September Tour Schedule

Thursday, Sept. 6th: Scythian booked at the Birchmere (VA) - at long last Scythian has landed a gig at the Birchmere. This will be a ginormous show for 2 reasons: 1) it'll be the first time in six weeks the boys will be back in town, and 2) this is a momentous achievement since playing at the Birchmere was a goal the band set for themselves when they first started. Call it a benchmark if you will. On Thursday September 6th @ 7:30pm Scythian will have their Virginia CD Release and the Birchmere will open up the Grandstand to commemorate the event. The Grandstand is made for dancing and holds 1,000 people and Scythian wants to fill it to capacity to show the Birchmere that they're legit. If you've supported the band over the years, come to this show and help Scythian step it up to the next level. Tickets are available through Ticket Master . THIS IS AN ALL AGES SHOW so bring the kids. Website.

Saturday, Sept. 10: Scythian goes clam-digging (MD) - Scythian will be headlining the 40th Annual Maryland Seafood Festival held at Sandy Point State Park, MD. The fellas will close out Saturday night with the final slot on the mainstage and they're chomping at the bit to play for all them bay-folk. This will be Scythian's first time in the Annapolis area since those fated Naval Academy shows last year and they've been given a chance to prove themselves to the masses. So grab the kids, your appetite and an apron and head on down to the Seafood festival! Show starts 730pm on main stage. See website for more details.

Sunday, Sept. 11th: PARADOX SPORTS Benefit for Injured Vets (DC)- Scythian is proud to be play a benefit for US soldiers who have who have been injured while in the service but who have a desire to pursue their love of athletics. Paradox Sports’ mission is to create an environment that minimizes the barrier between the disabled and able bodied, inspiring all individuals to transcend perceived physical or mental limitations. They coach and train their athletes to take the risk of challenging themselves. Incorporating the natural elements with already established communities in each sport, Paradox athletes are not only taking risks and reaping rewards, but also becoming integral parts of the outdoor sporting world. The benefit will take place at Finn MacCool's starting at 4pm so come ready to have a great time and with pockets ready to support a great cause. Find out more about Paradox Sports. (713 8th SE, Washington DC).

Friday-Saturday, Sept 14, 15th: Michigan Irish Festival (MI) - The boys will be back in Muskegon for their second Michigan Irish Fest. Last year they were a late addition and only had a Sunday afternoon set. But after rocking the house, Muskegon is giving Scythian a shot at the main stage where they will be headlining the mainstage on Friday night @ 830pm. On Saturday they'll be back on the mainstage for a 3pm set. Remember, Muskegon is only a 90 mile ferry ride from all you crazy Milwaukee people. So we challenge you . . . nay, we scoff at you (with arms akimbo) to make this treacherous voyage across lake Michigan to revel with us! Visit website for more details.

-- JUST ADDED -- Wednesday, Sept. 19th: Shannon Pub (Buffalo NY) - Lets just say that Buffalo has made a serious impression on Scythian. It doesn't sport the biggest Irish Fest, but Scythian found its' enthusiasm intoxicating. So they're coming back to relive some of that Irish Fest madness at the Shannon Pub. This is going to be a packed show so be sure to call ahead to make reservations. Sure its a work night, but from the look of you at the Irish Fest this won't be too much of an issue. Looking forward to rocking out with you all again. Show starts 830pm. Visit website for reservations.

-- JUST ADDED -- Thursday, Sept. 20th: Kitty Hoynes (Syracuse NY) - Since we're snaking our way back from Michigan, we couldn't forget all you Orangemen and women. It was a Thursday our last time out and Kitty Hoynes was rocking as it were Friday! Your hospitality knew no bounds - we were even given moist towelletes for our faces upon entering your famed Irish pub. We assure you that we will bring the thunder again as long as you come ready to bounce deep into the night with pint glasses hoisted. Visit website.

-- JUST ADDED -- Friday, Sept. 21st: Ithaca CD Release at CASTAWAYS (NY) - Scythian has never played in Ithaca, but they rocked out just down the road at the Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance (see pics). There the fellas set a Scythian record with over five hundred people doing leg-kicks. Friday, Sept. 21st @ 9pm Ithaca will rock at Castaways where all the college kids and those who missed that famed Friday festival set will get a chance to see what Scythian is about. Words cannot describe how excited Scythian is to be back in the Finger Lakes where music seems to permeate everyone's pours. Discount presale tickets are available for $8 at MusicToday.com | $10 at the door. Visit website.

Saturday, Sept. 22nd: Irish Week (Wildwood NJ) - For the third straight year Scythian is back in Wildwood to witness that craziness which is Irish Week. It seems that all of Philly evacuates and heads to the shore sporting their Eagle green hell bent on proving that they are more Irish than the next guy down the way. Amidst shouts of E-A-G-L-E-S, Scythian will be headlining the Saturday night show along wih 2U - Americas premier U2 covere band (they're dyslectic). Last year there was crowd surfing involved so don't be suprised if you see one, two, three or even four Scythian's launching into the crowd. Visit the official Irish Week website here and reserve a weekend package since there won't be a hotel available within a 30 mile radius. Scythian goes on at 10:30pm on the mainstage.

Thursday, Sept. 27th: Return of Scythian Thursday at Fado! (DC) - Oh DC, how could we forget you. Although are persons were far from you this summer, our hearts were at Fado (which made that whole blood circulation part a little difficult). Truly we have missed our old Thursday night haunt and are looking forward to that old cobblestone dance floor with white-collars and blue-collars mixing on the dance floor. This will be the first of three straight Thursdays at Fado so tell all the friends and tell them to come out and see Scythian up close and personal (which = loud). Show starts 9ish. Located directly across from the Chinatown Metro. Website.

Friday, Sept. 28th: Mick O'Shea's (Baltimore MD) - Baltimore, we have not forgotten about you either. You were the start of our CD Release tour 7 weeks ago and the Wednesday night time slot was not the best for all of you. This time we're coming in on a weekend and expect Baltimore to rock. School will be in session, paychecks will be burning holes in pockets and Scythian will be rearin' to go. Show starts at 10pm. Visit website for more details.

Saturday, Sept. 29th: StoutNYC (Manhattan NY) - Its a good thing Scythian doesn't wear kilts, because the fellas will be perched 10ft above the bar at StoutNYC. These Manhattan shows are the stuff of legend. The 26,000 Sq.Ft. venue unleashes something in Scythian which makes the mad (in a crazy type of way). Last time they were there a lion and three-toed sloth got loose from the NYC City Zoo and Joey had to wrastle the Lion down with nothing more than his fiddle while Dan got his bell rung with a stiff right hook from the sloth. This goes to prove you never know what will happen at a Stout show. Show starts at 10pm. Oh, and don't forget to bring your dancing shoes! Visit website. (133 W. 33rd St., Manhattan).

And so, Baltimore, DC and New York City, we have not forgotten about you. Philly you are on our mind as well and we are working to make some solid appearances this fall. Please send us Downtown philly recommendations (keeping in mind that we are a four piece and need a decent sized stage). Hope to see you at a show soon!

News

Scythian booked at Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival of Dance (NC) - Scythian made an impression at the Grassroots Festival in New York and so they've been booked for three days at the Grassroots sister-festival in Silk Hope, NC (Shakori Hills) in October. Scythian will be jamming out on a 70 acre farm where campers will be dancing to the tunes of a plethora of bands from all styles. You'll hear reggae, bluegrass, newgrass, funk, jam bands and of course - yours truly. Visit website for full lineup and more details.

New Photos - we've been remiss in posting pictures since we've been on the road, but we have a plethora from our tour and will be posting them soon. To mend our wayward ways and want to let you know we've posted pics from Summerfest with Guster and Grassroots Festival of Dance with more to come. You can view them in our Photo Gallery.

Scythian E-Card - The lads have finally done it! They bit the bullet and let the seeds of "grass-roots" fly into the abyss of cyber-space. Now you can tell your friends about Scythian without actually having to talk to them: you can send this a snappy Scythian E-Card. All you have to do is come up with something witty to say about the band and invite your friends and co-workers to view the following link: www.scythianmusic.com/ecard/index.html. Thanks for the support!

Well that about sums it up for now. We're looking forward to seeing you all at some of our random stops and hope you enjoy the new album.

Cheers,

The Four Scythian Horsemen