Biography

Lithuanian rock band The Skys established on 10th of November, 1995. The band had many solo gigs and participated in various small and big festivals. Some of the bigger events were: "Eurocon" - International Congress of Science Fiction in Vilnius 1996 Festival "Pazvelk kitaip", White House, Vilnius 1996 Eesti Noortebandide Festival in Tartu (Estonia) 1996 Charity concert "Mes irgi galime myleti", Vilnius Sport Hall 1997 UNESCO World Youth Festival "Dialogue Among Civilizations" 2001 Posinger Open Air 2002, Germany and etc. The Skys are winners of NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2004, USA Easter Europe Music Convention, St. Petersburg, Russia Bauslande Fest 2007, Latvia Baltic Prog Fest 2007 Pustye Holmy 2008, Russia Prog Farm 2008, The Netherlands, etc. During its years of existence the band released three albums: "Civilized" (1997), "Dreams" (1999) and "Postmodern Game" (2004). Many of The Skys songs were played on radio and TV. In 1996 song "One Saturday of The Spring" reached radio station "Laisvoji banga" charts where it kept its highest positions for almost two months (No. 1 in April Charts). In 1999 song "Virtual Reality" was filmed on National TV for music telecast "Muzikinis viesbutis". As guests The Skys performed at "Buk Artistas" TV Show. In 2004 The Skys performed at Lithuanian Top 10 on National TV. "The Ancient Indian song" video was also shown on National TV. The Skys music was broadcasted internationally Many high quality press articles were published about the band in all major Lithuanian newspapers. In 2001 The Skys made a musical theatre performance "Civilized" which was presented in one of the biggest theatres in Vilnius - Jaunimo Teatras. In 2004 The Skys were signed to Sutaras Record label for album "Postmodern Game". In 2004 The Skys were awarded as "Best International Band" at prestigious New York International Music Festival. In December our song "Broken Sounds of Truth" reached United Bands Radio Charts (No.4 ). In 2006 The Skys won Makato Artis of the Year Award (2nd place) for those who like our music. you can order our cd "PostModern Game" at: www.cdbaby.com or directly from the band at: www.theskys.com