By Victorian Dad 
written By David Rybka

Vocals/Guitar   -David Rybka
Bass                 - Tom Doherty
Keys                  - Fran Lydiatt
Drums               -Matt Mcnicolas
Mandolin/Saw  -Tom Yates
Additional Guitar    -James Wilson
Additional Saxophone- Gus Fairburn

Recorded by Joe Oxley at Jaraff House Studios Wigan

The Illuminator (B-Side)

For bookings, contact info@victoriandadband.com

I can usually spot who a band is influenced by . I can’t spot it with Victorian Dad.  You seem to cross a lot of genres and styles” Mike Joyce- interviewing the band for his  (New York)East Village Radio show.

I’d love to give you an idea of how they sound, compare them to another act even, but it’s just not that simple (Rock,Paper,Leeds Music Review)
http://rockpaperleeds.wordpress.com/2013/06/21/we-recommend-victorian-dad/

“ The songs are authentic , lyrical , and cleverly arranged” – BBC Manchester review

New EP In Country out Aug 22nd on Vinyl.. A collectors edition
go to BandCamp to Purchase x

https://davidrybkamusic.bandcamp.com/album/in-country



davidrybka@hotmail.com

What do you really want/need to know when you read one of these? Songs- Has he got the songs? Yes, he has. He has written for many years. These songs have been well and truly "road tested". There is the longing and sense of loss of "Across the River". You should perhaps note that you will end up singing/humming this song for days. There is the broad filmic expanse of "Mexico". Isn't it good when one song can transport you to a place you might never have been to? There is the ethereal quality of "Breathe". This song was debuted at a gig on October 27th 2012, Many of the audience remarked on how stunning they thought it was. (And that's just 3 of his many songs) Musicianship- He has been playing gigs for many years. Has been fronting the very wonderful Victorian dad since 2007, also does many solo gigs. His style comes from a wide range of influences (musically and geographically). He plays electric and acoustic guitar, harmonica, Piano. He plays with passion and intensity, and believes that if a musician isn't committed then they should give up. Influences- On any given night you can hear grunge, gypsy music, folk, rock, progressive, punk etc. Nothing is ever ruled out in the service of music that is designed to reach people . So, Who does David Rybka sound like ? Easy question, because he sounds like David Rybka. He has been praised by such respected musicians as Pete Jobson (i am kloot) Guy Garvey (Elbow) David signed a CD for him once...Mark Chadwick of (The Levellers) Tom Robinson (BBC6) ,Mike Joyce (Smiths), Phil Beer (show of hands), Ashley Hutchings  (Fairport Convention)And Blair Dunlop  to name a few,
Has he done a lot of gigs ?- Yes , too many to count . He has played all over England , and Headlined at the iconic Band on the Wall Club, Played in many festivals in The Uk and Abroad,  He has also done gigs at those places you have to do when you are on your way up ( but would rather forget)  . In Mexico he played at a high security prison, and for the UK Ambassador to Mexico, toured through the Jungles of Palenque and around the shanty towns of Mexico . He has also gigged extensively in Spain around the villages aof calciete and Valderrobres and beyond..  David Rybka- Songs for your soul and spirit. 

David Rybka is the performer personified. An astute songwriter, he tells a vivid tale and delivers each number as if the pain or joy is as real as the day it was written. You’ll experience heartfelt sadness, unbelievable highs and everything in between, but in an unpredictable order. David is incredible to watch and continually justifies the extremely high regard in which he is held.

Album 
Shadows and Ghosts on All Major platforms now plus many more 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6jGQle7Ox6Rr3aNznxzJWM?si=1L8FoVyyQY-a5ZOMSXM42A&utm_source=copy-link



in the past David Rybka has Toured Mexico playing in Mexico City to The Jungles and back again and a High Security Prison in Cuernanvaca  to name a few random places, a wood land or a Olive Grove, 

David Rybka Singer Songwriter UK (wigan)
Also with the bands VICTORIAN DAD & DEEPSHADE

"David Rybka is one of the most promising song writers in the North West at the moment" Peter Jobson - I Am Kloot 



photo of header by richard nixon
word by David Cartlidge (RIP) X

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