what's on Netherlands and nearish

Subject: what's on Netherlands and nearish
From: GUEST,weary traveller
Date: 28 Nov 02 - 02:12 PM

what do you recommend I do/go within 5 hours train journey from Amsterdam 23 Dec-2 Jan. I know about the museums. am thinking folk music and special interest/activity breaks. If I was in the British Isles I'd be interested in winter schools like Boghill Centre and Frankie Kennedy school in Ireland, or a BTCV conservation working holiday.

also can anybody tell me whether permits are required for busking in Amsterdam? elsewhere in the Netherlands?

Subject: RE: what's on Netherlands and nearish
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Nov 02 - 02:13 PM

PS don't limit response to residential breaks ... if you know a pub session you can recommend that too ...I like most folk/international music

Subject: RE: what's on Netherlands and nearish
From: GUEST,Crazy Eddie
Date: 29 Nov 02 - 04:35 AM

Mulligan's bar has music about 5 nights a week.
Sometimes Irish, sometims not.

http://www.mulligans.nl/

Subject: RE: what's on Netherlands and nearish
From: GUEST,weary traveller
Date: 03 Dec 02 - 11:20 AM

thank you Eddie ... but where is everyone else?

Greek music? Moroccan/Algerian? other African? eastern European? etc...?

don't forget, I'm on my own at that time so residential or day workshops are of interest (bearing in mind my language limitations)- I mentioned practical conservation work, other activities beside music could be language learning; yoga/tai chi, etc; massage, all sorts of arts and crafts - and I did say up to about 5 hours train journey from the Dam would be considered

Subject: RE: what's on Netherlands and nearish
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Dec 02 - 10:44 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: what's on Netherlands and nearish
From: mooman
Date: 05 Dec 02 - 10:48 AM

Brussels too far... (about 2 and a half hours from Amsterdam)? I'm pretty familar with most folk, blues, world and other music going on there.

moo

Subject: RE: what's on Netherlands and nearish
From: GUEST,weary traveller
Date: 05 Dec 02 - 10:57 AM

yes, do tell us what's on in Brussels

Subject: RE: what's on Netherlands and nearish
From: mooman
Date: 05 Dec 02 - 11:06 AM

OK...will consult the almanack and report back....

moo

Subject: RE: what's on Netherlands and nearish
From: GUEST,weary traveller
Date: 05 Dec 02 - 05:05 PM

bearing exceptional events I prefer smaller places than Bruxelles (though I will be in Amsterdam)--- but others resident in or visiting the area at this period may be interested.

Subject: RE: what's on Netherlands and nearish
From: GUEST,terry Coyne,Liverpool.UK
Date: 06 Dec 02 - 03:19 PM

Hi weary traveller. Just so happens that I looked at this site and can give you info on Amsterdam scene. I am gigging there at Mulligans Friday and Sat 20th and 21st also a running a session on Sun 22nd. No good at that time for you but I am also running an open session on 26th as a hangover cure. Also New Years eve night. It is with an incredible Belgian guitarist, Philip Masure. I am a flute and whistle player as well as fiddle and singer. Check out the mulligans site and our own sites. www.folk.be/coyne and folk.be/masure. we play trad irish music and song with a few contemporary and own compositions too.
If you want to know more.Leave a massage through the site.I have been touring Europe, especially Holland and belgium for ten years so I can point you in a few directions.
Cheers for now
Terry Coyne

Subject: RE: what's on Netherlands and nearish
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Dec 02 - 03:49 PM

Christmas is coming - fast
any more suggestions/advice???

Subject: RE: what's on Netherlands and nearish
From: John J
Date: 09 Dec 02 - 11:30 AM

I used to go to a pub / club / bar called 'Folk Fairport' in Amsterdam, that was a few years back. There was all manner of folkish stuff on.

In Antwerp I used to go to a pub / club / bar called MusicDos (I think that's foreign for Music Box). An excellent place with a super atmosphere.

Good luck!

John

Subject: RE: what's on Netherlands and nearish
From: GUEST
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 04:55 AM

what about that busking question - do you need a permit in Amsterdam? you do in Antwerpen

Subject: RE: what's on Netherlands and nearish
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Dec 02 - 04:22 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: what's on Netherlands and nearish
From: Letty
Date: 16 Dec 02 - 11:20 AM

In Groningen, there's an Irish pub with sessions on Sundays (from about 5PM) and Wednesdays. About 2 and a half hours from Amsterdam by train. The pub is: O Ceallaigh's, Gedempte Kattendiep 13.
See also on their website

Subject: RE: what's on Netherlands and nearish
From: Letty
Date: 16 Dec 02 - 02:00 PM

For more info on what's on in the Netherlands folk-wise,
check out Eltjo's homepage , which lists many events.


Enjoy your stay!

Letty