I've known about this session for quite some time but only managed to get down there last night. The session starts around 8.30 - 9.00 and finishes at midnight. The numbers and ability of players varies but I'm told there are normally 3 or 4 who can hold the session together (There were 2 good melodeon players and a couple of guitars and whistles when I went). Some very good singers about the place too! All musicians get a free drink. ANYTHING GOES! Seriously. Cajun, Irish, Scottish, Irish, Blues, English, Songs and this really helps with a city as small as York. Good atmosphere and the regulars fill up the spaces and join in. A good craic. Great session for beginners and professionals not looking for something to demanding or extreme (in my opinion). A good laugh!
In tonight's York paper (27/11/10) it was announced that the Tap had shut because the company owning it had gone into administration. I don't know what will happen to the session, but I can't imagine that it will stop because of a little thing like being homeless!
I am given to understand that the session has moved to The Lion and Lamb - just outside Bootham Bar. Sorry I can't put in a map, but I just can't technolise the method.
I have just rang the Lamb and Lion Inn and they have told me that the Tap and Spile has re-opened again and that the music session has gone back to the Tap and Spile.
By the sounds of it the Lamb and Lion was just a temporary place for the session!
I am told that the Tap session has moved to The Shoulder of Mutton on Heworth Green because of unresolvable artistic policies with the new Tap landlord. How permanent this will be, I don't know.
Friday at the Tap & Spile
I've known about this session for quite some time but only managed to get down there last night. The session starts around 8.30 - 9.00 and finishes at midnight. The numbers and ability of players varies but I'm told there are normally 3 or 4 who can hold the session together (There were 2 good melodeon players and a couple of guitars and whistles when I went). Some very good singers about the place too! All musicians get a free drink. ANYTHING GOES! Seriously. Cajun, Irish, Scottish, Irish, Blues, English, Songs and this really helps with a city as small as York. Good atmosphere and the regulars fill up the spaces and join in. A good craic. Great session for beginners and professionals not looking for something to demanding or extreme (in my opinion). A good laugh!
# Posted on August 26th 2006 by Daniel Gott
Beer
Oh yeah, and it's a real ale pub with at least 4 guest beers on regularly (if that floats your boat).
# Posted on August 26th 2006 by Daniel Gott
Yes! I've been there a few times now...lovely session...you've forgotten that SCANDINAVIAN GOES!!
Well, that's been the case when i've been there since i'm the one who starts one off!
# Posted on January 7th 2008 by D.J.F.
New Home?
In tonight's York paper (27/11/10) it was announced that the Tap had shut because the company owning it had gone into administration. I don't know what will happen to the session, but I can't imagine that it will stop because of a little thing like being homeless!
# Posted on November 27th 2010 by Ebor_fiddler
I am given to understand that the session has moved to The Lion and Lamb - just outside Bootham Bar. Sorry I can't put in a map, but I just can't technolise the method.
# Posted on November 28th 2010 by Ebor_fiddler
Sorry - The Lamb and Lion!
# Posted on December 4th 2010 by Ebor_fiddler
Session has moved back
I have just rang the Lamb and Lion Inn and they have told me that the Tap and Spile has re-opened again and that the music session has gone back to the Tap and Spile.
By the sounds of it the Lamb and Lion was just a temporary place for the session!
# Posted on December 24th 2010 by D.J.F.
I am told that the Tap session has moved to The Shoulder of Mutton on Heworth Green because of unresolvable artistic policies with the new Tap landlord. How permanent this will be, I don't know.
# Posted on July 27th 2011 by Ebor_fiddler