Miguel Montalban

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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 (Elton John) and Eroc (Grobschnitt, Robin Trower, Gary Moore), who mixed and mastered AND THE SOUTHERN VULTURES. Has been considered a rising star in the virtuoso blues and rock music sphere over the past year, headlining festivals around the 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 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, Edoardo Mariotti, Bruno Pint, bass.