I don’t know about you but Christmas shopping can really try my patience. Too many lines, too many people and I can never find what I want. I’m not sure what you do to calm your Christmas shopping nerves but I did what any good Irish musician would do, I headed to Ri Ra The … More An Irish session at an Irish pub
What has blond hair, plays a mean fiddle and dances like she was born with taps on her toes? The woman who stole my life, Natalie MacMaster. She’s cute, she’s funny, she rips on the fiddle and step dances like there’s no tomorrow. She has a husband, 3 kids and still holds a kick-ass band … More Cape Breton Christmas in Vermont
Have you ever found yourself mustering up the courage to go to a session only to find yourself frustrated because you don’t know any of the tunes? You’re not alone. It has happened to us all at one time or another. There are about a bazillion tunes out there and most session musicians have thousands … More 10 Irish session tunes you should know
If you haven’t yet reached the speed of playing reels at 120bps, then the session at On the Rise Bakery in Richmond is the one for you. The atmosphere is relaxed, the players are welcoming and the session was designed for all players who just want to share a tune or two. Whether you’re new … More Richmond Session at On the Rise Bakery
If you made it to the Alchemist session last week you were lucky because it has since been shut down for the season. With the ski season coming up it is just too much for the bar to have a session and apre ski on Sundays, which I can totally appreciate. Juls, the host, said … More The Alchemist session is closed
Have you’ve ever gone to a session, sat cautiously in the circle only to cradle your instrument in your lap and try to figure out how the hell to pack it up before anyone notices? If so, no need to worry, The Alchemist‘s weekly Irish session is nothing like that. Although the tunes are fast … More A Sunday Session at The Alchemist
In the simplest terms, an Irish session is an informal gathering of musicians who play Irish music. Usually a player starts a tune and plays it 3 times through then goes into another tune (or two). This is called a tune set. And the hope is that the majority of other players know the tune … More What is an Irish session?
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