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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

Folk songs:
Wild Mountain Thyme
Parting Glass
Loch Lomand
Charlie is My Darling
Skye Boat Song
Ae Fond Kiss
My Love is like a Red Red Rose
Willy o' Winsbury
Scarborough Fair
Queen of Argyll
I'll Tell me Ma
Rocky Road to Dublin
Dark Lochnagar
As I roved Out
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
Swing/Jazz:
L.O.V.E
Fly me to the Moon
Smile
All of Me
Those were the Days
Anything Goes
Dream a little Dream of Me
A Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square
Stormy Weather
We'll Meet Again
I don't want to set the World on Fire
La Vie en Rose
Con te Partiro
Bubamara
Nobody Knows you when your down and Out
Don't Fence me in
Rock n Roll:
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
Sunny Afternoon
Waterloo Sunset
Get Back
Moonriver
I can't help falling in Love

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
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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