Dan Fedoryka is the accordionist for Scythian, a Celtic/folk/rock band that hosts Appaloosa, a 3-day music festival in Front Royal, Virginia, USA every Labor Day weekend. The last show is tonight, September 1, 2019 at the Skyline Ranch Resort, 751 Mountain Road, Front Royal, VA.

Every Labor Day Scythian hosts it’s own festival, Appaloosa, which features the rising stars in Bluegrass, Americana and Celtic Music. Located in Alex and Dan’s hometown of Front Royal (Just 1 hour from DC) Appaloosa takes place on a horse ranch campground nestled in the Shenandoah Valley. Scythian is celebrating 15 years as a band in conjunction with the 5th Annual Appaloosa Festival, so it’ll be an event you don’t want to miss! Excerpts from Scythian website:

“Danylo Fedoryka (Rhythm Guitar/Accordion/Vocals) was initially trained as a classical pianist, Danylo made the switch to rhythm guitar in order to make music with his brother Alexander. Having performed at the Kennedy Center and Wolf Trap as a classical musician, Danylo enjoys the free and somewhat loose spirit of Celtic music. Putting his keyboard skills to use, Danylo also picked up the accordion, which he plays during the band’s Gypsy and Klezmer pieces.

Washington DC-based Scythian (sith-ee-yin) began over 12 years ago as a bunch of college buddies playing Celtic music in the streets and has grown to be a headliner on the US Celtic Festival Circuit as well as a name in the Bluegrass/Americana Festival Circuit. They found that their brand of high-energy folk music found a resonance that led The Washington Post to state: “Scythian’s enthusiasm is contagious, and shows seem to end with everyone dancing, jumping around or hoisting glasses.”

For over 12 years they have found success as an independent band and have played over 1,300 shows all over the united states, Europe, Canada and as far aways as Australia.

Founded by brothers Alexander and Danylo Fedoryka who are first-generation sons of Ukrainian immigrants, Scythian from the start has been a search and love for the “old time, good time music” of many cultures. They were inspired by a tale told by their 92-year-old grandmother of a roving fiddler who came into her farming village every six months or so. Once he was spotted, messengers were sent to all the outlying fields and mills and worked ceased; everyone gathered in the barn where they danced all night and danced their cares away.

This spirit is what has motivated Scythian from its inception and their success as an independent band is due largely to their finding a resonance of soul amongst kindred spirits that span all ages and races. This spirit took them from the streets to playing for the US president on St. Patrick’s Day and its the enthusiastic response they receive that has made each of their 1,300+ shows unique. 

The calling card of Scythian is their ability to engage their audience no matter the venue or circumstance and truly every Scythian shows ends with people dancing, smiling and covered with sweat. This is best summed up by The Camel-City Dispatch  (Winston-Salem, North Carolina): “[Scythian gives] no quarter in their quest to entertain and bring a joy to their music that gives it an irony-free, wide open feel of manic possibility. The playing is technically brilliant, but it is the energy that carries the day.” 


Upcoming Performances of Scythian:

Pittsburgh Irish Festival (UPMC Stage)
Fri, Sep 6 @ 8:15PM
The Lots at Sandcastle, 1000 Sandcastle Drive, West Homestead, PA
We couldn’t properly celebrate 15 years as a band without including a set at this beloved festival! Come join us in dancing the night away. We’re headlining on Friday night! Doors: 4pm Set Time: 8:15 on the UPMC Stage

Scythian at Troutdale City Limits
Sat, Sep 7 @ 8:30PM
High Meadow Farm, 90 Teaberry Lane, Troutdale, VA
We can’t wait to play at Troutdale City Limits! Come support this community event by dancing the night away while enjoying the beauty of Virginia!

Irish 2000 Festival (Coors Light Stage)
Fri, Sep 13 @ 9:30PM
Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa, NY
Come join us in Upstate NY for this fantastic festival! We’ll be closing out the Coors Light Stage.
Kids 12 and under are Free!! Doors: 7pm // Set-Time: 9:30pm

ROMP Air Show After Party w/ Dustbowl Revival
Sat, Sep 14 @ 8:00PM
BLUEGRASS HALL OF FAME MUSEUM, 311 West 2nd St. , Owensboro, KY
In conjunction with activities during the Owensboro Air Show, the Downtown ROMP Air Show After Party features four past ROMP Festival alums: Dustbowl Revival, Scythian, Rumpke Mountain Boys, and Hogslop String Band. Tickets are $15 but VIP Tix are available as well. ALL-AGES
Doors: 4pm // Set: 8pm

Bristol Rhythm & Roots (Machiavelli’s Outdoor Stage)
Fri, Sep 20 @ 11:30PM
Downtown , 416 State Street, Bristol, TN
We’re kicking off our Bristol Rhythm & Roots with a thunderous dance tent set at Machiavelli’s Outdoor Stage at 11:30pm. That’s right – we’re rocking you into Saturday and hope you’re there to help us crack the concrete!

Bristol Rhythm & Roots (7th St. Stage)
Sat, Sep 21 @ 11:00PM
Downtown, 416 State Street, Bristol, TN
Day 2 we’ll be headlining the 7th St. Stage. Stoked to be playing with such a star-studded lineup! Collect all three shows and earn a free coffee!

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
Sun, Sep 22 @ 12:00PM
Downtown, 416 State Street, Bristol, TN
We’re back and we’re oh so excited! Bristol has made a huge impact on our music and we couldn’t think of a better way of celebrating our 15th Year as a band than with you all who were there supporting us from the start!

Scythian at Appalachian Brewing Company
Fri, Sep 27 @ 9:00PM
Appalachian Brewing Company, 50 N. Cameron, Harrisburg, PA
Come join us for this 21+ show at The Abbey Bar at Harrisburg’s Appalachian Brewing Company!
Doors: 8pm // Set: 9pm

Scythian at The Haunt
Sun, Sep 29 @ 8:00PM
The Haunt, 702 Willow Ave., Ithaca, NY
Ithaca peeps! We’re coming back for another show at The Haunt. You won’t want to miss this!
Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm