Scythian is a Celtic rock/Americana band based in the DC Metro Area that formed in 2002.[1] The band's name, according to the members of Scythian, means "[a] bunch of pre-Mesopotamian barbarians who did not use forks or phonics," which they chose to describe a varying sound that encompasses everything from traditional jigs and reels to contemporary covers.[2] The band was named after Ukrainiannomads, Scythians, due to the Ukrainian ancestry of Alexander and Danylo Fedoryka.
Alexander Fedoryka Danylo Fedoryka Ethan Dean Johnny Rees
Past members
Fritz McGirr Nolan Ladewski Larissa Fedoryka Josef Crosby Tim Hepburn Alexander Kuldell Michael Ounallah Andrew Toy Ben-David Warner
Website
http://www.scythianmusic.com/
Since its inception, Scythian developed from a group of street performers in Alexandria, VA,[3] to the 2009 winner of Washington City Paper's Best of DC 'Best Local Band' competition.[4] In 2004 the band scored a brief appearance in the M. Night Shyamalan film The Village.[5] The band has toured extensively on the East Coast.[6] The UB Post describes their sound as a mix of Celtic, Klezmer, Gaelic, Gypsy and Rock.[3]
The band currently comprises brothers Alexander Fedoryka (Violin/Mandolin/Harmonica/Bass/Vocals) and Danylo Fedoryka (Rhythm Guitar/Accordion/Vocals), as well as band members Ethan Dean (Bass/Percussion/Vocals) and Johnny Rees (Percussion/Drums/Vocals).[7]
Josef Crosby stopped appearing with the band in May 2016, and Larissa Fedoryka took over on bass. On December 13, 2016, Josef Crosby posted an explanation of his departure on his own Facebook band page.[8] He stated that he had taken some time away to address his substance abuse issues, and moving forward he would be continuing his musical career separate from Scythian.
Josef Crosby joined forces with Victor Gagnon, formerly of Seven Nations, to create Pigeon Kings in 2017.[9] Their first show was at Celtic Fling in PA June 2017.[10] Former Scythian drummer Andrew Toy later joined Pigeon Kings.[11]
Appaloosa Music Festival is an annual music festival created by Scythian. The Festival is based at the Skyline Ranch Resort, just a few miles from Front Royal, Virginia. Every year on Labor Day weekend, Appaloosa celebrates the music of the Shenandoah Valley and related genres.[13]
Ultramontaneedit
In 2013, a few members of Scythian formed a new group named 'Ultramontane' in order to perform at the "March for Marriage" The concert component of the March was ultimately cancelled.[14][15]
Referencesedit
^"Immigrant Road Show review". CelticRadio.net. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
^"Scythian". Leeway's HomeGrown Music Network. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
^ ab"Scythian Delivers Celtic Music with Unique Twist, Contagious Zeal". The UB Post. Retrieved 19 August 2010.
^"Washington City Paper's 2009 Best of D.C." Washington City Paper. 18 April 2008. Retrieved 19 August 2010.
^Hahn, Fritz (6 August 2004). "Scythian, Gettin' Jiggy With It". The Washington Post. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
^"Adrenaline Peddlers: An Interview With the Band Scythian". Washingtonian. 26 February 2008. Retrieved 19 August 2010.
^"Josef Crosby of The Pigeon Kings: The Concept of Redemption". Alan Mercer's PROFILE.
^"ROOTS & STONES *NEW RELEASE*". ScythianMusic. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
^"Little Hill Trio To Release First CD At Appaloosa Fest Over Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 3-4". HuffPost. 29 August 2016.
^"More NOM 'March For Marriage' musical weirdness; why you won't find any Google hits for UltraMontane". Good As You. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
^"NOM's Anti-Gay March Is Breaking Up The Boys In The Band". ThinkProgress.
External linksedit
Official Scythian Web Page
Pittsburgh City Paper Interview
The Washington Post 'Immigrant Road Show' album review
Andrew Toy Web Page
Josef Crosby's post explaining why he is no longer with Scythian
April 09, 2024
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Not to be confused with Scythia band Scythian is a Celtic rock Americana band based in the DC Metro Area that formed in 2002 1 The band s name according to the members of Scythian means a bunch of pre Mesopotamian barbarians who did not use forks or phonics which they chose to describe a varying sound that encompasses everything from traditional jigs and reels to contemporary covers 2 The band was named after Ukrainian nomads Scythians due to the Ukrainian ancestry of Alexander and Danylo Fedoryka ScythianScythian before show in Raleigh NCBackground informationOriginWashington D C USAGenresCeltic Celtic rock Americana folk rock gypsy RockYears active2002 presentMembersAlexander FedorykaDanylo FedorykaEthan DeanJohnny ReesPast membersFritz McGirrNolan LadewskiLarissa FedorykaJosef CrosbyTim HepburnAlexander KuldellMichael OunallahAndrew ToyBen David WarnerWebsitehttp www scythianmusic com Since its inception Scythian developed from a group of street performers in Alexandria VA 3 to the 2009 winner of Washington City Paper s Best of DC Best Local Band competition 4 In 2004 the band scored a brief appearance in the M Night Shyamalan film The Village 5 The band has toured extensively on the East Coast 6 The UB Post describes their sound as a mix of Celtic Klezmer Gaelic Gypsy and Rock 3 The band currently comprises brothers Alexander Fedoryka Violin Mandolin Harmonica Bass Vocals and Danylo Fedoryka Rhythm Guitar Accordion Vocals as well as band members Ethan Dean Bass Percussion Vocals and Johnny Rees Percussion Drums Vocals 7 Contents 1 Band members 1 1 Past band members 1 2 Josef Crosby s departure 2 Discography 3 Appaloosa Music Festival 4 Ultramontane 5 References 6 External linksBand members edit nbsp Alex Fedoryka of Scythian at the 2010 Dublin Ohio Irish FestivalThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed October 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message Alexander Fedoryka Vocals Violin Mandolin Harmonica Bass Danylo Fedoryka Vocals Rhythm Guitar Accordion Ethan Dean Vocals Percussion Bass Johnny Rees Drums Percussion VocalsPast band members edit Fritz McGirr Drums Percussion Vocals Nolan Ladewski Whistles Flute Vocals Guitar Banjo Mandolin Tenor Banjo Larissa Fedoryka Vocals Cello Bass Josef Crosby Vocals Violin Bass Tim Hepburn Drums Percussion Vocals Alexander Kuldell Drums Percussion Michael Ounallah Vocals Percussion Drums Banjo Danny Schneible Drums Percussion Guitar Lead Vocals Andrew Toy Drums Percussion Vocals Ben David Warner Banjo Violin Viola Mandolin Vocals GuitarJosef Crosby s departure edit Josef Crosby stopped appearing with the band in May 2016 and Larissa Fedoryka took over on bass On December 13 2016 Josef Crosby posted an explanation of his departure on his own Facebook band page 8 He stated that he had taken some time away to address his substance abuse issues and moving forward he would be continuing his musical career separate from Scythian Josef Crosby joined forces with Victor Gagnon formerly of Seven Nations to create Pigeon Kings in 2017 9 Their first show was at Celtic Fling in PA June 2017 10 Former Scythian drummer Andrew Toy later joined Pigeon Kings 11 Discography editDance at the Crossroads 2002 Aidan s Orbit 2004 Immigrant Road Show 2007 Scythian Live Vol 1 2009 Scythian Live Vol 2 2010 American Shanty 2011 It s Not Too Late 2012 Jump At The Sun 2014 Old Tin Can 2015 Roots and Stones 2020 12 Quaranstream The Album 2021Appaloosa Music Festival editAppaloosa Music Festival is an annual music festival created by Scythian The Festival is based at the Skyline Ranch Resort just a few miles from Front Royal Virginia Every year on Labor Day weekend Appaloosa celebrates the music of the Shenandoah Valley and related genres 13 Ultramontane editIn 2013 a few members of Scythian formed a new group named Ultramontane in order to perform at the March for Marriage The concert component of the March was ultimately cancelled 14 15 References edit Immigrant Road Show review CelticRadio net Retrieved 23 July 2010 Scythian Leeway s HomeGrown Music Network Retrieved 23 July 2010 a b Scythian Delivers Celtic Music with Unique Twist Contagious Zeal The UB Post Retrieved 19 August 2010 Washington City Paper s 2009 Best of D C Washington City Paper 18 April 2008 Retrieved 19 August 2010 Hahn Fritz 6 August 2004 Scythian Gettin Jiggy With It The Washington Post Retrieved 22 September 2010 Adrenaline Peddlers An Interview With the Band Scythian Washingtonian 26 February 2008 Retrieved 19 August 2010 About Us ScythianMusic https www facebook com crosbyjosef posts 1197390003687482 better source needed https pigeonkingsmusic com failed verification Celtic Fling Program PDF PA Renn Faire Josef Crosby of The Pigeon Kings The Concept of Redemption Alan Mercer s PROFILE ROOTS amp STONES NEW RELEASE ScythianMusic Retrieved 5 March 2021 Little Hill Trio To Release First CD At Appaloosa Fest Over Labor Day Weekend Sept 3 4 HuffPost 29 August 2016 More NOM March For Marriage musical weirdness why you won t find any Google hits for UltraMontane Good As You Retrieved 17 March 2013 NOM s Anti Gay March Is Breaking Up The Boys In The Band ThinkProgress External links editOfficial Scythian Web Page Pittsburgh City Paper Interview The Washington Post Immigrant Road Show album review Andrew Toy Web Page Josef Crosby s post explaining why he is no longer with Scythian Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Scythian band amp oldid 1157905246, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
