Pavlov's Dog were popular in Greece back in the late 70's and most people believe that was due to the presence of an "unusual" (by rock'n'roll standards) instrument in their line up: The violin. (The same thing that had happened with City). That's when I first heard of them, their most popular song back then being "Julia" and they had only released two albums.
Anyway, Pavlov's Dog reformed at some point and they started coming to Greece. In November 2010 they appeared at Zygos in the Plaka district and this was, if I am not mistaken, their 3rd appearance in this country (but the first I had attended). I learned about that gig while waiting outside the Peace And Friendship Stadium for the Scorpions concert a few days earlier. There were older (like the singer's wife), and also newer members in their line-up (like the bass player and the obligatory... violin player).
They had finally released a new album, plus a live one that was only available at their gigs.
They played old, new, and even older but unreleased songs (because, as their singer told us, they could only fit 36 minutes of music on a vinyl record. I thought it was 45, but never mind).
They finished their set with "Julia" and then came out again to sign tickets, CD's, posters and books.
That's how I managed to have a chat with them where they told me that although they might want to come every year, this was not up to them but up to the promoters. And the promoters of their previous gig in Greece had cheated them out of their earnings as they claimed, and that's why they had chosen Zygos this time around. Meanwhile, the two girls (violin and bass player) grabbed the chance to wear souvenir t-shirts for tourists with "Hellas" inscriptions.
The gig was opened by "Rock & Lace" from the town of Trikala who also played "Because The Night", a song written by Bruce Springsteen and made famous by Patti Smith.
That's how I managed to have a chat with them where they told me that although they might want to come every year, this was not up to them but up to the promoters. And the promoters of their previous gig in Greece had cheated them out of their earnings as they claimed, and that's why they had chosen Zygos this time around. Meanwhile, the two girls (violin and bass player) grabbed the chance to wear souvenir t-shirts for tourists with "Hellas" inscriptions.
The gig was opened by "Rock & Lace" from the town of Trikala who also played "Because The Night", a song written by Bruce Springsteen and made famous by Patti Smith.
SETLIST:
01. Natchez Trace
02. Late November
03. Angeline
04. I Don't Need Magic Anymore
05. Fast Gun
06. Episode
01. Natchez Trace
02. Late November
03. Angeline
04. I Don't Need Magic Anymore
05. Fast Gun
06. Episode
07. Lost In America
08. I Love You Still
09. I Don't Do So Good Without You
10. Suzanne, I Love You
11. Don't Rain On Me
12. Ava Gardner's Bust
13. Only You
14. Brown Eyes
15. Theme From Subway Sue
16. Standing Here With You (Megan's Song)
17. Angel's Twilight Jump
18. Valkerie
19. Song Dance
Encore:
20. Breaking Ice
21. Julia
08. I Love You Still
09. I Don't Do So Good Without You
10. Suzanne, I Love You
11. Don't Rain On Me
12. Ava Gardner's Bust
13. Only You
14. Brown Eyes
15. Theme From Subway Sue
16. Standing Here With You (Megan's Song)
17. Angel's Twilight Jump
18. Valkerie
19. Song Dance
Encore:
20. Breaking Ice
21. Julia
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