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The Chair
Roots Music / Celtic / Folk



Orkney
United Kingdom

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Member Since2/1/2007
Band Websitewww.thechairtunes.com
Band Members Gavin Firth.... ....Guitar.... With a truly original style, Gavin has been an inspiration for many other Orcadian guitarists. His imaginative progressions are a huge part of the Lazy Boy sound. Can also be seen.... at the baked bean stand in somerfield. .... Fionn McArthur.... ....Fiddle.... Fionn is an exciting and versitile player. Taught by the great Angus Grant Snr, he is one of the first graduates of the RSAMD traditional music course. Can also be seen.... in mid flight, wielding a shoe! .... Bob Gibbon.... ....Accordion.... Having developed a style owing more to playing with fiddlers than accordionists, Bob has become an integral part of the band who also writes some great tunes. Can also be seen.... Burning pianos on a Sunday. .... Brian Cromarty.... ....Banjo & Vocals.... Originally a guitarist, he is now as likely to be seen with a mandolin or banjo in hand. He is one half of Saltfishforty along with Douglas. Can also be seen.... outside the blacksmith's, listening for the perfect "clank" sound. .... Chas Milne.... ....Bass Guitar.... Another highly respected musician, Chas has played with various Orkney bands over the years, and also plays with local band Hivida. Although, he insists he lives for "the chair" Can also be seen.... in a popular duo, with his pal Dave. .... Erik Laughton.... ....Drums.... His energetic, but controlled drumming keeping the whole sound together. Erik is in high demand as a session musician playing bodhran and other percussion on several highly acclaimed albums. Can also be seen.... in a quiet corner, composing limericks. .... Douglas Montgomery.... ....Fiddle & Mandolin Douglas has played fiddle with many Orkney bands including Saltfishforty and The Smoking Stone Band. His improvisational skills make him stand out as an exceptional musician. Can also be seen.... late at night, hanging about outside the kebab shops of Burray. .... Robbie Thomson.... ....Percussion From a rock background, Robbie has been a drummer with various local Orkney bands. His rythmic skills have been made use of in LBC, playing congas, djembe, shakers and more recently, triangle! Can also be seen.... as a stunt double on the set of the latest Muppet movie!
Influenceslemmy, billy jolly, baked beans, highland park, the A Team, Fred Flintstone, Barny Rubble, piles of rubble, piles of money, pile cream, Jimmy Shand, The Mighty Dons, elastoplast, Orville the duck, Creamola Foam, and Mr McEwan's 70 shilling elixor to name but a few.
Sounds Liketake a riot of fiddles, 2 1/2 stone of accordion, clanky banjo,sprinkle guitar on top and other things - drums and percussion to taste. a bit of bass . go on a bit more.a pinch of salt, half a teaspoon of fun. then mix it all up. and play it loud. lovely. actually, it s probably playing right now, so i don't need to tell you
Record LabelFolky Gibbon Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
Hebcelt Stornoway
Aug 28 2009 8:00P
Shrewsbury Festival
Aug 29 2009 12:00P
Shrewsbury Festival
Aug 30 2009 8:00P
Towersey Festival

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   About The Chair
Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away…..Someone said “Tune?” “The Chair” was born. Put together for the Orkney Folk Festival in 2004, the Lazy Boys have since gone from strength to strength. Winners of a coveted “Danny” award at the 2007 Celtic Connections Festival and, voted “Folk Band of the Year” at the 2008 MG Alba Folk Awards. All this, along with the release of their long awaited debut alum “Huinka” has made for a busy time for the band and has seen them in high demand, bringing their high energy “stomp” music to festivals the length and breadth of the UK, as well as the odd sortie into Europe. From Shetland to Stokes Bay, Stornoway to Cambridge, or Brampton to Belgium, they have set the dance floor alight wherever they have appeared. This year promises to be another good one with the gig diary filling up fast, so watch this space, they may be appearing in a hall, a tent or even a field near you!........ ................."Raw anarchic energy underpinned by impressively tight delivery: a true party band with depth, heart and ample collective talent." — Sue Wilson, Folk Music Critic.............. "Their energy, sound, talent and interaction with the audience was second to none." — The Shetland Times.......... "They rocked it up triumphantly to close the show, their big, brash sound embracing everything from dub to zydeco." — The Scotsman

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hebceltfest





Jul 21 2009 5:30 AM

Cheers, would make the same observation about The Chair! Much love.
Ricatti Acustici





Jul 16 2009 6:58 PM

thank you chair!!! we hope to see soon!!
chemist





Jul 16 2009 6:01 PM

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germana





Jul 16 2009 3:46 PM

YESSSS IT ISSSSSSSS :-))))))))))))
babs





Jul 16 2009 2:32 PM

Huge Swiss kisses from Italy ;o)
germana





Jul 14 2009 2:00 PM

thanks for the add :))))))))))))
Ricatti Acustici





Jul 13 2009 12:07 PM

hi guys!!! thanks for the add!! great music and great musician!!!

DRESSED TO KILL - THE KISS tribute band





Jun 29 2009 9:19 PM

Hei! Thanks so much for the add! We hope to see You when we play 'Fusion' in Kirkwall, in August.

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**DRESSED TO KILL - the world's longest-running tribute to KISS**
amuseon





Jun 25 2009 10:47 AM

Merci beaucoup pour l'ajout, bon vent à votre musique, et au plaisir de vous croiser un jour !





 

Flynn Amps





Jun 24 2009 7:06 PM

Hi everybody, just here to say our new RORY GALLAGHER HAWK BOOSTER is ready for shipping. Have a listen if you get a chance, All the best, Stevie Flynn.
David Franks: Walkabouts Verse





Jun 21 2009 6:14 PM

(Hi: enjoyed my visit.) 

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace... 

Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog): 
WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN 

Once drove an old sedan, up north, 
From a place in Sydney to Cairns; 
Then to Kuranda I went forth, 
By train, to look without set plans.

I browsed through the trendy market, 
With fresh fruits of tropical kind; 
Walked to the creek through lush thicket - 
Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.

I dined in a scenic cafe; 
Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, 
Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, 
You go walkabout with your pen.” 

Request or question, I don’t know -
Assured voices, elderly men.
That’s now several years ago, 
And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.

(C) David Franks 2003
David Franks: Walkabouts Verse





Jun 21 2009 6:14 PM

(Hi: enjoyed my visit.) 

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace... 

Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog): 
WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN 

Once drove an old sedan, up north, 
From a place in Sydney to Cairns; 
Then to Kuranda I went forth, 
By train, to look without set plans.

I browsed through the trendy market, 
With fresh fruits of tropical kind; 
Walked to the creek through lush thicket - 
Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.

I dined in a scenic cafe; 
Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, 
Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, 
You go walkabout with your pen.” 

Request or question, I don’t know -
Assured voices, elderly men.
That’s now several years ago, 
And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.

(C) David Franks 2003
Athene Noctua ॐ (Minerva)





Jun 16 2009 7:36 PM

Thank you for the ADD!!

Great fusion in your sound guys, I love it!

See you soon in Aosta!

I can't wait!

Many kisses from Italy
Khazarmac





Jun 12 2009 5:20 PM

Looking forward to seeing you at Towersey guys. Got Shooglenifty on the Saturday too. What a weekend, can't wait!!
Rhythm Festival





Jun 9 2009 12:17 PM

Rhythm Festival 2009, Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Beds. August 21-23
Details: www.rhythmfestival.net
SIXBOLT JESUS STEEV





Jun 4 2009 10:01 AM

Hid's no bad buoyo,hid a choon wi some Irish,in doontoon Toronto (Dora Keogh's on Danforth),weel kent fiddler female fae Chicago wis there and a few who kent big Kris and Mr Mcgoldrick tae,cracking time,and guid beer,
Hame noo ,kicked a'the bad habits,no bad eh?

Andy Sugden





May 28 2009 6:12 PM

Thanks for the add guys, great album.
b-LIEVE photography





May 22 2009 9:10 AM

have a brill gig tonight lads!!!
hope the sun is shining and you're all up for some party!
lievehugsx
James Carr





May 21 2009 7:34 PM

Thanks for the ad, have a great festival

James
Lou (bluebell)





May 17 2009 10:51 PM

hiya foos you getting on boys, hope you hae plenty off gigging going on! lou xx
Joshua





May 13 2009 10:01 PM

how's things, fi? hope everything is great.
Stan





May 12 2009 6:10 PM

Mind now, nae playin efter 4am or yu's will get locked up!!! hebCel Fest Polis!!!! LOL!!!
The Indulgers





Apr 15 2009 2:48 PM

Hope you are SURVIVING these crazy economic times! Enjoy our new video "Whiskey Tonight" and stop by our site for a FREE download of the new song. Yes, something for FREE.
* * Cheers!

b-LIEVE photography





Apr 12 2009 2:57 PM

hé lads!!
saw SLIDE yesterday at DEERLYCKE!
the whole crue is still having happy memories at "THE CHAIR"... the new program is revealed (well more or less) and yep, they're still using a photo of you guys on the flyers... :)
what have you done to them??? hypnoses??? :))
looks like your calender is getting shape!
looking forward to see dougie and brian at least in shetland!! hope to see you all somehow sometime in 2009!!
be good...
lievehugsx
Bonsai Garden Orchestra





Apr 11 2009 11:35 AM

mahalo nui loa
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