Billy Pod

Greek musician Billy Pod taps into rich melting pot of London jazz scene

Published by Kathimerini on Thu, 02/11/2021 - 20:02

The title of his first solo album, "Drums to Heal Society," can be seen as a prophecy or a message of hope, given the events that shook the world after it came out in 2019. For Vassilis Podaras - aka Billy Pod - it was a harbinger for the next step in his career.

Billy Pod | Athens | July 19

Published by Kathimerini on Thu, 07/18/2019 - 15:02

Vassilis Podaras, aka Billy Pod, will perform music from his debut solo album "Drums to Heal Society" in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center's (SNFCC) Jazz Chronicles series. Drummer of The Next Step Quintet, Billy Pod has made a name for himself on Greece's drumming scene, performing his signature style of jazz in countless venues at home and across Europe.