Event Category: Production

GIANNIS HAROULIS

Giannis Haroulis
Summer 2024

For yet another summer, Giannis Haroulis will bring us together with his music under the starry sky. From the past to the present, with beloved songs intertwined with the deep roots of Cretan tradition, he will take us on a journey to other lands, touch our hearts, and offer us unforgettable evenings. His passion and fire will light up our nights in a celebration we will all remember.

On Tuesday, September 17th, at Mylos tou Pappa in Larissa, Giannis Haroulis with his lute will embrace us and captivate us with his melodies, lyrics, and electrifying energy.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Musicians:

  • Lefteris Andriotis – Lyra
  • Orestis Benekas – Keyboards
  • Alekos Voulgarakis – Electric Guitar
  • Giorgos Dousos – Winds
  • Sotiris Mavronasios – Drums

 

Start time: 21:00
Doors open: 19:30

EMMA SHAPPLIN

EMMA SHAPPLIN

BEST OF

ODEON OF HERODES ATTICUS

FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

 

The French pop opera diva, Emma Shapplin, is coming to Athens for a unique concert on Friday, September 20th, accompanied by her French band and a large classical choir, at the foothills of the sacred rock of the Acropolis!

“I deeply appreciate the expression of emotion through art. If we eliminate emotion, then what do we have to say as artists? Art is born from emotion, and our voice perfectly reflects our personality… it is an instrument that is connected to our whole body,” notes the French star.

 

Known for her unique performance style that captures the essence of musical freedom, her refusal to be confined by labels and rules, her millions of record sales, and countless sold-out performances worldwide, Emma Shapplin is rightfully considered one of the most influential artists of our time.

Emma made her first major success with “Spente le stelle” from her debut album in 1997, “Carmine Meo,” which surpassed 1,500,000 sales.

With her remarkable talent that combines classical and contemporary music, she will offer us a night filled with passion, emotion, and unforgettable melodies. Together with a live, multi-member classical choir and performing hits like “Spente Le Stelle” and “Carmen,” she will take the audience on a musical journey that blends operatic elements with modern, romantic, and dramatic.

On Friday, September 20th, we surrender to the magical voice, performance, and stage presence of Emma Shapplin in one of the most historic and iconic concert venues in the world!

We will have the opportunity to hear her greatest hits, from neoclassical music to pop, as well as some very famous opera arias, including Puccini’s arias.

 

Vocal Ensemble Voice Box:

AIMILIA TSIMIDAKI
GIOULA GAGKADELI
ELENI MICHAILOU
ANDRONIKI LALOUTSI
MARGARITA PAPADIMITRIOU
ANTONIA DESPOULI
RODOULA ZORMPA
IOANNA VASILIKI KORAKI
MICHALIS KARASOULIS
MICHALIS PLATANIAS
STAVROS ZOULIATIS
IOANNIS KALYVAS
THANOS NIKOLOPOULOS
ANTONIS DIMOU
ROMANOS PAPADIMITRIOU
NIKOS TSACHALINAS

Conductor: Margarita Papadimitriou

 

Doors open: 20:15

Show starts: 21:15

DIONNE WARWICK

DIONNE WARWICK – THE LIVING LEGEND

FOR A HISTORIC CONCERT IN ATHENS

ODEON OF HERODES ATTICUS

SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER

 

The legendary Dionne Warwick, one of the greatest artists in global history, is coming to enchant the Greek audience in an iconic concert at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on Sunday, September 15th!

With 5 GRAMMYs to her name, 45 albums on the top charts, and over 60 million record sales, Dionne Warwick is considered the “golden lady” of American pop, soul, jazz, and R&B music culture. Warwick ranks among the top 40 biggest hit-makers in the US and is 74th on the Billboard Hot 100’s “Greatest Artists of All Time”. She is the second most successful female singer between 1955-1999.

From timeless hits like “Walk on By” and “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again” to emotional classics like “Heartbreaker” and “That’s What Friends Are For,” Dionne Warwick will bring all our favorite melodies to life in the iconic setting of the Herodeon!

Throughout her career, Warwick has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and has won numerous awards, including five Grammy Awards. Warwick has been inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Grammy Hall of Fame, the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame, and the Apollo Theater Walk of Fame. In 2019, she received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and three of her songs (“Walk On By,” “Alfie,” and “Don’t Make Me Over”) have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Over her career, she has inspired with her music and concerts, and as a philanthropist and social activist, she has significantly contributed to the fight against AIDS, supporting the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). In recognition of her contribution, she was named an FAO Goodwill Ambassador in 2002.

She has collaborated with great names like Gladys Knight, Elton John, Smokey Robinson, and Stevie Wonder. A significant milestone in her career was her collaboration with the world-renowned composer Burt Bacharach and lyricist Hal David, which began in 1962 and became a historic moment in music. Together, they propelled 30 hit singles to the top, including “Do You Know The Way To San Jose,” “Anyone Who Had A Heart,” and “You’ll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart).”

With a career spanning over 60 years, Dionne returns to Europe with her brand-new show “Don’t Make Me Over.”

On Sunday, September 15th, the legendary Dionne Warwick will captivate the audience, promising a unique concert experience for the spectators, in a historic setting that combines history and art with contemporary music!

Doors open: 20:15

Show starts: 21:15

ALKINOOS IOANNIDIS

SUMMER 2024

 

Veakeio Theater of Piraeus

 

Thursday, May 30

 

Alkinoos Ioannidis is coming for a grand concert at the Veakeio Theater of Piraeus on Thursday, May 30, marking the beginning of our summer!

On May 30, the beautiful hill of Kastella is expected to be filled with the melodies of our favorite songs, with unexpected covers and improvisation, as well as unique moments of interaction with the audience.

 

The reunion of Alkinoos Ioannidis’s historic band was a major artistic event. Twenty-four years after their first joint appearances and the recording of the live album “EKTOΣ TOΠOY KAI XΡONOY,” the great musicians continue their performances this summer in special venues and festivals, presenting a program full of creativity, emotion, and energy.

Get ready for a night of intense emotions, travel, and nostalgia, under the moonlight, guided always by the melodic voice of Alkinoos Ioannidis! An electric celebration amidst the challenges of our times, a vivid affirmation of the relationship between musicians and the audience, a precious sharing of the soul that we all need.

 

“We do not long for the past, we seek the present! We play together again because we missed each other, musically and humanly. And because we missed you!”

Contributors: Stavros Lantsias: keyboards Miltiadis Papastamou: electric violin Giotis Kiourtsoglou: electric bass Michalis Kapilidis: drums Alkinoos Ioannidis: electric guitar, vocals

Doors open: 20:00 Start: 21:15

BADBADNOTGOOD

GAZARTE X ATHENS JAZZ

proudly present 

BADBADNOTGOOD 

MONDAY 03 JUNE 2024

TECHNOPOLIS CITY OF ATHENS 

 

The freshest and most contemporary jazz trio that turns the tables – the Canadians BadBadNotGood – are coming on Monday 3 June to close in the most triumphant way the 23rd Athens Jazz, at Technopolis of the Municipality of Athens.

 

Gazarte will be there to celebrate with its beloved neighbours the last day of the great Athenian jazz festival, presenting a night for powerful emotions!

 

Their explosive presence, their collaborations with top international producers and artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Tyler – The Creator, Ghostface Killah, Little Simz and their countless appearances at the biggest festivals worldwide, make BadBadNotGood one of the greatest and most representative examples of the contemporary music scene.

 

Their unstoppable jamming is transformed into well-staged chords in different directions that create a personal musical profile, which remains engraved and makes history. With characteristic ease and skill they transition from smooth jazz, to instrumental/alternative hip hop and experimental electronica.

 

On June 3, they are waiting for us at Technopolis to become participants in a musical experience that will test our musical limits and ecstasy.

 

Prices:

Early Bird: 25 euros

Pre-sale: 28 euros

Box Office: 32 euros

 

Doors open: 20.00

Starts: 21.00

 

A few words about BadBadNotGood

BadBadNotGood formed in 2010, moving between three and four members before forming their current lineup in 2015. The band, aka Alexander Sowinski (drums), Chester Hansen (bass) and Leland Whitty (guitar and woodwinds), met in the jazz program at Humber College in Toronto. At the time, instead of working with traditional jazz standards, they decided to bypass them and draw from hip hop and other contemporary genres to create a unique sound rooted in black American music. The 2021 album Talk Memory is their fifth official release and pays tribute to those musicians and songwriters who were the band’s primary influences.

 

 

MEUTE

ATHENS JAZZ X GAZARTE  

proudly present 

MEUTE 

26 MAY 2024 

TECHNOPOLIS CITY OF ATHENS 

 

Athens, are you ready?

The disobedient Meute – the eleven-piece from Hamburg, Germany with the characteristic red jackets – who love to break the rules and defy boundaries, are coming on Sunday, May 26, at the opening of this year’s Athens Jazz 2024, at Technopolis of the Municipality of Athens.

 

Gazarte – as every year – is present at the biggest Athenian Jazz celebration, and this year presents the most explosive premiere, in collaboration with its beloved and enthusiastic neighbours.

 

The bass vibrates, the confetti shimmers in the air and the red uniforms make their appearance in the strobe light! A wave of uplifting techno and expressive brass music will sweep us away to ignite a unique night of electronic frenzy.

 

The techno philharmonic band – MEUTE – revolutionize techno music and redefine the concept of instrumental brass, using only acoustic instruments.

 

On the 26th of May we are invited to enjoy a unique performance that will be unforgettable for a long time!

 

Get ready to experience the bliss of a colorful and exciting experience that will get everyone up and dancing!

 

This unique evening will be opened by “The Thing”, the very special project of pianist Costis Christodoulou, to put us in the spirit with original music that, while based on the tradition of swing and blues (Charles Mingus and Duke Ellington), extends to modal sounds (Sun Ra and John Coltrane), composing a landscape of meditation.

 

The first opening day of the 23rd Athens Jazz – can’t but end with an explosive closing party on the Roof Stage of the Gazarte with many fine DJs to be announced soon!

 

 

Prices:

Early Bird: 25 euros

Pre-sale: 28 euros

Box Office: 32 euros

 

Doors open: 20.00

Starts: 21.00

 

A few words about Meute

MEUTE, the eleven musicians from Hamburg, Germany, although they started as a small experiment on the streets of the St. Paul district, quickly grew into a worldwide phenomenon, leading to performances with artists such as Laurent Garnier, Stefan Bodzin, etc. Since the release of their 1st album Tumult in 2017, they reached 2024 to prepare for a world tour to promote their fourth album that came out in February called EMPOR.

 

Kenny Garrett Quintet | “Sounds from the Ancestors”

The Great Kenny Garrett and his sextet on the Gazarte Main Stage, Saturday, November 19 Kenny Garrett | “Sounds from the Ancestors”

The pre-eminent Grammy-winning alto saxophonist, the great Kenny Garrett and his quintet, returns to his beloved Gazarte Main Stage for a one-of-a-kind performance on Saturday, November 19. ​​He has been described as the most important alto sax of his generation, but also as one of the most admired musicians to pass through this instrument since the days of Charlie Parker!

We will all be there!

 

The quintet :

Kenny Garrett                      Alto and Tenor Saxophones

Corcoran Holt                      Acoustic Bass

Rudy Bird                             Percussion

David Brown                        Acoustic Piano

Ronald Bruner                     Drums

Thierry Girard                      Sound Technician/Tour Manager

Live Starts : 22.00
Doors Open : 21.00

 

MARIO BIONDI | ΑΘΗΝΑ & ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ

Ο ακαταμάχητος Mario Biondi 

επιστρέφει στην Ελλάδα. 

 

Το Αθηναϊκό κοινό τον αποθέωσε το 2019 στο Ηρώδειο 

και ο σαγηνευτικός ερμηνευτής 

έρχεται ξανά για δύο μοναδικές παραστάσεις!

 

10/10 Αθήνα, Θέατρο Παλλάς

11/10 Θεσσαλονίκη, Μέγαρο Μουσικής 

 

Μετά τη συγκλονιστική και καθηλωτική, sold out εμφάνιση του στην Αθήνα, στο Ηρώδειο το 2019, ο διεθνούς φήμης ερμηνευτής και λάτρης της Ελλάδας, Mario Biondi, επιστρέφει για δυο μαγικές νύχτες : Δευτέρα 10 Οκτωβρίου, Αθήνα, Θέατρο Παλλάς – Τρίτη 11 Οκτωβρίου, Θεσσαλονίκη, Μέγαρο Μουσικής.

 

Η μοναδική φωνή του αλλά και οι ερμηνείες του, μιλούν από μόνα τους και είναι αρκετά για να καταλάβει κανείς πως ο Mario Biondi δικαίως κατέχει μια θέση στο πάνθεον των μεγάλων καλλιτεχνών της jazz, της soul, της funk, της pop…της μουσικής γενικότερα! 

 

Η σπουδαία πορεία του Mario Biondi ξεκίνησε το 2004 και ξεπέρασε τα σύνορα της χώρας του, για να φτάσει να χαρακτηριστεί από πολλούς ως “ο νέος Barry White.”

 

Έχει μοιραστεί τη σκηνή με τον Αμερικανό θρύλο, Ray Charles, και έχει συνεργαστεί με σπουδαίους καλλιτέχνες όπως οι Chaka Kahn, Michael Bolton, Incognito και The Crusaders. Σημαντικός σταθμός στην μέχρι τώρα πορεία του είναι η συνεργασία του με τον παγκοσμίως γνωστό δημιουργό και συνθέτη, Burt Bacharach, ενώ η καλλιτεχνική του συνάντησή με τον βετεράνο της soulful house σκηνής, Dimitri From Paris, τον έφερε σε επαφή με ένα ευρύτερο ακροατήριο, το οποίο τον αγκάλιασε και έκτοτε τον ακολουθεί πιστά.

 

Ο Μario Biondi υπόσχεται να μας ταξιδέψει στην ζηλευτή εποχή των μεγάλων music halls, σε δύο μοναδικές βραδιές γεμάτες soul ιστορίες, πάθος, πλούσιες ενορχηστρώσεις και τη βαθιά, αισθαντική και ερωτική χροιά της φωνής του, που πάντα μας μαγνητίζει!

 

Δευτέρα 10 Οκτωβρίου, Αθήνα, Θέατρο Παλλάς

 

Τρίτη 11 Οκτωβρίου, Θεσσαλονίκη, Μέγαρο Μουσικής 

 

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Προπώληση : 

 

Ηλεκτρονικά : VIVA.GR

Τηλεφωνικά : 11876

Φυσικά Σημεία : Viva Spots 

 

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MARAVEYAS BEACH PARTY

MARAVEYAS BEACH PARTY

The Summer Fantasy SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10 – A’ PLAZ VOULAS (Athines By The Sea)

12:00 – 17:00 DJ Sets

17:00  – 17:45 Nina Mazani

18:05 – 19:05  The Swingin’ Cats

19:30 – 20:30 Monsieur Minimal

21:00 – 23:30 Maraveyas & Friends

Doors open at 10 am

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“Yes, I’ve always fantasized about it. A party by the sea, in the heart of Attica. Saturday, September 10, as an escape for the Athenian short-distance excursionist. Beach Party at one of the most beautiful beaches of Athens, at A Plaz Voulas (Athines By The Sea).

Next to the sand, next to the wave. Dip and chorus, long dip and couplet. Bodies and hair with sand, clothes drenched in salt, bathing suits and pareos, red heels nailed to the sand.

Kostis Maraveyas returns for a unique all-day beach party he always dreamed of. A positive collective vibration in the heart of summer.

On the Athenian Riviera, a spree like Maraveya Primavera.

On Saturday, September 10, we meet early in the morning and become a big group, at a beach party where fun and music are the stars again!

 

KOSTIS MARAVEGIAS

Kostis Maravegias returns this summer in Thessaloniki, on Tuesday 14 June at the “Θέατρο Δάσους”, with a renewed and unique show, without restrictions, to experience once again the magic of the concerts that we missed so much!

Show starts: 21.15

Doors open: 19.30

-The concert will take place in the context of the suggestions of EODY.

-To avoid overcrowding, we suggest your timely arrival at the site.

-Ticket holders must have them printed or in electronic form for validation and entry.