Artist description Rik Galliano's music crossing genres & moves between styles. With blistering guitar instrumentals in the vien of Steve Vai, progressiverock in the style of Yes, Rush, and others, as well as Zappa-esque humor influenced rock.

Music Style Instrumental Rock, Progressive Rock

Musical Influences Vai, Satriani, Zappa, Dream Theater

Similar Artists Joe Satriani, Yes, Boston, Zappa

Artist History Rik has been featured in Guitar for the practicing Musician magazine and is a veteran of PA, NY, and NJ clubs. Dancing In Light, his first solo independent release has received rave reviews and the title track was included on the 1997 GRAMMY nominations list forBest Rock instrumental Performance!! The band has a new lineup and is preparing to release a new CD sometime in the fall of 2000.

Group Members Rik Galliano - All guitars, bass, keyboards, lead & backing vocals.Chris Clausen- drums & percussion, backing vocalsChris Hughes - drums & percussion

Instruments Ibanez Jem, Ibanez custom, Yairi ac/electric

Albums Dancing In Light

Press Reviews "Rik's satriani-like melodies flow like water downstream." - John Stix, Guitar Magazine"Rik's instrumental virtuosity shines through, but his songwriting is what strikes me.... an incredible sense of melody". James Murphy, Midwest Music Review"...An instrumental whiz with a flair for ...layers of harmonies, unusual melodies, and top notch arrangements...will definitely appeal to fans of fellow axslingers Steve Vai & Joe Satriani."Dennis Stillman,Topless Guitar magazine

Location Saint Louis, Missouri - USA

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