Saltfishforty
BIOGRAPHY
Saltfishforty are a fresh and dynamic duo who hail from the Orkney Islands ~ Douglas Montgomery (fiddle / viola) and Brian Cromerty (guitar / mandola / vocals)
Together they combine the rich traditional music of Orkney with original contemporary compositions (both instrumental and song) and to date have three albums to their name - 'Goosemusic' (2003) 'Orkney Twister' (2005), and the critically acclaimed 'Netherbow' (2010)
For a taste of what they have to offer see them perform at Shepley Spring Festival 2010 - Click HERE
They have a well established reputation as a powerful live act on the UK festival and touring circuit, including major festival appearances at Celtic Connections, Cambridge, Wickham and Towersey Festivals, while they have also travelled extensively on the international live scene performing at festivals in Spain, France (including two trips to the Cannes Film Festival), Ireland, Belgium, Norway, the USA and Canada.
In July 2010 they completed a hugely successful 10 date 'Tune Up' tour of Scotland with the acclaimed English duo Spiers and Boden - a pairing which prompted Folk Radio UK to observe "This is undoubtedly one of the most successful, and most enjoyable, collaborations I’ve seen in a long time" - following their gig at the Byre Theatre in St Andrews.
It's hard to believe such a full and powerful sound comes from a duo - you will be amazed!!!!
VIDEOS
More from the Shepley Spring Festival - Click HERE
And more - HERE
Their homage to Highland Park Whisky - HERE
And a great tune 'The Creelman' - HERE
And finally - HERE
Great stuff - you get the picture and there's still more on You Tube........Just search for Saltfishforty at Shepley Spring Festival and take it from there.. Cookin!!!!
And here's a taste of a live gig they did for BBC Radio Scotland in June 2010. Click HERE and then hit the Celtic / Folk tab to view the 'Cock o Byam' live on Global Gathering.
PRESS ACCOLADES
"A footstomping feast of fun - a class act from start to finish"
- Living Tradition Magazine
"An eclectic hybrid of styles and an impressive instrumental combination"
- Kenny Mathieson (The Scotsman)
"An alchemic blend of superb musicianship and empathy, adding up to a fiery new force"
- Sue Wilson (Sunday Herald)
"If you like your trad played with flair, passion and spirit then you can do no wrong with these two Orcadians"
- Folkradio UK
"For an outfit who really can do racous, they are often surprisingly moving and sweet"
- Norman Chalmers ~ Scotland on Sunday.
WEBSITES
For further information visit www.saltifshforty.co.uk 
or www.myspace.com/saltfishforty
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Telephone +44 (0)1595 69 5675
Mobile +44 (0)7867 654 509
e-mail - davie.gardner@btinternet.com