Visit to Boston

20 Oct 99 - 11:40 AM (#125898)
Subject: Visit to Boston
From: Lady McMoo

Dear Friends,

I will be crossing the pond to Boston, MA from 9 November through to 14 November to attend a short course and, if there is a chance of joining in any Irish sessions, will pack something portable like a mandolin.

Perhaps any 'Catters living in or near Boston could let me know of the days/times/locations of any good sessions?

Many thanks in advance for your help!

mcmoo

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20 Oct 99 - 11:47 AM (#125905)
Subject: RE: Visit to Boston
From: JedMarum

mcmoo - I live in Texas now, and can't help ya with finding a session, but I do wish you the best in Boston. It's a great town, and there are lots of things to do and see while you're there. Music and museums, there's a bit of country not too far north, and if you get time, a day trip, driving around to check out Rhode Island would be well worth while - Tiverton, Little Compton, Newport, Jamestown - all worthwhile,and old New England.

I hope you enjoy it!

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20 Oct 99 - 02:07 PM (#125962)
Subject: RE: Visit to Boston
From: Barry Finn

Hi mcmoo, I'm at work now & I'll respond tonight when I get home. In the meantime let me know about your interests & I'll find out what's around. There are sessions every night, though. Barry

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20 Oct 99 - 02:58 PM (#125978)
Subject: RE: Visit to Boston
From: Liam's Brother

mcmoo!

Barry is the man for the job, he'll give you the local lowdown. However, I don't understand how he can be looking at his computer at work... he's a roofer as I recall! Doesn't look like you'll be in Boston on a Sunday night. I was at a very pleasant session in the Financial District of Boston last Sunday at a place named Mr. Dooley's. It started at 10PM, however, so it's a hell of a way to start the week.

All the best, Dan Milner

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21 Oct 99 - 09:09 AM (#126312)
Subject: RE: Visit to Boston
From: JedMarum

mcmoo - find a way to stay longer, and see more!

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21 Oct 99 - 04:33 PM (#126508)
Subject: RE: Visit to Boston
From: Lady McMoo

Many thanks for responding!

liam: malheuresement I can't stay any longer due to other trips beforehand and child duty when I'm back while Mrs mcmoo is on a trip herself, much as I'd love to! Thanks for the tips though

liam's bro: Thank's! Unfortunately I'll be travelling back to the surreal kingdom (Belgium) on the Sunday!

Barry: Many thanks. I'll look forward to your message. I like folk and blues music as well as Irish, browsing (and dreaming) in music shops, flea markets, good pubs...you get the drift! Many thanks.

mcmoo

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22 Oct 99 - 08:54 PM (#126999)
Subject: RE: Visit to Boston
From: Barry Finn

Hi again mcmoo. Try this site for local & beyound local folk music stuff.
http://www.music-for-robin.org/nov1.htm
Also go here to the Boston Globe's calendar section, there very supportive of folk musci in the area & update this as time get closer.
http://www.boston.com/goingout/activities/folkconcerts.shtml
Here are some bars that have sessions;
Burren in Somerville (nightly)
Paddy Burke's near North Station (Wed.-singer's session)
Mr.Dooley's - Downtown Boston
Druid in Cambridge (Fri.?) (call 617-497-0965)
Matt Murphy"s in Brookline on Harvard Av. (Thrus.?)(tel # ?)
Brendan Behan in Jamaica Plain (time?)(617-522-5386)
Press Room in Portsmouth NH about an hour north of Boston, it's a mix of Irish & bluegrass with a strong focus on lots of real good singing& that leans a good bit towards shanties.
When calling make it clear that you're looking for info on a Trad session, otherwise you'll get anything for an open mike to stand up comedy act to get you in the door
I stayed to the times you'll be here. If you'd like contact me before you get here & maybe we can get together for some music, though I don't get the chance to get out to often.
Have a great visit in our musical city. Barry

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22 Oct 99 - 09:05 PM (#127002)
Subject: RE: Visit to Boston
From: Barry Finn

I forgot to say that all the pubs with music are welcoming & a couple of the music shops worth cheching out are the Music Empourim (sp?) on Mass. Ave. in Arlington & Sandy's on Mass. Ave. in Central Sq. Cambridge & the Button Box in Amhearst if you're a squeezer. As for flea markets there's a load of them but none that I can recall as worth a special trip. If you have any other interests or questions just ask. Barry

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22 Oct 99 - 11:31 PM (#127065)
Subject: RE: Visit to Boston
From: Barry Finn

Boy when it gets late I just go to pieces. The Press Room session is on Fridays from 4:00 to 9:00pm. The Brendan Behan' is on Tues. or Sat.. I better get some sleep. Good night. Barry

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25 Oct 99 - 03:39 AM (#127708)
Subject: RE: Visit to Boston
From: Lady McMoo

Many thanks for taking the trouble to post all the useful information Barry....when it gets closer I'll drop you a message. All the very best

mcmoo

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