Chris Isaak

On 16 July 2026 at the Jean Deschamps Theatre in Carcassonne, Chris Isaak will bring his vintage-tinged rock’n’roll and cinematic ballads. The California crooner who rose to prominence with "Wicked Game," he has drawn since the 1980s a clear line between melancholic romance and rockabilly swing. A proud heir to Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison, he relies on a deep timbre, precise vibrato and twangy guitars that evoke hot asphalt.

On stage, Isaak cultivates an unpretentious charm: smiles, mischievous asides and a voice that holds the room. He revisits his discography, from "Blue Hotel" and "San Francisco Days" to "Forever Blue," "Always Got Tonight" and "Mr. Lucky," without neglecting a few well-chosen covers. Between slow ballads and brisker rhythms, the songwriting remains clear and melodic, with a taste for nocturnal atmospheres and choruses that stick in the mind. A concert for those who love songs about love, the open road and Californian mirages, carried by a solid band and simple elegance.