The backbone of VIDA now is Rich Lowndes - the singer/songwriter who helped form the full VIDA band back in 2003.

They recorded, produced & released their debut album in 2005 - "It's All Fun and Games 'Til..." receiving airplay all over the world, and getting a #1 spot in Australia's ILR Indie Chart. Playing all over the UK, venues like the Famous Cavern Club in Liverpool - Home of The Beatles - and The Barfly, the many Walkabout venues up & down the country, as well as Rich performing in various other places like New York City, Spain, Cyprus and many more.. 

Since the split of the original line up nearing the end of 2007, Rich, having done tonnes of PR work for the band and getting VIDA known decided to carry the name on, as himself, still gigging strong and writing all the time. With many different line-ups, Rich will always perform as Vida.

Since the sudden death of awesome pianist & band member Jon Ashby in Aug '10, Rich took some time out to try and figure out what had happened to his best mate, to try and make sense of everything and also to try and find his heart in music again.

The first Vida song written after Jon's passing, was about him, about 2-3 months later.

Titled "Until That Day"

Now doing a lot of full on gigs with the Firecracker boys, including solo acoustic shows, the songs and juices are flowing again. 

With new songs being written all the time, and demo's popping up here and there, keep checking back for latest news, releases & shows near you!!