“Scythian” which includes accordionist Dan Fedoryka will tour the USA in March 2023. Scythian is a Celtic/Celtic rock 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,” to describe a varying sound that encompasses everything from traditional jigs and reels to contemporary covers. The UB Post describes their sound as a mix of Celtic, Klezmer, Gaelic, Gypsy and Rock.

The band was named after Ukrainian nomads, Scythians, due to the Ukrainian ancestry of Alexander, and Danylo Fedoryka.The band 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). 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. 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 away as Australia.

Scythian’s accordionist is Dan Fedoryka.  Dan and his brother, Alex, are the founding members of the band, which hosts annual fan trips to Ireland and the Labor Day weekend “Appaloosa “festival in Front Royal, Virginia. “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.

Scythian’s 2023 Performance Schedule:
• March 2nd at 6pm: Brightside Music & Events Centre in Daytona, Ohio.
• March 3rd at 7.30pm: Irish Cultural & Heritage Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• March 4th at 4pm: Shamrock the Dock Festival (poster above) in Annapolis, Maryland. Skerryvore (which includes brothers Daniel on accordion and Martin Gillespie on pipes, whistles and accordion) are also playing at this festival.
• March 5th at 6pm: The Athenaeum in Chicago, Illinois.
• March 7th at 7.30pm: The Midtown GR in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
• March 10th at 8pm: The Reeve’s Theater in Elkin, North Carolina.
• March 11th at 8pm: The Lucknow Music Festival (see poster below) in Downtown Dunn, North Carolina.

For details email: scythianmail@gmail.com