Lyndell Montgomery, aka: Captain Dirt, is a classically bred multi-instrumentalist who has exchanged playing in a section for plugging in and turning up. Performing dominantly with bass and violin as her musical tools of choice, she has taken to stages across the globe both as a solo artist and a side player. As well as expanding fluidly beyond the classical genre, she is noted for manipulating her instruments to create unconventional sounds.

In addition to extensive touring, composing, arranging and performing, Lyndell has collaborated with an enviable range of artists on studio projects, theatrical presentations and live performance projects. She has performed with Pete Seeger, Melissa Ferrick, Xavier Rudd, The Waifs, Holly Near, Alix Olson, Chris Pureka and Ember Swift to name a few. She is also co-founder of the Canadian performance troupe Taste This and co-author of their critically acclaimed book, Boys Like Her. Transfictions.

Along side music as a life force, creating and embracing sustainable living practices such as growing her own food and retrofitting an 1877 farmhouse to be off the grid are her inspired and determined goals.

Short Bio

Lyndell Montgomery, aka: Captain Dirt, is a multi-instrumentalist touring machine. She’s toured and recorded with countless artists around the globe from India to Australia to Northern BC! She’s also a co-author of the acclaimed book Boys Like Her, Transfictions. Aside from music, writing and live performance, it is gardening and sustainable living practices that consume her.

Lyndell has recently embarked on a solo side project that is turning heads of festival directors, fans and musicians alike. As Ember Swift’s collaborative partner for the past 13yrs, fans and industry alike have been wondering if she will ever bust out and do her own thing. The answer is yes and that time is now!