Epydemye is a South Bohemian folk and folk-rock band founded in 2005 in Týn nad Vltavou around singer-songwriter Jan Přeslička. Over twenty years the group has released six studio albums and built a reputation for energetic live shows and socially engaged Czech-language lyrics. Their 2015 concept album Kotlina, dedicated to figures from 20th-century Czechoslovak history, won the Anděl genre award and was named Album of the Year by Radio Proglas. In 2025 they marked their anniversary with the sixth album Dosebe, turning inward with more personal, autobiographical songwriting.
The album Kotlina was released for the tenth anniversary of the vinyl release.
Radio Proglas presented the new album Dosebe in the program Hudební kompas (July 29, 2025).
Epydemye christened the sixth studio album Dosebe on April 5, 2025 at the Prague Palác Akropolis.
In March 2025, the band celebrated twenty years of existence with a jubilee concert at the Brno club Musilka.
In September 2021, founding member of the band Lukáš Kazík died after prolonged health problems.
The Folkové léto Řečkovice 2026 folk festival features the band Epydemye in a pleasant open-air amphitheatre setting. Traditional music and summer atmosphere.
(2 days)
The 18th edition of a folk and country festival in the Hostýnské vrchy mountains featuring live music, historical fencing, a fire show and family-friendly entertainment.
South Bohemian band Epydemye, Angel Award winners, brings their Czech-language songs to Blansko Castle. The opening act features talented seventeen-year-old singer Julie Sojková.
The 8th edition of the multi-genre metal festival Nepal Fest takes place on 23 May in Nepolisy with bands Vanaheim, Rimortis, and Alžběta, celebrating 15 years of existence. Children under 18 have free entry.
A concert by Epydemye, the folk-rock band and Anděl Award winner for the album Kotlina. With two decades of history, the group will present their latest album Dosebe.
(3 days)
A traditional festival of folk, country, bluegrass, and tramp music in a natural amphitheatre. Three-day programme featuring bands like Nezmaři, Epydemye, and Malina Brothers, with family-friendly activities.