My friend John Carty from Boyle, Roscommon tipped me off about the session here. The great Peter Horan usually runs it, but he was absent the night I was there... apparently a very unusual occurrence. This being south Sligo, it was a rather flute-heavy session, but I didn't feel uncomfortable playing fiddle at all. The people were extremely friendly, and we did a great deal of tune swapping. A very pleasant, laid-back session! The session may take place on nights other than Monday, so it is worth calling the pub if you think you will be in the area. (If you're staying in the area that evening, I highly recommend the San Giovanni B&B... the landlady is really nice, the rooms are delightful, and her two children play in the local ceili band.)
quite often go to Gurteen on Saturday night when its quite usual to play with Peter Horan. REally nice, friendly gentleman who makes everyone welcome. Session is led by Peter and usually a box player and there are sets which are usually played. I found I would know quite a lot of the tunes and its a very comfortable session.
Delightful
My friend John Carty from Boyle, Roscommon tipped me off about the session here. The great Peter Horan usually runs it, but he was absent the night I was there... apparently a very unusual occurrence. This being south Sligo, it was a rather flute-heavy session, but I didn't feel uncomfortable playing fiddle at all. The people were extremely friendly, and we did a great deal of tune swapping. A very pleasant, laid-back session! The session may take place on nights other than Monday, so it is worth calling the pub if you think you will be in the area. (If you're staying in the area that evening, I highly recommend the San Giovanni B&B... the landlady is really nice, the rooms are delightful, and her two children play in the local ceili band.)
# Posted on February 2nd 2004 by fiddlerpianist
Gurteen
quite often go to Gurteen on Saturday night when its quite usual to play with Peter Horan. REally nice, friendly gentleman who makes everyone welcome. Session is led by Peter and usually a box player and there are sets which are usually played. I found I would know quite a lot of the tunes and its a very comfortable session.
# Posted on August 6th 2004 by MollyB