Introduction to The Strumbellas

The Strumbellas are a six-piece Canadian indie-folk rock band from Toronto, Ontario. The band consists of David Ritter (vocals, guitar), Simon Ward (vocals, drums), Jon Hembrey (guitar), Darryl James (bass), Isabel Ritchie (violin) and Jerome Kennedy (keyboard).

Musical Career

The Strumbellas began their musical career in 2008 when David Ritter and Simon Ward met at an open mic night in Toronto. After playing together for some time, the duo decided to form their own band. By 2010, Jon Hembrey had joined the group on guitar and Darryl James on bass. The Strumbellas released their first album in 2011 entitled My Father and the Hunter. The album became a hit among indie-folk fans and soon gained widespread attention in Canada.

Breakthrough Success

In 2015, the Strumbellas released their second album Hope and it quickly gained them international attention. The lead single “Spirits” peaked at number one on the Alternative Songs chart in the United States and was featured in numerous television shows and films. The album also earned them a Juno Award and four Canadian Radio Music Awards. Since then, the band has gone on to release two more albums and have toured extensively throughout North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Collaborations

The Strumbellas have collaborated with a number of other artists over the years including Kiesza, Walk Off the Earth and Big Data. They have also been featured on several television soundtracks such as Grey’s Anatomy and Shameless.

Conclusion

The Strumbellas are a unique voice in the indie-folk scene that continue to produce heartfelt music that resonates with fans all over the world. With five albums under their belt and numerous collaborations under their belt, they are sure to be making music for years to come.