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Subject: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Mick Lowe Date: 02 Jan 99 - 08:14 PM Do you play at or know of any open Irish Sessions.. be it ceili or singing.. if so then I'd like to know You can see what sort of information I'm after by checking out here Venue Index Any assistance is greatly appreciated Cheers Mick |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Liam's Brother Date: 04 Jan 99 - 03:48 AM Hi Mick! There's at least 1 a night in and around New York City. For reasons of matrimonial harmony and good health, I have not visited all of them. I'll send you more as my horizons broaden...
EVERY WEDNESDAY
EVERY SATURDAY
EVERY TUESDAY
ALTERNATE TUESDAYS
EVERY THURSDAY
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: AndyG Date: 04 Jan 99 - 08:10 AM Hi Mick, You might look here, for the "midlands" (UK) session listing. I can't vouch for it's accuracy though as the Cambridge info looks to be out of date.
AndyG
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Jo Taylor Date: 04 Jan 99 - 06:03 PM FRANCE: Normandy, monthly sessions probably on the second Saturday of each month, preceded by a workshop in the afternoon. Usually at La Lune Rousse, between Villedieu les Poeles and Granville. Ring first - Christian Perier on (France) 02 33 05 45 57 or Jo Taylor on 02 31 77 36 91. Irish (mostly), French and we sneak in a little English too! |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: billy johnston Date: 05 Jan 99 - 02:48 PM where do you hope to play billy johnston co antrim n.ireland |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: alison Date: 06 Jan 99 - 08:45 AM Hi Billy, Welcome...... always great to see someone from home. Where abouts in Co Antrim? I'm Belfast originally but lived outside Coleraine for a while. Slainte alison |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Susan A-R Date: 06 Jan 99 - 09:27 PM There's a nice one, first saturday of the month, two to five, Fiddleheads restaurant, State St. Montpelier, VT. We're actually small enough that you can find it with that info, and besides, I don't know the street number. Mostly playing. I'd love some singing reinforcements. |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Barry Finn Date: 07 Jan 99 - 12:41 AM In the Greater Boston area: The Burren in Somerville, 7 night a week Mon: Green Briar in Brighton Tues: Druid in Somerville Brendan Behan's & Finnigan's Wake (?) Wed: McGann's in Downtown (?) Mr. Dooley's in Downtown Thur: Matt Murphy's in Brookline Fri: Druid in Somerville Pheonix Landing in Cambridge Sat: Matt Murphy's in Brookline Brendan Behan's in Jamaica Plain Druid in Somerville Green Dragon in Downtown Sun: Druid in Somerville Tir Na Nog in Somerville Mr. Dooley's in Downtown O'Leary's in Brookline Green Dragon in Downtown The ones with (?) I haven't heard of or been to recently, but I don't get around much anymore. The rest are ongoing on a weekly basis. These do not include the many sessions outside the Boston & immediate area. These are all usually well attended. Any where from 4-5 to I heard the Green Briar a week ago had upwards of 35, it wouldn't have been surprising to find there, I know Paddy Cronin & Larry Reynolds (& sons 1,2 or 3) & likely Seamus Connelly, Johnny Cunningham (beginning to sound like a fiddle session?), Joe Duranne(sp?), Bill Black, & I'm sure there where some that sat out & said the hell with it. Barry, from music city. |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Mick Lowe Date: 07 Jan 99 - 06:51 PM A thousand thanks gang, I knew you wouldn't let me down especially Liam's Brother (if I should call you that Dan), though if I could just ask a couple of more questions:- Susan (showing my ignorance of US geography), is VT Vermonth or however it's spelt? and secondly many thanks Barry and I'm sorry to be a pain, but is the info you gave me enough for anyone to find these places.. bearing in mind I'm over in the UK and don't know Boston at all.. Again many thanks guys(no sexism intended) Mick |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Barry Finn Date: 07 Jan 99 - 09:19 PM Hi Mick, it probably would be enough info to find those places. The weekly paper, the Irish Emigrant along with the Thus Calender section of the Boston Globe would list these places & in the local telephone book. Somerville, Cambridge & Brookline all border Boston & are not far from downtown. Brighton & Jamaica Plain are sections of Boston. VT is Vermont, my neighbor to the West, I'm actually in New Hampshire, 40 miles north of Boston. If you of anyone else need more info on places in Boston I'd be glad to help. Barry |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: MikeIreland Date: 08 Jan 99 - 03:27 AM I play in the MillBay Inn in Millbay, Island Magee, Co. Antrim - along with one of the people listed above Billy Johnston. Its on A Wed evening around 9.00pm. Its usually a good mixture of Irish Trad and Folk. Hi Alison Happy New Year - we connected before. I sorted Billy's internet connection a few weeks ago and introduced him to mudcat cafe - I can never phone him now as he's always surfing for music or shellfish information. Mike |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: alison Date: 08 Jan 99 - 07:02 AM Happy New Year Mike, Must look it up next time I'm home. Slainte alison |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: BILLY JOHNSTON Date: 08 Jan 99 - 12:12 PM HI ALLISON SORRY MY COMPUTER SKILLS NOT SO GOOD YET HARD TO TEACH AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS. THANKS FOR YOUR MESSAGE I PLAY ALONG WITH MIKE AND ABOUT 12 OTHER MUSICIANS EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT IN MILLBAY INN ISLANDMAGEE ON THE PENINSULA OPPOSITE THE TOWN OF LARNE IN CO ANTRIM LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING IF YOU ARE HOME WILL PASS E MAIL ADRESS IF YOU REQUIRE IT BILLY |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Big Mick Date: 08 Jan 99 - 01:00 PM HEY BILLY,QUIT HOLLERIN' WILLYA????? *****GRIN****. One of the bits of being online that you should be aware of is that when one types in all caps, it conveys that he/she is yelling. Glad to have you around lad, pop in often and contribute all you can. All the best, Mick |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: alison Date: 08 Jan 99 - 08:24 PM Unfortunately no plans just at the minute Billy, maybe next year..... there are rumours of very cheap flights... so we can avoid the Olympics. slainte alison |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Susan A-R Date: 08 Jan 99 - 10:50 PM Montpelier is in Vermont. 2 hours from Montreal, 3 hours from Boston, In fact, Montpelier is the state capital and a wee nice town it is, at 7,000. (VT is also the only state in the US with a Socialist in the US Congress. Nifty place.)
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: clansfolk Date: 09 Jan 99 - 05:30 AM What about a list of all the Session Locations World Wide? There are several local location finders but not a definitive list World Wide. Information on our local session can be found at our website. http://www.fyldefolk.freeserve.co.uk Maybe I'll have to take on the task of a world session locator if no one else has - if one exists - please let me know. Keep music Live... Pete (Clansfolk) clansfolk@ovation.net |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: billy j Date: 09 Jan 99 - 09:30 AM sorry big mick learner ? thanks for the tip speak to you again sometime. billy j |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: billy j Date: 09 Jan 99 - 09:32 AM sorry big mick learner ? thanks for the tip speak to you again sometime. billy j |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Mick Lowe Date: 09 Jan 99 - 11:28 AM Hi all, Especially Pete (Clansfolk).. a world wide listing is what this is all about.. hence my original message. You can check out what I've got so far here. VENUES Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far Mick |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Big Mick Date: 09 Jan 99 - 11:41 AM Mick, I will take care of compiling a list for you around Michigan. It will take a little time, but I will get on it. I assume that this is a long term project, so I will do my bit. Good idea, my friend, Mick |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Barry Finn Date: 09 Jan 99 - 11:45 AM Every month or two there is a world wide session list posted to rec.music.celt. It's a pretty comprehensive list, though it's takes about 3-4 months to post something on to it & some information is out of date or incorrect. Barry |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Singsirish Songs Date: 09 Jan 99 - 03:08 PM Mick...(aka ML--you know what I mean) Looks like you are getting lots of info! I am still trying to get my info together for you...as the saying goes "Good things come to those who wait..." LOL --SingsIrish (aka MK) |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Mick Lowe Date: 09 Jan 99 - 08:01 PM Barry many thanks for all the info re the Boston area.. I found a website here celticweb purporting to list all the Irish pubs in Boston.. They have a Druid in Cambridge which I am assuming is not the one you refered to in Somerville (Excuse my ignorance of American geography). There were one or two other gaps in the info they have compared to what you posted.. i.e. Green Briar, O'Leary's and Tir Na Nog (Didn't that used to be the name of a group in the 70's?). Big Mick- Any help is greatly appreciated, no matter how long it takes to compile.. What I'm really after are venues that can be "recommended" as opposed to just listings out of local papers etc where it could be "hit & miss" as to whether you are going to get a good session or not. SingsIrish (aka you know what it spells).. fancy meeting you here. I need not tell you about waiting for things and my patience, you know already. Again thanks to everyone who has sent in suggestions here and by email. Mick |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Barry Finn Date: 10 Jan 99 - 12:04 AM Hi Mick Lowe, There's only one Druid, it's in Cambridge not in Somerville as I posted (your ignorance of American geography is more than just fine). The Green Briar is in Brighton. It's one of the largest Boston sessions which doesn't make it one of the best but you'll find other visiting headliners droping in on a few of their local peers there, it's probably the friendlest & the most tolerant towards those who are of less ability. This is an carrying on with alot of the same people that attended the Brookline Village Coach House sessions that ended when the place was sold maybe10 yrs ago. I remember at these sessions groups like Silly Wizard, Touchstone, Ossian, DeDannan & a host of others coming in to sit & play & sing. The Druid is somewhat of a younger crowd, very high quality & high energy. Both here & the Briar you'll find some singing too. O'Leary's (haven't been there in a very long time) is also of high quality but maybe not as high energy as the Druid & not much in the way of singing either. Tir Na Nog, I believe was the name of a group awhile back. I've never been here but have heard it to be a pretty good sesion, don't know about any singing here. Maybe half or better of the session pubs in Boston are owned by those that are musicians themselves, I'd like to find out if that's common in other areas? There's also a singing session (mostly Irish) at the Grand Canal in downtown on Canal St. Althought there aren't many sessions in the Boston area that really push singing since the Village Coach House you'll find that the music level is on the whole to be top shelf no matter where you go (which makes it a little hard on those not yet quite grounded). Good luck with the list Mick Lowe. Barry |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Ana Date: 10 Jan 99 - 09:51 PM There was a similar thread a short time back, which named good pubs in Ireland where "proper" music (as opposed to tourist) could be had....and now I cant find it! I've a friend travelling there shortly so want to point her in fun directions- Can someone please help? Thank |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Mike Ireland Date: 11 Jan 99 - 04:12 AM Hi Anna Is your friend travelling To Belfast at all? If so I can get information on places in Belfast for you. Mike |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: BBJfla Date: 11 Jan 99 - 02:17 PM "Four Green Fields" in Tampa Florida USA every second Sunday. Dancing and singing encouraged, friendly to beginners. |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: RiGGy Rackin Date: 11 Jan 99 - 07:38 PM I go EVERY Sunday Nite to the Starry Plough in Berkeley CA, to participate in Shay Black's Irish SINGING and tunes session. Most wonderful ! We also enjoy having this website for the Bay Area: http://www.sirenmedia.com/music/home.htm I can only ASSUME other regions have similar resources RiGGy |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: SingsIrish Songs Date: 11 Jan 99 - 08:32 PM RiGGy Rackin, I am glad you posted that site! I had come across that site not too long ago then never saved the link! I used to sing weekly at open mic at Ireland's 32 in SF...haven't had the opportunity to get to the Berkeley venues across the bridge. I have heard the Starry Plough on Sunday nights is great! --SingsIrish Songs --------------------------- Mick, The link that RiGGy Rackin posted is the one I was telling you about in chat/email but couldn't find again... Talk to you later! Me
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Barry Finn Date: 11 Jan 99 - 08:54 PM Riggy, long time no hear even longer see. Couldn't make SF this year like we were thinking, maybe getting out that way this summer??? Nice to see you back here after so long. Barry |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Annraoi Date: 14 Jan 99 - 09:04 PM New session opening in the Conradh na Gaeilge HQ in College Square North, Belfast. Everyone welcome. Friday nights. Will post further details as they become available. Annraoi |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Alice Date: 14 Jan 99 - 09:48 PM Only weekly Irish session in Montana, tunes and some singing: Sunday evenings starting at 8pm, lobby of the Baxter Hotel, Main Street, Bozeman, Montana. You can read about the town on this shameless marketing webpage. The session has been held each week at the Baxter for a number of years. alice |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Alice Date: 14 Jan 99 - 09:50 PM oooops, gave you a link to my music page instead... here is the Downtown Bozeman link.
Only weekly Irish session in Montana, tunes and some singing: alice |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Gearoid Date: 15 Jan 99 - 04:00 AM Ana, I think the thread you were looking for was called Dublin ???? It names a couple of good pubs in Dublin that usually have ballad sessions. Enjoy Gearoid |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Gearoid Date: 15 Jan 99 - 04:06 AM Sorry should be Dublin Pubs ??????? Gearoid |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Mick Lowe Date: 16 Jan 99 - 10:38 PM Again, Many thanks to all who have contributed. I hope my site proves of some use to someone in the near future. Cheers Mick |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Laurel Date: 22 Jan 99 - 03:56 PM Hi all! Paddy's Irish Session is by far the best session I've ever been to. It occurs once a year and you can find more information at: http://www.northernnet.com/hsma/concert.html You can also call: (218) 751-5606 ask for info on Paddy's Irish session. More info will be posted on the web site as it gets closer to the time. Laurel |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Jack Hickman Date: 22 Jan 99 - 08:05 PM Kingston Ontario, where Lake Ontario meets the mighty St. Lawrence River. The Kingston Irish Folk Music Club holds two sessions monthly. The First Friday of each month, currently held in the Parish Hall of St. Francis of Assise Church, Frontenac. A variety of workshops (tin whistles, bodhran, Irish dancing, etc.) start at 7:00p.m. with the main session starting at 8:00 p.m. Admission is $2.00, no booze, no smoking, but tea and cookies are available. Third Sunday of each month, in the Dragons Lair at the Kingston Brewing, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission $2.00. No smoking. The best of beer available at the bar downstairs. Every Tuesday evening at the Tir na n'Og Pub, Ontario St and Market Square. Hosted by local Celtic musician Andy MacDonald. All welcome. Mainly instrumental. |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Annraoi Date: 25 Jan 99 - 03:00 PM Christian Brothers' Past Pupils' Union, 287 Antrim road, Belfast, BT14. Saturday, 30th. Jan '99. Mícheál Ó Domhnaill & Paddy Glackin. If you're no there, you're nowhere !!! Annraoi |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: schmuze (inactive) Date: 25 Jan 99 - 04:03 PM I play at a pub in Richmond, Surrey,The Duke's Head, and another one near Hampton Court, let me know if you want more details. |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Mick Lowe Date: 26 Jan 99 - 06:58 PM Hi schmuze Re more details.. yes please.. the more the better. Ideally full address and telephone number though I can always get them from the yellow pages (on line version). Nights you play, start times, idea of the format etc... If you check out my site VENUES, you'll get an idea of what I'm after... Thanks in advance.. So Annraoi.. Sat 30th is going to be a special night is it? The "accent" being on special. Again I express my thanks to eveyone who contributed to this thread. Mick
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Ana Date: 27 Jan 99 - 12:40 AM Thanks for your help Georoid: been away,so just got your reply today. ( Hope my message end doesnt get cut off yet again!) |
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Subject: Anyone know of any in Toronto? From: Steve L Date: 28 Jan 99 - 04:03 PM Does anyone know of any Irish sessions near in or near Toronto, Ontario? I saw the Kingston post, but that's too far away.
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Annraoi Date: 30 Jan 99 - 10:09 PM 3.02a.m. local time in Ireland. Just back from the Glackin / Ó Domhnaill "do" in the CBPPU, Antrim Road, Belfast. What a night !!!! Tickets for "X" people sold - 2xX turned up !! Local musicians set the scene and the two boys did the rest. And what a "rest" it was. The CB is now becoming *the place* to be for ITM in North Belfast. In conversation with an bheirt during the interval, I found out that they are past pupils of the Brothers. They both applied for membership on the spot. Happy Days. The next ti,e MudCatters are in the Athens of the North, they should pay us a visit. Annraoi |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Mike Ireland Date: 31 Jan 99 - 03:46 AM There seems to be Irish sessions everywhere but in Ireland. Is there anyone out there - in Ireland - who uses Mudcat and could put up the details of a few sessions in Ireland? Mike |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Mike Ireland Date: 02 Feb 99 - 06:30 PM Hi Annraoi Sorry about my note above - how did I miss your message. I was hoping to go to the Glackin / + Domhnaill "do" in the CBPPU but when I went to get tickets from Eamon Maguire they were all sold out. He tells me the CB hopes to run more events like this. Do you know any future details for the CB club? Mike |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Mick Lowe Date: 15 Feb 99 - 06:26 PM Just thought I'd give this thread a bit of a boost There must be tons more places you guys play... Cheers Mick |
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Owen McBride Date: 15 Feb 99 - 07:27 PM I'll be playing inthe Free Times Cafe, in Toronto on March 17 Funnily enough. A great palce for great acoustic music in Toronto. Owen
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Subject: RE: Irish Sessions.. Where do you play? From: Liam's Brother Date: 16 Feb 99 - 08:35 AM Hi Mick! I was at a great session in New Jersey on Sunday. The first time I was invited to the place, there were accordian, bodhran and fiddle players falling off the walls. I went out there with Brian Conway, his sister, Rose Flanagan, his wife, Bernadette Fee Conway, and Eilleen Goodman expecting the same. Only one person came out of the "audience" to play with us. It was Eileen Ivers of Riverdance and Chieftains fame. All of the above grew up together in the same New York "hedgerow schools" of Irish music taught by the late Martin Mulvihill and the late Maureen Glynn. It was quite a night! I have the name of the place and a rough idea of where it is. When I get the telephone number and other details, I'll send them along to you.
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