The Ukes is a collective of musicians who share a passion for playing Ukrainian music. We play as a 3 piece, and duet. I also do solo gigs as Stepan aka "Ludwig", the nick name I am known by in the UK Ukrainian community. Our style is upbeat, taking traditional Ukrainian music and serving it up with big vocals, accordion, bass and drums, and whatever other instrument seems fitting. I was the original accordionist with British indie folk rock band The Ukrainians for taking their first eponymous release on tour, and recording and co-writing for Vorony, Kultura and The Smiths EP. I also do session musician work, info at www.the-ukrainian.co.uk.
I am a qualified gym instructor/personal trainer and swimming teacher www.fitness-programmes.com and www.swimming-teacher.com ,
but the music will never stops, speaking of which, you will find my iTunes releases here http://www.the-ukrainian.co.uk.