The session runs throughout the year, kicks off around 10pm & is held in this cosy wee bar, one of the oldest bars in the Glens of Antrim, with a long, long history of music. I've been playing there for the past ten years, & can vouch for it as being one of the friendliest sessions around. If you don't believe me, check out MacSpy ( watch out for him, he has a glass eye & walks with a lisp! ) in the August edition of the Irish Music Magazine. We have some mighty players on a regular basis, & excellent musicians are dropping in all the time. It is primarily a tune session, however, great respect is usually afforded to anyone wishing to share a song.
I should also mention that I run two junior sessions in Toms throughout the year, on Wednesdays - 7.30 to 8.30pm & Sundays from 9 to 11pm. The 'Bandits', a group of my most enthusiastic students help me keep these sessions going. All young musicians are made welcome, & encouraged to participate, if they wish. Tom is the perfect host & always makes the kids feel at home.
Tom's
The session runs throughout the year, kicks off around 10pm & is held in this cosy wee bar, one of the oldest bars in the Glens of Antrim, with a long, long history of music. I've been playing there for the past ten years, & can vouch for it as being one of the friendliest sessions around. If you don't believe me, check out MacSpy ( watch out for him, he has a glass eye & walks with a lisp! ) in the August edition of the Irish Music Magazine. We have some mighty players on a regular basis, & excellent musicians are dropping in all the time. It is primarily a tune session, however, great respect is usually afforded to anyone wishing to share a song.
# Posted on August 24th 2002 by Ptarmigan
Tom's Junior Sessions
I should also mention that I run two junior sessions in Toms throughout the year, on Wednesdays - 7.30 to 8.30pm & Sundays from 9 to 11pm. The 'Bandits', a group of my most enthusiastic students help me keep these sessions going. All young musicians are made welcome, & encouraged to participate, if they wish. Tom is the perfect host & always makes the kids feel at home.
# Posted on August 24th 2002 by Ptarmigan
You can also check out the Pub's own website at:
http://www.houseofmcdonnell.com
# Posted on September 24th 2005 by Ptarmigan