Music Monday - Scythian

I remember a rainy weekend at Irish Fest a few years ago. The rain had driven away my friends and I wandered the Fest alone. At the Celtic Rock Stage Scythian played to about 20 others braving the weather. Due to the wet, they couldn't use the amps and the band struggled to be heard. Yet, they were smiling, thankful, and working to have a good time. I sat in the drizzle for a bit and listened. Despite the obstacles in front of them, they were still communicating fun to the crowd. I bought their CD which was good but didn't quite grab their live entertainment. They faded into my background.

Then Irish Fest 2009 they popped up in the packed Tipperary Tea Room and blew the roof off of it. Not literally mind. They'd also released a live album. When I got it signed, I was complimented on my sideburns.

In short, this band is awesome. And has good taste in facial hair.

They take music from various areas of the world and can play it 'straight' but also fuse it with other forms. Greek style violin can go gypsy or have an accordion added and get somewhat... techno...





They can also cover songs, and cover them well.





And they remember their 'days in prison'...





They have their little schticks, stuff they pull out of a bag of tricks at concerts because they work. This past Irish Fest they headlined a stage themselves because they are now officially That Good. Yet, it's not all silly. They can be serious as well.





I have yet to see them in front of an audience that wasn't on their side, if not when they walked on stage, at least by the time they walked off. Even the toughest crowds are not immune to their charm.





These guys do good work.

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