guitar
Swanny Elzingre: drums, backing vocals
Paul Iron: electric bass, backing vocals
Our take on this event
Head to the Studio de l'Ermitage in the 20th arrondissement on October 19, 2026, for a unique evening dedicated to the roots of folk music. Fred Pallem takes center stage, stepping away from his signature work to showcase his passion for the genre. Armed with an acoustic guitar, he leads the audience through a curated selection of songs originally written by artists such as Joe Henry, Ray LaMontagne, and Gene Clark.
The performance features a dynamic lineup, including Ludovic Bruni on acoustic/electric guitars and pedal steel, Swanny Elzingre on drums and backing vocals, and Paul Iron on bass and backing vocals. The musical arrangements shift throughout the night, with the musicians performing in duo, trio, and quartet formats. The set is scheduled to run from 20:30 to 22:00.
Please note that entry is restricted to those aged 18 and older. To secure your attendance, advance tickets can be purchased for 21:00 EUR. For those deciding at the last minute, tickets will be sold at the venue for 26:00 EUR.
