Seeking Fiddle Sessions\Instruction in Troy/Albany, NY area

Seeking Fiddle Sessions\Instruction in Troy/Albany, NY area

Hi all,

I just moved to Troy, NY for work and I'm looking to continue Irish fiddle lessons (Beginner to Intermediate) as well as scope out the local sessions. If anyone could recommend a teacher or point me towards the times and locations of sessions I would be forever in your debt!

# Posted on July 25th 2008 by jasten

Re: Seeking Fiddle SessionsInstruction in Troy/Albany, NY area

Hey Jasten-
I've never actually been to this -- and it's a bit of a schlep -- but check out the weekly session in Saratoga:
http://www.celtictreasures.com/pan-celtic-events.htm

You should also get to know Old Songs; they have a big festival in late June and sponsor concerts, workshops and other events during the year-
http://oldsongs.org/

I'm sure these will give you some good leads.
Hope you enjoy the area -- I spent quite a few years living in and around it.

# Posted on July 25th 2008 by sts

Re: Seeking Fiddle SessionsInstruction in Troy/Albany, NY area

Theres a session every once in a while over in Chatham NY. The place is called The Pint of Gerew or something. The spelling on that is off because its spelt in some kinda Welsh style, but phonetically thats it.

# Posted on July 26th 2008 by rob_handel

Re: Seeking Fiddle SessionsInstruction in Troy/Albany, NY area

I did a search: It's Peint o Gwrw, at 36 Main Street (518-392-BEER).
I grew up not far from Chatham, so I'd be interested to hear about this session.

# Posted on July 26th 2008 by sts

Re: Seeking Fiddle SessionsInstruction in Troy/Albany, NY area

Thanks everyone. I will start looking into these leads.

# Posted on July 28th 2008 by jasten

Re: Seeking Fiddle SessionsInstruction in Troy/Albany, NY area

Visit the Fiddler's tour web site. I spent 3 years in Albany and the "Tour" folks will get you connected. I suggest attending one of their Tuesday night events to get connected.

http://www.fiddlerstour.com/ft_home.html

# Posted on July 29th 2008 by fiddlins_fun