Sound Practice Entertainment

I have been involved in professional music now for fifteen years. During my time in New Zealand, I played mostly in the Celtic music scene. From 1994-2002 I lived and worked in Christchurch and around the south island.I returned to Scotland and from Nov 2002 to 2006, established myself as a musician and performer in the Glasgow area.

As a solo entertainer, I present myself as a “five piece one man band”, using harmonica as a lead instrument, acoustic guitar, octaved bass and 2 part percussion, all live, no backing tracks! My large and varied repertoire (see song list) ranges from Scottish and Irish traditional to Celtic rock, Rock, Pop, Country, Jazz,soul and Blues. I also have a variety of poems,parodies, humorous songs and stories. From sensitive soul seeking ballads to rip roaring pub songs, I’m your man!! Influences from “Christy Moore” and “Silly Wizard” to “The Levellers”, “The Pogues”, “The Water boys”, “Creedence Clearwater Revival”, “Eric Clapton” and many more. I play instrumentals and some of my own compositions and traditional arrangements.

I have released a live album titled ”Willie McArthur Live At O'Neill's”, which has sold over 700 copies throughout the U.K and Europe .

I have a number of P.A systems, (AER Domino / H&K L.U.C.A.S XT & 2 H&K LUCAS 1000's) which rages from a 100W compact sytem to a 2000W full stage rig, so I can fit into any area.My performances are strictly live . I feel that with the depth and clarity of sound I can achieve, I prefer not to use MIDI or DAT Backing. As I play by ear, I can fit easily into any musical situation, for example providing backing for another artist or band. I consider myself to be an entertainer rather than just a musician, who can...