Billy Bob's Country Western Saloon hosts live acts every weekend. The upcoming concert will feature the band "Inner Pulse" with two artists: Sabrina Belmo, singer, songwriter and performer, and Rodrigue Galio, singer and actor.
Meeting with these two artists.
Rodrigue and Sabrina, could you introduce yourselves?
Rodrigue Galio : I have been a singer and actor for over twenty years. I began my career in Hauts-de-France, a region that I am particularly fond of since I am originally from there. I have a special connection with Disneyland Paris since I had the pleasure of performing in an iconic show of the destination: The Lion King and the Rhythms of the Earth, a fairly recent adventure in fact since it dates back to September 2023.
Sabrina Belmo : I have also been a singer for about twenty years. My career as an actress goes back about 6 years. Originally from Martinique, I now live in the North of France and I joined Disneyland Paris in August 2023.
Sabrina, you have a unique voice. You mainly perform Gospel songs, what are the particularities of this register?
Sabrina : Gospel has been an integral part of my life since I was little! When I think of Gospel, I think of the authenticity, strength and values that emanate from it. For me, it is a real school to free oneself and express emotions through the voice.
Today, I love performing in other musical styles, but Gospel will always bring me back to the basics.
As for you Rodrigue, you have participated in different tours in the past. You have a special connection with famous Disney animated films. Can you tell us about them?
Rodrigue : In 2015, I had the chance to join the musical Notre-Dame de Paris (Richard Cocciante and Luc PlamOndon) to take on the role of Quasimodo's understudy on the French tours but also in several countries, a real tour.
Back in Paris in 2021, I wanted to try a new exercise - learning the role of puppeteer, allowing me to perform at the Mogador theater in the musical The Lion King until April 2023, playing Pumbaa. Since this touching role of the warthog, his good humor and his carefree attitude have never left me!
Beyond your respective careers, you have the particularity of having both performed at Disneyland Paris on Shows that are very popular with our visitors. Can you tell us more?
Rodrigue : I joined the troupe of The Lion King and the Rhythms of the Earth, also playing the famous warthog. It was a wonderful experience and a role that I played with passion. Today, I still enjoy singing "Hakuna Matata" as Pumbaa at Frontierland Theater.
Sabrina : I had the opportunity to join another iconic show of the destination: Mickey and the Magician! A show in which visitors can follow Mickey in his learning of magic. An apprenticeship guided by the Genie of Aladdin, Lumière of Beauty and the Beast, or Rafiki for The Lion King, the latter being the character that I still play today.
What were your fondest memories of both performing on stages at Disneyland Paris?
Sabrina : You can't imagine the number of wonderful memories we've been able to store up here at Disneyland Paris in two seasons of shows.
The first and last performances of the Mickey and the Magician show of the season always have a special flavor. I realized how lucky I was to participate in such a show with all the teams and resources we had on stage and backstage.
When you are on stage and you see the magic and wonder in the eyes of young and old, it is priceless to me! It is a moment suspended in time filled with beauty and innocence.
Rodrigue : My arrival at Disneyland Paris for my first day of rehearsal was one of my best memories! Before working there, I was of course a visitor to the Disney Parks and I had the pleasure of discovering the show "The Lion King and the Rhythms of the Earth" as a spectator. During my day of rehearsal, I was aware of how lucky I was to join such a great team and I realized how much work it represented for me. The combination of this vision of the show as a visitor and this first rehearsal made the first performance of this show a memorable memory.
On December 28, you decided to get together to perform on stage at Billy Bob's Country Western Saloon in Disney Village. What brought you together?
Rodrigue : Sabrina and I have already had the opportunity to share the stage in our region, notably at the Casino Barrière in Lille, in the musicals “Memphis Show” (2017-2018) and “Cubanista” (2018-2020).
Afterwards, we went on tour for another summer project. That's how we met Kevin Fourment, the founder of the group "Inner Pulse", with whom we will perform on December 28th.
What will you choose to perform on stage with your group?
Sabrina : On the stage of Billy Bob's Western Saloon, we will mainly perform the great hits of recent decades as well as timeless classics. On the program, we will offer a wide repertoire of Funk/Disco, Pop/rock as well as international and French variety. Something to satisfy everyone!
Your group “Inner Pulse” is made up of musicians?
Rodrigue : Our group is composed of four professional musicians: Kevin Fourment on drums, Tom Laffolay on bass, Nicolas Michel on keyboard and Cédric Goossens on guitar. They have also collaborated with many variety artists and singers from major French musicals, gospel and TV talent shows.
Listening to your speeches, is there a particular aspect of the Disney universe that fascinates you?
Rodrigue : I grew up listening to Disney music and watching DVDs including Aladdin, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, etc.
Around the age of 16, I discovered the Disney Parks which continue to bring to life all these characters who marked my childhood. Today, at my level, I make sure that the magic continues for all Disney fans.
Sabrina : Like many of us, fairy tales and Disney Characters have rocked and illuminated my childhood. When I go to Disney Parks, I sometimes fall back into childhood. “Mickey and the Sorcerer’s Apprentice” is one of the books that left the biggest impression on me because it immersed me in an imaginary world. Now, I contribute to the magic when I go on stage… It’s completely crazy!
So we'll see you on stage at Billy Bob's Country Western Saloon on December 28th! What would you like to say to the audience who will be there to listen to you?
Rodrigue : We are more than determined to take you into our festive universe this Saturday, December 28 with our group “Inner Pulse”.
Sabrina : Emotions, laughter and music, it's the perfect combo for a great evening, we can't wait to see many of you at Billy Bob's Country Western Saloon!
