From their island home in Britain’s far north, the powerhouse partnership of Douglas Montgomery (fiddle/viola) and Brian Cromarty (songs/guitar/mandola), jointly known as Saltfishforty, have won a devoted following throughout the UK and beyond, brilliantly transcending the duo format’s conventional confines.

“Outstanding musicianship. . . their mix of traditional, contemporary and original tunes and songs, stirred together with Scottish, country, blues, Balkan and rockabilly influences, deliver a wealth of lyricism and finesse” (The Scotsman)

Orcadian duo Douglas Montgomery on fiddle and viola, and Brian Cromarty, songs, guitar and mandola, combine the rich traditional music of Orkney with original compositions. The powerhouse partnership has won a devoted following throughout the UK and beyond, brilliantly transcending the duo format's conventional confines.