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.
Antonio Hoyos will be joining us on the 16th of June, appearing as "The Great Antoine!"
We are delighted that this great comedic performer can join our line-up.
The Pop Haydn Post-Modern Medicine Show will be appearing at The Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood! One show at 8:00 PM.
Pop will be joined by Professor Dave Bourne and the Medicine Show Band, Rob Zabrecky, Sophie Evans, Antonio Hoyos, Phil Van Tee and Pop's Candy Girls for a wonderful show of Old Time Music, magic, comedy and variety.
It'll make you feel better!
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
19th Century Attire Welcome!
You can buy tickets at LaughFactory.com or call: 323-6561336 ext 1.
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hi guys, are you going to be playing anywhere on the mainland soon? i heard rumours of banchory?! oh, and orkney was amaaaazing! truly awesome when you played with speirs and boden too, you guys should make (another) new band! maggie x
hé dougie and brian!! photos in my blog now! more to come soon... always stunning to see the power on stage and it's just a duo!! Cu soon lots of lievehugsx
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