Charlie Winston

Charlie Winston settles in at L’Usine in Istres on 30 October 2026 with Love Isn’t Easy, his sixth album. Songwriting takes center stage, his voice clear and warmly textured; here he probes the theme of love in all its shades, in a simple, direct format. You find his folk-pop blend with soulful undertones, melodies that catch without forcing, and a way of conveying intimacy without overstating it.

On stage, Winston resumes his role as ringleader. Surrounded by his musicians, he moves between guitar, piano and supple rhythms, leaving room for both quiet breaths and collective surges. The new songs gain stature live, carried by organic arrangements and a group dynamic that circulates the energy. Between recent numbers and nods to his repertoire, he weaves a continuous thread: attention to the lyrics, a keen sense of melody, and that discreet groove that keeps the audience hanging on every phrase.

An encounter designed for close listening, without unnecessary effects, bearing the stamp of a songwriter who shapes his songs on a human scale and lets them live on stage.