DavidFR Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I recently moved to Philadelphia. Anyone care to recommend an Irish or English session in the area? -David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Minnie Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Contact Rachel Hall. Her group website is here http://www.simplegiftsmusic.com/ They can be seen in action here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Coles Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 David, The Philly area has a varied Irish scene - I've spent some time there lately owing to having a close friend there. There's Sunday at the Plough and Stars (I think that's the name). I went once and was too intimidated to reveal my concertina case, but I'm told it is actually a welcoming and not too expert session. I did go on a Saturday at Fergie's and they pushed me (very very good players) but I kept up at times and they were very nice to me. There has been a Friday night one at the Commodore Barry club, the local Irish social club; it's format has varied off and on. I haven't been to that one. I have been to Thursday night in Audubon, New Jersey. It is a big group some weeks, level varies, friendly but can be chaotic when you have 20+ people. (Funny how this is one enterprise where more people doesn't always mean more success!) All of these are listed on www.thesession.org web site. I haven't encountered any English sessions (anywhere I've been in the U.S., actually) but that doesn't mean there aren't any musicians around who specialize in that. Send me a private message (or whatever we call them now) and I can put you in touch with someone who knows the Irish scene and many of the folks in it. Ken western Penna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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