Scythian (band)
Scythian | |
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Scythian before show in Raleigh, NC | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Washington, D.C., USA |
| Genres | Celtic music, celtic rock, americana, folk rock, gypsy rock |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Members | 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/ |
Scythian is a Celtic rock/Americana band based in the DC Metro Area that formed in 2002. 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. The band was named after Ukrainian nomads, Scythians, due to the Ukrainian ancestry of Alexander and Danylo Fedoryka.
Since its inception, Scythian developed from a group of street performers in Alexandria, VA, to the 2009 winner of Washington City Paper's Best of DC 'Best Local Band' competition. In 2004 the band scored a brief appearance in the M. Night Shyamalan film The Village. The band has toured extensively on the East Coast. The UB Post describes their sound as a mix of Celtic, Klezmer, Gaelic, Gypsy and Rock.
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).