hmmmm right so leeeeeeenia

pubs are a great place to go for a session, second in line would be the traditional in someones kitchen

But then after a while you get evicted from kitchen, so then pub is the next best thing...

The session in a pub is a good place as it is usually somewhere fairly local for everyone to be able to get to. It is, if you like a middle ground for everyone to meet. And I suppose it has evolved from the early days when the musician would play in public places for people to dance to the music. Like at the crossroads, or in a pub. Most of the time the music is there to be danced to - often spontaneously people at our sessions get up and do a round of dancing - sets, or reels, or a bit of sean nos, what ever takes their fancy.

MOst of the sessions I go to in pubs are pretty good in the way that you can hear each other or the music. And if people want to chat, then that's fine too. However, if someone starts to sing in the pub then automatically people will hush and listen. But then perhaps that's because I go to pubs where most people have a bit of interest in the music and like to hear singing etc.

Though I have to admit, I love sessions in kitchens - nice and cosy.

Regards

Ella