More than five years after “Piano Nights” and over eleven years since “Dolores”, Bohren & der Club of Gore released their eighth album, “Patchouli Blue”, featuring an unusually high number of tracks (eleven) for the band.

The duration of these eleven pieces is just over an hour, perfectly capturing the Bohren vibe—an immersive sense of evocative slowness that sets in quickly and pulls you under.

The opening track of “Patchouli Blue” (2020), “Total falsch”, is the perfect beginning, contrary to what its title suggests. Classic Bohren: depending on the listener’s character, it may take two, maybe four notes, or even two minutes to realize they are in Bohren territory. The church organ floors you, while the subsequent saxophone elevates the carefully built tension across a landscape where even an encounter with Jan Garbarek would seem plausible. But surprises don’t stop there. A piece like “Deine Kusine” radiates unexpected lightness, while “Vergessen und vorbei” follows, with its rhythm machine and analog synthesizer evoking a soundtrack for a John Carpenter movie that was never made.

According to the band, “Patchouli Blue” consists of four parts “typical Bohren,” three parts “strange,” and four parts “jazz.” The sequence of song titles leaves room for listeners to create their own story, depending on their mood.

Unlike their past album titles, which rarely pointed to anything specific, “Patchouli Blue” evokes the heavy scents of Indian shops in the 1970s. These eleven soundscapes, stripped down with rigorous discipline, offer plenty of material for acoustic exploration.

After 14 years, Bohren & der Club of Gore finally return to Greece for a single live performance at Gazarte Main Stage on January 23, 2025.

Show starts: 21:30
Doors open: 20:30

Key Information about the Main Stage:

• Located on the ground floor of Gazarte, the historic stage has hosted some of the biggest names in both Greek and international music.
• Seating: Depending on the event, there are numbered seats and standing areas (check the presale ticket plan).
• Features a balcony and two galleries.
• Accessible to individuals with disabilities (excluding balcony and galleries).
• Entrance via Iakhou Street.

Consumption is not mandatory.
Tickets are for admission only and do not include beverages.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience Bohren & der Club of Gore live in Athens!