Showing posts with label Scythian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scythian. Show all posts
Fanatic Friday: Scythian
Whew, I'm part ways caught up on some things.
I don't think there's any way I can avoid attending next year's Milwaukee Irish Fest.
By the way, their new album is growing on me.
I don't think there's any way I can avoid attending next year's Milwaukee Irish Fest.
By the way, their new album is growing on me.
Scythian tonight at Milwaukee Irishfest
Scythian playing Jump Around. I grabbed this last weekend when they were in La Crosse. BTW, they were supposed to play at World Youth Day but their flight out of the US got delayed and they missed their show. That whole La Crosse, Madrid, Milwaukee jump in one week sounded like it would be rough. Friday show was great, Saturday show was even better. If you don't have any of their albums, I'd suggest starting with their latest, American Shanty.
Scythian at La Crosse Irishfest this weekend!
Saturday: 10:30 pm
Sunday: 4:15 pm
And for the kids:
Saturday: 4 pm "Cake for Dinner" - Sythian Children's Show
Sunday: 1:45 pm "Cake for Dinner" - Sythian Children's Show
They are really workin' these guys this year!
Details at La Crosse Irishfest
Pull your coat around your throat
But you just can’t fight them back
The guns, the tears, the whistling fears
As the future fades to black
And the things you love begin to fade
Though you try to hold on
As you grip the sands with aging hands
Til all that’s left is gone
When you can’t go home
No matter what you say
Can’t go home
They’ve gone and took it all away
Can’t go home
To taste the dirt is what I yearn
For the ones who’ve gone, let’s sing a song
Never to return
Madison group blogging on World Youth Day pilgrimage
Follow all the action at madisoncatholicherald.wordpress.comThis year, Kat Wagner of the Catholic Herald, official newspaper of the Diocese of Madison, is traveling to World Youth Day to be with the Madison pilgrims as they experience this worldwide gathering of young Catholics. The dates are August 8 to 24. The Diocese is teaming up with St. Paul University Catholic Center to sponsor this pilgrimage to Madrid, Spain.
As World Youth Day draws closer, more information is being released on the many events that will be happening as a part of the six-day event, as well as hosted by other organizations.
The “Love and Life Centre: A Home for English-speaking Pilgrims” today released its schedule of events to be held at the center during the days of WYD. The schedule includes a variety of programs and speakers designed to appeal to pilgrims of all ages and can be accessed at wydenglishsite.org
Highlights include newly appointed archbishop of Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson, Hollywood actors Matt Marsden and Clarence Gilyard, FOCUS president Curtis Martin, and such musical performers as Alexander Acha, Dana Scallon, Scythian, and LAngelus.
You will note that Scythian will be playing at World Youth Day! Also I read a great article on the NCRegister about how this is the 75th anniversary of the Spanish Civil War(which is probably why Spain was chosen for this years site). You really must check out the photo they posted with it. It explains the last 75 years in Spain to a T.
Help getting through the middle of the week
By the way, Scythian's fantastic drummer Michael Ounallah is leaving the band! I hope they can find someone of his caliber to replace him. Corrina was written by Ounallah; can ya tell he has a jazz background?
Scythian, the best live band I have ever seen
Back to Scythian(pronounced sith-ee-yin), I have seen a lot of live music in my day, from Korn to Beck to Vanilla Ice to Trace Adkins. I've seen Scythian twice now and they are clearly the best live music performance I've ever seen.
Three of the four band members were classically trained. The lead singer Dan Fedoryka(and I think a few other members) attended Franciscan University of Steubenville. According to a 2007 newsletter, Dr. John Crosby who teaches at Steubenville is father to two band members, but the bands site only shows one Crosby (Josef Crosby). At any rate, there is a strong Catholic presence in the band. I shook Josef Crosby's hand after the show and wished them well.
Scythian Milwaukee Irishfest Schedule is below. If you are in the area, I'd recommend you check them out. You won't be disappointed.
Friday - 7 pm - High Life Stage/Parkview Apts
Saturday - 10 pm - The Tipperary Stage
Sunday - 6:30 pm - High Life Stage/Parkview Apts
"I have seen a great number of bands in my years, though only a few can relate to the crowd the way Scythian does. I have seen this band in a club setting and on a stage in front of 5000 people, and they whip a crowd into a frenzy! Tight grooves, outstanding musicianship, and a spontaneity that few bands possess, I will be booking this band at Summerfest for years to come!"Doug Johnson, Talent Buyer
Summerfest, Milwaukee, W.I.
With so many new bands in the Celtic market...Scythian stands out. They're innovative and fun: a blend of classical, Gyspy, bluegrass and Celtic music. While you're sure to enjoy their CDs, nothing can match their live shows where audience participation and dancing is a prerequisite.Barry Stapleton, Entertainment Director
Milwaukee Irish Fest, Milwaukee W.I.
PS> Second best live performance, Beck.
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