Solid group of sessioneers from 4-7pm. Mostly advanced musicians. The bar's quite loud, which detracts from the music. There is another session on Tuesdays from 8pm to closing which is quieter.
Still a Tuesday night session at Finn McCool's in Santa Monica?
I'm coming up to L.A. tomorrow (Tuesday, Aug 17) to visit some friends, want to make sure that there still is a Tuesday night session at Finn McCool's in Santa Monica.
This is in Santa Monica, California, and is in my backyard, but I've never gone. I did a search here and the latest thing I found was posted in January, and focussed on new players. Anyone have a comment? I thought I'd check it out this Sunday.
I haven't been on Sundays for a couple of months. I thought it had become a closed session, although permission to join in wouldn't be unreasonably withheld.
I spoke to someone there, and being closed was never mentioned. I saw mention of that in the older posts, however, so if anyone knows for sure, let me know. I can always call, of course, so I'm mainly interested in comments from those who have gone. Anyone who posted in January about this still around here?
Yes there is still a session at Finn McCool's on Tuesdays nights (8 on) and Sunday afternoons (4-7). Tuesdays' session is open. Unfortunately space is limited and it's often crowded. The Sunday musicians are the more advanced crowd, but I don't think they would turn people away without very good reason. Auditions were never involved. Both sessions are usually very good both musically and socially; good people, good tunes...can you really ask for more?
Yes you do have to audition to play, but i didn't know that when i was auditioning ;p they just asked me to play a song. anyways, i got in and experienced the wonderful session. best session on the west coast i would say, brace yourself for the speed though, for they do play fast.
Sadly, Finn McCool's Irish Pub in Santa Monica, the home of our happy session for many, many years now, has decided to discontinue the Tuesday night session starting tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9th. Apparently, they will be hiring other entertainment those nights.
The Finn's session on Sunday's has been spared but it's fate is in your hands. If you would like to participate in the session and perhaps host one week a month please join us this Sunday from 4-7PM at Finn McCool's and keep this session alive. If we don't have 3 or 4 enthusiastic responses, Sunday will be the very last Finn's session.
Very sad. Since Monday's a holiday, I'll be drinking at the Finn's session for sure on Sunday night.
I was out of town when they took Tuesdays away, but I know Sundays were never in danger. There has always been a solid core group there and it's still going strong. It's still my favorite session in the LA area (and I've been to them all). Like I said before, "good people, good tunes...can you really ask for more?"
I'm very sad to say that the owner of Finn McCool's has decided to discontinue our lovely session in favor of a plugged in band with dancers. This is after we were reviewed in LA Weekly magazine as one of the top ten places to go for music. There were quite a few regulars that came to listen. This session was the best in LA for over 7 years. We're still trying to see if we can get a monthly session there. I'll post again when I know if we get to play there again.
Recently a number of the Finn McCool regulars have begun attending the 4-7pm Sunday sessions at the Auld Dubliner, Long Beach, due to the discontinuation of the Finn McCool session.
Finn McCool's Session
Solid group of sessioneers from 4-7pm. Mostly advanced musicians. The bar's quite loud, which detracts from the music. There is another session on Tuesdays from 8pm to closing which is quieter.
# Posted on March 16th 2003 by kenbridge
Still a Tuesday night session at Finn McCool's in Santa Monica?
I'm coming up to L.A. tomorrow (Tuesday, Aug 17) to visit some friends, want to make sure that there still is a Tuesday night session at Finn McCool's in Santa Monica.
Cheers and thanks for any info,
Michael
# Posted on August 17th 2004 by Michael Eskin
Re: Still a Tuesday night session at Finn McCool's in Santa Monica?
Yes, Michael.
Kevin Krell
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# Posted on August 17th 2004 by kkrell
Just to clarify, the Tuesday night session still starts at 8 PM?
# Posted on August 17th 2004 by Michael Eskin
7 - 11 pm.
# Posted on August 18th 2004 by kkrell
Sunday Session at Finn McCool's
This is in Santa Monica, California, and is in my backyard, but I've never gone. I did a search here and the latest thing I found was posted in January, and focussed on new players. Anyone have a comment? I thought I'd check it out this Sunday.
# Posted on November 17th 2004 by Ailin
Re: Sunday Session at Finn McCool's
I haven't been on Sundays for a couple of months. I thought it had become a closed session, although permission to join in wouldn't be unreasonably withheld.
Kevin
# Posted on November 17th 2004 by kkrell
Re: Sunday Session at Finn McCool's
I spoke to someone there, and being closed was never mentioned. I saw mention of that in the older posts, however, so if anyone knows for sure, let me know. I can always call, of course, so I'm mainly interested in comments from those who have gone. Anyone who posted in January about this still around here?
# Posted on November 17th 2004 by Ailin
Re: Sunday Session at Finn McCool's
Someone once told me about a session where ya had to AUDITION to join!!
Maybe it's the same one?!
# Posted on November 17th 2004 by áinenírían
Re: Sunday Session at Finn McCool's
BTW, whatever happened to that best session contest they held somewhere (was it Clare?) to bring people into town? Who won, anyone know?
# Posted on November 17th 2004 by Zina Lee
Yes there is still a session at Finn McCool's on Tuesdays nights (8 on) and Sunday afternoons (4-7). Tuesdays' session is open. Unfortunately space is limited and it's often crowded. The Sunday musicians are the more advanced crowd, but I don't think they would turn people away without very good reason. Auditions were never involved. Both sessions are usually very good both musically and socially; good people, good tunes...can you really ask for more?
# Posted on February 4th 2005 by fiddleK
Yes you do have to audition to play, but i didn't know that when i was auditioning ;p they just asked me to play a song. anyways, i got in and experienced the wonderful session. best session on the west coast i would say, brace yourself for the speed though, for they do play fast.
# Posted on March 18th 2006 by leprechaun
death of a Los Angeles session....
Got this in my inbox today....
Sadly, Finn McCool's Irish Pub in Santa Monica, the home of our happy session for many, many years now, has decided to discontinue the Tuesday night session starting tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9th. Apparently, they will be hiring other entertainment those nights.
The Finn's session on Sunday's has been spared but it's fate is in your hands. If you would like to participate in the session and perhaps host one week a month please join us this Sunday from 4-7PM at Finn McCool's and keep this session alive. If we don't have 3 or 4 enthusiastic responses, Sunday will be the very last Finn's session.
Very sad. Since Monday's a holiday, I'll be drinking at the Finn's session for sure on Sunday night.
# Posted on January 9th 2007 by emily_bmore
Sunday's session is alive and well!
I was out of town when they took Tuesdays away, but I know Sundays were never in danger. There has always been a solid core group there and it's still going strong. It's still my favorite session in the LA area (and I've been to them all). Like I said before, "good people, good tunes...can you really ask for more?"
# Posted on November 3rd 2007 by fiddleK
No more weekly session at Finn's
I'm very sad to say that the owner of Finn McCool's has decided to discontinue our lovely session in favor of a plugged in band with dancers. This is after we were reviewed in LA Weekly magazine as one of the top ten places to go for music. There were quite a few regulars that came to listen. This session was the best in LA for over 7 years. We're still trying to see if we can get a monthly session there. I'll post again when I know if we get to play there again.
# Posted on November 12th 2008 by fiddleK
Recently a number of the Finn McCool regulars have begun attending the 4-7pm Sunday sessions at the Auld Dubliner, Long Beach, due to the discontinuation of the Finn McCool session.
# Posted on November 24th 2008 by Richard D Cook