Ihor Howansky
Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar, Percussion
• Born and raised in Yonkers, New York.
• Graduate of New York University (double major in piano performance and economics) and Hofstra School of Law.
• Classically trained by the likes of the late Maria Cisyk, sister of the acclaimed Ukrainian recording artist, Kvitka Cisyk.
• Partner at a commercial litigation law firm.
• Aliases include “Paul”, “E”, “Duncan”, “Arpeggio Man” and “Babaloo”.
• Musical influences include the Beatles, Crowded House, Rush, Kansas, Disturbed, Kvitka, Snow Patrol and countless zabava bands.
• Obsessed with the New York Islanders, Opie & Anthony, cream cheese, and the number 5.
• Graduate of New York University (double major in piano performance and economics) and Hofstra School of Law.
• Classically trained by the likes of the late Maria Cisyk, sister of the acclaimed Ukrainian recording artist, Kvitka Cisyk.
• Partner at a commercial litigation law firm.
• Aliases include “Paul”, “E”, “Duncan”, “Arpeggio Man” and “Babaloo”.
• Musical influences include the Beatles, Crowded House, Rush, Kansas, Disturbed, Kvitka, Snow Patrol and countless zabava bands.
• Obsessed with the New York Islanders, Opie & Anthony, cream cheese, and the number 5.
Email: ihor@na-zdorovya.com
Vlodko Lemekha
Bass Guitar, Lead Vocals
• Born and raised in Western Ukraine.
• Graduate of the renowned Music Conservatory in Lviv, Ukraine.
• Former member of the renowned Ukrainian ensemble “Oberehy”.
• Dedicated father of two.
• Volleyball enthusiast.
• Influenced by the likes of Spyro Gyra, David Sanborn and the Beatles.
• Voted "best-groomed moustache" in the Ukrainian community for 5 straight years and counting.
• Graduate of the renowned Music Conservatory in Lviv, Ukraine.
• Former member of the renowned Ukrainian ensemble “Oberehy”.
• Dedicated father of two.
• Volleyball enthusiast.
• Influenced by the likes of Spyro Gyra, David Sanborn and the Beatles.
• Voted "best-groomed moustache" in the Ukrainian community for 5 straight years and counting.
Email: vlodko@na-zdorovya.com
Myroslav Holodynsky
Violin, Lead Guitar, Vocals
• Born and raised in Western Ukraine.
• Graduate of the renowned Music Conservatory in Lviv, Ukraine.
• Formerly with the Ukrainian ensemble “Oberehy”.
• Blackbelt in karate, avid skier and outdoorsman.
• Influenced by the likes of Pink Floyd, Judas Priest, Scorpians, Deep Purple and the Eagles.
• Donator of guitar straps to numerous admirers of the female persuasion.
• Overall swell guy.
• Graduate of the renowned Music Conservatory in Lviv, Ukraine.
• Formerly with the Ukrainian ensemble “Oberehy”.
• Blackbelt in karate, avid skier and outdoorsman.
• Influenced by the likes of Pink Floyd, Judas Priest, Scorpians, Deep Purple and the Eagles.
• Donator of guitar straps to numerous admirers of the female persuasion.
• Overall swell guy.
Email: myros@na-zdorovya.com
Sasha Opritsa
Drums, Percussion
• Hails from Moldova.
• Has driven an ambulance to gigs- we kid you not.
• Recorded and toured with numerous Slavic and Classic Rock bands over the years.
• Devoted husband and brand new dad.
• Has driven an ambulance to gigs- we kid you not.
• Recorded and toured with numerous Slavic and Classic Rock bands over the years.
• Devoted husband and brand new dad.
Email: info@na-zdorovya.com
Vasyl Holodynsky
Trumpet, Backgrounds Vocals
Myros' "little" brother.
Devoted father and husband.
Professional tuba player who vows to fit a tuba solo into our repertoire somehow.
Musical influences include Kvitka, Josh Groban, Rick Braun, Sofia Rotaru and Deep Purple.
Devoted father and husband.
Professional tuba player who vows to fit a tuba solo into our repertoire somehow.
Musical influences include Kvitka, Josh Groban, Rick Braun, Sofia Rotaru and Deep Purple.
Email: info@na-zdorovya.com
Additional Musicians
• Taras Hryniuk - Saxophone, Clarinet, Sopilka.
• Wally Beck - Drums, Vocals.
• Roman Konstankevich - Saxophone, Accordian, Keyboards.
• Wally Beck - Drums, Vocals.
• Roman Konstankevich - Saxophone, Accordian, Keyboards.
