I've not been there, yet -- it's new -- just started Jan 11, 2004.
It's every Sunday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Would love to hear comments from anyone who goes.
This seisiun is run by the Ull Mor (Big Apple) Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, with a featured musician leading each week. To date, we have featured James Keane (buttton box) several times, Tony Demarco (fiddle), Annmarie Acosta (piano and piano accordion), Kathleen Collins (fddle), Maire Begley & daughter Neasa O'Sea (whistle, box), and Buddy Connolly (box).
It's a very friendly seisiun, with anywhere from 12 to 28 musicians of varying levels of expertise. Everyone has an opportunity to play!
I visited the Blaggards session yesterday afternoon for the first time, and found it very congenital. Fiddler Brian Conway was the day's leader. He is very inclusive and the session was tolerant of intermediate level players (such as myself). It's a bit more demanding than Dempsey's (on Tuesdays). The pub is very nice. The presence of a piano, complete with excellent accompanist (Brendan Dolan) created an excellent ambience.
It was very congenial, yes. Brian was easygoing, friendly and made sure everyone started a tune or set. Also a pleasure to watch him play some sets just with the pianist, a great take on Mason's Apron with all the pyrotechnic variations done with a relaxed intricacy.
Announcement: Due to ongoing admistrative problems caused by one of the officers of the branch who is trying to take over the universe, the Ull Mor CCE Session at Blaggards has been suspended, pending resolution of the administrative issues. We look forward to seeing you soon, please check back for updates.
Niall O'Leary
nialloleary@ireland.com
Please note that the web site quoted above IS NOT THE WEB SITE of Craobh Úll Mór CCÉ. It is maintained by a former member of the branch and DOES NOT reflect the current and ongoing activities of the Branch. The current Branch Committee is in the process of securing another Manhattan location for our weekly session. Details will be posted on The Session when available.
Boy, do I miss this session. It was the first session I ever had the nerve to come and join up with.
I wish all the infighting at Ull Mor CCE would end and this could be revived. It would be great to have a nice session that encouraged beginners like this one used to.
Craobh Úll Mór CCÉ resumes its weekly seisiún 7 Oct, 2007, at a NEW LOCATION (this is the session that was formerly held at Blaggards).
Weekly open session, led by a featured guest musician.
Every Sunday, September through june
5:00 - 8:00
Mustang Harry's
in the upstairs "party room"
352 7th Avenue (btw 29th & 30th Sts)
Manhattan
Blaggard's Pub
I've not been there, yet -- it's new -- just started Jan 11, 2004.
It's every Sunday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Would love to hear comments from anyone who goes.
# Posted on January 28th 2004 by dellaluna
Blaggard's Pub
Read about it at www.geocities.com/ullmorcce/. See this site for more details.
# Posted on January 28th 2004 by dellaluna
Blaggard's Seisiun
This seisiun is run by the Ull Mor (Big Apple) Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, with a featured musician leading each week. To date, we have featured James Keane (buttton box) several times, Tony Demarco (fiddle), Annmarie Acosta (piano and piano accordion), Kathleen Collins (fddle), Maire Begley & daughter Neasa O'Sea (whistle, box), and Buddy Connolly (box).
It's a very friendly seisiun, with anywhere from 12 to 28 musicians of varying levels of expertise. Everyone has an opportunity to play!
# Posted on March 20th 2004 by Ceolagusrince
Enjoyable session at Blaggards 5/16/04
I visited the Blaggards session yesterday afternoon for the first time, and found it very congenital. Fiddler Brian Conway was the day's leader. He is very inclusive and the session was tolerant of intermediate level players (such as myself). It's a bit more demanding than Dempsey's (on Tuesdays). The pub is very nice. The presence of a piano, complete with excellent accompanist (Brendan Dolan) created an excellent ambience.
# Posted on May 17th 2004 by daveb
Second that
It was very congenial, yes. Brian was easygoing, friendly and made sure everyone started a tune or set. Also a pleasure to watch him play some sets just with the pianist, a great take on Mason's Apron with all the pyrotechnic variations done with a relaxed intricacy.
# Posted on May 17th 2004 by Test
Session Suspended
Quoting the Ull Mor CCE website:
Announcement: Due to ongoing admistrative problems caused by one of the officers of the branch who is trying to take over the universe, the Ull Mor CCE Session at Blaggards has been suspended, pending resolution of the administrative issues. We look forward to seeing you soon, please check back for updates.
Niall O'Leary
nialloleary@ireland.com
# Posted on November 19th 2006 by muspc
Please note that the web site quoted above IS NOT THE WEB SITE of Craobh Úll Mór CCÉ. It is maintained by a former member of the branch and DOES NOT reflect the current and ongoing activities of the Branch. The current Branch Committee is in the process of securing another Manhattan location for our weekly session. Details will be posted on The Session when available.
For current Úll Mór CCÉ activities, see http://tradmusicnews.blogspot.com
or
www.my.calendars.net/ceolagusrince
Maureen Donachie
Secretary and Regional Delegate, Úll Mór CCÉ
# Posted on January 20th 2007 by Ceolagusrince
Oh for It's Return
Boy, do I miss this session. It was the first session I ever had the nerve to come and join up with.
I wish all the infighting at Ull Mor CCE would end and this could be revived. It would be great to have a nice session that encouraged beginners like this one used to.
Anyone listening?
# Posted on May 2nd 2007 by bledsoeo
We Heard You, bledsoeo....Session Resumes!
Craobh Úll Mór CCÉ resumes its weekly seisiún 7 Oct, 2007, at a NEW LOCATION (this is the session that was formerly held at Blaggards).
Weekly open session, led by a featured guest musician.
Every Sunday, September through june
5:00 - 8:00
Mustang Harry's
in the upstairs "party room"
352 7th Avenue (btw 29th & 30th Sts)
Manhattan
for info:
914/433-2370
ullmor@comhaltas.net
# Posted on September 29th 2007 by Ceolagusrince