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Roddy o' the Roses

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About Roddy

Walking the way of the Bard. Swing, jazz, Blues, Rock n Roll, 60s pop vibey musician. Harpist, Celebrant for Fairytale magic at weddings.
Harpist
Edinburgh

Wandered here and there for many a year. Settled in Britain to continue deepening into these Island's roots. Through Story and Song I seek to weave other unseen realms with our own. If you want that fairytale, whimsical, celtic, elven aspect for your wedding, I'm here for it. I play harp, guitar, piano, mandolin and sing. I play a lot of British folk music, faerie ballads but also can loosen up to Ol' timey swing jazz and some rock n' roll if thy heart desireth. I also conduct handfasting ceremonies. If you would like to immerse yourself in the tradition of these isles; I am trained and more than willing to bring in an old ceremonial way to honour your love. If you want a courtly minstrel to give that magical shine to your day or a impassioned tavern Bard to sing bangers into the night. I'm your elf.

Roddy's Reviews

From customers:

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Oliver
1 year ago

'Roddy is incredibly intimate as a performer, drawing people into another world'

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Rivka
1 year ago

'Roddy brought another dimension to the evening with his charisma and charm. The Harp really added something special. Very grateful to have invited Roddy to perform' Valantines Ball

Roddy's Song list

Wild Mountain Thyme
Parting Glass
Loch Lomond
Charlie is My Darling
Don't Let me Down
Scarborough Fair
Sunny Afternoon
Then I saw Her Face
Galway Girl
I Can't Help Falling In Love
Bad Romance
Skye Boat Song
L.O.V.E.
Feelin' Good
Ae Fond Kiss
Fly me to the Moon
My Love is like a Red Red Rose
Hallelujah
Proud Mary
Willy o' Winsbury
Like a Bridge Over Troubled Water
Harvest Moon
La Vie en Rose
We'll Meet Again
I'm Still Standing
Somewhere over the Rainbow
Comfortably Numb
Wish you were Here
Queen of Argyll
I'll Tell me Ma
Hit the Road Jack
Rocky Road to Dublin
Old Man
At Last
Something
Dark Lochnagar
As I roved Out
War Pigs
Salley Gardens
Dirty Old Town
Galway Girl
The Yew Tree
Pleasant and Delightful
What should we do with a Drunken Sailor
You are my Sunshine
Thomas the Ryhmer
Road to Dundee
Bonny at Morn
Smile
All of Me
Those were the Days
Anything Goes
A Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square
Stormy Weather
I don't want to set the World on Fire
Con te Partiro
Bubamara
Nobody Knows you when your down and Out
Don't Fence me in
Blue Suede Shoes
Hounddog
Long Tall Sally
Mustang Sally
Can't buy me Love
Then I saw her Face
House of the Rising Sun
Roadhouse Blues
Folsom Prison Blues
Touch me
Love me Do
So Long Marianne
Rock Me
Money
Maybe I'm Amazed
Waterloo Sunset
Get Back
Moonriver
Dance me to the End of Love
The Rover
That's Life
I Am What I Am
Live and Let Die
That's Alright Mama
Rock n Roll
Radar Love
Ordinary World
Fever
Reckoner
My Sweet Lord
Isn't it a Pity

Roddy's Prices

Last updated: 2026

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£62.50
Up to 1 hour£187.50
Up to 2 hours£312.50
Up to 3 hours£436.25
Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I'm very flexible and willing to work with the client if changes happen. This is life as a human being after all.

How much time do you need to set up?

15 minutes.

Is the transport of your harp included in your quote?

Yes.

Do you need any equipment provided to play outdoors?

Electricity?

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Yes.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes. Might include an extra small fee for multiple.
Musicianship
Genres:
Traditional Scottish folk, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Folk, Ceilidh, Gypsy jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Swing, Rock 'n' Roll, Classic rock, Medieval music, Covers, Vintage, Acoustic
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, New Year's Eve, Virtual event, Charity event, Recording session, Christmas party
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Other skills:
Actor, Composer, Songwriter, Composition teaching, Music therapy
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