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Fionn McArthur, Orkney – Fiddle.
Fionn is an exciting and versatile fiddler. Taught by the great Angus Grant Snr, he cut his teeth on the Glasgow music circuit. He is one of the first graduates of the RSAMD traditional music course. He also plays in a duo with Gavin. Together they have formed a great partnership playing a variety of local and not so local material.

Douglas Montgomery, Orkney – Fiddle & Mandolin.
Douglas is a rare breed of fiddler who spans many musical styles with ease and whose improvisational skills make him stand out as an exceptional musician. He has performed at many international festivals including Celtic Colours (Canada), Lorient Interceltique (France), Celtic Connections (Scotland), Cannes Film Festival (France) and Celtic Fusion (N.Ireland) with Saltfishforty, Hadhirgaan and The Smoking Stone Band. He is an inspirational teacher and winner of the prestigious Yamaha Instrumental Instructor of the Year 2003 and enjoys gin and slimline tonic.

Brian Cromarty, Orkney – Banjo & Vocals.
Brian moved back to Orkney after ten years "sooth" in 2005, and joined the band shortly after. Originally a guitarist, he is now as likely to be seen with a mandolin or Banjo in hand. He is the other half of Saltfishforty with Douglas. He's also known for playing with local band The Silver Penguins.

Robert Gibbon, Lockerbie – Accordion.
The only non-Orcadian in the band, Bob was brought up listening to the delights of Robbie Shepherd and when he came to Orkney settled right in to the Orkney folk music sessions. Having developed a style owing more to playing with fiddlers than accordionists, Bob has become an integral member of the band who also writes some great tunes.

Gavin Firth, Orkney – Acoustic Guitar.
With a truly original style, Gavin has been an inspiration for many other Orcadian guitarists. His imaginative progressions are huge part of the Lazy Boy sound. His folk band "Tulliementan" ran for many years and played to many satisfied audiences around the isles. In the run up to the millenium, he was commissioned to write music for the commemorative Orkney Folk Festival CD. He is a prolific composer and dedicated musician.

Chas Milne, Orkney – 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 prefers The Chair. Chas is a cornerstone of the band whose rock solid bass playing gives the band a lot of its groove.

Erik Laughton, Orkney – Drums.
Erik provides the youthful exuberance of the band with 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. He is also an award winning joiner.

Robbie Thomson, Orkney – Percussion.
Robbie has traditionally been a rock drummer with various local Orkney bands. His rhythmic skills are made use of in The Chair, playing congas, djembe, shakers and more recently, triangle. He is also a member of Hivida where he also sings backing vocals. A talented musician with an ear for a groove.

Take a riot of fiddles, 2½ 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. Play it loud. Lovely.

Actually, it's probably playing right now, so I don't need to tell you…