HISTORY - The beginning...
One might say Zbruch's soul was born in Ukraine where Oleg Matsievski and Andrej Jmourko united as friends. Their love of music, pride in their heritage, and Canadian experience inspires them to take the best of both worlds and funnel it into new sounds. Today Oleg and Andrij together with Dmytro Bilan, Andrij Lesiuk, and Lubomir Seniv are known as Zbruch. This history reflects the emerging musical talent of Oleg and Andrij before they united with their fellow band members in Zbruch. Enjoy!
Andrej Jmourko (left) and Oleg Matsievski (right) the formative years.
Vivaton 1989 - 1991
In 1989 Ivo Bobul, Narodnyj Artist of Ukraine, partnered with Everest to expand concert opportunities. The newly formed band united as VIVATON. Based out of the City of Ternopil they performed throughout Ukraine.
Everest 1985 to 1989
Oleg Matsievski and Andrij Jmourko formed their first musical bond in the city of Mykulyntsi, which is 20 km from Ternopil and is the capital of Ternopil region. Everest was the name of their band and they played along side many renowned artists who are featured in our Everest Associate Artist Gallery.
The Early Years 1978 to 1985
Igor Petrushka - guitarist and resident of Ukraine. Igor performed alongside Andrij Jmourko and Oleg Matsievsky when they played informally as teenagers. Although separated by time and distance they are still bonded by friendship.
Eduard Prysiazhniuk - guitarist and background vocalist. Eduard initiated the forming of an informal band to play for the home town community centre in the town of Mikulyntsi. Andrij Jmourko and Oleg Matsievsky were separated from Eduard when he was called to serve the army. Today Eduard resides in Toronto, Canada.