Hi Y'all,
I'm going to be in London starting friday until next monday doing some research for school
Where should I be and what should I be doing in terms of trad?
I'd really love to find some cool events, especially since St. Pat's is next week.
so whats going on in London?
Session on Friday in Cricklewood with Mick O'Connor, Saturday there's Tír Na n'Óg in Wandsworth, Sunday take your pick - there's about 5 or 6 to choose from!
The Porterhouse is not happening, though, due to massive influx expected for the early St Pat's Day celebrations on Sunday 12th.
There'll be a free concert in Trafalgar Square with people like Altán and the Hothouse Flowers, as well as a céilí in Leicester Square!
Fastest gun in the West!
Are you going to catch some of the concert? I think I will, and then possibly try the ceili if there's a good turn-out. Last time I went to a concert in Trafalgar Square I had to stand on the fountain, just to hear the band (Loyko) and ended up getting drenched. I think I'll try a lion this time or that awful new statue on the previously empty plinth.
I miss all that London stuff now I'm back here in Dub. I used to really enjoy the session scene in North London. It was always hectic on the run up to Paddys day.
I used to play the Powers session on Sundays in Kilburn with Brian Kelly, Mick Bailey, Mick O'Connor on the occassions he was about for it. I recall one hectic Paddys day playing the Porterhouse, then onto Clancys (off the Holloway road) & then onto the Blackhorse further up the Holloway road... Great times for the most part.
Still at least I dont have to take time off work to celebrate our national day...
Actually I remember the group beyond the pale where a sunday night resident in Clancys are they still doing the rounds does anyone know?
There's a sesh in Tommy's, certainly. It finishes up at around 9. Most people head to Waxy O'Connor's off Leicester Square, Mother Redcap in Archway or straight home to beddy-byes.
Mind you there isn't a great deal of room to play in either Waxy's or Mother Redcap. Waxy's kicks off at 7 and Ma Redcap at 8. Either way, you're guaranteed a decent night's music.
Got some great sessions starting from the 13th of march to the 19th
monday, wednesday, thursday nights and sunday lunch, there will be sessions at st margarets tavern in st margarets ( richmond area. Also on wednesday 15th at the london apprentice in Isleworth which will be brilliant!
if your around for a bit longer we run sessions every monday at st margarets, and every wednes at london apprentice.
any help needed or questions call me on 07707839338
Both Waxy's and Ma Redcap are mic-ed up but they are sessions. Not for the faint of heart!
Paul, it's myself, Sheena Vallely and Ben Gunnery, plus a guitarist - Kevin Boyle when we can get him! We've also had some other top guitarists, like Paddy P.
As Tad says, great sessions in the Richmond / Isleworth area at the moment.
Conán is Powers still as jammers as it use to be? You'd get there for 3.30 and the place would be empty and hour later & you couldnt move. Is the crowd still as varied as ever.....
I'm going back a good 7 years now but I dont s'pose andyone recalls or knows the whereabouts of a flute/whislte player that was a regular the north london session scene, Tom Healy from Cork?? We lost touch after I left London. Last I heard he was heading back home to Cork, he used to live in Archway, was a reg at Powers, Blackhorse, Clancys, and what was the name of that one in Hampstead more of a blue grass session really, ah the name alludes me at the moment....
The Chevy Chase will be having music all day on the 17th with Stryder at lunchtime, Ard Ri in the evening and a session in the late afternoon about 4-6. See the sessions listing for details.
London, March 10-20
London, March 10-20
Hi Y'all,
I'm going to be in London starting friday until next monday doing some research for school
Where should I be and what should I be doing in terms of trad?
I'd really love to find some cool events, especially since St. Pat's is next week.
so whats going on in London?
thanks
Patrick
# Posted on March 7th 2006 by Pmbrown
Re: London, March 10-20
All our events here in London are always cool. Anything you can find will be amazing, even to some of the people taking part.
# Posted on March 8th 2006 by Guernsey Pete
Re: London, March 10-20
Big St Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday 12th, starting at Hyde Park Corner - events in Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and Covent Garden.
Here's a link:
http://www.saintpatricksdayparade.com/england/london/
I imagine there will still be a session in The Portehouse near Covent Garden as usual on Sundays, look in around 5pm.
# Posted on March 8th 2006 by Martin Milner
Re: London, March 10-20
Pat, drop me a line.
Session on Friday in Cricklewood with Mick O'Connor, Saturday there's Tír Na n'Óg in Wandsworth, Sunday take your pick - there's about 5 or 6 to choose from!
The Porterhouse is not happening, though, due to massive influx expected for the early St Pat's Day celebrations on Sunday 12th.
There'll be a free concert in Trafalgar Square with people like Altán and the Hothouse Flowers, as well as a céilí in Leicester Square!
# Posted on March 8th 2006 by Conán McDonnell
Re: London, March 10-20
There is no Porterhouse session on 12th March, pub will be too crazy with the parade on. It will be on as usual on the 19th, 3:30 - 6:30pm.
Four Men and a Dog are playing in Hammersmith Irish Centre on 11th March.....
http://www.lbhf.gov.uk/directory/links/apps/irishcentre/currentevents.asp
12th Should be good. Altan are playing in Trafalger Sq. (http://www.london.gov.uk/stpatricksday/festival/index.jsp).
# Posted on March 8th 2006 by SamProctor
Re: London, March 10-20
Great minds think alike, eh Sam?
# Posted on March 8th 2006 by Conán McDonnell
Re: London, March 10-20
You beat me to the draw Conan!
# Posted on March 8th 2006 by SamProctor
Re: London, March 10-20
Fastest gun in the West!
Are you going to catch some of the concert? I think I will, and then possibly try the ceili if there's a good turn-out. Last time I went to a concert in Trafalgar Square I had to stand on the fountain, just to hear the band (Loyko) and ended up getting drenched. I think I'll try a lion this time or that awful new statue on the previously empty plinth.
# Posted on March 8th 2006 by Conán McDonnell
Re: London, March 10-20
I miss all that London stuff now I'm back here in Dub. I used to really enjoy the session scene in North London. It was always hectic on the run up to Paddys day.
I used to play the Powers session on Sundays in Kilburn with Brian Kelly, Mick Bailey, Mick O'Connor on the occassions he was about for it. I recall one hectic Paddys day playing the Porterhouse, then onto Clancys (off the Holloway road) & then onto the Blackhorse further up the Holloway road... Great times for the most part.
Still at least I dont have to take time off work to celebrate our national day...
Actually I remember the group beyond the pale where a sunday night resident in Clancys are they still doing the rounds does anyone know?
# Posted on March 8th 2006 by newdeafman
Re: London, March 10-20
So, is there any evening session in the centre on 12th? I'll stay in Camden that night, but is there a session at Tommy Flynn's as usual?
# Posted on March 8th 2006 by slainte
Re: London, March 10-20
There's a sesh in Tommy's, certainly. It finishes up at around 9. Most people head to Waxy O'Connor's off Leicester Square, Mother Redcap in Archway or straight home to beddy-byes.
Mind you there isn't a great deal of room to play in either Waxy's or Mother Redcap. Waxy's kicks off at 7 and Ma Redcap at 8. Either way, you're guaranteed a decent night's music.
# Posted on March 8th 2006 by Conán McDonnell
Re: London, March 10-20
By the way, Power's in Kilburn is still going strong. 4 o'clock kick-off.
# Posted on March 8th 2006 by Conán McDonnell
Re: London, March 10-20
Hi Brown
Got some great sessions starting from the 13th of march to the 19th
monday, wednesday, thursday nights and sunday lunch, there will be sessions at st margarets tavern in st margarets ( richmond area. Also on wednesday 15th at the london apprentice in Isleworth which will be brilliant!
if your around for a bit longer we run sessions every monday at st margarets, and every wednes at london apprentice.
any help needed or questions call me on 07707839338
# Posted on March 8th 2006 by Taddles
Re: London, March 10-20
Cheers, Conan. Is it a session in Waxy's?
# Posted on March 8th 2006 by slainte
Re: London, March 10-20
I used to go to the Mother Redcap years ago. Who's running it now.
# Posted on March 8th 2006 by Paul_draper
Re: London, March 10-20
Both Waxy's and Ma Redcap are mic-ed up but they are sessions. Not for the faint of heart!
Paul, it's myself, Sheena Vallely and Ben Gunnery, plus a guitarist - Kevin Boyle when we can get him! We've also had some other top guitarists, like Paddy P.
As Tad says, great sessions in the Richmond / Isleworth area at the moment.
See you later Tad!
# Posted on March 8th 2006 by Conán McDonnell
Re: London, March 10-20
Waxy's is also cancelled on the 12th March but back on on the 19th.
Cheers,
SAM
# Posted on March 8th 2006 by SamProctor
Re: London, March 10-20
Beyond the pale have gone their seperate ways.
# Posted on March 8th 2006 by tempest
Re: London, March 10-20
Conán is Powers still as jammers as it use to be? You'd get there for 3.30 and the place would be empty and hour later & you couldnt move. Is the crowd still as varied as ever.....
I'm going back a good 7 years now but I dont s'pose andyone recalls or knows the whereabouts of a flute/whislte player that was a regular the north london session scene, Tom Healy from Cork?? We lost touch after I left London. Last I heard he was heading back home to Cork, he used to live in Archway, was a reg at Powers, Blackhorse, Clancys, and what was the name of that one in Hampstead more of a blue grass session really, ah the name alludes me at the moment....
Shame about Beyond the Pale,
# Posted on March 9th 2006 by newdeafman
Re: London, March 10-20
Thanks y'all for the info.
I excited to get over there. Lots to do.
# Posted on March 9th 2006 by Pmbrown
Re: London, March 10-20
The Chevy Chase will be having music all day on the 17th with Stryder at lunchtime, Ard Ri in the evening and a session in the late afternoon about 4-6. See the sessions listing for details.
# Posted on March 10th 2006 by Paul_draper