This is an open session and all levels of musicians are welcome to play traditional Irish music.  While mostly tunes will be played, songs are also welcome.  If we get a good turnout, the plan is to have this session every month on the first Sunday.  Please help spread the word so we get a good showing the first month and help ensure continued availability of an open Irish session in Adams County.

The following session etiquette will make it more enjoyable for everyone:

1. Session format is Round Robin. On your turn, choose a tune, set or song, or pass.

2. Play tunes that you know, and listen to tunes you don't know.

3. It is all about the melody. If you play bodhrán, guitar, bouzouki, mandolin or other rhythm instrument, play lightly.

4. If we have beginners, the first hour or so will be slower and easier tunes, possibly played at a slower tempo. As the afternoon progresses, more difficult tunes will be added.

5. You are encouraged bring a recording device to record those tunes you do not know, but want to work on at home.

6. If more than one bodhran, take turns playing, or all but one bodhran player muffle their drum with left hand so only they can hear it.

7. If more than one guitar, be sure to play lightly enough so the melody instruments can still be clearly heard.

8. Be kind to each other and be open to suggestions from more experienced players.

9. No amplifiers except for keyboard.

10. While all should strive to learn by ear and not use sheet music, you may use sheet music at this session.

11.  If you play washboard or finger cymbals, leave them at home.

This is a great venue…pub owner Kevin McCready regularly has bands play and they have a good food, beer & fine whiskey. He has a dedicated area for musicians which is smoke free and the bar is for smokers so all will be accommodated.

You may wish to come early or stay late and have some good food.  Owner Kevin McCready serves the best full Irish breakfast east of the Mississippi and west of the Shannon as far as I’m concerned, and you can get it all afternoon.  The pub has some other great food as well.

Questions can be emailed to the session leader at diviney@embarqmail.com The pub can be reached at (717) 337-2719.