Scythian (band)
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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.
Scythian | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Washington, D.C., USA |
Genres | Celtic, 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/ |
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]