Irish Music Session at Bristol Folk House
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A gig held at Bristol Folk House on Monday 23rd March. The event starts at 19:30.


Come along to our brand-new monthly Traditional Irish Music Sessions led by experienced musician and Folk House tutor, Aidan Sheehan. Whether you're a player or a listener, you'll be assured of a warm welcome. Enjoy a beer, soak up the music, and experience the craic in our friendly café bar. Doors: 6pm Session: 7:00pm – 9:30pm Tickets: £5.50 with the option to pay more - we have started charging for this event to pay the musicians a fairer wage. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL, EVENT WILL SELL OUT! ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE HOUSE BAND! Free entry for jamming musicians. Musicians: bring your instruments and join in! Expect an evening of jigs, reels, polkas, airs, and a few traditional Irish folk songs. Instruments typically featured at sessions include fiddle, accordion, melodeon, Irish whistle, mandolin, Irish-style bouzouki, mandola, tenor banjo, acoustic guitar, flute, harmonica, concertina—even spoons! Please arrive EARLY so we can monitor numbers of the audience. Whether you're seasoned or just getting started, this is your space, come and make it special!

Entry requirements: no age restrictions

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