Javier Mendoza Rocks DEREE

International alternative rock artist Javier Mendoza brought his unique blend of musical influences to Athens Wednesday, May 26, performing to an enthusiastic audience at the Irene Bailey open-air theater on DEREE’s Aghia Paraskevi campus.

Against a backdrop of the twinkling lights of Athens, Mendoza treated the crowd to “Julieanne,” “Everything Changes,” and other hit songs that show why he was featured in December 2009’s Rolling Stone and People magazines.

Mendoza, who has written songs for Enrique Iglesias and other marquee artists, has already released ten CDs of his own, each combining new musical influences and inspirations. His music has been used in major U.S. television programs such as MTV’s Real World and Las Vegas.

Audience members danced to the embracing, nuanced rhythms of Mendoza’s music. DEREE dance students, under the instruction Cindy Trent, dance instructor at DEREE, added to the romantic atmosphere as they performed a modern flamenco influenced choreography to the accompaniment of the band.

Mendoza, who has performed with such artists as  Everclear, Duran Duran, Los Lobos, and Willie Nelson, told his appreciative audience he hopes to be back on stage in Greece soon.   

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