Well, I’m sick of having to travel to find a session …just came back from E Durham Irish Arts Week and decided I’m going to try and raise my own.
This is a scattering of seeds in all directions.
I’m starting a Wednesday slow session for a while here at ATFSI and see who shows up.
I need tips on how to find the local musicians interested in Irish music. (I’ve e-mailed those I know, but I mean those hiding within an hours drive or so)
Slow session, Wednesday evenings 7 to whenever… atfsi@aol.com
ATFSI, 25 Garland Drive, Hampstead, NH 03841
(Garland is off Rte 111…looks like a driveway to “The Granite Rose” function center. ATFSI is the first building on the right.)
603-329-7322 Call for directions 9 to 5
Good on ya!!!
The direct communication you’ve done is the best move you can make.
Word of mouth travels fast among those motivated for these kinds of things.
I see you’ve also taken advantage of the “City Guide” forum.
Have you tried http://www.thesession.org/ ??? It’s another excellent on-line resource for this kind of thing.
Good luck to you!!! 
You sent me an email through the Timberlane Community Band (I’m the flute/picc player). My husband plays fiddle with a weekly group and he’ll get the word out to the Byfield, MA area. I think we’ll be there 7/27.
Well, maby we’re on to something…the count is up to 5 (I think…hope)
Anyway, we’ve got a air conditioner and coffee !
See you there !
Well NM is a bit of a drive from NH.. otherwise I might be interested in cursing you with my beginners’ flute attempts.
Hmmm…you might try downloading the BBC’s “Virtual session”…it seems to as rough as we are…also “The amazing Slow Downer” works really well (in both speed and pitch…the Halls are fixed pitch)
Somewhere on the flute list there is a reference to a girl in Japan playing the crystal flute…it’s a must hear…absolutly amazing…My opinion is she’s playing a G but this is only a guess…could be the D
Getting started is one thing. You’ll want to do things to keep it going. Ideally, there will be someone who knows and can start the tunes who will show up regularly. Otherwise, if a bunch of beginners show up with no leader, it may be discouraging and not so fun. You’ll want to come to some agreement on a common repetoire so people will feel included. You can compile and share sources for that. You’ll also need a consistent, reliable meeting place with a regular day/time. A few things to consider. A group near me even printed a handout that is given to any newcomer welcoming them and laying out ground rules/session ettiquette type things. I think they said it’s been helpful. Good luck and have fun.
Tony