Abi Wade is a musical collaboration between limbs, strings and vocal chords. The cello is the backbone to her songs but she approaches her instrument in a unique way; using it as a percussive instrument by hitting it with sticks and beaters while plucking and bowing it, often simultaneously. Whilst playing the cello in this unconventional manner, she also uses her feet to add drum beats and samples. So far she has toured the UK & Europe with Patrick Wolf, sold out her debut EP and released music on the label set up by Daniel Copeman of Esben & The Witch, who also produces her music. She has played shows with the likes of CocoRosie, Polica, Michael Kiwanuka, Other Lives, Deptford Goth and festivals such as End of The Road, The Great Escape and Wilderness. She recorded her debut album at Amazing Grace studios with Daniel at the helm again and the financial help of Musicians UK’s Emerging Excellence award. Typically ambitious, the recordings include an orchestra and various field recordings of diverse sounds such as a fishing boat at sea, a church organ and a tap dancing class.