Sheffield and the S Yorks area is a stronghold for unaccompanied singing. Two in Sheffield city are 2nd Thurs of month at Red Deer pub on Pitt Street (session is called "Raise the roof") and the emphasis is on bringing chorus songs for people to join in with. 4th Sunday of the month is a singers session at Kelham Island Tavern. The music is mainly english traditional with some gospel and union hymns, and they even tolerate my interest in traditional american songs too! Visitors will find a warm welcome, good beer and some truly heartwarming harmonies.