Dusty Banjos is a session for students of Irish traditional music. It's open to all ages, nationalities, abilities, instruments etc. The atmosphere is relaxed andf riendly, mistakes are allowed, & jokes are encouraged!
i ve been going to mary's sessions and classes for nearly 3 years. the first time i went i only knew a couple of polkas and a jig. the encouragement and the relaxed atmospheare made me progress fast, learn a rake of new tunes every week and have lots of craic. I can ' t thank enough this group of musicians for swapping tunes, jokes, pints and smiles with me. fred
Dustys has moved to the Western Hotel (upstairs) on Thurs nights from 7-9pm. Sheet music is available (tho u don't need to ba able to read to take part). You can record tunes yourself, or we have CDs available. For more info see our website www.dustybanjos.com. All welcome!
Just joined the Dusty Banjos learners sessions last week.
I really enjoyed it. The atmosphere is relaxed and Mary and Heather really put you at ease. It's a great opportunity for people like me who wouldn't have the confidence or contacts to start playing with other people. If things progress OK I think we might be even involved in a session in April. That's a dream come true for me. Fair play to Heather and Mary. Long may it continue. Noel.
Update 2011: The Dusty Banjos class for beginners takes place at 6.30-7.30, & it's currently full to the brim so we've moved the Dustys regular Learners' Session to 7.45, just to give people a chance to move around!
If you'd like to join the class, there's a waiting list: please contact Heather (details on www.dustybanjos.com). The Dustys session is ok to drop in on, & new faces are welcome anytime.
Dusty Banjos Sessions
Dusty Banjos is a session for students of Irish traditional music. It's open to all ages, nationalities, abilities, instruments etc. The atmosphere is relaxed andf riendly, mistakes are allowed, & jokes are encouraged!
# Posted on June 9th 2007 by Mary Lovett
Great!
i ve been going to mary's sessions and classes for nearly 3 years. the first time i went i only knew a couple of polkas and a jig. the encouragement and the relaxed atmospheare made me progress fast, learn a rake of new tunes every week and have lots of craic. I can ' t thank enough this group of musicians for swapping tunes, jokes, pints and smiles with me. fred
# Posted on August 21st 2007 by justabloke
Dusty Banjos update
Dustys has moved to the Western Hotel (upstairs) on Thurs nights from 7-9pm. Sheet music is available (tho u don't need to ba able to read to take part). You can record tunes yourself, or we have CDs available. For more info see our website www.dustybanjos.com. All welcome!
# Posted on January 13th 2009 by Mary Lovett
Just joined the Dusty Banjos learners sessions last week.
I really enjoyed it. The atmosphere is relaxed and Mary and Heather really put you at ease. It's a great opportunity for people like me who wouldn't have the confidence or contacts to start playing with other people. If things progress OK I think we might be even involved in a session in April. That's a dream come true for me. Fair play to Heather and Mary. Long may it continue. Noel.
# Posted on February 8th 2010 by larrythecat
Update 2011: The Dusty Banjos class for beginners takes place at 6.30-7.30, & it's currently full to the brim so we've moved the Dustys regular Learners' Session to 7.45, just to give people a chance to move around!
If you'd like to join the class, there's a waiting list: please contact Heather (details on www.dustybanjos.com). The Dustys session is ok to drop in on, & new faces are welcome anytime.
# Posted on February 20th 2011 by Mary Lovett