Isamabarde - folk with tremendous energy!

A power trio, consisting Chris Green, Jude Rees and Emily Sanders, Isambarde hail from the Coventry area, but are now reaching quite a distance in their impact. This seems to be down to a wicked combination of playing ability and song selection. The song selection is a very interesting part of the equation.

"ISAMBARDE sing and play with a fabulous energy and an amazing array of musical talents. Fiddle, guitar and oboe sustain their voices through a wonderful collection of tunes. We love their music.”
Cloudstreet.

21st century folk

Whilst the band by and large performs traditional songs, they've picked a lot that strike a chord with the 21st century. As we kick back against big government and unwanted wars, Isambarde remind us of those personal freedoms that were hard fought for by the unions, the right of personal freedoms. Regrets at the occasional impacts of illicit sex and the personal implications to families caught up in unjust wars.

“Driving acoustic guitar rhythms woven together by silken melodies on oboe and fiddle.”
Cath Mundy and Jay Turner.

"ISAMBARDE are a folk band with tremendous energy and enthusiasm. They are the unusual and winning combination of Chris's driving guitar, Emily's incisive fiddle playing and Jude's lyrical oboe coupled with great full on vocal harmonies. They play a great set and are an asset to any festival bill. Book 'em!!"
Phil Beer.

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