Anyone interested in joining a new session in the Bolton / Bury area of Lancashire.
We have only been going for a few months and have a tune book of about 25 - 30 tunes comprising of airs, jigs, polkas etc.
we have me on whistles, a guitarist, mandolin, bodhran etc.
at the moment we meet at eachothers houses on various nights each week, and would more than welcome new musicians.
the only `criteria` is NO show offs ! and a willingness to learn the tunes and contribute to the session.
and if you want to include `your` tunes to our ever growing book, it helps if you bring us the dots and chords - so we can all learn them ! oh and we don`t really need any improvisation, we just want to learn trad and play it well.
the session, if we get enough interest, will be moving to a local pub.
"~ Billy Clifford is highly regarded as a player of polkas and slides by his peers. Also unusual in that he plays a flute with the “Radcliffe” system of keys."
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
Tony, If you are looking for a pub to play in, The Hark to Towler, Tottington, is wanting to have folk music, easy to get to from Bolton & Bury, real ale, good rooms. Contact the landlord, Jon, 0120488 3856. Alan S.
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
I play mandolin & fiddle(moderate pace!!) and play in Haslingden /Chorley/Preston. Can you post some more details - venue, day & time, contact and some of the current titles in ypu tune book.
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
Why don't you get down to the Bolton Session. 3rd Sunday in the month at Bolton Irish club? They are very welcoming and would be pleased to see new blood.
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
In the process of sorting venue and more important a night that don`t clash too much with other well established sessions, the Towler pub mentioned above is a strong contender. will post the venue and dates on this site in next week or so.
We may well have a trip over to the Bolton Irish centre when we are good enough !
Our tune list looks a little like this;
(any comments/imput/ideas are very welcome)
set 1
For Ireland I will not tell her name (aire) /
Merrily kissed the quaker
set 2
The lilting fisherman / the blackthorn stick
set 3
Britches full of stitches / Julia Cliffords polka
set 4
The friendly visit / Off to California
set 5
Boys of Bluehill / Harvest home
set 6
The Killavil jig / The lilting banshee
set 7
Planxty Irwin / Planxty Fanny Power / Give me your hand
O`Keefes
Hector the hero
Sheebeg and Sheemore
Inisheer
Wind that shakes the barley
Maggie in the woods
Dirty old town/wild rover/Irish rover/whiskey in the jar etc etc
(singer required !!)
currently working on Cooley`s, St.Annes reel, Londonderry hornpipe and a few others.
I suspect we need a lot more tunes and musicians to make a night of it ?
Any suggestions would be a big help !!!!!!!!!!!
will post mp3s of what we sound like in the very near future.
the main thing is that we find musicians willing to learn, practice, contribute, help and have a good time in the process !
and we want to play the tunes as well as possible and keep the tradition alive.
I`m about to go off on one about us all being custodians of the music and having a duty to look after and pass on the tradition, so I will leave it at that for now................
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
As well as setting up a session you may find it worthwhile getting over to the Haslingden session.
It's run on a Wednesday night in the Irish Club from 7.
It was set up about 8 months ago for beginners so most people there are have that sort of experience. It covers quite a few of the tunes you have already learnt. It's very friendly and and is a guided session that's run by a guy with vast experience in Irish music and an absolute passion for keeping the music alive.
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
Darwen eh? Gosh, I passed through there a couple of weeks ago just to check that they were looking after your wonderful campanile. Great tune list there, Tony. At least I know I'll be able to join in if I'm ever around!
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
Hi. Im Graham. I live in Bury and play guitar. Ive been playing for many years but not to a professional level. I play a lot of Hank Marvin style guitar.
Im 45 and have time on my hands. I would be interested in coming along to one of your sessions if that would be okay with you
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
Hi
On what days do you play and where is your next session being held.My friend and I live in Bolton and between us play Guitar,Banjo,and Bodhran and sing a number of Irish songs.
Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
Anyone interested in joining a new session in the Bolton / Bury area of Lancashire.
We have only been going for a few months and have a tune book of about 25 - 30 tunes comprising of airs, jigs, polkas etc.
we have me on whistles, a guitarist, mandolin, bodhran etc.
at the moment we meet at eachothers houses on various nights each week, and would more than welcome new musicians.
the only `criteria` is NO show offs ! and a willingness to learn the tunes and contribute to the session.
and if you want to include `your` tunes to our ever growing book, it helps if you bring us the dots and chords - so we can all learn them ! oh and we don`t really need any improvisation, we just want to learn trad and play it well.
the session, if we get enough interest, will be moving to a local pub.
cheers
# Posted on June 18th 2007 by tony b
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
Gosh, I hope, ex-Radcliffe man that I am, that you get some replies! I'd be right with you but unfortunately I moved away in 1969! Good luck.
# Posted on June 18th 2007 by Steve Shaw
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
Radcliffe? Didn't know you played keyed flute, Steve.
# Posted on June 18th 2007 by Rudall the time
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
You may have to explain that one to me, mate! Or not...
# Posted on June 18th 2007 by Steve Shaw
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
Discussion: Ornamentation on the Boehm flute
# Posted on April 5th 2003 by Atanos
http://www.thesession.org/discussions/display/1558
"~Paddy Carty played a Rudall Carte Radcliffe model, which is a Boehm system wooden flute.~"
# Posted on April 5th 2003 by Key Maniac Lad
Recording: "Billy Clifford:
Irish Traditional Flute Solos And Band Music From Kerry And Tipperary"
http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/1286
"~ Billy Clifford is highly regarded as a player of polkas and slides by his peers. Also unusual in that he plays a flute with the “Radcliffe” system of keys."
# Posted on November 15th 2004 by Kenny
# Posted on June 19th 2007 by ceolachan
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
Ah.
# Posted on June 19th 2007 by Steve Shaw
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
Tony, If you are looking for a pub to play in, The Hark to Towler, Tottington, is wanting to have folk music, easy to get to from Bolton & Bury, real ale, good rooms. Contact the landlord, Jon, 0120488 3856. Alan S.
# Posted on June 19th 2007 by Alan S
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
Gosh, The Hark To Towler in Tottie. That takes me back to my misspent yoof!
# Posted on June 19th 2007 by Steve Shaw
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
I play mandolin & fiddle(moderate pace!!) and play in Haslingden /Chorley/Preston. Can you post some more details - venue, day & time, contact and some of the current titles in ypu tune book.
# Posted on June 19th 2007 by billabbey
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
Hey, I'm getting homesick now after 38 years of exile...
# Posted on June 19th 2007 by Steve Shaw
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
Well you could always return from dreary Cornwall to sunny Lancashire, the riviera of the north !
# Posted on June 20th 2007 by tony b
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
Why don't you get down to the Bolton Session. 3rd Sunday in the month at Bolton Irish club? They are very welcoming and would be pleased to see new blood.
# Posted on June 20th 2007 by vegamad
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
I'm in Darwen and would be interested in joining a session.
I currently go to the Haslingden session with Bill who posted above.
As Bill says, have a you got a tune list and venue?
# Posted on June 21st 2007 by jazzphil
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
In the process of sorting venue and more important a night that don`t clash too much with other well established sessions, the Towler pub mentioned above is a strong contender. will post the venue and dates on this site in next week or so.
We may well have a trip over to the Bolton Irish centre when we are good enough !
Our tune list looks a little like this;
(any comments/imput/ideas are very welcome)
set 1
For Ireland I will not tell her name (aire) /
Merrily kissed the quaker
set 2
The lilting fisherman / the blackthorn stick
set 3
Britches full of stitches / Julia Cliffords polka
set 4
The friendly visit / Off to California
set 5
Boys of Bluehill / Harvest home
set 6
The Killavil jig / The lilting banshee
set 7
Planxty Irwin / Planxty Fanny Power / Give me your hand
O`Keefes
Hector the hero
Sheebeg and Sheemore
Inisheer
Wind that shakes the barley
Maggie in the woods
Dirty old town/wild rover/Irish rover/whiskey in the jar etc etc
(singer required !!)
currently working on Cooley`s, St.Annes reel, Londonderry hornpipe and a few others.
I suspect we need a lot more tunes and musicians to make a night of it ?
Any suggestions would be a big help !!!!!!!!!!!
will post mp3s of what we sound like in the very near future.
the main thing is that we find musicians willing to learn, practice, contribute, help and have a good time in the process !
and we want to play the tunes as well as possible and keep the tradition alive.
I`m about to go off on one about us all being custodians of the music and having a duty to look after and pass on the tradition, so I will leave it at that for now................
Tony
# Posted on June 21st 2007 by tony b
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
As well as setting up a session you may find it worthwhile getting over to the Haslingden session.
It's run on a Wednesday night in the Irish Club from 7.
It was set up about 8 months ago for beginners so most people there are have that sort of experience. It covers quite a few of the tunes you have already learnt. It's very friendly and and is a guided session that's run by a guy with vast experience in Irish music and an absolute passion for keeping the music alive.
I think you'd enjoy it.
# Posted on June 21st 2007 by jazzphil
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
Darwen eh? Gosh, I passed through there a couple of weeks ago just to check that they were looking after your wonderful campanile. Great tune list there, Tony. At least I know I'll be able to join in if I'm ever around!
# Posted on June 21st 2007 by Steve Shaw
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
Quite afew tunes I could join in on there. Spread the word when you get a venue
# Posted on June 22nd 2007 by billabbey
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
Hi. Im Graham. I live in Bury and play guitar. Ive been playing for many years but not to a professional level. I play a lot of Hank Marvin style guitar.
Im 45 and have time on my hands. I would be interested in coming along to one of your sessions if that would be okay with you
# Posted on May 11th 2009 by guitar_gray
Re: Musicians wanted for new session (Bolton/Bury)
Hi
On what days do you play and where is your next session being held.My friend and I live in Bolton and between us play Guitar,Banjo,and Bodhran and sing a number of Irish songs.
Regards
Steve
# Posted on October 20th 2009 by Steve Carey