Ambient Celtic guitar music for wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions & other events
Versatile singer-songwriter able to perform across genres
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.
Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire
= areas covered (up to 500 miles)
= free travel (up to 10 miles)
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
- 4 x 4 meters performance space
- 2 x 13 amp power sockets
- 1 x parking space
- Mini PA System
- Directions
- Loading details
- Yes
- BBC Radio 3
- BBC Radio Ulster
- BBC Radio Wales
- South Asian Arts UK
- Irish Arts Foundation
- Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
- 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
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
Folk
Traditional Irish Folk
Traditional Scottish Folk
Originals
Covers
Scottish Music
PAT tested
Instrumental
100% acoustic (no power)
Public liability insurance
PA / sound system included
Male vocalist