Pontypridd Show
Miguel Montalban & The Southern Vultures will perform a headline show at Y Muni Arts Centre
in Pontypridd, Wales as part of their 2025 UK Tour.
London— Tuesday 11th March 2025 — Today Chilean-born and London-based
guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Miguel Montalban has announced that Miguel Montalban &
The Southern Vultures will perform a headline show on Saturday 5 th April 2025 at Y Muni Arts
Centre Pontypridd, Wales presented by AGMP.
Full details and ticket link are below.
Speaking about the 2025 UK Tour, Miguel Montalban enthuses: “”I am absolutely thrilled to
announce that I’ll be touring the UK in 2025, playing at some incredible, cozy venues that will
make every moment unforgettable! Don’t miss out—grab your tickets now and let’s create
magical memories together. I’m counting down the days and can’t wait to share this amazing
experience with all of you!”
‘One of the greatest young guitarists around’ – Zakk Wylde
‘This guy is totally excellent’ – Mark Knopfler
“One of the Finest in London” Rod Stewart
Miguel Montalban & The Southern Vultures 2025 UK Tour will visit the following venues:
Saturday 5 th April 2025 – Y Muni Arts Centre, Pontypridd, Wales
Venue Address: Municipal Building, Gelliwastad Rd, Pontypridd CF37 2DP, Wales
Ticket Link: https://awenboxoffice.com/whats-on/miguel-montalban-the-southern-vultures-muni/
Biography:
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 (2013) the London based (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, he fronted the International Busking Day being recognised by millions becoming a
viral YouTube sensation 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 London 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” (Steve Ritchie, 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 Marc Hayward (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 headlined 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.
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