I ratti della Sabina

The Profile

I Ratti della Sabina were an Italian folk-rock band from Rieti (Lazio), active from 1996 to 2010, known for energetic live shows and narrative-rich songs that blend tradition with electric drive.

Line-up referenced in reviews: Roberto Billi (vocals, transverse flute, tin whistle, harmonica, acoustic guitar), Stefano Fiori (vocals, organetto, acoustic guitar), Eugenio Lupi (electric/acoustic guitar, banjo), Paolo Masci (mandolin, balalaika, bouzouki, slide guitar), Alberto Ricci (accordion), Alessandro Monzi (violin), Valerio Manelfi (electric/double/acoustic bass), Carlo Ferretti (drums, percussion). Cisco (Modena City Ramblers) appears on vocals in “Il Mercante.” Themes include marginalization, fables, and social commitment; a live album “…sotto il cielo del tendone” documents their stage energy.

Two enthusiastic reviews spotlight I Ratti della Sabina’s folk-rock blend from Rieti, marrying tradition with electric grit. Cantiecontrocantiincantina (2001) and Circobirò (2003) lead the way, with characters, social themes, and danceable tarantelle. Highlights include “Il funambolo,” “Il giocoliere,” and “La tarantella del serpente,” plus a Cisco cameo. A live album …sotto il cielo del tendone captures their stage punch.