SAKIS AT LYKABETTUS

When Sakis gave his autumn concert at Lykabettus he created a
frenzy. John Poulis and the photographer Thanasis Leontidis
disguised themselves as inspectors Clouzo to follow his tracks even
back stage.

(Thank you Goddess of luck, that you allowed me to see him before he
goes abroad).

Undoubtedly, the concert was the weekend's top event. The whole city
shook at the (rhythmic) vibrations that Sakis caused at Lykabettus.
Thousands of Fans that started coming to the concert hall early in
the evening were "present". The concert was responsible for the
traffic chaos that was caused especially at America's St. and all
the roads that lead to Lykabettus. The celebrities of Athens were
there too. For instance Chrisanthi Lemou that was welcomed backstage
by Ilias Psinakis.

On the stairs that lead backstage there were dozens of security
people that had created a "wall" that none could pass unless he or
she was wearing the "all access" pass around his or her neck. Only a
few members of the production and the personnel of Saki's were
moving in order to satisfy the wishes of the Greek Star. And while
the audience's patience was running thin, things back stage were
calm.

Around 21:30, Sakis was moved from his dressing room to a small room
behind stage. Next to his room is a larger one used by the dancers
that will accompany him while he is performing. Contrary to him (the
presence of photographers disorganizes him), as soon as the
photographers appear the show girls burst out and begin their
warming up. All the choreographies were designed by Fokas
Evaggelinos, who anxiously walks up and down and worries about the
final outcome. Kostas Kapetanidis, the known videoclip director is
there as well.

Time is passing slowly and agonizingly, at least for the people who
has filled the concert hall. Suddenly agirl from the production
steps out of a dressing room and yells "Call Ilias. This is an
emergency!" Everybody's eyes are on her. What happened, we all
wonder. None has the answers. All we can see, from a tiny scratch on
the wall is Sakis getting dressed and undressed and ready.

At 21:55 the concert begins. Sakis appearance is the starting point
of the show and the first show is "Ola kala" (= All is alright). It
lasted an hour and a half and it had everything. Sakis leaning on
stage. Sakis urging his fans to yell louder – how much louder could
they get? Sakis ripping of his T – Shirts. Sakis trying to touch his
fans while they are trying to attract his attention. Sakis showing
of his dancing skills and his stomach muscles. All things went well
any way you look at it. The concert ended a few minutes before
midnight when Sakis left the stage while his fans were still
worshiping him and "literally" escaped in a black limo towards an
unknown destination. But as it turns out it wasn't as unknown as he
would like to think. An hour later he and his co – workers were
spotted at "Central" at the heart of Kolonaki, enjoying his favorite
dish: sushi.

From the magazine: BIMA LIFE, SEPTEMBER 2004