Charlie Winston

On May 21, 2026, Charlie Winston takes the stage at Le 9-9bis in Oignies. An English singer-songwriter, he moves between folk and rock, with acoustic guitar to the fore, a restrained groove and clear, direct melodies. First noticed in the early 2000s with "Like a Hobo," he has since built a wide repertoire, driven by an immediately recognisable voice and a knack for choruses that hit the mark. His fifth album, released on Tôt ou Tard in 2022 and co-produced with Vianney, reveals a more intimate side: lyrics brought close, sparse arrangements, and a balance between tension and softness. On stage, Winston alternates energetic numbers and ballads, switches between guitar and piano, maintains a simple rapport with the audience and channels the band’s energy without excess. The program traces his various periods, with rearranged versions and more recent songs, always centred on songwriting and the rhythmic impulse that define his world. A date to rediscover the essentials of his folk-rock signature, live and unadorned.