Performance - Paris e-guide: The Travel Guide with its Own Website - page 110

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TOURING BANDS CUTTING-EDGE FREE

Duc des Lombards
42 rue des Lombards, 1er
This laid-back venue is famed for
uniting exceptional exponents of
modern jazz in exciting late-night
jam sessions. (See p118)

Bouffes du Nord
37bis boulevard de la Chapelle, 10ème
This famously shabby theatre stages
an eclectic programme of plays and
music, and is the HQ of innovative
director Peter Brook. (See p122)

Maison de la Radio France
116 avenue Président Kennedy, 16ème
The home of France's national radio
station offers regular free concerts
of classical music and big-name
popular musicians. (See p122)

Bataclan
50 boulevard Voltaire, 11ème
It's sweaty and it's smoky, but this
well-loved spot just oozes atmos-
phere. Expect bands such as Sigur
Ros and George Clinton. (See p126)

Centre National de la Danse
1 rue Victor Hugo, 93507 Pantin
This acclaimed dance centre puts on
public performances of new work by
talented choreographers. (See p124)

Cinéma en Plein Air
Parc de la Villette, 19ème
Join the chilled-out crowds at these
popular free film screenings in a
park setting. There's a different
theme each year. (See p124)

Le Zénith
211 avenue Jean Jaurès, 19ème
Offering excellent visibility and
acoustics, Le Zénith is a huge,
hanger-like venue for blockbuster
acts. (See p124)

In the summer months, Paris
hosts a string of festivals, many of
which include free performances
that span the musical spectrum
(see pp10-11) .

Elysée Montmartre
72 boulevard Rochechouart, 18ème
This former music hall hosts the
kind of international bands (such as
Travis and Marillion) that wouldn't
quite fill Le Zénith. (See p123)

Cartoucherie de Vincennes
Route du Champ de Manœuvre, 12ème
A five-theatre complex located in
the Bois de Vincennes. Each venue
has its own distinct character and
artistic agenda. (See p125)

La Maroquinerie
23 rue de Boyer, 20ème
An eclectic mix of popular musical
styles and highbrow literature is
performed here. Some concerts and
literary events are free. (See p126)

New Morning
7-9 rue des Petites-Ecuries, 10ème
An intimate jazz club that pulls the
crowds for respected players
such as Cuban pianist Omar
Sosa. (See p122)