Martyn Rapley is one of the finest guitarists in the UK He is one of the most versatile musicians working in Scotland.
He is in constant demand as a guitarist-singer for weddings, corporate events, and concerts and is also one of the most accomplished classical, Flamenco guitarists in the UK. Martyn has a repertoire to suit any event
He has been singing and performing as a solo act for 15 years and has also worked in many different bands. In his solo work, Martyn can play purely acoustic sets, or a mixture of electric and acoustic songs using high-quality backing tracks, which give a ‘full band’ sound.
He sings a very wide range of popular songs from the 50’s to the present day, adding new songs regularly to his repertoire.
In 2002 Martyn moved to Scotland from Southern England, where he had a very successful business. He is now playing venues, private functions, parties, weddings, etc throughout the UK and continues to teach in Glasgow.
In 1996, he was a finalist in the prestigious National Guitarist of the Year competition (Guitarist magazine), and in 1998, he was also a finalist in the Acoustic Guitarist of the Year, performing original instrumental guitar pieces in both. He remains the only guitarist to have reached both finals.
More recently he was an online finalist of ‘International Guitar Idol’
Martyn’s classical and flamenco guitar styles are very popular at weddings and corporate functions.
Live Music for Events
Weddings
Private Parties
Corporate Functions
Public Performances in Clubs, Restaurants, and Bars