BEYOND LEGACY (formerly known as NERIJUS) is an original Alternative Modern Rock band based in Chicago, recognized for the musicianship, substantial lyrical work and extremely charismatic stage personality. Every song is an impressive storytelling come to the fore giving out a supersonic musical tornado of energy and power, substantial lyrical work covering social, historian, political and dystopian themes.
BEYOND LEGACY had an honor to share a stage with such talent as The Rasmus, Disciple, Hinder, Tommy Vext (former Bad Wolves), Otherwise, Small Town Titans, Sammy Boller, Danny Worsnop (former Asking Alexandria), The Ramona Flowers, The Broken View, and many others.
-Members-
Vocals/Songwriter/Guitar - Nerijus Glezekas
Bass - Derek Ansell
Drums - Vince Barth
-AWARDS-
•2023 Seeds Will Grow nominated 1st place in rock category of Great American Song Contest
•2024 Seeds Will Grow achieved a title of Finalist in the rock category of John Lennon Songwriting Contest
-Meaning Behind the Name-
BEYOND LEGACY- shifting focus from merely leaving behind the material wealth to creating an enduring, positive, and meaningful impact on people, communities, and the world.
-Meaning Behind the Sound-
Song Seeds Will Grow is inspired by Ukraine's resistance against russian invasion.
Don't Give Up is a song about Lithuanian partisans and their fight against the soviets. Nerijus' great-grandfather Kazimieras Venckaitis was a secret communicator between Lithuanians. He had played an enormous role in the Partisan War against soviets resulting in disastrous Siberian exile of his whole family. In 1983 K. Venckaitis died without ever seeing a liberated Lithuania.
“Nerijus’ (editor's note: former band's name) mission is to disrupt everyday life, to touch our hearts and souls with music and meaningful lyrics so we get emotionally involved in our physical life.”
-Kyiv Post, 2024
“Nerijus (editor's note: former band's name) composed an anthemic call to resistance titled ”Seeds Will Grow""
-Daily Herald, 2024
“Converting the lived experiences of you and your family into compassion for others is admirable. Kudos to you for continuing to raise awareness and support Ukraine through your talents. Thank you for being a wonderful asset to our community!”
-Illinois State Senator D. P. DeWitte, 2024
“A powerful songwriter with a poet’s soul.”
-Steve Cahill Great American Song Contest, 2024
"With about 30 songs in his repertoire, a strong work ethic, extraordinary talent, and the potential for success, Glezekas is prepared to spread his passion and message to the world."
-Illustrate Magazine, 2023
“Your music is a sonic tornado of raw power and rebellious energy. With its aggressive guitars and intense vocals, it's an unapologetic burst of rock fury”
-AllMusic LLC, 2023
