douglas montgomery (fiddle) and brian cromarty (guitar/mandola/vocals) are orkney duo - saltfishforty. combining the traditional music of orkney with original compositions, they released their debut album, goose music, to critical acclaim in may 2003. their second album, orkney twister, was released in december 2005. building on the success of the albums, their reputation as a fresh and dynamic live act is blossoming.
saltfishforty have toured the uk and travelled to europe for gigs at the 2005 and 2006 cannes film festival, and open air stages in spain and ireland. earlier this year they travelled to austin texas and performed a series of showcases over the course of a week. festival appearances include celtic connections, rootin aboot, the hebridean celtic festival, the st magnus festival and county down's celtic fusion. they have recorded live sessions for travelling folk and bbc radio ulster. their albums have received regular airplay in the uk, with radio coverage across usa, canada, australia and spain.
in 2004 the duo were nominated in the "best up and coming act" category at the bbc scottish traditional music awards.
YO! we were maybe thinking of popin down to brampton actually - rehearsing in the borders then...see how we get on. home now for a bit...bothy tune sunday night? be wicked to cya!
Twelfth Day playing Woodwick House 26th, Cromarty Hall 27th, Gable End 1st Aug...maybe see you there? tell your mums and all your mates! ;) catch ya soon Cat
Hey you two! That was a FANTASTIC gig in the Festival club BTW!! It is truly amazing what two people can create through their music & stage presence. I loved the way you did it in 3 parts & to include a strip the willow was just the thing! My Aunt & Uncle were enthralled..
Keep on doing what you do its grreeeaat.. See you at the sessions over the summer.. xJox
Hullo! Hows it going lads? d'you have a nice ork FF? gutted i couldn't make it. wicked live stuff. love it! we have gigs in orkney 26th, 27th july and 1st august. 27th in cromarty hall. ayeee! hope to see you there td x
hi saltfish forty, sounds great! thanks for dropping in, come by again in the future i change the tunes (& styles) often. you can also check out my scoring/commercial work @ www. soundmusic. ca
in the meantime please check out and vote for my orchestral remix of "Nude" from the new Radiohead record! peace - steve :)
Hello Friends, Many Thanks for being my new "space" friends. Find your music really super ! Wish you many many success !! Have a wonderful day ! Musical Greetings, Rose-Marie, Belgium
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.
