Immerse yourself in the captivating sounds of Greek psychedelic stoner rock druids VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY as they take you on a journey to uncharted territories with their first live album, “Through Space and Time (Alive in Athens 2020)” to be released physically for the first time via Napalm Records on March 3, 2023.
VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY has a unique musical style blending psychedelic stoner rock and Greek folk instrumentals, showcased perfectly in their latest single “Age of Aquarius”. The track brings in more hypnotic instrumentals and transcendental atmospheres, transporting you to uncharted territories, leaving you gazing into the endless stars. The accompanying live video is nothing short of spellbinding, taking you on a journey to the heights of Mount Olympus.
VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY‘s performance of “Age of Aquarius” in Athens is truly captivating, leaving audiences amazed and yearning for more. Join the band as they navigate the Greek heavens through psychedelic stoner rock, taking you on a journey that is both mystical and exhilarating. Watch the video below.
VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY gather their strengths from Greek nature and cosmic spirits, letting it flow right into their phenomenal psychedelic stoner rock. Delivering amazing performances, the band ascends forth to create their first live album, “Through Space and Time (Alive in Athens 2020)”. With their short but very mesmerizing discography, the live show is centered around the band’s most recent studio album, ‘Age of Aquarius’ (2019), as they play the album in sequence and spice it up with songs from their debut album and singles.
Starting with the fascinating “Welcome”, “Age of Aquarius” and “Part V” all in sequence, VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY represent their ability as great storytellers underlined by great visuals. The band then jumps straight into their debut album, ‘Riza’ (2014), playing “Nova”, “Perdikomata” and “Skaros”. Fans are blown away from the dedication of the clarinet, bagpipe, and guitar.
“Through Space and Time (Alive in Athens 2020)” presents the sextet’s attention to detail with great production, amazing musicianship, a bombastic live presence, and the yearning to play more amazing shows in the future. This won’t be the last time VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY will transcend fans into the heavens of Mount Olympus – this is only just the beginning.
“Through Space and Time (Live in Athens)” Album Artwork
“Through Space and Time (Alive in Athens 2020)” Track List:
CD 1:
1. Welcome (live)
2. Age of Aquarius (live)
3. Part V (live)
4. Nova (live)
5. Perdikomata (live)
6. Skaros (live)
7. Dance of Night (live)
8. Zvara (live)
CD 2:
1. Arrival (live)
2. Father Sun (live)
3. Millennium Blues (live)
4. Ti Kako (live)
5. Audience I (live)
6. Cosmic Soul (live)
7. For the Innocent (live)
8. Audience II (live)
9. Karakolia (live)
Formed in 2007, Epirus-based VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY have delivered an explosive performance to the big stage with their infusion of heavy psychedelic rock and folk instruments. After the band released their promising debut album, “Riza” (2014), the Greek musicians followed up with the game-changing album, “Age of Aquarius” (2019) – catapulting them straight to the biggest rock festivals and numerous sold-out shows in the biggest music scenes in Greece.
Followed by this year’s tour through Europe, psychedelic stoner rockers VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY proved to their fans once more that they are ready to start this exciting next voyage.
