Wold-class guitar virtuoso Miguel Montalban has been considered “One of the greatest young guitarists around” (Zack Wilde). Originally taking to the streets of London busking, Montalban’s version of Dire Straits’ ‘Sultans of Swing’ became a viral hit on YouTube, notching up over 26 million views getting him worldwide recognition by Rod Stewart as “one of the finest guitarists in London” and Mark Knopfler as a “totally excellent musician.”
Miguel studied at the Conservatory of Jazz Music in Rome, which led him to co-work with Grammy awards producers. Kevin Metcalfe (Queen, David Bowie, Duran Duran, White Stripes) produced Miguel’s single “Girl” in London’s Red Bull Music Studios, Mike Hedges, Haydn Bendall, Vincent Niclo’s Sony production “Adagio”, Andy Whitmore (Peter Andre, Elton John) and Eroc (Grobschnitt, Robin Trower, Gary Moore), who mixed and mastered his debut album” AND THE SOUTHERN VULTURES”.
In 2019 the Chilean-born guitarist formed The Southern Vultures, a four-piece London-based band, which has been considered a rising star in the virtuoso blues and rock music sphere over the past year, headlining festivals around UK and Europe to crowds of thousands and amassing 120k followers over their social accounts, since their first full album “And the Southern Vultures” and debut singles “Wander” and “Fell in Love”.
The band shared big stages with Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake), Ricky Warwick (Black Star Riders, Thin Lizzy) Texas Band, Chris Farlowe, Dare, King King, and Ten Years After, among many others leading to co- headlining show with Samantha Fish in the Netherlands in 2023.
The newest double album, ‘Live In Birmingham’ is the perfect introduction to the band, which showcases the exhilarating playing of Chilean- born Montalban over the rock-solid backbone of The Southern Vultures (Marc Hayward – rhythm guitar & backing vocals, Edoardo Marriotti – drums, Bruno Pint – bass).
‘One of the greatest young guitarists around’ – Zakk Wylde ‘This guy is totally excellent’ – Mark Knopfler
“One of the Finest in London” Rod Stewart. www.miguelmontalban.com
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