Miguel Montalban & The Southern Vultures Live at CLUB HELL, Diest, Belgium
Schedule
Fri, 07 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Nijverheidslaan 7, 3290 Diest, Belgium | Diest, VB
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19:00 doors open21:00 Miguel Montalban & The Southern Vultures
The electrifying Miguel Montalban is an embodiment of rock and roll ecstasy, with clear blues
inspiration, displaying soulful vocals paired with an aptitude for exceptional guitar virtuosity.
Graduated in music at the Conservatory of Jazz Music in Rome (2012) the Chilean-born
Montalban, become a world-class guitarist reaching over 150k followers worldwide, repeatedly
toured Europe, USA, UK. The award-winning (YouTube Creator,2023) decided to move up to
London in 2015, not before being awarded by Red bull, TourBus “Chiavi in Mano”, as “Best
Alternative Band” and “Best Frontman” (2013). Headlining tours in Sardegna and North Italy,
sponsored and signed by Red Bull Studios, in London Bridge, produce the singles “Honesty” and
“Girl” with claimed Italian producers, Mario Riso (Rezophonic, Rock TV, Movida) and Olly Riva
(The Fire, Rezophonic).
In London, starting busking in the city lead him to be recognised by millions and quickly becoming
a viral YouTube sensation specially with his version of Dire Straits’ ‘Sultans of Swing’, notch
millions of streams, worldwide claimed by Rod Stewart, at the Victoria and Albert Museum, from
Los Angeles via satellite, as “One of the finest guitarists in London”, and Mark Knopfler (Dire
Straits) as a “totally excellent musician”.
Montalban launched his original album "Guitar Juicebox" in 2017, and a year after a live concert
album entitled "Live & Loud Vienna" (2018) grabbing magazines attention as performer and
composer with the singles "Last Chance" and “Electrify” touring North Europe and the UK.
In 2019, Montalban formed his band, The Southern Vultures. Debuting with the single “Fell in
Love” and “The House” headlining the legendary 100 Club distinguishing an electrifying and
explosive performance, becoming a regular feature. The music is a fusion of Modern Rock with
clear Blues roots, fusioning of pristine and captivating virtuosic guitar sounds with exceptional
musicianship. "The band and crowd connected in a way that only an exceptional music experience
can achieve" (Richie, Metal Talk Magazine).
In 2021 produced, Mixed and launched "And The Southern Vultures" a full CD containing 12
original songs and highly claimed cover version of "Hey Joe", fluctuate viral on YouTube. The
Album kicked off with "Wander" and “Let’s Try” as their first singles, having a highlight acoustic
live performance of “Baby That’s Alright”, “True lies” and “Wander” at the Jimi Hendrix’s flat
(London). The record was produced by Miguel Montalban and mastered by EROC (Sony Music,
BMG, Grobstricht) and features the line-up: Bruno Pint (bass), Edoardo Mariotti (drums) and Yuri
Kufa (rhythm guitar), Maddison Goodie (Backing vocals) and Paul Bell (Hammond Organ and
Piano).
Montalban, co-worked with Grammy awards producers. Kevin Metcalfe (Queen, David Bowie,
Duran Duran, White Stripes) produced single “Electrifying (Slight Return)” 2022, also worked
with worldwide claimed producer Mike Hedges, Haydn Bendall, on a Vincent Niclo’s Sony
production for the single “Adagio”, Andy Whitmore (Peter Andre, Elton John) and Eroc
(Grobschnitt, Robin Trower, Gary Moore).
In 2023, the band released a double-album entitled "Live in Birmingham" , launched in London
Denmark St, is the perfect introduction to the new band lineup, which showcases the exhilarating
playing of Montalban over the rock-solid backbone of The Southern Vultures (Marc Hayward –
rhythm guitar & backing vocals, Edoardo Mariotti – drums, Bruno Pint – bass).
The band headline Giants of Rock, Skegness Butlins, Colne Blues Festival, and Nantwich Jazz
Festival and European tours (Germany, Netherlands and France), and shared stage 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, Texas and Koritni in UK and Europe.
‘One of the greatest young guitarists around’ – Zakk Wylde
‘This guy is totally excellent’ – Mark Knopfler
“One of the Finest in London” Rod Stewart.
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Where is it happening?
Nijverheidslaan 7, 3290 Diest, Belgium, Nijverheidslaan 7, 3290 Diest, België,Diest, BelgiumEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
