FOUGAROCK FESTIVAL #2
FOUGARO welcomes you to its outdoor areas to experience some of the most robust bands of Greece's English-language rock in our time
Out of the six bands on show, three (Planet of Zeus, 1000 Mods, The Noise Fingures) have recently swept across Europe playing next to major names and the rest are rapidly rising within their genre (George Zervos & his band, Deaf Radio, Half Note). All of them will keep you company for two hours each night, playing Rock'n'Roll – Psychedelic – Southern – Hard – Heavy Metal – Fuzz – Alternative – Experimental & Stoner.
The Fougarock Festival #2 will run for three days, with free admission.
FOUGAROCK FESTIVAL #2
Friday 17 - Saturday 18 - Sunday 19 June 2016
FOUGARO Asklipiou 98, Nafplio
www.fougaro.gr
Admission time: 8:00pm
Starts at: 9:30pm
Admission free
Programme
FRIDAY 17/6
21:30 HALF NOTE
23:00 GEORGE ZERVOS & BAND
SATURDAY 18/6
21:30 THE NOISE FIGURES
23:00 PLANET OF ZEUS
SUNDAY 19/6
21:30 DEAF RADIO
23:00 1000 MODS
Participants
PLANET OF ZEUS
Babis Papanikolau (Vox & Guitars), Stelios Provis (Guitars ), Giannis Vrazos (Bass), Serapheim Giannakopoulos-(Drums)
Planet of Zeus is a heavy rock/southern/metal band formed in 2000 in Athens. and is currently the country's biggest rock band, with sold-out concerts attended by a huge, loyal and hardcore underground audience that transcends Greece's geographical borders. After five European tours and various high-profile festivals (Bloodstock, etc.), last year they played as support band to Clutch. Planet of Zeus have released 3 albums, starting with “Eleven the hard way” (2008), with Copro Records (UK), with excellent reviews by publications like Kerrang and Metal Hammer, while Bruce Dickinson presented it in his BBC show. The second album, "Macho Libre" (2011) by Β-Otherside Records, was what made their name for them. With their third album, "Vigilante" (2014), the band upped the stakes and created its own special mix of heavy riff and grating vocals. At a time when individualism seems to be the answer for many people, Planet of Zeus come with their much-awaited fourth album, "Loyal to the pack", to praise the benefits of collective work.
1000 MODS
Dani (Bass & Vox), Giannis (Guitars), George (Guitars), Labros Drums
A psychedelic/heavy/stoner rock band from Hiliomodi, Corinthia, they were formed ten years ago and have played in over 200 live concerts, sharing the stage with bands like The Black Keys, Graveyard, Brant Bjork, Colour Haze, The Atomic Bitchwax, Karma to Burn, etc. They are known for their commitment to high-quality equipment and their thick, heavy analogue sound. In October 2010, Billy Anderson came to Greece to produce the band's debut album, while Malleus Rock Art Lab saw to the artwork on the sleeve. To promote the album, they played at 40 concerts in 15 countries around Europe, including the festivals Desertfest, Up In Smoke 3, Rockwave and Lake on Fire. Their second album, "Vultures", was released on 30 May 2014. It was followed by two European tours plus one more last May, with support by Atomic Bitchwax. To this day they have released 3 EPs, one double and one single album.
THE NOISE FIGURES
George Nikas (Vocals & Drums), Stamos Bamparis (Guitars & Vocals)
The Noise Figures duo is based in Athens and plays Psych Rock. They have toured Europe several times (most recently in April 2016—10 countries, 20 concerts) as well as Greece, having shared the stage with the likes of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Growlers, Japandroids, Wooden Shjips, All Them Witches, Dead Meadow, Sonic Jesus. Their two albums, “The Noise Figures”(2013) and “Aphelion”(2015), were released by Inner Ear Records, earning raving reviews in Greece and abroad.
HALF NOTE
Gavrilis P., Koutsoudakis G., Mitropapas D.
Half Note is an alternative / groove rock trio from Nea Kios, Argolis, formed in 2011. The band plays its own material as well as arrangements adapted to their style. In their concerts they have their special way of turning part of the programme into live, organic improvisations. Having played in several festivals and music scenes around the country, Half Note are among the top up-and-coming bands. Their discographic debut came in 2012 with the EP "Lies", followed by the LP "Motivated" (2013). Both were recorded at Delight Music Studios by Chris Zantioti.
GEORGE ZERVOS
George Zervos (vocals, acoustic guitar), Alexandros Dandoulakis (el. guitar, vocals), Orestis Benekas (keyboard, vocals), Vassilis Nissopoulos (bass, vocals), Manolis Yannikios (drums)
George Zervos from Kalymnos is known as a founding member of Penny & the Swingin' Cats. After the group's disbandment last year, he pursues a solo career based on tunes from '50s and '60s American rock'n'roll and beyond. He has played with Greek artists like Savvopoulos, Maheritsas, Maraveyas, Mouzourakis, Zouganelis, Boulas, Fafouti and as support act with Thievery Corporation, Parov Stelar, Marc Almond, Imany, Jive Aces, Royal Crown Revue, Puppini Sister. In March 2014 he was live on stage with composer and guitarist Adam Levy, for years an associate of Norah Jones. Last year he played Elvis Presley in the show "Elvis Alive & Lookin' for Trouble". He is currently recording his first album, which will include "Bad bad girl" and Threesome".
DEAF RADIO
Panos Glinos, Dimitris Sakellariou, Antonis Mantakas, George Diathesopoulos
(Honorary Member: Vassilis Petris)
The were initially known as 12 gafs, a garage band that was active in the capital for three years. As Deaf Radiο they focus on indie and alternative rock. Their name denotes a transmitter without receivers, a void in communication. Their sound stands out for the heavy guitars, bulky drums and a combination of pop and dark vocals. Last year they released their CD single “Down On Her Knees” / “No Hay Banda” which, together with new pieces that will go into their forthcoming first album, are performed in concerts and festivals throughout the country.
