


"Distinct repertoire combining rhythmical styling and sounds of the Caribbean and Mediterranean nations."
"Bandoleros has a distinctive international flair and charisma."
* Coveted Award of Honor for Contribution to World Beat Music at the 2003 Chicago Music Awards.
BANDOLEROS
THE BAND
Years active:
1997-present
Website:
Genres:
World, Rumba, Pop, Gypsy, Dance
Origin:
Chicago,IL USA
Band Members:
Wesam Isho - Founder and Lead Singer
Ashur Isho - Lead Guitarist, Music Writer
Robert Antar - Rhythm Guitarist
Mauro Frosio - Keyboards
Discography:

Wesam's ethnic background is Assyrian. As a child, he enjoyed various types of music from around the world. In his early teens, he began to perform at parties and social events. His audiences were overwhelmingly receptive, and his reputation began to spread. He suddenly found himself performing internationally, in countries as far as Greece and Turkey.

ASHUR ISHO, has opened for the late, Tito Puente, Spanish Fly, Liquid Soul and others. He is very proud to have contributed his talents to the success of the BANDOLEROS. At the age of 22, he has come to own his own studio and mix the music for the BANDOLEROS. "I always spend time learning and discovering new beats and am always eager to discover different rhythms to make people dance.


Wesam's ethnic background is Assyrian. As a child, he enjoyed various types of music from around the world. In his early teens, he began to perform at parties and social events. His audiences were overwhelmingly receptive, and his reputation began to spread. He suddenly found himself performing internationally, in countries as far as Greece and Turkey.



Fox News in the Morning "it's a guaranteed good time!"
ABC 7’s "Janet Davies" Chicago’s premiere televised magazine show. "Chicago’s most eclectic band"



MUSIC
VIDEOCLIP
PHOTOS
![]() DUBAI 2016 TourDubai With Super Star Waleed Alshami Collaboration in a new song. | ![]() Bandoleros with R.KellyBandoleros with RnB Star R.Kelly | ![]() River's Casino with DJ AtoneRiver's Casino Concert Robert Antar with DJ ATONE |
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![]() United Technique RecordingWith Rae Nimeh | ![]() River's Casino Live Concert | ![]() Ashur Bandoleros |
![]() Dubai 2016 TourWith Super Start Mohammed Assaf | ![]() River's Casino with DJ AtoneShow With DJ ATONE Chicago 2016 | ![]() Dubai 2016 Tour |
![]() Chicago Concert 2015 | ![]() Dubai 2016 TourBandoleros with Singer Ismaeel Mubarak and Maestro Mohanad Khader | ![]() Ashur Bandoleros |
CONTACT
Business Manager
RON LEVINE
ron@bandoleros.com
Tel: 847-272-6000
For Booking
WESAM ISHO
wesam.isho@gmail.com
Tel: 773-469-4447
West Coast Manager
Nino Narsa
Tel: 602-561-4466
Press:
Michelle Mekky
Tel: 312-305-0181