Wed. eves 8:00 to 11:00. Some of the very best players in Chicago frequent this session but I would think that players of any level (except for true beginners) would be welcome. Currently the session is run by Jim Dewan (recorded with Liz Carroll, John Williams, Larry Nugent) with a different co-leader every week.
Lovely little friendly session with Sean Cleland and friends. I got there about 6.30 p.m. on Sunday evening , the session was in full swing, and finished about 8 p.m. The outside temperature was 3 degrees Fahrenheit, which says a lot for the musicians' enthusiasm. Excellent music ! Regards to Connie.
I played at the Grafton today. Was a friendly session. Sean Cleland
led it - has a nice driving style with a strong pulse. It's great to see someone
of that calibre at the 'coal face', not at all jaded. A pity I was just passing
through - I could learn a lot from playing there every week.
The Grafton
Wed. eves 8:00 to 11:00. Some of the very best players in Chicago frequent this session but I would think that players of any level (except for true beginners) would be welcome. Currently the session is run by Jim Dewan (recorded with Liz Carroll, John Williams, Larry Nugent) with a different co-leader every week.
# Posted on August 19th 2003 by Tusong200
There's also a friendly, family-oriented session at this pub on Sunday afternoons 4-6 PM, led by Sean Cleland and Pat Finnegan.
# Posted on March 1st 2004 by Hanley
Correction
Sorry, the Sunday afternoon session is 5 PM to 8 PM.
Stop in for dinner, the pub has a terrific menu and lively atmosphere.
# Posted on May 19th 2005 by Hanley
The session is now on Sunday, six to nine I believe. Still a lovely excuse to sit at a bar and drink local brew.
# Posted on October 28th 2006 by josingsinthehall
Sundays 5-8 is when the session is right now. Maybe there's one on Wednesdays; I actually don't know. Great playing, great atmosphere.
# Posted on June 18th 2007 by Yeruvan
The Grafton
Lovely little friendly session with Sean Cleland and friends. I got there about 6.30 p.m. on Sunday evening , the session was in full swing, and finished about 8 p.m. The outside temperature was 3 degrees Fahrenheit, which says a lot for the musicians' enthusiasm. Excellent music ! Regards to Connie.
# Posted on December 23rd 2008 by murfbox
Visit from Australia
I played at the Grafton today. Was a friendly session. Sean Cleland
led it - has a nice driving style with a strong pulse. It's great to see someone
of that calibre at the 'coal face', not at all jaded. A pity I was just passing
through - I could learn a lot from playing there every week.
See http://www.irishmusicschool.com/bio/332
# Posted on May 25th 2009 by Hup