Kontovourkis & Co.
Location(s): Larnaca, Cyprus
Style: Folk, Rock, Pop
Format: Band
Sectors: Recording industry
Self-represented
Associated acts or artists: Andreas Matheou
Members: Michalis Kontovourkis, Stefanos Iliopoulos, Mike Nicolaou, Nicolas Fournaris, Duncan McCowan, Panyiota Kontovourki
Kontovourkis & Co. is the upgraded offspring of the Michalis Kontovourkis Band, originally formed in 2018 after the release of “Ap’ tin Arxi”, the singer-songwriter’s first album. The new lineup now features gifted sister Panayiota Kontovourki on violin and vocals, and Mike Michael on keyboards. These added elements enhance an already gutsy foundation made up of some of the best-known practitioners from the island’s rock scene. Stephanos Eliopoulos on drums, Nikolas Fournaris on bass, Mike Nicolaou on lead guitar, Duncan McCowan on blues harp and percussion, and Kontovourkis himself fronting the show on vocals and guitars.
The set from this ever-evolving outfit grows and matures with every outing, and becomes increasingly cross-over and eclectic. Firmly based in Kontovourkis’ originals drawing on a rich Greek rock-folk background, there are now Anglophone elements woven in, with strong country-bluegrass overtones and even nostalgic disco grooves. The whole rowdy melodic package amounts to a new and exciting musical brand for Cyprus with the joint writing talents of Kontovourkis and McCowan solidly at its centre, making the band all set to make their mark on the island’s growing music scene.
Notable performances
Fengaros Festival
Fengaros Reacts
Last Active
Last Release: 2022
Last Performance: 2023
