On music with John Doyle
January 22, 2010
An interview with John Doyle, traditional Irish folk guitar player and Grammy award nominee. … More On music with John Doyle
Tag: Irish Music
Learning how to session from a six year old
January 7, 2010
Learn how to play in an Irish session. It’s so easy a 6-year-old can do it. … More Learning how to session from a six year old
An Irish session at an Irish pub
December 21, 2009
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
10 Irish session tunes you should know
December 10, 2009
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
Richmond Session at On the Rise Bakery
December 3, 2009
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
A Sunday Session at The Alchemist
November 24, 2009
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
What is an Irish session?
November 20, 2009
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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