The session is particularly notable because it is usually chaired by the one and only John William. Often John invites "special guests" to the session to add to the fun. Generally, this is a very open session. John is usually very good about striking a balance between rocking the house down with his own stuff and making sure everyone gets a chance to play. Beside the session itself, sunday afternoon is a really nice time to be at the pub. The crowd is typically family oriented and respectful of the music.
My twelve year old daughter and I were visiting (from Oakland, CA) family in Chicago in late July.
I found this session on this website.
We both fiddle and had a grand time here. We were made so welcome and got the chance to start a couple of sets. My Dad got to sing. A fine sunday afternoon, so it was.
Brendan's description above is right on the money.
Thanks for the recommendation.
I had the pleasure of joining the session at Tommy Nevin's a few weeks ago while visiting my daughter in Chicago. Great music and a friendly group of musicians who made me feel very welcome. John Williams is certainly a fine and considerate session host and, it was great to play music with my friend Sean again. Thanks again for a wonderful afternoon!
John and Amy hold forth on Weds nights from about 7 pm til 10 when they are in town.
John will often have a "tune of the week" - he brings sheet music for those interested, and plays through it once. The next week, he'll see if anyone's worked on it. The group has a chance to pick up tunes from one of Irish Music's finest educator/practitioners!
Nevin's on Sunday afternoon
The session is particularly notable because it is usually chaired by the one and only John William. Often John invites "special guests" to the session to add to the fun. Generally, this is a very open session. John is usually very good about striking a balance between rocking the house down with his own stuff and making sure everyone gets a chance to play. Beside the session itself, sunday afternoon is a really nice time to be at the pub. The crowd is typically family oriented and respectful of the music.
# Posted on August 16th 2002 by Brendan
by the way, i should add that the session typically starts around 2:30-3:00 pm and goes to around sixish.
# Posted on August 17th 2002 by Brendan
Tommy Nevin's on Sunday
My twelve year old daughter and I were visiting (from Oakland, CA) family in Chicago in late July.
I found this session on this website.
We both fiddle and had a grand time here. We were made so welcome and got the chance to start a couple of sets. My Dad got to sing. A fine sunday afternoon, so it was.
Brendan's description above is right on the money.
Thanks for the recommendation.
# Posted on August 18th 2003 by kruther4d
Nevin's on a Sunday
I had the pleasure of joining the session at Tommy Nevin's a few weeks ago while visiting my daughter in Chicago. Great music and a friendly group of musicians who made me feel very welcome. John Williams is certainly a fine and considerate session host and, it was great to play music with my friend Sean again. Thanks again for a wonderful afternoon!
# Posted on December 29th 2004 by Neddy
Now also on Weds nights...
John and Amy hold forth on Weds nights from about 7 pm til 10 when they are in town.
John will often have a "tune of the week" - he brings sheet music for those interested, and plays through it once. The next week, he'll see if anyone's worked on it. The group has a chance to pick up tunes from one of Irish Music's finest educator/practitioners!
# Posted on February 18th 2008 by pfraterdeus