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- dwinterfield
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USA, Massachusetts,
Added May 9, 2005
These 2 events overlap a bit.
Cape Cod Celtic Festival link -
http://www.capecodcelticfestival.com/
And a link to the Irish Connections Festival at the Irish Cultural Center
http://www.irishculture.org/festival/20 ... ormers.htm
Link to Greenbriar session - Boston
http://www.slowplayers.org/BOSS/index.html
The Snug - Hingham, MA - Monday evening session 5:30-8:30pm
Sean O'Toole's - Plymouth Center - Saturday session 5:30-8:30
Link to Blackthorne Tavern - regular Sunday afternoon session . S.Easton, MA (between Boston and Providence)
http://www.brennansblackthornetavern.com/
Link to Blackstone Theatre - Cumberland RI, frequent Irish/Celtic concerts(35 miles south of Boston)
http://www.riverfolk.org/index.html
Link to Irish Cultural Center - Friday evenings (15 m south of Boston)
http://www.irishculture.org/music/
Link to World Music Winter/Spring - Various Boston locations. includes various Irish concerts i.e. Johnny Cunningham Tribute; Lunasa; Solas; etc.
http://www.worldmusic.org/
Narrows - Link to Narrows - Fall River, MA, frequent folk concerts, some Irish i.e. 2/5 Teada
http://www.ncfta.org/
These 2 events overlap a bit.
Cape Cod Celtic Festival link -
http://www.capecodcelticfestival.com/
And a link to the Irish Connections Festival at the Irish Cultural Center
http://www.irishculture.org/festival/20 ... ormers.htm
Link to Greenbriar session - Boston
http://www.slowplayers.org/BOSS/index.html
The Snug - Hingham, MA - Monday evening session 5:30-8:30pm
Sean O'Toole's - Plymouth Center - Saturday session 5:30-8:30
Link to Blackthorne Tavern - regular Sunday afternoon session . S.Easton, MA (between Boston and Providence)
http://www.brennansblackthornetavern.com/
Link to Blackstone Theatre - Cumberland RI, frequent Irish/Celtic concerts(35 miles south of Boston)
http://www.riverfolk.org/index.html
Link to Irish Cultural Center - Friday evenings (15 m south of Boston)
http://www.irishculture.org/music/
Link to World Music Winter/Spring - Various Boston locations. includes various Irish concerts i.e. Johnny Cunningham Tribute; Lunasa; Solas; etc.
http://www.worldmusic.org/
Narrows - Link to Narrows - Fall River, MA, frequent folk concerts, some Irish i.e. 2/5 Teada
http://www.ncfta.org/
Last edited by dwinterfield on Mon May 09, 2005 9:37 am, edited 2 times in total.
- ChrisA
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Central MA seems to have a disturbing lack of sessions. The 'session' in Ayer is more of a performance, really. There's a listing for Ashland over on www.coolbawnroad.com, but I've never been there. It says:
'Weekly: Stone's Public House179 Main Street Ashland, MA 508.881.1778 Every Tuesday about 7:00pm traditional Irish tunes (instrumental) in the bar area (smoking not permitted at seisiun table)'
I might try to at least go listen in next week. Close in to Boston, of course, has plenty of sessions, and Western Mass seems to have a few also. Depending on how far north or
south you are, neighboring states may be better. It's a shorter drive for me to reach Manchester than to reach Boston.
'Weekly: Stone's Public House179 Main Street Ashland, MA 508.881.1778 Every Tuesday about 7:00pm traditional Irish tunes (instrumental) in the bar area (smoking not permitted at seisiun table)'
I might try to at least go listen in next week. Close in to Boston, of course, has plenty of sessions, and Western Mass seems to have a few also. Depending on how far north or
south you are, neighboring states may be better. It's a shorter drive for me to reach Manchester than to reach Boston.
- ChrisA
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There is, or was, a slow session in Salem on Sundays, which is a bit further from you than
from me (I'm up in Ayer). That's Sundays at O'Neills on Washington Street. I hope it's still running, I'd like to start going again. Of course, Salem's more northshore than central,
but still, it's mostly highway to get there from here. Hmm. And apparently a 'regular' session some nights of the week.
The coolbawnroad site is supposedly dedicated to irish music in central mass, and they have a
sessions listing, but I can't speak to the nature, quality, or existence of those sessions.
If I find out more, I"ll certainly let you know!
from me (I'm up in Ayer). That's Sundays at O'Neills on Washington Street. I hope it's still running, I'd like to start going again. Of course, Salem's more northshore than central,
but still, it's mostly highway to get there from here. Hmm. And apparently a 'regular' session some nights of the week.
The coolbawnroad site is supposedly dedicated to irish music in central mass, and they have a
sessions listing, but I can't speak to the nature, quality, or existence of those sessions.
If I find out more, I"ll certainly let you know!
- ChrisA
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The Salem Slow Session -was- at O'Neill's pub, on Washington Street, in downtown Salem.
It took place at noon on Sundays.
I haven't been in over a year, though I'd like to start going again, but the point is, things
may have changed. It's a nice little corner of Salem though, so if it's not a far drive, it's
not a bad place to end up even if the session isn't when it was.
It took place at noon on Sundays.
I haven't been in over a year, though I'd like to start going again, but the point is, things
may have changed. It's a nice little corner of Salem though, so if it's not a far drive, it's
not a bad place to end up even if the session isn't when it was.
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There is a session of sorts at O'Neills later in the day on Sundays. 4:00PM I think. Hosted by Larry Young & Friends (nice enough people), the core musicians play through a sound system. So if there is not a mic free you cannot hear yourself very well if at all. Not exactly the kind of session I'm looking for. Been a couple of times and will probably attend now and again until something more acoustic comes along.ChrisA wrote:There is, or was, a slow session in Salem on Sundays, which is a bit further from you than
from me (I'm up in Ayer). That's Sundays at O'Neills on Washington Street.
Cheers,
David
- ChrisA
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Right, about the Ashland session, it does exist. They're all nice folks, and play one
or more instruments quite well. They've got three fiddles, a flute, a whistle, a concertina,
a button accordian, an irish harp, and a hammered dulcimer, a guitar, a banjo and a bodhran...
but not all at the same time - several players play more than one instrument.
I managed to tootle along with a handful of tunes, but it may take a bit to catch up
with all the tunes they know.
--Chris
or more instruments quite well. They've got three fiddles, a flute, a whistle, a concertina,
a button accordian, an irish harp, and a hammered dulcimer, a guitar, a banjo and a bodhran...
but not all at the same time - several players play more than one instrument.
I managed to tootle along with a handful of tunes, but it may take a bit to catch up
with all the tunes they know.
--Chris
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Sessions in Central Mass
Hi guys:
Sorry to arrive late at the party with news that there is a great session in Central Mass at Mulligan's in Westborough.
Thursday nights, beginning at 7:30, all your usual instruments as well as singers and "just listeners" gather for a few hours. There are many levels of expertise and a welcoming atmosphere for all.
Directions at http://www.mulliganstaverne.com
For more info (and/or encouragement to join us!), you can email me at kate01581@yahoo.com
regards,
Katie
Sorry to arrive late at the party with news that there is a great session in Central Mass at Mulligan's in Westborough.
Thursday nights, beginning at 7:30, all your usual instruments as well as singers and "just listeners" gather for a few hours. There are many levels of expertise and a welcoming atmosphere for all.
Directions at http://www.mulliganstaverne.com
For more info (and/or encouragement to join us!), you can email me at kate01581@yahoo.com
regards,
Katie
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