Ingenious singer songwriter multi-instrumentalist George Montague is an exceptional musician with immense energy and countless contagious original songs.
Playing piano and guitar, George is known for entertaining and rousing enthusiastic audiences in uplifting song with his versatile vocals.
Producing dynamic performances whilst standing solo, unplugged, amidst the crowd to create remarkable moments or backed by his spectacular notsobigband, George makes a point of engaging with the audience to make you feel like a song you might have never heard is instantly familiar and reverberates in your mind with storytelling through his abiding melodies.
George Montagueās music is a mix of alternative pop rock, mixing jazz inflections with rock delivery. Bringing to mind the sounds and storytelling of Ben Folds, Billy Joel and Newton Faulkner, through the filter of Jason Mraz, Coldplay and OneRepublic.
The full richness of George Montagueās undaunted and intelligent play with a myriad of musical textures can be experienced on both his captivating and extraordinarily ear-catching BBC Introducing and BBC 6Music championed albums āhave you met Georgeā and āCuriouser and Curiouser Georgeā. Along with his recent collection of singles: Shine, Avalanche, Cape-Able and Happimess have further elevated his sound to the realms of epic stadium anthems. Georgeās latest release āHomeā is an uplifting road trip anthem that sings from the soul, brings him back to his roots and will have you singing along in no time.
āCharismatic and talented pianist and songwriter⦠Daft Charming Originalā
Tom Robinson BBC 6Music
āHigh-octane Boundless Energy Exceptional Refreshingā
Kat Orman BBC Radio
āA true instrumentalistā¦ā
BBC Introducing
"I love it when you're in the studio...That is incredible, the energy is bounding off you in waves. Sounds bloomin' lovely."
Kate Justice BBC Radio Gloucestershire
āPeople who have used the phrase ātearing the place apartā haven't heard George Montague who has redefined the termā¦ā
Wychwood Festival: Stephen Morris BBC News
āThe one man orchestra⦠a musical godā
Lechlade Festival
"the engaging and charismatic George Montague on-stage presence lights up the room. Utilising guitar, ukulele and keys as well as beat box samples, his positivity shines through and translates into powerful and unique songs."
Danny Brothers For Folk's Sake
āA considerable talent, a powerful singer and a more than useful instrumentalist. Heās also got a genuine stage presence, albeit a decidedly wacky one. Mainstream success may beckonā¦ā
The Jazz Mann: Cheltenham Jazz Festival
āYouthful singer/songwriter George Montague entertained with a stirring solo set, promoting his funky album āHave You Met Georgeā and winning a lot of fans.ā
Jazzwise Magazine: EFG London Jazz Festival
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