Going Back To Villeneuve l'Archevêque

December 2025

I receive a call from filmmaker 

Rebeca Ofek who tells me about her

 intention to make a 

documentary film about 

Françoise Cactus.

https://www.rebecaofek.com/

Rebeca asked me to help her scout 
locations in her hometown of 
Villeneuve l'Archevêque.
It had to be done as quickly 
as possible, given that the director
 was seven months pregnant.

Miraculously enough, I was able 
to make a round trip on 
December 15, 2025, to meet Rebecca.
 During this visit, she was able to discover 
Françoise's childhood home and her primary school, 
as well as interview Françoise's sister-in-law, 
who had welcomed us, and her younger sister, 
who happened to be there. 
It was extremely moving for 
me to return to Françoise's 
family home where I had spent 
many moments with her.
The house, although abandoned, 
was still intact, with many of 
Françoise's drawings on the walls, 
her bedroom with her books, 
cassettes, and posters.
There were also the family photo albums, 
including pictures of us when we were 
there during family celebrations.



I went to the village church, 
which Françoise and I used to visit 
every time we were in Villeneuve.
 I think we both loved that place.

Notre-Dame de Villeneuve-l'Archevêque



I sang the song "Puisque tu es Partie"
 there with her guitar, which I wrote 
for her when she left us.


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THURSDAY December 18th 2025

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Saturday December 20th 2025

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NEW ALBUM: I $old My $oul for Rock'N'Roll

 

I've always wanted to make a Rock and Roll covers album.

Here's a selection of tracks I recorded over several years (1992 -2025) that I really like.

I would have loved to release this on vinyl. Until someone's interested, I'm offering it to you.

Meany thanks to all the musicians who helped me:

Earl Brown (Sax on 12 &14), Rüdi Rocca (Lead guitar on 1), Yvonne Ducksworth (Vocals on12), Roxane Jabveneau Bass on 2,5&13, Jacques Palminger (Drums on 12 &14), Fred Moulin (Vocals on 1), Joseph Triola (Bass on 12 &14), Sister Esther Chimee (Vocals on 4),Daniel Bremond on 6), Ludo Laleu & Pierre Rocco Horns on 6), Baron du Bayou (Bass on 1,3,4,6,9 & 11), Béatrice (Vocals on 14) and all the other folks involved !

All Tracks recorded at "Louisiana Cabaret Studio" by Marquis de Coco Nut

except 12 & 14 Recorded February by Keith Keller

Chez Flame Recording Studio New Orleans, LA

Produced by Marquis de Coco Nut

Listen to I $old My $oul for Rock'N'Roll on

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Listen to I $old My $oul for Rock'N'Roll on

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1. King Creole 00:00

2. Summertime Blues 02:05

3. Red Cadillac and a Black Moustache 04:42

4.Drinking Wine Spo-Dee-Oh-Dee 07:46

5. Rock'N'Roll Outlaw 11:25

6. See You Later Alligator 14:38

7. Stand By Me 17:24

8. Howlin' For My Darlin' 20:08

9. C'est la Vie 22:58

10. Hey Good Lookin' 26:25

11. I Love Candy 28:14

12. Jump Jack Jive 31:06

13. Louie Louie 33:29

14. Shotgun Wedding 36:26

15. Do You Know What it Means to miss New Orleans 38:32

Coco Nut: Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Bass & $ound$

Jaques Palminger: Drums on 12 &14

Roxane Javeneau: Bass on 2 & 5

Fred Moulin: Backing Vocals on 1

Esther Chimee: Backing Vocals on 4

Baron de Basseterre: Bass on 1,3,4,6,9 & 11

Rüdi Rocca: Lead Guitar on 1

Eric Pelle: Drums on 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11 &13

Daniel Bremond: Sax on 1 & 6

Ludo Laleu & Pierre Rocco Horns on 6

Yvonne Ducksworth: Vocals on 12

Joe Triola Drake: Bass on 12 & 14

Earl Brown: Sax on 12

Alex Greene: Piano on 15

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EXPOSITION: I $OLD MY $OUL FOR ROCK'N'ROLL 21 Novembre 31 décembre 2025

 

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The story begins rather badly.

On January 12th, I was booked to perform at Gobe Lune, a concert café in the 20th arrondissement of Paris.

When I arrived, I noticed there were no posters, the bartender wasn't even aware I was scheduled to perform that evening, and the person who booked me wasn't there—a real flop!

A few regulars, more or less drunk, are nevertheless there, the owner of the bar invites me to set up the sound system and play. Once my microphone set up, I introduce myself and ask the audience what I can play for them, a Mambo, Rock'N'Roll, Tango? A spectator calls out: "Liberté ou la Mort" ! 

The spectator in question is Arnaud Vallet, with whom I naturally strike up a conversation. 

Marquis de Coco Nut & Arnaud Vallet

Arnaud tells me about the Adamant and then offered to book me there.

Obviously this proposition was very tempting for me. My commitment was to cook my legendary dish: Red Beans with Rice for 50 people, the psychiatric staff who work on the Adamant and the patients who attend it.

This would be followed by a group interview by the patients and to round it all off with a show..

The Stage

$oul Food

            The $how          

Pic by Arnaud Vallet ©2025

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APRIL IN BERLIN

April 2025. More than 4 years after Françoise Cactus's death, I was able to organize a concert in Berlin that I saw as a tribute from the members of "The Lolitas" in memory of Françoise. The Lolitas never reformed after their split in 1992. This never occurred to anyone. After her death, I myself felt the desire to record an album with her "Framus" guitar, which I had inherited, as a tribute to her. I then asked my former bandmates if they would be up for one last concert in honor of our singer and drummer.
They all agreed, beside Michele Veleno (aka "Tutti Frutti"), who was unable to travel to Berlin at the time.

The choice of the location for the event was quickly made and took place at the "Wild at Heart", a legendary club in the heart of Kreuzberg.The concert date was finally set for April 19, 2025.

Considering the limited communication on social media, around a hundred "fans" turned out tonight, which I consider a success. The vast majority were fans of the original "Lolitas." Almost no followers of Stéréo Total or Françoise Cactus's very popular shows on Radio Eins.

I opened the show with a solo performance, performing several songs from my CD "Puisque tu es partie." Tex Morton performed a rock 'n' roll trio show with his bandmates Andy Laaf on drums and Matthias Wyder on saxophone! This was followed by "Me and My Monkey," a Beatles cover band with Don Paviano on vocals, Bo Busshe, on drums, Tom on piano, in which Olga La Basse currently plays bass under the nickname: "Cheetah".

Finally, after these 3 sets, Tex Morton, Olga La Basse and I went back on stage together after more than thirty years.Olga La Basse's partner, Jon aka Jonzon, had the difficult task of taking the drumsticks for Françoise. The concert was surprisingly very "Lolitas": Chaotic, bright and intense moments with an audience delighted to relive the Lolitas live once again and the most likely for the last time ever.   

 

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