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Title: Athens Bar
Post by: Cockney in Hull on June 10, 2011, 04:59:12 PM: For anybody out for the first two weeks in July a group called "The Carnival" will be playing a couple of nights in Athens Bar. If you get a chance and like a bit of classic rock get yourself in, I can guarentee a great night.
We are giving SS a miss this year (Gutted!!) but i'm sure Olu Deniz will be just as laid back and hopefully back next year.
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Post by: tonyco1 on June 10, 2011, 05:41:25 PM: Only the first two weeks - shame - not August as well??
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Post by: Rod on June 10, 2011, 07:55:16 PM: Cheers for that Cockneyinhull. We did Olu Deniz last year and it was ok. Different to San Stef. The main street at night is totally bonkers. Loud music blaring and scantily clad girls AND boys dancing on bar counters etc; Through the day was great as we just sipped our cold beers or chilled wine and watched the paragliders doing their stuff. It was rather relaxing. There were very few places to walk which disapointed us.
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Post by: don on June 10, 2011, 11:31:35 PM: Will give them a try... Love live music at best of times.
Anyone know if Groucho is around this season?
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Post by: Lesley on June 12, 2011, 12:06:32 AM: Saw on another website he is scheduled for El Greco? Maybe someone else knows some more details? ???
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Post by: stressed0506 on June 12, 2011, 06:09:11 PM: He was n El Greco last year on a couple of evenings when JJ wasn't playing opposite. he also did some gigs with a couple of guys in the Thomas Bay. Both sets were impressive.
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Post by: tonyco1 on June 13, 2011, 01:11:16 AM: I can agree with that Lynn, we sat in on both evenings - superb!!
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Post by: Gavlah1973 on June 13, 2011, 11:59:28 AM: We watched a decent band in Thomas Bay last August......cant remember much as I was a bit drunk and too busy waving my lighter in the air hoping Tony would spot my wristband on the same arm!!
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Post by: tonyco1 on June 13, 2011, 10:09:26 PM: How did I miss you Gav?//??
I see that Wed's in the Athens Bar Keith Mitchell plays live - worth a watch!
Title: Re: Athens Bar
Post by: don on June 13, 2011, 11:35:54 PM: You mean this one Tony?

http://youtu.be/LIRfj2hHxjw
Title: Re: Athens Bar
Post by: tonyco1 on June 14, 2011, 04:28:44 PM: No - wrong one - he's a Facebook friend - check his pics!
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Post by: sunshinegirl on June 14, 2011, 05:55:16 PM: We will be in SS from the 8 - 22 July so we will definitely go and watch them This will be our second visit and cant wait to return. We went last year for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed it.

We have also been to Olu Deniz three times. The last time we went was September 2009 we were out there when Excel went bust. We noticed loads of changes since the time before which was nine years before and it was really quiet then. Now it is very commercialised with more younger people and we found it to be very loud. the beach is lovely though and even nicer is the lagoon. Much prefer SS though!
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Post by: tonyco1 on June 17, 2011, 09:19:41 PM: As an alternative in Turkey, try Dalyan, we found it to be a Turkish version of Ag. Stef - - of course - the original just can't be beaten!
Title: Re: Athens Bar
Post by: don on June 17, 2011, 10:40:19 PM: We went to Dalyan after hearing about it from others and have to say it was so laid back. We never saw one "in your face" local all week. Like San Stef all were so warm and welcoming. Will definitely return there.
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Post by: tonyco1 on June 19, 2011, 01:03:32 AM: See you there then Don!!
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Post by: turnups on July 10, 2011, 06:08:54 PM: cheers Tony for the plug I an playing every wednesday at the athens bar 10pm till late!!! playing requests all night, Groucho has been playing with the splinter band all summer but he may now be doing his solo thing at el greco and jamming with me occasionally at the athens bar cheers Keith< PS i never played captain beaky
:D
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Post by: tonyco1 on July 13, 2011, 02:39:30 AM: Nice one Keith - we'll come and see you to say hello!
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Post by: bevmandy on July 14, 2011, 08:07:12 PM: Try Icmeler in Turkey - it is lovely - we have been 13 times but still will be coming back to SS again :D
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Post by: helyou on July 21, 2011, 01:43:07 AM: saw a few live acts this year in ss including athens bar, but beware all ouzo drinkers, drink bottled beer instead.
no live music at the gladiator bar but the drinks were right on the money, cheers Dimitri.
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Post by: Richard/Jackie/Nathan on July 21, 2011, 04:26:14 PM: I nearly always drink ouzo in Athens Bar - what has changed that I need to be aware of?
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Post by: Jules on July 22, 2011, 12:55:00 AM: I was wandering that as well. Ouzo and sprite is my choice of drink at night
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Post by: tonyco1 on July 22, 2011, 05:21:35 AM: Yes - is it stronger there??
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Post by: don on July 22, 2011, 10:39:21 PM: Quote from: JULES T on July 22, 2011, 12:55:00 AM
I was wandering that as well. Ouzo and sprite is my choice of drink at night

Jules. Why were you wandering?
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Post by: tonyco1 on July 23, 2011, 03:06:20 AM: Too much Ouzo Don!!
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Post by: Waspman on July 24, 2011, 12:32:15 AM: It seems that "Pilivas Ouzo" is the favourite in Corfu, used in most bars and tavernas.
Title: Re: Athens Bar
Post by: tonyco1 on July 24, 2011, 05:06:52 AM: I promise to have one the first evening we arrive! 5 Days until we leave!