Riverside will be opening for Steve Hackett at Nearfest's Friday night showcase event. Here is the info:
"NEARfest 2010 is proud to present as the opening band for Alumni Night Friday, Poland's very own Riverside. Founded in 2001 by guitarist Piotr Grudzinski, drummer Piotr Kozieradzki and bassist/vocalist Mariusz Duda, with keyboardist Michal Lapaj joining soon after the recording of their debut album, Riverside have been on a steady climb up the progressive metal ladder impressing fans and media alike. Experts have called them a stylistic mix of Pink Floyd, Tool, Porcupine Tree and Dream Theater and, with the completion of the trilogy of albums Out Of Myself, Second Life Syndrome and Rapid Eye Movement, they have emerged with their own very distinct style. Since their pivotal appearance at Nearfest 2006, Riverside have grown and matured into one of the most important and influential bands on the scene today.
With their latest release, Anno Domini High Definition, Riverside has composed an album which is a perfect reflection of our times. Duda summarizes "It's an album about people who know they need to speed up or they'll get left behind. About people who sometimes, despite themselves, will stop at nothing to achieve their aims. It's an album about chaos, constant race, uncertainty, stress, and the struggle to survive." ADHD marks a temporary climax in the quartet's work, reflecting the energy and spirit of the early 70's. Recalling such bands as Rush, Deep Purple and Tangerine Dream with added modern sonic sensibilities, Riverside have developed an album which ultimately sounds like . Riverside.
The band have just concluded their most extensive and successful tour to date, 45 shows in 3 months across Poland and Europe. Their enthusiastic fan base is growing steadily and glowing reviews of their albums and live shows are still being written. Recently, ADHD has found its rightful position in top spots on several Best of 2009 polls most notably, #3 on the Progarchives poll, #2 on the Gagliarchives poll and as a #1 selling album in Poland. It is with great honor that NEARfest 2010 is able to present in a sophomore appearance, the indomitable Riverside. "
"NEARfest 2010 is proud to present as the opening band for Alumni Night Friday, Poland's very own Riverside. Founded in 2001 by guitarist Piotr Grudzinski, drummer Piotr Kozieradzki and bassist/vocalist Mariusz Duda, with keyboardist Michal Lapaj joining soon after the recording of their debut album, Riverside have been on a steady climb up the progressive metal ladder impressing fans and media alike. Experts have called them a stylistic mix of Pink Floyd, Tool, Porcupine Tree and Dream Theater and, with the completion of the trilogy of albums Out Of Myself, Second Life Syndrome and Rapid Eye Movement, they have emerged with their own very distinct style. Since their pivotal appearance at Nearfest 2006, Riverside have grown and matured into one of the most important and influential bands on the scene today.
With their latest release, Anno Domini High Definition, Riverside has composed an album which is a perfect reflection of our times. Duda summarizes "It's an album about people who know they need to speed up or they'll get left behind. About people who sometimes, despite themselves, will stop at nothing to achieve their aims. It's an album about chaos, constant race, uncertainty, stress, and the struggle to survive." ADHD marks a temporary climax in the quartet's work, reflecting the energy and spirit of the early 70's. Recalling such bands as Rush, Deep Purple and Tangerine Dream with added modern sonic sensibilities, Riverside have developed an album which ultimately sounds like . Riverside.
The band have just concluded their most extensive and successful tour to date, 45 shows in 3 months across Poland and Europe. Their enthusiastic fan base is growing steadily and glowing reviews of their albums and live shows are still being written. Recently, ADHD has found its rightful position in top spots on several Best of 2009 polls most notably, #3 on the Progarchives poll, #2 on the Gagliarchives poll and as a #1 selling album in Poland. It is with great honor that NEARfest 2010 is able to present in a sophomore appearance, the indomitable Riverside. "
