Larkin Poe set La Sirène ablaze in La Rochelle

Live report – Larkin Poe & Son Little at La Sirène
📆 November 15, 2025
📍 La Rochelle – La Sirène
📷 Jean-Christophe Chavanon

The appearance of Larkin Poe and Son Little at La Sirène in La Rochelle had all the makings of an unmissable event for anyone following the evolution of contemporary blues. On one side, Son Little, heir to an urban soul that flirts with folk and jazz. On the other, the Lovell sisters, guardians of a modernized roots sound where Delta Blues, americana and finely crafted storytelling meet. Blues Actu was there and here is our report.

Son Little, a lukewarm start

It is with twenty-nine minutes of delay that Son Little appears before us, and with a certain nonchalance he walks toward his microphone. Will we forgive him his lack of punctuality? The verdict falls after forty minutes. Although full of talent, the American fails to choose between blues, jazz and soul. It shows in his compositions, and a timid solo mid-set does nothing to change that. Making very little use of his superb Gretsch, he performs but struggles to convince us over time. I applaud politely and wait for what comes next with a certain impatience.

Then the sirens … at La Sirène

With barely concealed eagerness, the Lovell sisters take over La Sirène. Their modest entrance perfectly reflects their state of mind. Their repertoire spans rock, blues, southern rock, country, americana and bluegrass. They show generosity, and their setlist lives up to our expectations. With a very “feel good” style, Rebecca Lovell (vocals, guitar, mandolin) and Megan Lovell (backing vocals, lap steel, dobro) manage to create a warm atmosphere wherever they perform.

Formed after the dissolution of the Lovell Sisters alongside their elder sister Jessica, Larkin Poe quickly broke free and placed the art of storytelling at the forefront. Each song unfolds like a chapter, with sincere, authentic lyrics that dive ever deeper into their world. The audience immediately feels a genuine connection with these two musicians, who blend personal stories with universal themes. If God Is A Woman is dedicated to all the women in the room. A song that pairs a rich soundscape with lyrics addressing contemporary questions while remaining infused with bluesy Mississippi tones. Superb.

With a Grammy Award for their album Blood Harmony (Read our article here), the Lovell sisters have gained popularity and now seem determined to reaffirm their commitment to creating music that is both meaningful and profound. Songwriting lies at the heart of their performance. The lyrics hit home and go straight to the heart. Like an invitation to grow together and to celebrate who we truly are. Their set goes by in a flash, and it is already time for the encore.

A finale steeped in Delta spirit

As a surprise guest, Tyler Bryant (Tyler Bryant and The Shakedown). Rebecca Lovell’s husband isn’t here to merely show up. He joins the band for a magnificent and electric cover of Robert Johnson’s Come On In My Kitchen. The king of Delta Blues is honored at the end of the evening, and rightfully so.

Undeniably, these two young women from Nashville bring a touch of glamour, charm and grace to a music rooted in the American South, and it is on stage that they reveal the full extent of their power. It is now clear that they have nothing left to prove and that the future is wide open for them. Their signature needs only to flourish. A must-see.

Thanks to La Sirène (Cécile) and to Live Nation (Maeva).