GYVAI started out in the fall of 2001. In the summer of 2003, they released the debut album (self-titled) and played many a show, not just in Lithuania, but elsewhere as well. In 2004 they did a tour of Latvia. In 2005 they did a short tour of Germany (Koln, Dusseldorf and Bonn).In 2006, GYVAI released their second album, titled �91" which was recorded in St. Petersburg, Russia. They recorded the album with producer Joey Powers (Aeorosmith, White Cross, Cyndi Lauper). Fall of 2006, GYVAI did a second successful tour of Lithuania, with over 15 shows.2007 brought the band their first music video, for the song Toli Toli.2008 The band participated in the Eurovision song contest, and their song won 4th place.AWARDSSielos Festival: 2003 � Voted best band by viewers. 2004 and 2005 � Josh won best musician. 2006 � Milda won Sielos voice, and Josh best musician.2005 they took 1st place at the Alternative music festival �M.P. Zona"4th place in �EuroRock 2005" (Josh won best drummer)2nd place in �Durys 2005"2006 they were voted the top band in Lithuania at the Lithuania alternative music awards."For most Lithuanians, Christian music does not quite associate with alternative culture; rather, liturgy and sacral music are what comes to mind first. That makes Gyvai, a rock band whose sound follows the Western tradition of Christian-themed alternative music, stand out in the Lithuanian musical horizon all the more. Gyvai will undoubtedly catch the attention of those in favor of intelligent melodic rock riffs and emotional yet strong vocals (singing lyrics in Lithuanian and English). Gyvai have performed in churches and underground rock clubs with equal success. Several international alternative music awards won by the band are further evidence that their appeal transcends both the Lithuanian scene and the Christian community."Jurij Dobriakov
