Pete McGrane

Guitarist available for Concerts, Weddings & Events

ABOUT ME

Pete McGrane Weddings and Events, Skype Guitar Lessons, Intensive Guitar Courses, Guitar Retreats South of France Carcassonne

Hello! My name is Pete, and I'm an Irish guitarist living in France.

From a young age, the guitar has been my passion, and performing at weddings and concerts throughout France and Europe has kept me happily busy for the last decade.

I’ve played in all sorts of locations — yachts in Monaco, Italy and Spain, luxury weddings in beautiful Chateaux in France, and TV studios, among them — for every king of event including private parties, big corporate knees-ups, and even an intimate proposal on a Parisian bridge! Having trained as a classical guitarist and played old and contemporary pop hits for many years, I can tailor my repertoire to suit your needs, no matter what they are.

Please don't hesitate to get in touch to chat about your wedding or event. I look forward to helping you make your day extra special!

BIO

Born and raised in Ireland, I studied guitar in Dublin and Spain.

I cut my teeth playing a wide range of styles around the world before finally settling in the South of France, where I now live with my wife and two young children.

Today, I play instrumental classical guitar regularly at weddings and events throughout France and Europe.

MUSIC

Sample Setlist for Weddings & Events

MUSIC

WEDDINGS

Add some magic to your wedding ceremony and cocktail hour with live music

Live music on your special day creates an unbeatable atmosphere, and I'm here to make it truly unforgettable.

Whatever you envision for your wedding ceremony, I can put together a musical selection that reflects your own musical tastes.

I have an extensive repertoire from - classical, crossover to modern pop and everything in between - that we can explore together. I'm also very happy to learn new pieces to make your wedding truly yours.

Have a question or a specific request? Don't hesitate to get in touch! I'd love to discuss your musical preferences and help craft the perfect soundtrack for your special day.

WEDDINGS & EVENTS

EVENTS

Set the tone with music

Elevate the atmosphere of your next event with a touch of musical magic!

Whether it's an intimate gathering in a private apartment, a romantic marriage proposal, a lively birthday celebration, a lavish party on a yacht or a grand corporate function, I can provide the perfect soundtrack to set the mood. My experience even extends to radio and TV appearances, so you can be sure I can adapt to any setting, big or small.

I'm comfortable with a wide range of musical styles, from upbeat contemporary hits to elegant classical favourites. Together, we can curate a playlist that perfectly reflects the tone and energy you envision for your event.

If you have a question or want to chat through some ideas, don't hesitate to get in touch! I look forward to collaborating with you and making your event truly memorable.

EVENTS

INSTAGRAM

Congratulations to Emily and Lawrence 🥂. Such a pleasure to play music for them on their special day 🎶
A splendid time had by all at @chateaucanet 🎉

Live guitar music for your Special Wedding Day! 🎶🥂
#weddingmusicsouthoffrance
#weddingguitar
#southoffrancewedding

Live guitar music for your perfect wedding day 🎶🥂

Beaucoup de pop ce soir. Venez danser!
I'll be playing lots of pop music tonight. Pop down for a dance 🎶🎸
Vendredi 9 mai, a partir de 18h30.

Great evening at the Halle du Verdun, Castlenaudary, on Saturday. Merci @tierslieucastel 🤘🪕🎶

The craic was 90' last night at @caveducanal. Santiano 🇫🇷 🤘@lauracduconnemara

Playing tonight in Cave du Canal, Castlenaudary at 19h30. Pop along for a dance and a pint 🎶🪕🤘

Great fun playing with the lads 🤘super soirée had by all 🪕🎶

We'd a blast on Saint Patrick's night. Thanks to everyone who came and danced their socks off 🤘🪕☘️

A great night playing Irish music with these fellas ☘️🤘🪕

Je joue ce soir à Castelnaudary. Si vous êtes dans le coin, passez prendre un verre et écouter de la musique 🎸🍻

'It's All For Me Grog' - test driving the new banjo!
@lauracduconnemara

Silent Night - Douce Nuit - It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas 🎄❄️🎅 #silentnight #christmascarolguitar #christmasguitar

My solo guitar arrangement of 'Stand By Me' - A great timeless classic and a wedding favourite!

A splendid pre Christmas wedding at the @chateaudesiradan. Congratulations Hailey and Rob 🙂🎉🎸

'Your Song' by Elton John. A timeless classic! I really enjoy playing this as an instrumental piece on classical guitar 🎸#eltonjohnguitarcover

Concert ce soir à la salle de fêtes, St Martin Lalande à 21h30 - musique dansante - musique irlandaise et rock'n'roll anglophone 🤘🎸🎃

Splendid day had by all. Huge congrats to Jade and Alex 🎶🎉🎸

'Free Fallin' - instrumental cover somewhere in the South of France 🎶🎸

Congratulations to Charlotte and Albert. Lovely wedding at the @chateauduraysse 🎶🎸🎉

Congratulations to Casey & Kyle. Amazing wedding at Chateau de Siradan. 🎉🎶🎸

Nous arriverons sur nos chevaux ce soir 🐎🎶
Cave du Canal, Castlenaudary à 20h00 🤘

Congratulations to Francesca and Richard. A lovely chilled out wedding at the #Chateau Naudou 😎🎶

Huge congratulations to Caroline and Michael (who was filling his beer glass during this photo - but the bride is always the most important 😉) on their wedding at the wedding. A splendid day 🎶😎🎉

Congratulations to Maryana and Robert. A great day had by all 😊 Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 🎉

The Wedding March by Felix Mendelssohn. Been a while since I played this one 😊🎶

We're playing tonight in Brezilhac - a mix of Anglophone classics and Irish pub songs!

On joue ce soir à Brezilhiac - un mélange de classiques anglophones et de chansons de pub irlandais 🎶🤘🍻

15 août, a partir de 18h30 😉

Lovely time in south England - next stop Dublin, Ireland 😊😎

Absolute pleasure to play at Linda & Rick's wedding yesterday. Congratulations guys 🎉 🎶🎸

We'll be playing at Fanjeaux tonight. Lots of stuff like this 🤘🎶
On joue ce soir à Fanjeaux. Venez nombreux 🎸

Congratulations Brid and Mael 😊. What a great French - Irish wedding 🎸🎶 🎉

Nous jouons ce soir à Brezilhiac. Il fera chaud et nous aussi! 😗🤘🎸

Finally persuaded my better half to perform with me 🎤🤘🙂

Congratulations to Alice and Harvey. Great wedding ceremony and celebrations last week at @manoir_beaulieu 🎶🎉😊

Super soirée avec les gars hier soir à Belveze-du-Razes - @lauracduconnemara 🤘🎶

Congratulations to Caitlin and Chandler. A beautiful wedding at the Auberge Ostape 🎉🎶

Congratulations Tiphaine and Mike 😊. A splendid day 🎉🎶

Congratulations to Kya and Michel on their big day. Lovely ceremony at the Eglise Saint-Léonce a great reception at the Chateau Sentout 🎉🎸

We're playing Friday evening in Castlenaudary. Plenty of Irish pub songs 🙂. Pop along if you're in town, the weather is forecast to be very good. High jinks guaranted 🎶🤘@lauracduconnemara @petemcgrane @caveducanal

Big congratulations to Barbara and Mark. Such a pleasure to play at your Irish/French wedding in Carcassonne. A beautiful day had by all 🙂 🎉🎶

When in Occitanie, why not finish an Irish music concert with a song in Occitan (langue d'oc) ........Se canto, que canto
Canto pas per you, Canto per ma mio........ 🎶🤘🎶☘️

Looking forward to tonight's concert with @lauracduconnemara 🎶🤘

Twas a blast. More to come next weekend 🎶🤘

Happy Saint Patrick's Day ☘️☘️ 'Whiskey You're The Devil' 🎶🎶

With Paddy's Day around the corner we're getting stuck into two busy weekends of Irish music! If you're in the area do pop along for the festive craic ☘️☘️☘️

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Our Clients Say

TESTIMONIALS

A top wedding highlight

Honestly, Pete was a top wedding highlight for my wife and I at our recent wedding in Carcassonne. Guests were serenaded by his strumming talents while transitioning with ease from our requests to some of his favourite tunes. Top recommendation for this fella… Worth every penny.

Simone & Cillian