HELP UKRAINIAN REFUGEES - The Self Reliance Association of Chicago has partnered with Scythian to help incoming Ukrainian Refugees. Thanks to a matching grant,  200% of all digital downloads (all 16 albums) through their Shopify page now, through Christmas, Dec. 25th, 2023, will go to aid Ukrainian refugees. You can learn more about the initiative by clicking here. Please spread the word to all your friends and help open doors for these poor war-torn refugees. 

Washington D.C.'s most energetic and eclectic band.”

— The Washington Post

Scythian has reinvented folk rock in America.”

— iHeart Radio

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The time has come for Scythian's 2023 Ugly Christmas Sweater Tour! We're kickstarting it with The Southern in the wonderful city of Charlottesville, VA with the amazing Will Overman Band (Appaloosa Alumni) opening! While we may not see snow this far south, there's guaranteed to be loads of eggnog (the good kind), impish little elves sneaking around untying your socks, and the gift of music with friends! Help us spread the holiday cheer and come on out for a jolly good time! Grab your tickets today!

IRELAND TRIP SHOW 3 - MONROE'S LIVE

14 Dominick St , GALWAY IRELAND

One of the inspirations for our song "Galway City," the song has become an anthem for over 1,000 trip alumni. "Over at Monroe's they're raising hell" - this is your chance to see what it's all about! This is an EARLY SHOW with doors at 7pm and show at 7:30pm - 10pm, so come ready to DANCE and then still have a full night ahead of you after the show.

IRELAND TRIP SHOW 1 - THE PAVILION

13 Carey's Lane, CORK IRELAND

Monday, Monday! NO ONE IS GOING TO WORK!!! We'll be heading the an amazing venue for the first show of the tour. The Pavilion on Carey's Lane is a newly renovated theater which will play host to 135 American's on their first non-jetlagged night of the tour! This art-deco theater is an intimate setting that will make for an amazing night of memories!

Note: the venue is on the second floor. Be sure to wear your SCYTHIAN IN IRELAND Lanyard for entrance to the show!

Blue Highway Fest

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Big Stone Gap, Va, 217 E 1st St N, 24219, Big Stone Gap, VA

We're super excited to be back at Blue Highway Fest this year! If we could get the "lawn chair" folk up and dancing last time, you know it's guaranteed to be a great time! Tickets are not on sale just yet, but they will be soon so keep an eye out! Let's rock, Big Stone, Va!!

TICKETS STARTING AT 55$

Neighborhood Theatre prides itself in being "an independent music venue with a diverse line up of acts…something for everyone" and we are so stoked to be part of something so amazing! This is one of our biggest shows of the year, and you absolutely do NOT want to miss it! Secure your tickets now before it's too late! ALL AGES

Join us for a FREE SHOW in North Carolina! Is there even a better way to end the summer than by coming out to a FREE Scythian show on a warm Saturday night? Why not grab your best friends, neighbors, or dentist and bring them out to have fun too? Make sure to tell them it's a FREE SHOW, usually that's a pretty good selling point! Can't wait to see you there, NC!

BOTH DAYS ARE FREE! NO TICKETS ARE REQUIRED!

We are SUPER excited to have the opportunity to play two days at Musikfest! There are so many great musicians attending and so many awesome vendors this year, and we can't wait to be part of it all! Let's make this the best Musikfest EVER!

NOTE: Please be aware that we play different venues both days!

Did you know there's a Dublin in Ohio? Did you know for 35 years they have lived up to their name by putting on one of the best Irish festivals? And did you know Scythian will be playing on August 6th? Well, if you didn't already know, now you do! This is going to be a totally killer festival that you really just can't miss, so grab your tickets today!

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