Fun music and entertainment based in Des Moines and central Iowa. Stuart Walker as Stu Ryan O'Brien Plays guitar and sings Irish pub and traditional songs along with irresistible classic cover tunes. There’s always a wee bit of clappin', sing along, toasts, jokes and lots of laughs too! Whether a festival, pub or a party, Stu Ryan O'Brien will please all. Stu has decades of experience leading small and large groups in both entertainment and business settings. The goal is to create a pub setting where everyone is comfortable and having fun. Stu's ability to connect with an audience through a contagious smile and easy-going humor sets him apart. Optional band: accordion, mandolin and bodhran.
Stu was very entertaining and kept the audience involved. I’d highly recommend him.
Price Range: $200 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Fun Music and entertainment based in The Villages, FL and Iowa City Iowa. Stuart Walker as Stu Ryan O'Brien sings Irish traditional and pub songs along with irresistible classic tunes. There’s always a wee bit of clappin', sing along and lots of laughs too! Whether a festival, pub or a party, Stu Ryan O'Brien will please all.
Stu has a wide musical background ranging from Irish, Rock and Roll, Bagpipe Bands, Polka and Classic Concert Bands. With hundreds of performances, he has decades of experience leading and facilitating events for groups small and large in both entertainment and business settings. Stu's ability to connect with an audience through a contagious smile, fun easy-going music and lots of laughs set him apart. Stu Ryan O'Brien is all about playing fun music and having a good time with the audience.
Stu Ryan O'Brien has sound equipment and only needs an electrical outlet.
| September 10, 2022 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
| March 19, 2022 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| March 11, 2022 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Holiday Party |
The Stu Ryan O'Brien songbook has over 100 titles. Some of the most common and best known Irish tunes played by Stu Ryan O'Brien include: "Whisky in the Jar", "Molly Malone", "The Wild Rover", "The Star of the County Down", "Finnegan's Wake"," The Night Patty Murphy Died", "The Fields of Athenry", "The Irish Rover","The Ferryman ", "The Parting Glass" and many more. Of course there's the Irish American traditionals like "When Irish Eyes are Smiling", "My Wild Irish Rose", "Danny Boy" and "Too Ra Loo". Novelty tunes like "The Scotsman", "Seven Drunken Nights" and " Seven Old ladies Locked in the Lavatory" are a regular part of the fun. Plus, there's sing along tunes like "Those Were the Days" and Stu's version of "Piano Man". There's something for everybody from Traditional and Rebel songs to St. Patty's sing alongs and novelty tunes!
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A power source is needed if amplification is desired
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