aberdare music club
this is the web home of the weekly session group held in the whitcombe pub in aberdare, south wales. it is also home to the band that run the sessions, Parcel of Rogues. they are a folk rock group playing in the styles of Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span among others. this website, and the band, are relatively new so please offer your support to them.
(submitted on February 7th 2003 by bunyip)
Alaska and Yukon Sessions
This site lists regularly held Celtic sessions in the state of Alaska, USA, and neighboring Yukon, Canada.
(submitted on May 20th 2002 by x)
Bandbwaterford.com
Little to do with above but I (Peter O'Connor) (computer illiterate) run a wee session in a smoke-free enviornment in Lismore, W. Waterford on Thursday nights 21.00-23.00hrs
Fishin' is good at this time by the way.
Oh yes lessons -fiddle, mandoline , whistle and concertina most days in our B&B.
Peter .
(submitted on March 9th 2004 by Peter O'Connor)
Brisbane Celtic Fiddle Club
The Brisbane Celtic Fiddle Club is a community music group, which meets once a month to learn and play Celtic fiddle music.
Full details can be found via the website.
(submitted on January 17th 2007 by davydd)
California Sessions
A list of regular sessions happening in California broke down into California regions. Includes regular sessions as well as beginner sessions.
(submitted on December 11th 2001 by jomac)
Ceol ag an gClubhouse
The Irish American Association of Northwest New Jersey's session website, featuring tune lists from the session CD series, sample tracks, ABCs and more.
(submitted on May 12th 2006 by Liam Francis)
Craic
Web site detailing Irish trad music and other cultural events in the Strabane Co Tyrone N Ireland and Lifford Co Donegal area
(submitted on September 17th 2002 by An Boscadoír)
entertainment.ie
Country-wide entertainment guide. Click on Live Music, select "Traditional" and the County. Gives info on trad sessions and trad performances.
(submitted on October 28th 2005 by Schy)
Fingal
Session list for the area north of Dubin. Click on "Calendar of Events"
(submitted on November 7th 2005 by Schy)
Folkjam.org. Find Jams. Post Jams. Play Well With Others.
<p>Folkjam is a community site dedicated to making it easy to find acoustic jams in your local area and simple to post information about the jams and sessions you attend regularly or organize. </p>
<p>Quickly spot jams near you on our interactive map of sessions in your local area or see when the next session happens on our calendar.</p>
<p>Through folkjam.org's RSS features you can embed session dates into your web site. If you have grown tired of updating your HTML web page with the next date for your recurring session then check this feature out. http://www.folkjam.org/help/rss.</p>;
(submitted on September 13th 2006 by smclewin)
FROG - Folk and Roots Online Guide
The Folkworld online music magazine site covers world wide information on folk music. It has an extensive list of sessions, clubs, festivals, and more.
(submitted on June 13th 2003 by aliceflynn)
Gan Ainm Weblog
This is the weblog of one of the most popular ITM session in Tokyo.
Reels and jigs are very popular in this session.
It is organized by Ken-ichi FUKAE, a guitarist ,and held once or twice a month, mostly on Friday.
His weblog is as follows;
http://green.ap.teacup.com/fukaekblog/
(submitted on October 7th 2007 by Fukae Ken-ichi)
Gig 'n The Bann
n the heart of Co. Antrim nestled between the major towns of Ballymena and Magherafelt lies the village of Portglenone. The village rests along the banks of the River Bann, which has been immortalised by countless artists and writers down through the years.
It is here in this idyllic setting that the 5th “Gig’n The Bann” Cross Community Music and Dance Festival will take place from the 31st August-3rd September 2006. This festival is quickly becoming one of the major events on the Summer Festival Calendar having built a reputation for offering a most impressive line-up of top performers spanning Traditional, Scottish and Folk Music circles.
(submitted on July 20th 2006 by JustyBanjo)
Hospudka Ve Chaloupce, Kollarova Street, Pilsen/Plzen, Czech Republic
Friendly, informal session 'hosted' by the rollicking, lollicking local band PoitĂn. Anybody interested is very welcome to come along, join in or just listen at this cosy pub session with a choice of fine Pilsener beers or the very special Chodovar yeast beer!
(submitted on September 3rd 2007 by Jem)
Iris Music Sosiety Of Oulu
The Irish Music Society of Oulu is a non-profit society of traditional Irish musicians and music enthusiasts organized to promote Traditional Irish Music and Culture in the City of Oulu and Northern Finland.
Live Traditional Irish music sessions every other Sunday beginning at 17:00/ 5:00 p.m. in St. Michael's Irish Pub located on Hallituskatu 13-17 in Oulu Ciy Center.
(submitted on October 11th 2005 by Jani)
Irish Music Bars
Nice site searchable by county, giving a description of the pub, address and contact information, and session schedule. However, the descriptions are ALL glowing... and to a pub, each one was a "Winner of the Traditional Irish Music Pub of the Year Award"... so take that with a grain of salt, I suppose.
(submitted on October 28th 2005 by Schy)
Irish Music Sessions in Bristol (UK)
A brief survey of current Irish music sessions in Bristol, basically what, where and when, including an update of changes in venues and dates, and a short account of the type of session, the music played and general atmosphere.
Trevor
(submitted on December 9th 2004 by Trevor Jennings)
Irish Sessions In Cape Cod Area (Massachusetts)
Bill Black's guide to sessions on the Cape and Southeastern Massachusetts.
(submitted on February 13th 2002 by Jdharv)
Irish Traditional Music in Lewisham, South East London.
Just thought I'd add my little webpage for our two sessions in South East London. Just to bring it to peoples' attention.
(submitted on May 29th 2004 by Rudall the time)
Irish traditional session reviews
A newly-created website for submitting reviews of Irish traditional music sessions. Please come submit a review of yours!
(submitted on April 2nd 2005 by Crysania)
Jam Session Forum
Meeting and greeting place for pros who play for
a living.
(submitted on August 17th 2003 by sorefingers)
John McKenna Traditional Society
The John McKenna traditional Irish Music Society was originally established in October 1978 in Drumkeeran, Co.Leitrim in honour of the great North Leitrim Flautist John McKenna. It holds an annual John McKenna Traditional Festival every June in Drumkeeran, Co. Leitrim. It is dedicated to the nurturing and development of traditional music in the area. The John McKenna Society own the original homestead of John McKenna and the cottage is used for sessions and by the Artist in Residence. The current Artist in Residence is Flautist Niall Keegan. The Society runs music classes, hold regular session and endeavours to further enrich the culture of traditional music in North Leitrim.
(submitted on September 1st 2010 by jmckennatrad)
Jubilee Concertinas (but NOT just concertinas)
Regular workshops in Lancashire, England for less experienced players.
Despite the name it's for players of any instrument.
Plenty of info on website.
Great set up, very friendly. Occasional special tutors for various instruments.
(submitted on February 24th 2007 by Caraaz)
Kerry's Pub
"The Meeting Place for Irish Music Lovers". You don't have to be a musician to visit this pub-y messageboard. Come and join in on the fun. Visit the session board where players come and show off their stuff. Chat in the Pub Chatter Board chat room & forum. Find out what the Tune of the Week is. Join the Kerry's Pub Club. Many new and exciting things each week. We're a growing community of mainly beginner musicians but also Irish music lovers. We would love for you to be a part of our pub!
(submitted on June 18th 2005 by MidnightSun02)
Kerry's Pub
"The Meeting Place for Irish Music Lovers". You don't have to be a musician to visit this pub-y messageboard. Come and join in on the fun. Visit the session board where players come and show off their stuff. Chat in the Pub Chatter Board chat room & forum. Find out what the Tune of the Week is. Join the Kerry's Pub Club. Many new and exciting things each week. We're a growing community of mainly beginner musicians but also Irish music lovers. We would love for you to be a part of our pub!
(submitted on October 15th 2005 by MidnightSun02)
Kervi Celti Jazz Band
Bonjour,
Tous les dimanches midi, au bar "le Kervi" Ă Kervilahouen, Belle-Ile-en-Mer, Bretagne, France, rendez vous des diatonistes, sonneurs, soufflants et grateux de tout poil.
Musiques et danses traditionnelles bretonnes, folk gallo et français, chants de marins. Ouvert à toutes et à tous, quelque soit le niveau.
Depuis plus de trente ans, Kervi est le rendez vous des musiciens traditionnels de l'île.
Trop sérieux s'abstenir.
Ce rendez vous est valable aussi les jours fériés: 1 mai, 14 juillet etc ..
(submitted on May 30th 2009 by kcjb)
La Session
Week-end de rencontre de musique irlandaise (flűte, fiddle, uillean pipe, bodhran, ténor banjo, guitare, etc) ateliers instrumentaux, danse irlandaise.
Des sessions, une soirée Ceili. Tout ça, ŕ Mesquer (44 - Bretagne) début juillet"
(submitted on March 5th 2003 by olaika)
Le Cheval Blanc
Folk Club Plancoet based at the Hotel Le Cheval Blanc Plancoet, Brittany is host to a monthly Irish session on the first Friday in the month.
(submitted on November 7th 2009 by White Horse)
Lewis and Harris Accordion and Fiddle Club
Lewis and Harris Accordion and Fiddle Club site. Meet 1st Thu of month in Stornoway - see site for details and contacts. Some great players here.
(submitted on September 9th 2005 by domnull)
Linda Hickman and Iris Nevins
Linda Hickman (Flute, Celtic Thunder) and Iris Nevins (Guitar...formely played regularly with Andy McGann, Joe Banjo Burke and Joe Accordion Burke in the 70's and 80's) are just getting a new session launched in Northwest New Jersey. Please visit our site for scheduled dates, and a few sound clips (wav.files). If there are any musicians hiding out in Sussex or Warren County or closeby PA, please drop in and have a few tunes.
(submitted on March 8th 2004 by irisnevins)
Maclean
Hope you enjoy this, a different approach to Traditional Scottish songs.
We used mando, tenor Banjo, twelve stringed guitar ect.
Listen to the clips or buy and enjoy!
All the Best
Lauchlan
(submitted on May 24th 2011 by Lauchlan)
MK Sessions
A website providing information on sessions taking place in Milton Keynes(England) and the surrounding area.
(submitted on January 6th 2004 by lithop)
Murphy Roche Session At The Kerry Piper, Willowbrook, IL
The Murphy Roche Irish Music Club sponsors a weekly open session on Wednesday nights, in The Kerry Piper pub (http://www.kerrypiper.com/) in Willowbrook IL, USA.
This is not a beginners's session, but it's very wellcoming of beginners and children.
(submitted on August 5th 2002 by glauber)
Musical Pub Crawl
Session list for Ireland by county.
(submitted on November 10th 2005 by Schy)
Musique irlandaise
irish and related music in francophone countries or areas, list if sessions, francophone mailing list : IrlandeTradFR
(submitted on March 1st 2005 by bayram)
Noctors Bar Cloontia Co. Mayo
Noctors Bar is a Traditional Music house on the Mayo Sligo border.
(submitted on August 19th 2001 by Jeremy)
OlyTunes
This web site gathers up the information relating to acoustic and or traditional music in the Olympia, Washington area and puts it all in one place. All the local sessions , including Irish, French-Canadian and Old Time are listed on the site, along with information about the local bands and venues.
(submitted on December 7th 2009 by jardineromi)
Open Traditional Irish Music Session in Galway City
Site provides details of session, schedule, map (pub is not
that well known) etc. Failte roimh gach duine!
(submitted on March 15th 2005 by gettrick)
Ottawa Cape Breton Session
Site for the CB session in Ottawa, Canada. Has listings of session locales (eg pub or house session) along with many CB tune sets and MIDI's.
(submitted on January 15th 2007 by twin fiddler)
Ould Sod Session Yahoo Group
Tune books and other resources for the weekly Tuesday night session at the Ould Sod Pub in San Diego, CA.
(submitted on July 21st 2004 by Michael Eskin)
Pictures From The Catskills Irish Arts Week 2005
This is for last year's CIAW.
Tim was taking pictures and recording clips during the week. It was neat to see/hear it all over again. He should be able to get this year's clips up some time in the near future.
Other collections of photos are at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32854552@N00/sets/72157594200885991/show/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/georgikeith/?savedsettings=195015949#photo195015949
(submitted on July 24th 2006 by Georgi)
pogues session
a film of the weekly session in Pogues
(submitted on January 16th 2007 by peter wsll)
Prof's Traditional Irish Music Pages
VENUE INDEX FOR IRISH MUSIC SESSIONS
This page is intended to provide information as to the places you can go and join in a session or merely listen if you want to. I am going to rely upon the generosity of you visitors to help populate this index. If you know of any venues (pubs, clubs or street corners)...
Australia, Canada, England, France, Germany, Ireland,Norway, Russia, U.S.A.
(submitted on September 19th 2002 by Gael Force)
Public Session In The Shenandoah Valley
A website for the public Irish session in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia.
(submitted on March 11th 2002 by toblerca)
Reading Irish Centre
Reading Irish Centre hosts a traditional folk/Irish music session every Friday from 9pm onwards. Every one is welcome, especially if you can sing or play an istrument. If you like live session music this is the place to be! Meet your friends have a drink/snack, meet new friends. Admittance is free! Come and Enjoy!!!!
(submitted on March 1st 2008 by Gloria McAdden)
Red Lion Knotty Green Beaconsfield
Great little venue for live music.
We hope to announce details of weekly sessions shortly.
If you would like to come along, please email info@redlionweb.com.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Red Lion in Knotty Green, near Beaconsfield.
(submitted on October 23rd 2007 by redlionweb)
Seisiún na h-Éireann Festival
Festival of the Sessions held in the picturesque Village of Quin in Co. Clare, last week in September each year
email: festival@besttradsession.com
(submitted on August 31st 2006 by EMH)
Slowplayers
I saw this link in the late starters discussion (february 2002) and was surprised not to find it in the session links ... so here it is!!!
(submitted on April 4th 2002 by crannog)
Southeast New England Sessions
List of sessions in Providence/SE Mass area
(not inclusive)
(submitted on August 16th 2002 by Zouki)
TGint
a personal site of a german bodhran player - he plays at a session on every tuesday at "Fiddler's Green" in Oldenburg, Lower Saxony. There are a few photos from these session and more fun stuff
(submitted on March 4th 2002 by Catleen)
The Angus Sessions
The Angus Sessions Podcast represents some of the best music around in pub sessions in Angus, Scotland. Mostly traditional, the music draws on Scottish and Irish fiddle and pipe tunes and there's a good smattering of folk songs, both old and new. Sessions featured include:
Aboukir Hotel, Carnoustie;
Caledonian Hotel, Brechin;
Clova Hotel, Glen Clova;
and Three Bellies Brae Bar in Kirriemuir
The podcast is live and raw, with minimal editing so as to best capture the feeling of a REAL session.
(submitted on April 22nd 2006 by Ardfernbob)
The Boston Session Blog
Audio from various Boston sessions. Enjoy!
(submitted on April 1st 2009 by Liam Francis)
The Knotted Chord
on-line music store with newest cd launches, musician profilies, session info etc...
(submitted on January 11th 2003 by carrie)
The Right Bank Irish Session
The Right Bank Irish Session happens every Sunday evening, 6-9 pm. There's a core group of 6 musicians,
including fiddle, oboe, flute, low whistle, whistle, tenor banjo, mandolin, bouzouki, guitar, bodhran, and fretted acoustic bass. It's and intermediate/advanced session. We don't particularly play fast, but we do try to learn one another's tune sets. The environment is low key, quiet (just a few regulars and occasional visitors), and welcoming. We sometimes use mics if we're playing outside on the patio. Come on by and share a few tunes, or just have a listen.
(submitted on August 6th 2002 by Imnotirish)
The University Of Illinois Society Of Celtic Cultures
A group of university students who teach Irish music and dance to anyone interested. No experience necessary.
(submitted on November 8th 2004 by ceoshea)
TheGrotonSession
Traditional irish session : A group of musicians meet at the Stage Coach Inn, Groton, MA on Wednesdays to play traditional irish music. Come to the slow/practice session at 7pm to learn and practice the tunes at a slow easy pace. Join us for a traditional irish session at 8.30pm where musicians and singers of all levels are welcome. For more information about weekly sessions, monthly workshops and special guests contact Ashling at ashling@verizon.net and visit www.TheGrotonSession.com
Join our email list- weekly emails with updates about session, tunes, workshops and local celtic events
Some of the area's finest celtic musicians will visit the Groton Session to teach workshops, perform and play in the session.
(submitted on April 3rd 2008 by Aisling Keating)
Torgwen
Find sessions in Torfaen, Gwent and near areas! (Wales, UK)
Join the forum to find/add info re events, workshops, sessions etc. in the area.
Hope to see you at one of our session,
Frezz
(submitted on June 2nd 2006 by Torgwen)
Trad Music Ireland
Hi,
I've created a google map of sessions for Northern Ireland which might be of use to your users. Have a look and see for yourself at the above link.
Keep up the good work on the music front.
Declan
(submitted on August 24th 2010 by dmaher1)
Tradconnect
Irish Music Social networking site
(submitted on May 31st 2011 by ballinue)
Tulla Traditional Music Festival
“The King of the Concert Flute “ heads the bill at the 4th Annual Tulla Traditional Music Festival.
The 4th Annual Tulla Traditional Music Fesitval will take place from 10th – 12th September 2010. The line up has recently been confirmed and this year’s special guest is Seamus Tansey. Seamus is one of the most colourful musicians in the traditional Irish music scene today, a native of Sligo he is a wonderful flute player who has influenced a whole generation of musicians. He has also published two books “ The Bardic Apostles of Innisfree 1999 “and “ The Bardic Apostles of Innisfree Continued 2005”. No stranger to controversy, he is almost as well known for his outspoken nature as he is for his wonderful unique style of music. He has recorded extensively over four decades, more recent recordings include, Easter Snow, 1997, To Hell with the Begrudgers, 1998 and Words and Music , 2001.
Seamus can be enjoyed in concert at the Festival Concert in the Courthouse on Saturday 11th at 8.30pm, seating is limited in this venue, so early booking is strongly recommended. He will also tutor at the Flute workshop at the festival this year. This is a wonderful opportunity for young flute players to avail of a music workshop with such a master of the art. Details of workshops are available on www.tullatradfestival.com and further information relating to workshops will be available in the press in the weeks to come.
The main attraction on Sunday 12th September is the Music Recital in Tulla Courthouse at 12.30pm which features Catherine McEvoy, CaoimhĂn O’Raghallaigh and Micheál O’Raghallaigh. Following the recent release of their new C.D. “ Comb Your Hair and Curl It”, Catherine, Micheál and CaoimhĂn have toured extensively. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy these three exceptional musicians in the beautiful acoustic setting of Tulla Courthouse. There are some wonderful musical performances supporting the two main acts above, including Vincent Griffin, Ged Foley, John Kelly and Brian Mooney
Set dancers will be well catered for with a céilà on each night, music by The Tulla Céilà Band, Larry McEvoy, Jim Corry, Mark Donnellan and Friends, more details regarding venues and times available on our website. Finally the singing session will once again be hosted by the very popular and wonderful combination of Robbie McMahon and Nora Butler. All singers are very welcome to join this session in Teach Ól on Sunday after Mass. Sessions will take place in all of the pubs around the town from Friday evening right throughout the weekend.
Tickets available on line at www.custysmusic.com and from usual local outlets : Tulla Pharmacy and The Music Room, Tulla. Accommodation listings and details of all events are on our website www.tullatradfestival.com
(submitted on August 8th 2010 by Jim O Sullivan)
Victoria Fiddle Society
The Victoria FIddle Society is located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. We hold monthly jam sessions, various concerts, square dances, workshops and other fiddle events throughout the year. Check out our website!
(submitted on November 7th 2008 by TheBachands)
Willie Keane Memorial Weekend
Great weekend of Music ,Dancing and Singing in West Clare. October Bank Holiday weekend.
(submitted on October 18th 2005 by murcu)
www.myspace.com/veroduhem
Session every Monday evening 21h00 in Marseille (France)
Pub O Brady's
378 av de Mazargues 13008 Marseille
(submitted on October 31st 2008 by irishtunesmarseille)
Yn Chruinnaght
A week of dancing, music poems in the Isle of Man
(submitted on August 5th 2006 by Dapt)
Youtube
A Great new video of a session at Brogan's Bar, Ennis, Co. Clare is now available on Youtube or Facebook: brogans bar ennis page.. it features the talented Eoin O'Neill, Quentin Cooper, Lorraine O'Brian among others, Sean Nos Dancing from Suzanne Leahy and the video features the "Fiddle Case" the newest CD offering from Eoin O'Neill / Quentin Cooper.
(submitted on April 16th 2011 by brogansennis)