If you are around during mid-week, there is a session in Wakefield MA (just north of the city). I've gone there a couple of times and am planning to become more of a regular now that I've moved south from Portsmouth (which reminds me, I must change my handle).

Anyway, it's an Irish music session at a place called Harrington's. Wednesdays from 8:30 to 11:30-ish. It is a mixed format - tunes and songs - led by Terry Weir. When I've gone, it's been between 5 - 10 players.

If you go earlier in the evening, there is set dancing upstairs as well. The dancing and session overlap a little, and while stomping around is a little distracting early, the dancers always enjoy a pint and listening to the music after they wrap up.

Let me know if that works into your itinerary. I'd love to meet you.

Of course, I'd also see you at the Press Room session in Portsmouth -- that's the cream of the crop in my eyes.

Travel safe,

Peter