I've seen a few discussions on Irish/Celtic sessions in other parts of Ontario or on the outskirts of DC, but not actually in the centre - does anyone know of any - I'll be in Ottawa next week and DC the week after and it would be good to have a few tunes over there
You don't need a car to get to the Wednesday Ri Ra session near D.C.
Jerry, are you looking for center-city sessions because you won't have a car? If that's the case, I'd like to recommend the Wednesday night session at Ri Ra Pub, in Bethesda, Maryland, just outside D.C. You can easily get there on the Metro (subway system). I did this myself a few weeks ago. Take the Red Line, which goes through the heart of the city, to Bethesda; it's just a few blocks from there. I'd suggest calling for detailed walking directions.
The session is 7 - 11 pm and the caliber of playing is exceptional (well, it was until I showed up).
"Nanny O'Brien's, Monday nights starting after nine until ?, in Washington."
I'm not sure that this is still going on. Nanny's was bought about a year and a half back, and it has changed in many ways. For the worse if you ask me. New staff, higher prices, and if I'm not mistaken, none of the original regular performers. Not sure about the session... Sad to see what has become of what was once a DC institution. Last time I was there it was overrun by yuppies.
Many thanks folks - I'll definitely make at least one of the Ottawa sessions - as for DC I'll be flying out Wednesday morning so I guess that one's out - pity about the Nanny O'Brien's one - any others Sat-Tues?
Mc Ginty's Silver Spring - I played with Brendan Mulvihill last summer and some other great trad musicians. They have a website and good beer. Its also on the metro system.
Glad to hear you had a good experience at Nanny's--you hit it on a good night, I think! Hope you had some fun at our session at McGinty's, too. It was good to meet you, and nice tunes! What's the story behind the fiddle?
Ottawa and Washington DC
Ottawa and Washington DC
I've seen a few discussions on Irish/Celtic sessions in other parts of Ontario or on the outskirts of DC, but not actually in the centre - does anyone know of any - I'll be in Ottawa next week and DC the week after and it would be good to have a few tunes over there
Cheers
Jerry (Canberra Australia)
# Posted on April 28th 2008 by ijerry
Re: Ottawa and Washington DC
Nanny O'Brien's, Monday nights starting after nine until ?, in Washington.
# Posted on April 28th 2008 by Kheelch
Re: Ottawa and Washington DC
Two Ottawa sessions you might try
Monday night Rasputin's Folk Cafe
696 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Thursday night around 9 at Daniel O'Connell's
1205 Wellington West, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Maybe we'll see you there
# Posted on April 28th 2008 by McMandolin
Re: Ottawa and Washington DC
This site has useful contact info
http://www.irishmusicottawa.ca/
# Posted on April 28th 2008 by McMandolin
You don't need a car to get to the Wednesday Ri Ra session near D.C.
Jerry, are you looking for center-city sessions because you won't have a car? If that's the case, I'd like to recommend the Wednesday night session at Ri Ra Pub, in Bethesda, Maryland, just outside D.C. You can easily get there on the Metro (subway system). I did this myself a few weeks ago. Take the Red Line, which goes through the heart of the city, to Bethesda; it's just a few blocks from there. I'd suggest calling for detailed walking directions.
The session is 7 - 11 pm and the caliber of playing is exceptional (well, it was until I showed up).
Pub web site at http://www.rira.com/bethesda/home.html
Send me a private message if you would like me to put you in touch with the session leaders.
Nanny O'Brien's, mentioned above, isn't exactly in the center city but it is also on the Red Line (Cleveland Park stop). www.irishusa.com/nannys/
# Posted on April 28th 2008 by boxist
Re: Ottawa and Washington DC
"Nanny O'Brien's, Monday nights starting after nine until ?, in Washington."
I'm not sure that this is still going on. Nanny's was bought about a year and a half back, and it has changed in many ways. For the worse if you ask me. New staff, higher prices, and if I'm not mistaken, none of the original regular performers. Not sure about the session... Sad to see what has become of what was once a DC institution. Last time I was there it was overrun by yuppies.
# Posted on April 28th 2008 by North Light
Re: Ottawa and Washington DC
Many thanks folks - I'll definitely make at least one of the Ottawa sessions - as for DC I'll be flying out Wednesday morning so I guess that one's out - pity about the Nanny O'Brien's one - any others Sat-Tues?
Cheers
Jerry
# Posted on April 28th 2008 by ijerry
Re: Ottawa and Washington DC
The Monday Nanny's session is still happening. I can put you in touch with someone who plays there regularly (and is not a yuppie).
# Posted on April 28th 2008 by boxist
Re: Ottawa and Washington DC
Mc Ginty's Silver Spring - I played with Brendan Mulvihill last summer and some other great trad musicians. They have a website and good beer. Its also on the metro system.
# Posted on April 30th 2008 by iwerzon
Re: Ottawa and Washington DC
Many thanks for the warm welcome at Rasputins and Daniel O'Connell's - great sessions both.
I'll head down to Nanny O'Brien's tonight in Washington DC - Hope to see you there
Cheers
Jerry - from Canberra Australia
# Posted on May 12th 2008 by ijerry
Re: Ottawa and Washington DC
That was a great session last night at Nanny O'Brien's in Washington - much appreciated! Thanks for the welcome and the craic.
Brendan Mulvihill made me particularly welcome and I look forward to the session tonight at McGinty's - see you all there
Cheers
Jerry - from Canberra Australia
# Posted on May 14th 2008 by ijerry
Re: Ottawa and Washington DC
Hiya Jerry-
Glad to hear you had a good experience at Nanny's--you hit it on a good night, I think! Hope you had some fun at our session at McGinty's, too. It was good to meet you, and nice tunes! What's the story behind the fiddle?
Have a good flight home!
-Patrick
# Posted on May 14th 2008 by patrick cavanagh