Don't know why this session is listed as inactive. It's in a huge, noisy brewpub in downtown Hartford. The regulars are friendly and welcoming. The night I was there, it was not a "hardcore" session. There were players at all levels and a lot of singing. Get there on time because it stops promptly at 10 pm.
I was in Hartford on business, and came out to this session. I didn't recognize a soul there, and I thought I knew every trad-o on the East coast. But they're a very friendly bunch.
The place is noisy, you have to really focus to be able to hear the other players. And the session is about 50% guitars, so that muddies things up a bit, as well. I understand this is usually a miked session. That would make it easier to hear, but maybe less inclusive. Still, the craic is great either way!
Starting Sept. 10th 2008 this session is moved to Arch Street Tavern
87 Arch Street. Hartford, CT
7.30 to 10pm
Session still lead by PV O'Donnell.
Still suitable for beginners.
A great group of friendly people
The session has now moved to McKinnons Irish Pub in downtown Hartford, 114 Asylum St ,Hartford, CT 06103 Telephone: (860) 524-8174. Email: www.mckinnonsirishpub.com Session starts at 7:30 on Wednesday evenings.
Wednesday nights at around 7:30, led by Donegal fiddler P.V. O'Donnell. Excellent food and atmosphere, and the players are very friendly as well.
# Posted on August 29th 2005 by Saiget
Still active
Don't know why this session is listed as inactive. It's in a huge, noisy brewpub in downtown Hartford. The regulars are friendly and welcoming. The night I was there, it was not a "hardcore" session. There were players at all levels and a lot of singing. Get there on time because it stops promptly at 10 pm.
# Posted on January 17th 2007 by ElaineT
Good food, great beer
I was in Hartford on business, and came out to this session. I didn't recognize a soul there, and I thought I knew every trad-o on the East coast. But they're a very friendly bunch.
The place is noisy, you have to really focus to be able to hear the other players. And the session is about 50% guitars, so that muddies things up a bit, as well. I understand this is usually a miked session. That would make it easier to hear, but maybe less inclusive. Still, the craic is great either way!
# Posted on November 20th 2007 by TracyKingsley
I showed up this past Wednesday and the pub told me the session was canceled a few weeks ago.
# Posted on August 21st 2008 by ElaineT
Session Moved to Arch Street Tavern, Hartford. CT
Starting Sept. 10th 2008 this session is moved to Arch Street Tavern
87 Arch Street. Hartford, CT
7.30 to 10pm
Session still lead by PV O'Donnell.
Still suitable for beginners.
A great group of friendly people
# Posted on September 2nd 2008 by mary bradley
Session has moved again -- to McKinnon's
The session has now moved to McKinnons Irish Pub in downtown Hartford, 114 Asylum St ,Hartford, CT 06103 Telephone: (860) 524-8174. Email: www.mckinnonsirishpub.com Session starts at 7:30 on Wednesday evenings.
# Posted on April 29th 2009 by Bill Dunlap