06 Aug 13 - 07:40 PM (#3546328) Subject: Sessions in Dublin? From: michaelr I'll be in Dublin in September, specifically Wednesday the 4th and Tuesday the 10th. Need up-to-date info on where there are good ITM (instrumental) sessions. I seem to remember the Stag, or Stag's Head, being mentioned here, but my search brought up no recent threads. Thanks in advance, Michael |
07 Aug 13 - 03:19 AM (#3546427) Subject: RE: Sessions in Dublin? From: Jim Carroll Michaelr Don't think there is anything at the Stags Head (ClĂ© Club seems to be on hols and that's mainly singing) but there are sessions most nights at The Cobblestones in Smithfield - pity you'll miss the excellent Tuesday first-of-the-month 'Sessions with the Pipers' there by a day, but isn't that always the way?. Mixed reports about Hughes' nowadays, not too far away (on the Luas Line - Four Courts). Several at Temple Bar - not particularly my taste but "chacĂșn......." Good luck Jim Carroll |
07 Aug 13 - 05:23 AM (#3546462) Subject: RE: Sessions in Dublin? From: MartinRyan Yes - Cobblestone is probably best starting point nowadays. Regards |
07 Aug 13 - 07:20 AM (#3546496) Subject: RE: Sessions in Dublin? From: Nick Tuesday Wednesday Very easy to find somewhere to play when we went in 2011 and people were very welcoming |
07 Aug 13 - 07:45 PM (#3546742) Subject: RE: Sessions in Dublin? From: michaelr Thanks all! Is the storied O'Donoghue's still a good bet? |
07 Aug 13 - 08:02 PM (#3546748) Subject: RE: Sessions in Dublin? From: Jim Carroll "Thanks all! Is the storied O'Donoghue's still a good bet?" Last time I was there - only if you consider yourself a tourist. Same with Doolin, which is a bit like Ascot on Ladies Day, the tourists go there to listen to each other rather than the locals - may as well go to a session at home! Jim Carroll |
07 Aug 13 - 09:29 PM (#3546767) Subject: RE: Sessions in Dublin? From: michaelr Ah, that's good to know. Doolin has charm, but we'll give it a miss this time. Looking forward to Miltown! |
08 Aug 13 - 01:49 AM (#3546799) Subject: RE: Sessions in Dublin? From: Jim Carroll "Looking forward to Miltown!" Up to our ***** in music here in Miltown at the moment - around six - eight sessions a week. Not sure about Monday, if this is still your intended day to be here. Jim Carroll |
08 Aug 13 - 04:10 AM (#3546832) Subject: RE: Sessions in Dublin? From: MartinRyan Nice, relaxed non-tourist session in O'Donoghue's on Friday lunchtimes. Regards |
08 Aug 13 - 03:22 PM (#3547031) Subject: RE: Sessions in Dublin? From: michaelr We'll hit Miltown on Saturday, Sept. 7, staying at Mary Hughes' B&B. Will have to miss Friday in Dublin as we'll be in Kerry. Thanks for the info! |
08 Aug 13 - 03:27 PM (#3547035) Subject: RE: Sessions in Dublin? From: Jim Carroll In that case, Friel's - next to the bank. Have a word with Harry Hughes - he's one of the founders of Willie Clancy Summer School. Jim Carroll |
08 Aug 13 - 04:18 PM (#3547056) Subject: RE: Sessions in Dublin? From: GUEST,Peter Laban Friel's is the one that says 'Lynch's' over the door ;-) |
08 Aug 13 - 07:34 PM (#3547095) Subject: RE: Sessions in Dublin? From: Jim Carroll Thanks Peter Jim |