The London Irish Singer - Irish Singer / Guitarist

The London Irish Singer is a professional musician who specialises in well known Irish songs, performed on a guitar with vocals.

He is available for weddings, funerals, pubs and functions in the London area and beyond.

The London Irish Singer's solo work consists of guitar and vocals performing a wide range of Irish ballads and other styles. He does NOT use backing tracks. This is an ideal set up for small bars, clubs and functions. With this format he has performed all over Europe.

His live gigs began in the 1970’s, playing the circuit on what was then a thriving London Irish pub and club music scene and he's been singing and playing ever since. 

As in the words of that great song by the legendary Irish songwriter Pete St John, (Rare old Times, Fields of Athenry, The Ferryman and many more) he was indeed raised on Irish songs and stories from early childhood.

The London Irish Singer developed a great love for the iconic songs and mesmerising sounds of The legendary original Dubliners and was captivated and mesmerised by the amazing voices of Luke Kelly and Ronnie Drew. and he still includes many of the songs they made their own, in my current day set lists.

Funerals

It’s a popular option with mourners to have that ‘special Irish song’ (or two) associated with the deceased, performed at the service. As well as performing solo he can also provide a duo option with a flautist, fiddle player. Uilleann piper, banjo player or accordionist at wakes after the service.

 

 

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The London Irish Singer - Irish Singer / Guitarist Repertoire

Irish

  • A Mothers Loves A Blessing
  • Among The Wicklow Hills
  • Any Tipperary Town
  • Black Velvet Band
  • Boston Burglar
  • Boys From The County Armagh
  • Bunch Of Thyme
  • Carrickfergus
  • Charley On The MTA
  • City Of Chicago
  • Curragh Of Kildare
  • Danny Boy
  • Destination Donegal
  • Do you want your old lobby washed down
  • Englands Motorway
  • Fairy tale of New York
  • Fields Of Athenry
  • Galway Bay
  • Galway Shawl
  • Grace
  • I'll Tell Me Ma
  • Irish Rover
  • Leaving Of Liverpool
  • Lucille
  • Maggie
  • Mary From Dunloe
  • Molly Malone
  • Muirshin Durkin
  • My Last Farewell
  • Old Flames
  • One Day At A Time
  • Peggy Gordon
  • Pretty Little Girl from Omagh
  • Skiberreen
  • Spancil Hill
  • Star Of The County Down
  • These Are My Mountains
  • Town I Loved So well
  • Twenty One Years
  • Two Loves
  • Where Three Counties Meet
  • Whisky In The Jar
  • Wild Colonial Boy
  • Wild Rover

Country

  • All my Ex'es live in Texas
  • Ashes Of Love
  • Banks Of the Ohio
  • Before I Met You
  • Blue Moon Of Kentucky
  • Broken The Speed Of Loneliness
  • Bunch Of Violets Blue
  • Cigarettes & Whisky
  • Dim Lights
  • Family Tradition
  • Folsom Prison Blues
  • Friends in Low Places
  • Help Me Make it Through The Night
  • Hey Good Lookin'
  • I Can't Get You Off Of My Mind/I Just Don't Like This Kind Of Livin'
  • I can’t help it (If I’m still in love with you)
  • I Fall To Pieces
  • I Saw The Light
  • I Walk The Line
  • I Told You So
  • Jambalaya
  • Kentucky Waltz
  • Last Thing On My Mind
  • Lonesome At Your Table
  • Lonesome Whistle
  • Marguaritaville
  • Me & Bobby Magee
  • My Shoes Keep Walking Back To You
  • My Son Calls Another Man Daddy
  • Nobodys Child
  • Old Country Church
  • Old Love Letters
  • Please Help Me I'm Falling
  • She thinks I still care
  • Sunday Morning Christian
  • Take Me Home Country Roads
  • Tennessee Border
  • Turn Out The Lights
  • Wild Side Of Life
  • Wings Of a Dove
  • You Win Again
  • Your Cheatin' Heart
  • Rebel
  • Back Home In Derry
  • Belfast Town
  • Billy Reid
  • Black & Tan Gun
  • Boolavogue
  • Come out ye Black & Tans
  • Croppy Boy
  • Dying Rebel
  • Four Green Fields
  • Galtee Mountain Boy
  • Irish Soldier Boy
  • James Connolly
  • Joe McDonnell
  • Kevin Barry
  • Long Kesh
  • Off To Dublin In The Green 
  • Only Our Rivers Run Free
  • Provo Lullaby
  • Sean South From Garryowen
  • Snipers Promise
  • Take It Down From The Mast
  • The Soldiers Song
  • This Land Is Your Land
  • Upton Ambush

 

Contemporary

  • American Pie
  • Brown Eyed Girl
  • Daniel
  • Dirty Old Town
  • Don't Look Back In Anger
  • Drunken Sailor
  • First Cut Is The Deepest
  • Flower of Scotland
  • Green Fields Of France
  • It doesn't Matter Anymore
  • King Of The Road
  • Knocking on heavens door
  • Leaving On A Jet Plane
  • Living Next Door To Alice
  • Maggie May
  • Marie's Wedding
  • Nancy Spain
  • Sea Of Heartbreak
  • Sonny's Dream
  • Streets Of London
  • Sweet Caroline
  • The Boxer
  • Ride On
  • Take It Easy
  • The Unicorn
  • Your’e 16 you’re beautiful you’re mine

Funeral Music Suggestions

  • A Mothers Loves a Blessing
  • Carrickfergus
  • Danny Boy
  • Fields of Athenry
  • Galway Bay
  • Grace
  • How Great Thou Art
  • I Watch the Sunrise
  • Jealous of the Angels
  • Morning Has Broken
  • Old Rugged Cross
  • One Day at a Time
  • The Old Man
  • The Parting Glass
  • This World is Not My Home
  • Toora Loora Loora (Irish Lullaby)
  • Wind Beneath My Wings

The London Irish Singer - Irish Singer / Guitarist Feedback

He got our party off to a perfect start - he was a huge hit. Extremely professional and a great musician. Thank you very much!

Christopher Matthews, Fidelio Cafe, London, Party (May 2022)

Seamus and his two colleagues on fiddle and banjo were the highlight of the evening for our event. All the guests loved the music, the choice of songs and the overall performance. It was everything I had hoped for and more. He arrived in good time and was able to set up his equipment without delay, as were his colleagues. The group looked the part and were smartly dressed. The communication with the act, once the booking had been confirmed, was good and no problems were encountered. Many positive messages have been received from our guests on the night confirming how much they enjoyed the evening and the Irish music session, in particular. I found the booking process quite easy and efficient and I look forward to using your services again. Thank you.

Liam DeRoe, Brickendon Grange Golf Club, Wedding (August, 2021)

They were punctual, friendly, smartly presented and they set up very quickly. They were absolutely top quality and enjoyed by all! The act asked my dad (the birthday boy) what his favourite songs were and he sang and played them beautifully. He was great at getting all the crowd involved and played a good mix of songs. I can’t thank them enough! We were kept entertained all from start to finish. We will definitely be booking them again in the future. Thank you!!

Rebecca Silveira, , Party (August 2021)

Many thanks to you and Emma for the set yesterday. It really made the day for Mum. See you for the 90th! Kind regards.

Dermot, , Party (June, 2018)

Many thanks for entertaining us at our wedding reception on Saturday afternoon, everyone enjoyed it so much. Really liked your choice of songs, a good mix, something for everyone. Hope your evening gig was enjoyable. Kind Regards.

Darryl, , Wedding (June, 2018)

Our family & friends really enjoyed Seamus's performance. Great mix of music, something for everyone, great voice, great banter to get everyone involved. Booking process was simple, any e-mails I sent were answered straight away, couldn't have been easier. Highly recommend both Find a Performer & Seamus O Brady.

Dee Coggins, , none (June, 2018)

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