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!
Influences
lemmy, 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 Like
take 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
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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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.
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.
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?
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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
