Burgundy Grapes, an instrumental act led by core duo George Kolyvas and Alexandros Miaoulis, create unique soundscapes that result from introspection rather than contrived compliance with current music trends. Combining gracefully expressed emotion with elements of classical minimalism as well as psychedelic and cinematic references, the group has managed, through each of its releases to date, to offer a distinctive touch to the vast ocean that is music.

The act’s early recordings, shelved away for over a decade, resemble a musical style that was later described – internationally – as “acid folk”.

The self-titled debut album by Burgundy Grapes (2005, Outlandish Recordings), a home recording and production, as has been the case with all of the outfit’s releases to date, generated favourable reviews, both in Greece and abroad.

In 2009, an EP, “Lagero” (Triple Bath), more sparse and carefree by comparison, followed, containing four elegant tracks.

A year later, the act’s second album, titled “Man In The Lighthouse”, was released by Inner Ear, followed by “Short Stories, Lasting Shadows” in 2017.

The group’s limited number of concert performances includes standout events such as an appearance at the one-off Lost In Thyme Festival alongside acts such as Julia Kent, Baby Dee and Fabrizio Modonese Palumbo, as well as a support slot for the Walkabouts, based on a personal choice by band leader Chris Eckman, when the touring act last performed in Greece.

Burgundy Grapes return in February 2023 with a fourth album, “Quadrella”, an Inner Ear release.