King Street
Kirkwall
KW15 11JF
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One of Orkney's most popular acts, Saltfishforty, will be joined by talented duo Hildaland at this post-New Year concert in Kirkwall.
Saltfishforty are Douglas Montgomery (fiddle/viola) and Brian Cromarty (songs/guitar/mandola), who combine the rich traditional music of Orkney with original compositions.
They've performed at many of the world’s top folk festivals including Celtic Connections, Cambridge, HebCelt, Shetland, Lorient in Brittany and Canada’s Celtic Colours, as well as touring to the US and throughout Europe. Their focus on Orkney music takes in traditional, contemporary and original material, boldly cross-fertilised with influences from Americana to East European folk, plus a high-octane whiff of heavy metal.
Hildaland are Orkney born fiddler Louise Bichan and Indiana, USA mandolinist Ethan Setiawan. They present a collaboration and meeting of their musical worlds in Hildaland. A path steeped in the fiddle traditions of their respective sides of the Atlantic, the journey taken wends through Scottish, oldtime, and Swedish inspired music intertwined with contemporary compositions. Bichan’s fiddle is a melodic foil to Setiawan’s counterpoint and harmonic depth, and the two weave in and out seamlessly.
The two duos will be joined by special guest Auskerry at the concert in the King Street Halls in Kirkwall (note change of venue). Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets are on a sliding scale where you can pay what you can afford, between £8 and £20. They're available online at Louise Bichan's website.
