Stiofán Ó Treabhair Versatile Celtic Folk Guitarist, Singer and Bouzoukist for Weddings & Events

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Ambient Celtic guitar music for wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions & other events

Versatile singer-songwriter able to perform across genres

'A voice that will make you catch your breath'
BBC Radio 3

Raised on the outskirts of Glasgow with roots in the West of Ireland, Stiofán Ó Treabhair - “Stefawn O’Trower” - is an Irish-Scottish vocalist, guitarist and bouzoukist inspired by heritage and eclecticism in equal measure. Having studied with fingerstyle master Tony McManus in recent years, his fluid guitar arrangements are imbued with dynamics & flourishes drawn from the wells of Paul Brady, Dick Gaughan and Dougie MacLean. The honesty and intimacy of his distinctive tenor has drawn comparisons to shades of Jeff Buckley and Mike Scott. His indebtedness to Irish bouzouki pioneer Andy Irvine is unmistakable. He has 20 years of experience as a professional musician and has worked with a wide variety of wedding and other function engagements. His repertoire is extensive, ranging from ambient Celtic instrumentals and moving ballads to tasteful arrangements of popular songs, and can be uniquely tailored to your event. Subject to availability, he can perform with a violinist &/or an accordionist - fees would be adjusted accordingly.

Emerging from the fertile Yorkshire folk scene, his debut single - an arrangement of W. B. Yeats' ballad The Song of Wandering Aengus - was digitally released in July 2025. It has been broadcast on radio across the UK, Europe and North America and received acclaim from BBC Radio 3's Night Tracks hosts Sara Mohr-Pietsch and Hannah Peel amongst others.

'An absolute guitar wizard'
Tradfolk

'Ethereal'
BBC Radio Ulster

'His songs will resonate with all true lovers of folk music'
FATEA Magazine

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10 / 101

Location

Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 10 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Celtic Folk:

The Corries - Wild Mountain Thyme; Flower of Scotland; The Loch Tay Boat Song; MacPherson's Rant

The Dubliners - The Black Velvet Band; The Town I Loved So Well; Raglan Road; Kelly the Boy from Killanne; Seven Drunken Nights; The Jail of Cluain Meala; The Irish Rover; The Town I Loved So Well

Ewan MacColl - Sweet Thames Flow Softly; The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face; Dirty Old Town

Dick Gaughan - Now Westlin Winds; No Gods & Precious Few Heroes; A Miner's Life is like a Sailor's

John Martyn - May You Never; Make No Mistake; Spencer the Rover; Small Hours; I Couldn't Love You More

Gordon Duncan - The Sleeping Tune

Dougie MacLean - Caledonia; Homeland (Duthaich Mo Chridhe)

Turlough O'Carolan - Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór

The Flying Column - The Dying Rebel

Paddy Reilly - The Fields of Athenry

Paul Brady & Andy Irvine - Lakes of Pontchartrain; Arthur McBride; Mary & The Soldier; Homes of Donegal; Nothing But the Same Old Story

Christy Moore - Ride On; The Song of Wandering Aengus; Johnny Connors; Natives

Arrangements of Popular Songs, including but not limited to:

The Beatles - Norwegian Wood; In My Life; Help; Something; Twist & Shout

The Police - I Can't Stand Losing You; Roxanne; Every Breath You Take; Every Little Thing She Does is Magic; Message in a Bottle; Secret Journey; Walking on the Moon

David Bowie - Let's Dance; Space Oddity; Under Pressure; Changes; Ziggy Stardust

The Kinks - Waterloo Sunset; The Village Green Preservation Society; All Day & All of the Night

XTC - Making Plans for Nigel

Blondie - Heart of Glass

Led Zeppelin - The Rain Song

Prince - Purple Rain

Luther Vandross - Never Too Much

Marvin Gaye - What's Going On; Let's Get It On

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

- 4 x 4 meters performance space
- 2 x 13 amp power sockets
- 1 x parking space


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

- Mini PA System


What information do you require about a venue?

- Directions
- Loading details


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

- Yes

Recent Clients

Stiofán Ó Treabhair has performed for these clients:

- BBC Radio 3

- BBC Radio Ulster

- BBC Radio Wales

- South Asian Arts UK

- Irish Arts Foundation

- Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann

Venues

Stiofán Ó Treabhair has performed at these venues:

- BBC Yorkshire Broadcasting Centre, Leeds

- Lotherton Hall, Aberford

- St George's Hall, Bradford

- King's Hall & Winter Garden, Ilkley

- Interplay Theatre, Leeds

- Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Recording Session

Cruise

Virtual Event

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Burns Night

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Folk

Traditional Irish Folk

Traditional Scottish Folk

Originals

Covers

Scottish Music

Features:

PAT tested

Instrumental

100% acoustic (no power)

Public liability insurance

PA / sound system included

Male vocalist

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