A good Irish session every other Sunday from 3pm to about 6. There's usually about 5 of us - pipes/whistles, banjo, guitar, flute and fiddle - but it's variable. There's sometimes a song or two if the mood is right. It's very welcoming, and although the standard is reasonably high, it is friendly to beginners. Maggie, the manager, is Irish, and very appreciative of the music.
Hmm.. the Google map that came up isn't entirely correct. But it's close enough. Basically, if you come up Church Street from Stoke Newington High Street, it's on your right after about 3 minutes' walk.
If EVER, Dan!! About time, innit?!
And yes, we often play Farewell to Ireland. I wouldn't call it a staple, though.
In fact, the favourite tune there, you know, the tune that you start and everyone goes "Ah, yes!" and joins in, seems to be this one: http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/1497
Aaaaahh...
Unfortunately the session at Maggie's Bar is no more. Apparently Maggie wanted more songs and fewer tunes, and we just couldn't supply that.
A good Irish session every other Sunday from 3pm to about 6. There's usually about 5 of us - pipes/whistles, banjo, guitar, flute and fiddle - but it's variable. There's sometimes a song or two if the mood is right. It's very welcoming, and although the standard is reasonably high, it is friendly to beginners. Maggie, the manager, is Irish, and very appreciative of the music.
# Posted on June 22nd 2008 by Joe CSS
Hmm.. the Google map that came up isn't entirely correct. But it's close enough. Basically, if you come up Church Street from Stoke Newington High Street, it's on your right after about 3 minutes' walk.
# Posted on June 22nd 2008 by Joe CSS
Joe if I ever copme to see you and Lucas again in London....i'd love to go...Farewell to Ireland must be a staple?
# Posted on July 8th 2008 by D.J.F.
If EVER, Dan!! About time, innit?!
And yes, we often play Farewell to Ireland. I wouldn't call it a staple, though.
In fact, the favourite tune there, you know, the tune that you start and everyone goes "Ah, yes!" and joins in, seems to be this one: http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/1497
# Posted on July 9th 2008 by Joe CSS
Which Sunday?
Hi. Sounds fun- and I live in Clapton so nice and easy to get to on the 106. Which Sundays are we talking about- i.e. is it on tomorrow?
# Posted on August 9th 2008 by markr
Aaaaahh...
Unfortunately the session at Maggie's Bar is no more. Apparently Maggie wanted more songs and fewer tunes, and we just couldn't supply that.
Well, it was good while it lasted.....
# Posted on September 1st 2008 by Joe CSS