I think I would enjoy singarounds, though I've never found one, (outside of an SCA event or a S/F convention,) but I'd still miss the mix of tunes and songs, I think. We have a pub here that does a country music/blues jam, and musicians and singers alike are welcome, though it's based on an established band that each joins in with, and it's not irish even a little.

As for location, I'm in Seattle. (Ballard Balladeers is my thread.)Never been over seas, I'm afraid, though I've known many who have. There was a session for a while across the street at the Old Peculiar, where we all brought our instruments, and played an even mix of songs and tunes, and everybody played and/or sang along with anything. The musicians there were at least 50% old country, (I know one was a native gaelic speaker,) everybody had a great time, nobody ever got left out. They even welcomed the non-irish instrumentalists- I saw a balalika there once, and african and south american drums weren't too uncommon either. Still, the music was celtic, and everyone was welcome. Is this really such a rare mix?