Folk in Glasgow

Subject: Folk in Glasgow
From: Kosmo
Date: 14 Aug 09 - 09:37 PM

Does anyone know where the best sessions are? Especially the west end (student - you guessed it), I love Uisge Beatha and the Islay Inn, and I've heard tell that the Three judges (fantastic real ale on a rotation so there's always a new one to try), but other than that I'm not sure where to go, also I'm not sure where I can go that I'll feel welcome.

I went to a session in Uisge Beatha and there were just the old man folkie types with their fingers wedged firmly in their ears or playing some pipes rather loudly - here's me, a short english girl with a flute hoping to play some tunes. I've never felt so out of place before! I did play, but left swiftly after the first half.

Anyway, untill I get my Glasgow University folk club started I'd love to try out some of the other sessions places, and even maybe ask to have some of their regulars do a little stint (or be an honourary member of the club) at the club.

If anyone knows anywhere decent do give me a shout.

Thanks
Luvluv

Kosmo

Subject: RE: Folk in Glasgow
From: GUEST,Johnmc
Date: 15 Aug 09 - 06:35 AM

Ben Nevis seems the main place for tunes, near Finnieston. Babbity Bowsers in the City on Saturday also.
Site below worth checking as is THE GIG GUIDE.


http://www.footstompin.com/public/article/session_pubs

Subject: RE: Folk in Glasgow
From: Kosmo
Date: 16 Aug 09 - 07:07 AM

I've been to the nevis bar one, but I dunno if it's the same place, thanks for the linky I'll have a look.

Subject: RE: Folk in Glasgow
From: Willie-O
Date: 16 Aug 09 - 01:44 PM

ach--I just wish I was you. Have fun.

W-O
Canada all my life, dad was from Glasgow...till 1919

Subject: RE: Folk in Glasgow
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 16 Aug 09 - 01:45 PM

Scotia Bar?