Raised on the outskirts of Glasgow with roots in Cork, Leitrim, Donegal and South Armagh, Stiofán Ó Treabhair – “Stefan O’Trower” – is a fusion vocalist, guitarist and bouzoukist reinterpreting Irish and Scottish folk traditions.
Having studied with Celtic 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 pioneers Alec Finn and Andy Irvine is unmistakable.
Emerging from Yorkshire’s vibrant folk scene, his debut album with acclaimed producers and engineers Tom Orrell & Tim Hay will be released later this year.
‘Steve was fantastic and amazing with our residents. Our residents and staff all had a wonderful afternoon.’ – The Lodge Care Home, York
