The Skys are a Lithuanian classic/prog rock band, established on 10 November 1995. After frequent changes in line up The Skys are:
- Jonas Čiurlionis – vocals and lead guitar
- Božena Buinicka – keyboards and vocals
- Aleksandr Liutvinskij – rhythm guitar
- Justinas Tamaševičius – bass
- Ilja Molodcov - drums & percussion
The band has had many solo gigs, and has participated in various festivals in Lithuania as well as abroad: Estonia, Latvia, Russia, Germany, USA, Poland, Austria etc. Some of the bigger events were:
- Festival of Young Bands, Sparnai 1996 in Prienai, Lithuania
- Eesti Noortebandide Festival in Tartu (Estonia) 1996
- UNESCO World Youth Festival "Dialogue Among Civilizations" 2001
- Posinger Open Air 2002, Germany
- New York International Music Festival, 2004, United States (Best International Band award)
- Eastern Europe Music Fest 2005 St. Petersburg, Russia
- Bauslande Fest 2007, Latvia
- BalticProgFest 2007, Lithuania
- Pustye Holmy 2008 (InProg scene), Russia
- Prog Farm 2008, Netherlands
- Crescendo Festival 2010, France
- Rockowe Andrzejki 2011,
- Rock Master 2012, (Grand Prix), etc.
During its years of existence the band released four albums: "Civilized" (1997), "Dreams" (1999), "Postmodern Game" (2004) and "Colours of the Desert" (2011). Many of The Skys' songs have been played on radio and TV. In 1996 the song "One Saturday of The Spring" reached the radio station "Laisvoji banga" charts where it reached No 1 for almost two months (April). In 1999 the 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 received radio airplay on 100 radio stations across Europe, USA and Canada with interviews in the Netherlands, the UK and "album of the week" in Austria, A-listed in Norway. Many high quality press articles were published about the band in all major Lithuanian newspapers. The Skys' album reviews showed up in USA, Canada and Europe receiving very high evaluation.
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". And digital distribution deal with Cinderella Records (USA) in 2010. In 2004 The Skys were awarded (out of 300 bands) as "Best International Band" at prestigious New York International Music Festival . In 2006 The Skys won Makato Artis of the Year Award (2nd place) In 2010 The Skys signed exclusive digital distribution deal with Cinderella Records. In 2011 The Skys got 2nd prize award (out of 100 bands) at Rockowe Andrzejki, Poland. In 2011 The Skys signed a publishing contract with Apollo Live. In 2012 The Skys got Grand Prix at Rock Master, Poland.
International Awards Best International Band - The Skys Runners up - Streets of Mars Best International Performer - Narjiz And the winner is: THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL PROUDLY HONORS ARTISTS FROM ITS SPRING FESTIVAL AT AN EXCLUSIVE AWARDS SHOW AT PLAID NEW YORK, NY (June 7, 2004) This Spring marked another highly successful run for the New York International Music Festival (NYIMF). The music festival kicked off with a networking party at BLVD followed by ten nights of live performances, parties and panels. NYIMF will host an exclusive awards ceremony to honor this year's winners at Plaid (76 E13 street at corner of 4th Ave.) on June 26 from 7PM - Midnight. Recipients will be presented with framed certificate and various acts will get the opportunity to perform live during the show. Doe-eyed actress Aesha Waks (Arresting Gina) actress/model Amber and industry guru Eric Livsey from Mallet Records will host the event. FESTIVAL WINNERS /…/ International awards went to acclaimed rock group The Skys from Lithuania who impressed audiences with a great range of rock ballads.