I was fortunate to sit in for some tunes in Nov 2004 during a flying visit to New York. The music is wonderful, however I would suggest that this is a session for pretty experienced musicians who know when to sit one out if they're not familiar with the tunes! I certainly don't presume to speak for the lads but I think the presence of a bodhrán would detract from the music a lot.
Checked this session out a few weeks ago, post-Catskills, and it was a good time, albeit a bit crowded (unusually so I presume) with a bunch of musicians just coming from the Catskills.
Just a little warning for anybody trying to find the place. Unless I missed something, there is really no sign outside to indicate that the place is Mona's. As somebody told me before going, you can be standing outside the place and not know it. Just trust the taxi driver or the address listed with this posting.
What's the policy on minors coming in to listen? (Accompanied by parents?) I've heard great things about the Mona's session and my parents have agreed to let me go if allowed...is there a number I could call, perhaps?
Late session
This is a great session, as much for listening as for playing. The regulars include Patrick Ourceau, Eamon O'Leary, Dana Lyn and Brian Holleran.
They've even made a CD of the music:
http://celticgrooves.homestead.com/CG_Ourceau_Patrick_Mona.html
I was fortunate to sit in for some tunes in Nov 2004 during a flying visit to New York. The music is wonderful, however I would suggest that this is a session for pretty experienced musicians who know when to sit one out if they're not familiar with the tunes! I certainly don't presume to speak for the lads but I think the presence of a bodhrán would detract from the music a lot.
# Posted on February 16th 2005 by Conán McDonnell
These guys play all night....and they drink. It's a fun session and I am usually *hurting* the next morning when I'm at work.
# Posted on February 17th 2005 by Pete D
Yeah, I think it was about 4am when we decided to call it a night. Wouldn't have missed it for the world.
# Posted on February 18th 2005 by Conán McDonnell
Checked this session out a few weeks ago, post-Catskills, and it was a good time, albeit a bit crowded (unusually so I presume) with a bunch of musicians just coming from the Catskills.
Just a little warning for anybody trying to find the place. Unless I missed something, there is really no sign outside to indicate that the place is Mona's. As somebody told me before going, you can be standing outside the place and not know it. Just trust the taxi driver or the address listed with this posting.
# Posted on July 31st 2005 by Jason G
If anybody still checks this
What's the policy on minors coming in to listen? (Accompanied by parents?) I've heard great things about the Mona's session and my parents have agreed to let me go if allowed...is there a number I could call, perhaps?
Thanks
# Posted on April 13th 2007 by possumawesome