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Band Timeline

2003

Formation of Gravel

Gravel was officially formed in 2003 in Lithuania. The band consisted of four childhood friends: Tomaš Sinicki, his brother Miroslav Sinicki, Vladislav Gaiževski, and Erik Ševčuvianec. Their coming together marked the start of their journey in the Lithuanian rock scene, where they would soon make their presence known.
2006

Release of First Album and Eurovision Participation

In 2006, Gravel released their debut album titled 'Pockets Full of Fun'. This year was also significant as the band competed in the Lithuanian Eurovision preliminaries, where they secured fourth place. These achievements brought them a notable profile within the local music community and helped establish their reputation as an upcoming rock band in Lithuania.
2007

Awards and Recognition

Gravel achieved substantial success in 2007, being honored as the 'Best Rock Band' by A.lt, a Lithuanian alternative music awards show. They were also awarded the 'Year's Best Debut' in both Pravda and Bravo awards, which were important acknowledgments of their impact on the Lithuanian music scene. Furthermore, Gravel released their first music video 'Easter Song', which gained exposure through MTV, increasing their visibility beyond national boundaries.
2008

Second Album and Disbandment Announcement

On April 1, 2008, Gravel released their second album 'Dirty Beauty' as a free web download, pioneering a new distribution model in Lithuania. Before this release, the band's leader, Tomas Sinicki, announced that Gravel would disband. This second album marked the culmination of their brief but impactful career, reflecting their innovation and willingness to embrace new ways of reaching audiences.

Albums

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Pockets Full of Fun
10 tracks
2006
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Dirty Beauty
9 tracks
2008
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Members

History

Name
Begin
End
Occupation

Sinickis

2003
2008

Lead vocals

Sinickis

2003
2008

Guitar

Story of Gravel

Gravel, a Lithuanian rock band formed in 2003 by childhood friends Tomas Sinicki, his brother Miroslav Sinicki, Vladislav Gaiževskis, and Erik Ševčukianec, quickly made a name for themselves. Their debut album, Pockets Full of Fun, dropped in 2006, the same year they achieved a respectable fourth-place finish at the Lithuanian Eurovision Song Contest preliminaries.

The band's success continued to build. In 2007, they were crowned "Best Rock Band" at the A.lt awards, a prestigious Lithuanian alternative music event. They also took home "Best Debut" awards from both Pravda and Bravo, solidifying their position in the Lithuanian music scene. Their first music video, "Easter Song," even received airplay on MTV.

However, Gravel's meteoric rise was short-lived. On April 1, 2008 (April Fool's Day), they released their second album, Dirty Beauty, as a free download online – a first for a Lithuanian album. This unconventional release coincided with bandleader Tomas Sinicki's announcement of Gravel's disbandment, bringing a premature but impactful end to the band's career.

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