About Me

Shawn MacIntyre is a vocalist who sings Celtic Traditional, Medieval and Maritime songs in the acapella form. "Shawn is a tenor that brings the spirit of the songs to life. He is graceful in style, cheerful in spirit, and pleasantly varied, the listener can feel every word"

After performing in many bardic events as a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Shawn began performing publicly at Pittsburgh’s premiere open stage, Acousticafe'; since then he has entertained and delighted crowds at Papa J’s Centro, Cannon Café, Club Cafe', The Venue at Harmony Ridge, The Harmony in the House Concert Series, Hambones, Mr. Small's Theater as well as private shows.

Shawn has had the great opportunity to share the stage with many talented musicians at various Pittsburgh area open stages. He has also had the honor of performing on the same stage as Liz Berlin (Rusted Root), and Heather Dale, as well as, performing the Star Spangeled Banner for the Take A Step 5k which is a benefit for the National EMS Memorial.

Shawn is also a member of the Pittsburgh based,Celtic Folk band Lucht Siuil along with Scott Grady, Jenda Domaracki and Jess Hohman.

Shawn was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and grew up one of five children in a large boisterous Scots-Irish family. From an early age, He has had a love for traditional music, a love that continues to grow today and is ever broadening.

Outside of music, Shawn is an Emergency Medical Technician and a member of the Society for Creative Anchronism (SCA) where his known as Baron Liam MacantSaoir. Shawn currently lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, 3 dogs and a cat.