Villagers of Ioannina City
| Villagers of Ioannina City | |
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| Origin | Ioannina, Greece |
| Genres | folk rock, experimental rock, stoner rock, psychedelic rock |
| Years active | 2007 – present |
| Labels | Mantra Records |
Villagers of Ioannina City (VIC or V.I.C.) is a folk rock band from Ioannina, Greece, formed in 2007. They play post, stoner and psychedelic rock with a dose of greek folk music from the region Epirus. The regional musical tradition is characterized by polyphony, specific rhythms, tunes and the use of clarinet. The band fuses folklore music with modern psychedelic forms, creating a sound where the dominant solo instrument is the clarinet.
Members
- Alex Karametis – guitar, vocals
- Akis Zois – bass
- Aris Giannopoulos – drums
- Konstantis Pistiolis – clarinet, kaval, backing vocals
- Achilleas Radis – keyboards
- Past member: Giannis Haldoupis
Discography
- Promo 2010, April 2010, self released
- Riza ("root" in Greek), April 2014, Mantra Records
- Zvara/Karakolia EP, November 2014, Mantra Records
External links
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