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Traditional American Music
Tuesday in San Francisco On the last Tuesday of each month, at the The Plough & Stars, 116 Clement Street, at 2nd Avenue, Cormac Gannon convenes an easy going song session from 9:00 PM - midnight. Anyone that sings Irish songs is welcome to join in. Come share a favorite song, or enjoy listening to the many voices. If you are interested, email Cormac, cormac@marinirishmusic.com.
| Some American & Celtic Public Jam Sessions One should
always call to make sure the session is on, especially if it is one that you have
not attended in a while or you are coming from a long distance. More lists of
local sessions are posted at: Thanks to Julie Horner for
sending updates
to the page 10/29/11. |
| Day, Time (PM) | Session | Venue, City, Directions | Notes, Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
Every
Monday (Also Bluegrass on Wednesday) | Almost Entirely Old Time | Fandango
Pizza 3163 Middlefield Rd., (near Loma Verde) Palo Alto (650) 494-2929 | All
ages welcome. more info: showman.org/jams/oti |
| 4th Tuesdays 6-9pm | Bluegrass Session | Santa
Clara Historic Train Station 1005 Railroad Ave., Santa Clara (across from Santa Clara University) |
This is a friendly, comfortable railroad museum jam hosted by Mary Kennedy. |
Every (Also Sunday 5-8) | Traditional
Irish/Celtic Session (fast) | O’Flaherty’s
Irish Pub 25 N. San Pedro St., San Jose (408) 947-8007 |
Over 21 only. A
traditional Irish seisiún for experienced Irish style musicians. The South
Bay's longest running and only up-tempo seisiún! You're a stranger here
but once! http://www.leap2three.com |
| Every Tuesday 7:30-9:30pm | Traditional Irish/Celtic
Slow Session | St.
Stephen's Green 223 Castro St. Mountain View 650 964 9151 |
All ages welcome. Email Bob Wilson at bob.wilson@acm.org for details |
| Every Tuesday 7:30-9:45pm | "Grand &
Expert" Irish Session | The
Mayflower Pub 1533 Fourth St., San Rafael (415) 497-8656 |
Call (415) 342-4052 or email |
| Every Tuesday | Mostly Celtic
Session Musicians, singers, and dancers welcome. | C.B.
Hannegan’s 208 Bachman Ave., Los Gatos (408) 395-1233 |
All ages welcome. Play on the large, covered and heated patio with fireplace. Host is proprietor John Hannegan. |
|
Every Tuesday |
Irish Sessions | Plough
and Stars 116 Clement Street, at 2nd Avenue in San Francisco |
If you are interested, email Jack Gilder jgilder@tipsyhouse.com for details. Beginners slow session on the third Tuesday Song session on the last Tuesday. |
| Every
Wednesday 7-9:30pm | Almost Entirely Bluegrass | Fandango
Pizza 3163 Middlefield Rd., (near Loma Verde) Palo Alto (650) 494-2929 | All
ages welcome. |
| Every
Wednesday 7-10pm | Open Session | Delta of Venus
Cafe & Pub 122 B Street (between 1st and 2nd Streets), Davis | Email Bob Wren wren@dcn.org for details. |
| Every Wednesday 7pm | Simple Traditional Irish Tune-learning Ease into Irish tunes and style by ear without embarrassment. | St.
Isabella's Parish Hall 1 Trinity Way, San Rafael (Terra Linda off Freitas Parkway) Note: this session moves to private homes in the summer. | Hosted by Marin Ceoiltais. (415) 342-4052 or email info@marinirishmusic.com for playlist and directions. Visit the web site www.marinirishmusic.com for more information (including directions). |
| 1st Wednesday 7-9:30pm | French
and European Session for acoustic instrumental music (no Celtic or American, please) French, Greek, Italian, Scandinavian, Balkan, etc. | The
Black Rose Irish Pub 2074 Armory Dr., Santa Rosa | Over
21 only. Contact Mitch Gordon at mitchgord@aol.com. |
| 1st
and 3rd Wednesday 6:30-9pm | Open
Session musicians & singers | Main
Street Station 16280 Main St., Guerneville | All
ages welcome. Musicians get one free drink and share free pizza and tips. Call (707) 869-0501 or email pizza@mainststation.com for details. |
| 2nd
Wednesday 7-9:30pm | Celtic Slow Session and Song Cycle. | The
Black Rose Irish Pub 2074 Armory Dr., Santa Rosa | Over
21 only. Contact Mitch Gordon at mitchgord@aol.com. |
| 3rd Wednesday 7-9:30pm | Traditional Celtic Session suitable for more advanced players. | The
Black Rose Irish Pub 2074 Armory Dr., in Santa Rosa | Over
21 only. Don Coffin at drcoffin@aol.com |
| 4th Wednesday 7-9:30pm | Old Time and Bluegrass Session | The
Black Rose Irish Pub 2074 Armory Dr., in Santa Rosa | Over
21 only. Don Coffin at drcoffin@aol.com |
| 1st and 3rd Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 pm |
German Music Session | Ester's German Bakery 987 N. San Antonio RD. Los Altos, CA 94022 Phone:(650)941-4463 |
You have to get there beforehand to get a good seat at the music table (musikantenstammtisch) and play for the 2 hours. Song books are handed out to everyone - it's a real festive atmosphere with singing, swaying and toasting (with beer of course). Here's the webpage for the session with all of the tunes that are played and links to Youtube recordings: |
| 2nd Thursday 8-11 pm | "Official Irish Music Session" | Parish Publick House (and private homes) 841 Almar Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5848, pub number (831) 421-0507 | This is a fast session by invitation only. Call Julia Horner (831) 325-1974. |
|
Every Thursday 7-10pm | Bluegrass Session | Cafe
La Tartine 830 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City | Northern
California Bluegrass Society hosted by Pan Logan. The pleasant cafe serves light dinners & desserts, plus coffee, tea, beer, & wine. The downtown venue is a block from the Redwood City Caltrain Station. |
| 2nd Saturday | Berkeley Area Slow Session | A private home in Pleasanton, CA. | Email Joyce Newport janjgn@yahoo.com for details. |
|
2nd 12:00 noon | Bluegrass Session | Santa
Clara Historic Train Station 1005 Railroad Ave., Santa Clara (across from Santa Clara University) |
This is a friendly, comfortable railroad museum jam hosted by Mary Kennedy. Northern California Bluegrass Society
|
|
2nd 11-12 am | Genuinely Slow Session |
Unity Temple |
All levels are welcome, but we will really, really be playing slow so this is primarily for beginers. Love Offerings welcomed (everything collected goes to Unity Temple) and/or help clean the church after the session. Contact Ariel helloariel@hotmail.com for details. |
| Every Sunday 12:00am-3pm | Open
Session Musicians, singers and fans are welcome. |
Piazza | All
ages welcome. Email Raymond Tsang, mtn_kahuna@yahoo.com for details. |
| Every Sunday 8:15-11pm | Open
Session musicians, singers, and dancers welcome. |
The Starry Plough |
All ages welcome. Shay
Black hosts |
Every (Also Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30) | Traditional
Irish/Celtic Session (fast) | O’Flaherty’s
Irish Pub 25 N. San Pedro St., San Jose (408) 947-8007 | Over
21 only. A traditional Irish
seisiún for experienced Irish style musicians. The South Bay's longest
running and only up-tempo seisiún! You're a stranger here but once! http://www.leap2three.com |
| Every Sunday 5-9pm | Open Session Musicians, singers, and dancers welcome. | The
Claddagh Irish Restaurant and Pub 1300 1st St., Gilroy | All
ages welcome. Hosts are proprietors Michael and Lesley Benson. Atmosphere is very good, family friendly. Full menu and well stocked bar. |
| Every Sunday | Irish Sessions | Plough
and Stars 116 Clement Street, at 2nd Avenue in San Francisco |
If you are interested, email Jack Gilder jgilder@tipsyhouse.com for details. Beginners slow session on the third Tuesday Song session on the last Tuesday. |
| 1st Sunday (Slow Session at 2pm) |
Open Session Along with Celtic music, many other musical styles are played there. |
Hoover Middle School in Santa Clara |
Hosted by Santa Clara Valley Fiddlers Association. Check their website for details. |
| 1st Sunday 6-9pm | Irish & Scottish Session |
Murphy's Pub | Contact Fran Sweeney, fransweeney@sbcglobal.net for details. |
|
2nd Sunday |
The Santa Cruz Celtic Moderate / Intermediate Session |
The
Britania Arms |
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| 3rd Sunday | The Santa Cruz Celtic Slow Session Along with Celtic music, many other musical styles are played there. |
Recently changed location to "The Buttery"
Bakery & Cafe |
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