I would like your advice on attending a session. First, I am from Georgia, and the only real session I have ever attended was in Doolin, County Clare, where the musicianship was absolutely outstanding. ( I was only an observer) I am fairly new on the whistle, but also play upright bass although never much Irish Trad music.

I have decided to try to get some playing experience, and have found 2 sessions in Atlanta, 100 miles away. THe question is, how does one go about this whole session idea? I have never attended either one, but my guess is that both are predominately attended by regulars. WHat is the protocol? Should I leave my instruments in the car and sort of scope it out first? Should I go up before the session starts and ask if I can sit in? I am most anxious to get some real experience, but don't want to approach this wrong.

I got to play a bit of whistle with Leadfingers in his regular pub, so I feel that I can hang in there as long as the keys are pretty straightforward and the tune not too hellraising fast. Any advice will be appreciated.   jimmyt