Synolon, a band newly founded by Greek composer Pericles Kanaris, has opened its Fall 2008 season with a truly powerful performance on Thursday October 30th.

Synolon is a "Greek Song State of Mind", as its motto suggests. It's an ensemble dedicated to vocal Greek music within and beyond the geographical borders of its origin. It draws its repertoire from an immensely rich tradition of songs that celebrate life from its most meaningful contemplation to its most frivolous pleasure: the "synolon" of the human experience.

Pericles Kanaris (voice, piano, guitar), Elina Kanellopoulou (voice), Kostas Psarros (bouzouki, baglama, vocals), Panagiotis Andreou (electric bass, voice), Petros Klampanis (accoustic bass), Megan Gould (violin, keys), Kostas Tsoukalas (guitars) and Giorgos Maniatis (drums) comprise Synolon with extra guests from time to time.

The band, which sold out all of its performances during its first season last spring, is back at Drom for seven more performances at 9pm every Thursday until the 18th of December. On Thanksgiving week only, Synolon will perform on Wednesday, November 26th. Especially for Synolon night, Greek haute cuisine is prepared by chef Diane Kantzoglou. Drom is located at 85 Ave A, between 5th and 6th Str. New York, NY 10009 and there is a $20 Music Cover at the door. To reserve a table call Mary Politis at 973-610-8944.