This session is held monthly (call ahead, as it is not always held on the same Saturday of the month). It generally goes from 5-8 PM, often followed by a live band. It is a good, friendly gathering of musicians, with plenty of room for all. Playing level is intermediate to advanced, although newcomers usually get a friendly reception from those present. It is led by local fiddler/accordionist/harmonica-ist Jack Wright, a good guy. The only complaint I have heard about the session is from my wife, who is only five feet tall. The pub is outfitted with tall barstools, and she has dislikes hopping and stretching to get up into her seat.
Does my old friend Jim McGrath ever make into this session. He's a wonderful singer - was a venturesome seamen in his day. Wrote some good ballads. If so, say hello from his old Balto. buddy, Dan...
This is a fine bar...
Unfortunately, the management did
not know how to sponsor an Irish music session...
the only local session in Newport RI is currently (early 2009) at the Fastnet Pub (used to be known as Aidan's).
Stop by the Fastnet on Sundays for the music you are seeking.
Good Session
This session is held monthly (call ahead, as it is not always held on the same Saturday of the month). It generally goes from 5-8 PM, often followed by a live band. It is a good, friendly gathering of musicians, with plenty of room for all. Playing level is intermediate to advanced, although newcomers usually get a friendly reception from those present. It is led by local fiddler/accordionist/harmonica-ist Jack Wright, a good guy. The only complaint I have heard about the session is from my wife, who is only five feet tall. The pub is outfitted with tall barstools, and she has dislikes hopping and stretching to get up into her seat.
# Posted on April 18th 2006 by AlBrown
Does my old friend Jim McGrath ever make into this session. He's a wonderful singer - was a venturesome seamen in his day. Wrote some good ballads. If so, say hello from his old Balto. buddy, Dan...
# Posted on April 19th 2006 by dannyky
Is this still on?
# Posted on September 21st 2008 by Mad Baloney
This session is not currently happening
# Posted on October 8th 2008 by Conanicus
Rhode Island Sessions...
This is a fine bar...
Unfortunately, the management did
not know how to sponsor an Irish music session...
the only local session in Newport RI is currently (early 2009) at the Fastnet Pub (used to be known as Aidan's).
Stop by the Fastnet on Sundays for the music you are seeking.
# Posted on December 26th 2008 by halfwaythere