Avon

Sessions in Bristol

8:30, mainly English traditional singing.  A splendid pub.

Contact: Harry Langston: harrylangston@blueyonder.co.uk

The weekly Tuesday 'Mainly English' music session has now relocated to the Naval Volunteer, a 17th century pub in King Street, in central Bristol, near to the Bristol Old Vic.

Starting from 8:30pm.  Mainly English.  All welcome.

Contact: Chris Legge on 0117 9293508 for further information.

Weekly Fridays at The Try Again, 15 Leigh Street, BS3 1SL

An established Irish session, around 8.30pm 'til late.  Popular friendly session: tunes, songs, craic.  Mostly Irish but known to give a chance to anything folky.

Contact: Martin Thompson: spokulator36@yahoo.co.uk   0117 9667338 or 07855 420999

Weekly Mondays at The Grapes, Sion Place, Clifton: www.thegrapesclifton.co.uk

Hosted by Gypsy's Kiss, mainly Irish but all music welcomed.

Contact: gypsyskiss@blueyonder.co.uk

Weekly Tuesdays at The Lord Rodney, 47 Two Mile Hill, Kingswood.

Hosted by the Landlord, Brian Leahy (accordian player with Bungle Rye and various bands).

Contact: Pub Tel 0117 9675123

Tuesdays at The Scotchman and His Pack, on St Michael's Hill, near the top of Christmas Steps, Bristol.  Starts around 9:00

This friendly and welcoming session is mainly traditional Irish, however French and English and Scottish tunes have also been played and while it's mainly a tune session, there is the occasional song sung too.  Happy to accommodate visiting musicians.

Contact: the pub on 0117 9291327

Session in Bradford on Avon

English session.

Contact: Chris Timson on 01225 863762 or chris@concertina.info

Cambridgeshire

Sessions in:

Contact: Keith Cheale 01354 652868

Cottenham, Jolly Millers: Second Mondays. 9pm.

Contact: Graham Steward 01353 778655

Ely, Lamb Hotel: 8.45pm Last Monday

Contact: Andy Wall 01353 664706

Soham, Folk at the Fountain: First Monday 8.30

Contact: Graham Steward 01353 778655

Cambridge, The Boot: Histon High Street. First Tuesdays 8.30pm. Crofters Folk.

Contact: Dave Benford 01223 880553

Great Wilbraham, Carpenters Arms: First Tuesdays.

Contact: Helen Strudwick 01223 207434

March, British Legion Club: Rookswood Rd. Third Wednesdays 8pm.

Contact: Brian Gowler 01354 656094

Cambridge, Carlton Arms: Carlton Way, off Gilbert Road. Second and Fourth Fridays in the Public Bar.

Contact: Jillian Clements 01223 844490

Whittlesey, St Andrews Hall: Parkinsons Lane. Second Friday. 8pm No Smoking Folking. BYO drinks.

Contact: Martin & Sandra Green. 01733 206627

Whittlesford, Red Lion: Fridays 8pm.

Contact: Marie Mace 01440 786354

Cheshire

Session in Stockport

An acoustic session playing Folk, Country, Blues & Bluegrass.  We will have a great welcome ready for all, and would welcome your support.

Contact: Patrick - patrick.oconnor19@btinternet.com  Tel: 0161 442 5800, Mobile: 07711 833 144

Session in Stockport

Mainly English, all welcome.

Contact: Peter Hood on 0161 432 4142

Bluegrass session in Helsby

Contact: Bryn Williams on 01928 723256, or Stuart Williams on 01928 72658.
E-mail hop@beeb.net/     Website: http//hop.members.beeb.net/

Dorset

Devon

Sessions:

Third Thursday - 8:00 The Royal Oak, South Brent, just off the A38.  Mixed sesh with plenty of driving dance music and songs.  Not for the feint hearted!

Last Thursday - 8:00 The Church House Inn, Rattery, near Buckfastleigh.  Good mixed session with an abundance of concertinas.

Tuesdays - 8:30 The Queens Arms, Dartington, Totnes.  Mainly Irish with songs.

Wednesdays - 8:00 The Royal Oak, Malborough, Salcombe.  Long-lived session with all kinds of music and song catered for.

Second and last Saturdays - 8:00 The Top George, Combe Martin.  Hosted by big sing faves, Tom and Barbara Brown.

Essex

Sessions in:

Contact: Alan Francis 01279 864329 alan@folkmusic.org.uk

Great Waltham, Walnut Tree: Broads Green. First Monday.

Contact: Fred Field 01621 868906

Littley Green, The Compasses: Third Monday 8.30pm.

Contact: Keith Cilvert 01245 474728

Chelsmford, United Brethren: New Writtle St. Tuesday 8.30.

Contact: Fred Field 01621 868906

Great Bromley, Cross Inn: Fourth Wednesdays. Music & song 8pm.

Contact: 01206 230282

Aldham, Old Queens Head: Second Thursdays. Acoustic

Contact: 01206 241584

Ingatestone, Viper, Mill Green: Second Fridays

Contact: Fred Field 01621 868906 gdl.prtnrs@virgin.net

Radley Green, Cuckoo: Fifth Fridays

Contact: Fred Field 01621 868906 gdl.prtnrs@virgin.net

Tollesbury, Kings Head: Fourth Fri.

Contact: Fred Field 01621 868906 gdl.prtnrs@virgin.net

Writtle, Wheatsheaf: Third Friday 8pm.

Contact: Fred Field 01621 868906 gdl.prtnrs@virgin.net

Little Horkesley, Beehive: First Sunday lunchtime.

Contact: Mike Last 01206 271668

Maldon, Blue Boar Inn: Silver St. Second Sunday 8.30pm.

Contact: Fred Field 01621 868906

Gloucestershire

Music session in Stroud

Mondays, 8:30 onwards at: The Prince Albert, Rodborough Hill, Stroud.

Regulars: Phoenix - Rod Stradling, Martin Brinsford, Fran Wade, Kevin Bown, etc.

Contact: Rod Stradling, Tel 01453 759475.  E-mail: rod@mustrad.org.uk

Song session in Stroud

Songs and ballads in traditional style - all welcome.

First, Third and Fifth Wedesdays of the month, 8:30 onwards, The Little Vic at The Queen Victoria, Gloucester Street, Stroud.

Contact: Bob Bray, Tel 01453 764885 or Rod Stradling, Tel 01453 759475.  E-mail: rod@mustrad.org.uk

Hertfordshire

Sessions:

Thursday evenings from about 9pm.  Mixture of English and Irish.  Singers welcome.

Contact: Alison Macfarlane, 01727 852211, e-mail: Alison.Macfarlane@lineone.net

Caffeine, 37 Station Rd, Letchworth, Herts SG6 3BQ

4th Friday of every month, starting around 8.30.  A very friendly session; singers & instrumentalists welcome.

Contact: Sue : sue@questor-cp.co.uk

Kent

Lancashire

Session in Billinge

Biased slightly to Irish but well attended and a good pub to session in.

Contact: The pub: tel 01744 603572

Session near Chorley

Good English session.

Contact: The pub: tel 01254 830041

Session near Bolton

Contact: Tony Harrison: Tony@CEInstruments.co.uk

Session near Standish

Contact: Tony Harrison: Tony@CEInstruments.co.uk

Session in Southport

A mixed music session with no hard & fast rules.  People can check before coming by looking on the Bothy website (www.bothyfolkclub.co.uk) under Diary.

Contact: Les Brown: lesb@btinternet.com

Session in Preston

Small playing area in small pub providing draught Thwaites and quality spirits.

Strictly acoustic mixed music and song session biased to traditional UK and Irish; balance depending on preferences of those present on the night.  No running order, performances, floor spots or PA.  Few house rules - i.e. anyone can join in with anyone else (within reason), as long as they don't cock it up.  Regulars include Rob Malaney, Hugh O'Donnell, Dave Peters and Tom Walsh.

Contact: Tom.Walsh@leapreston.demon.co.uk

Session in Central Manchester

An eclectic mix of trad dance music from many traditions, and the regular core musicians play Northumberland smallpipes, fiddle, flute, concertina, and guitar.  The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed and all musicians are welcome.  Good beer, too.

Contact: Adrian D Schofield (Nothumberland Smallpipes) e-mail: a.d.s@ntlworld.com

Session in Lancaster

Gregson Centre, Moorgate, Lancaster.  (Upstairs room; turn right at the top of the stairs, in the door straight ahead at the end of the landing, get a drink before coming up).

English, Welsh, Scottish, Irish, Swedish, French ... with regular contributors playing mandolin, clarinet, recorder, pipes, pipe and tabor, guitar, concertina, fiddle, melodeon, whistle etc.  Anyone can join in, as long as 'they don't cock it up' (to quote entry for the Preston session).  Singers are welcome, as are people who only want to listen.  The more the merrier!

Contact: Rebecca Parris - rebeccaparris@hotmail.co.uk

Session in Lancaster

Gregson Centre, Moorgate, Lancaster

Contact: Gordon Johnston - H.Johnston@lancaster.ac.uk

London

Session in Newham

We play a mainly Irish repertoire but would welcome music from other traditions.

Contact: Paul Draper: 0208 548 1941

Session in Walthamstow

We're concentrating mostly on English tunes, and the first part of each evening (8 - 9:15) includes easy tunes played dead slow and lots of times for beginners.  Later on people are encouraged to play whatever they like, and we typically finish up about 10:30.  All acoustic instruments welcome.

Contact: Alison Scott: alison@kittywompus.com   Net: www.walthamstowfolk.co.uk

Irish Session in Hammersmith

The West London branch of Comhaltas hold their seisiún/session of traditional Irish music, song and dance 8.30-11pm on the 2nd Friday of each month at the Irish Cultural Centre, Blacks Road, Hammersmith, London W6 9DT.  It is free of charge and the public is welcome to attend and to join in. More info on this session and other events at www.irishculturalcentre.co.uk

Session in The Borough

The Horseshoe is a friendly back street pub near London Bridge station, round the back of Guys Hospital.  We will be meeting in an area off the main bar used for meals during the week, but the pub will still be happy to serve food.

Contact: Full details are on the web at: http://web.ukonline.co.uk/martin.nail/Borosess.htm

Session in Clerkenwell

Mainly English.  These sessions occur only for a few months early and late in the year.  Contact Alex (below) for other dates and further details.

Contact: Alex Szyszkowski: alex@szysz.co.uk

Session in Forest Hill

Irish Traditional Music Session: intermediate to advanced.  A varied selection of Reels, Jigs, Polkas, Slides, Hornpipes, Mazurkas, Waltzes played, and the very occasional song sung, at this session, now in its fourth consecutive year in its present form, that is every Thursday night till late, (though allegedly sessions have taken place off and on for some 16 years now) in the snug of this beautiful old London Pub.  Valid contributing musicians welcome.  No shaky eggs, didgeridoos or rainsticks please.  Usually free drinks for players.  Trains: Catford/Catford Bridge or Honor Oak Park.  Buses: 185/171 or buses to Catford (1km distant).  DLR: Lewisham (3km distant)

Contact: Danny - D.Mackay@iop.kcl.ac.uk   Website: http://hometown.aol.co.uk/cruiseroisin/myhomepage/makingmusic.html

Session in Greenwich

Mostly English music; some songs.  A big session - get there early.  Good beer and food.   Occasional guests - full details at: www.greentrad.org.uk

Contact: Pete Gibson - greentrad@hotmail.com or Doug Adams - Douglas.Adams@fgould.com

Session in Greenford

Thursdays (9.30pm-11.30pm). Greenford tube or Sudbury Hill tube

Contact: Mick Bailey: mbailey@belsizesquare.freeserve.co.uk   020 7267 7737

Midlands

Traditional song session in Birmingham

A chance to sing and listen to traditional songs in a friendly and informal environment.

Contact: Pam Bishop, Tel: 0121 244 3513, Web: www.tradartsteam.co.uk/song

Irish session in Stourbridge

Contact: www.irishpiper.org.uk

Beware!  Irish Session on Monday nights at the City Bar , King St , Wolverhampton.

Does not always occur.

Norfolk

Sessions in:

Contact: Pete Kitchen: aycf07@dsl.pipex.com

Hunworth, Bell Inn: near Holt. First and Third Mondays. Songs & Tunes

Contact: Chris Holderness 01263 861799

Norwich, Black Horse: Earlham Road. Second & Fourth Mondays, 9pm. Red Herrings Band.

Contact: Chris Morley 01603 615305

Fakenham, Wensum Lodge Hotel: Bridge Street. Storytelling, Poetry & Music. Second Tuesday 8pm.

Contact: Jenny Cunningham 01362 668224

Narborough, Ship Inn: Third Tuesdays

Contact: 01760 337307

Castle Acre, The Ostrich Inn: Last Wednesdays

Contact: 01760 755398

Dereham, King's Head, Norwich Road: Folk around the Room. Third Wednesday. 8:30.

Contact: Rob & Julie King 01362 695947

Hingham, White Hart, Market Place: Second Weds. 8:30

Contact: Martin Moore 01362 820617

Kings Lynn, Crossways: Valingers Road. Alt Sundays. Irish Sessions.

Contact: 01553 771947

Norwich, The Plough: St Benedict's St. Wednesdays. Song & Music

Contact: 01603 626333

Scottow, Three Horseshoes: Second Wednesdays 8pm.

Contact: Brian 01692 538243

Sheringham, Burlington Hotel: Esplanade. Second Wednesdays not Jan & Feb 8pm.

Contact: Eddie Bailey 01263 821129

Norwich, Nelson Arms: Nelson Street. Tues, Thurs & Sundays.

Contact: 01603 626362

Wolferton, Social Club: Singaround. Alternate Thursdays 8.30Pm

Contact: Roger Young 01485 600948, www.norfolkfolk.co.uk

Fincham, The Swan: Monthly, Fridays.

Contact: 01366 347765 for exact dates.

Hindolveston, Village Hall Bar: Last Fridays. 8.30pm

Contact: Chris Holderness 01263 861799

Norwich, Music House: Wensum Lodge, King St. Fridays

Contact: Simon Black 01603 483382, www.blackcatmusic.org.uk

Blakeney, British Legion Hall: High Street. Last or 4th Sundays (ring to check) 7.30pm

Contact: 01263 740783

Gayton, Crown: First Sundays. Songs & Tunes.

Contact: 01553 636252

Norwich, Gatehouse: Dereham Road. Second Sun, 2pm.

Contact: Molly Barrett 01603 301840

Norwich, The York Tavern, Norwich, Fridays, from 8:30pm.

Acoustic music and singing round the room.  All performers and audience welcome.

Contact: 07963 676556

Wymondham, The Feathers: Last Sundays

Contact: 01953 605675

Northumberland

Session in Morpeth

Northumberland trad session featuring Northumbrian, Irish, Scottish and American Old-time music and a range of traditional instruments including the Northumberland smallpipes.  Friendly and welcoming.

Contact: smallpiper@hotmail.com for further details.

Nottinghamshire

Session in Sneinton

Traditional singing and playing with the occassional bit of clogging thrown in!  All welcome!

Contact: Andy Sowter: andysowter@yahoo.co.uk   Link: www.geocities.com/andysowter/

Shropshire

Irish session in Jackfield

Wall to wall Irish music session - to get a seat you have to bring an instrument.  Lots of encouragement for beginners.

Contact: Phone (UK) 01952 882178 (The Boat Inn) or Fliss Burke - felicityburke@hotmail.com

Irish session in Selattyn

Thursday night trad Irish session - start time is about 9pm.

Contact: garynortheast@chalkface.net

Sessions in Jackfield

Mainly English music, plus a few Irish/Scots/whatever tunes, with occasional songs.  Organised by Dave Hunt... regular players include Flos Headford, Tim and Jan Willets, 'Yorkie' Chris Bartram, John Yair, Rees Wesson, Harriet Bartlett, Andy Casserley and Kevin Kleyn ......  Beginners always welcome.

Contact: Dave Hunt 01952-505073 or e-mail daverhunt@aol.com

Song Session

Bill Caddick also runs a song session (Swansongs!) in the same pub on the first Sunday of the month

Contact: Bill on 01952-883009. E-mail: music@billcaddick.co.uk

Somerset

Session in Frome

Mainly Irish stuff, but sometimes a bit of everything!  Everyone will get a warm welcome!

Contact: Trevor Mills - e-mail: Trevor_Mills@BATHNES.GOV.UK   Tel: 0774 316 5432

Suffolk

Sessions:

They're too irregular (though not infrequent!) and usually short-notice to post details at the present.  Contact Katie for details.

Contact: Katie Howson: info@eatmt.fsnet.co.uk  or  01449 771090

Sessions in:

Contact: 01799 584207

Hundon, Rose & Crown: Second Monday. Informal, mostly music.

Contact: 01440 786261

Thornham Magna, Four Horseshoes: First Monday. Informal.

Contact: 01379 678777

Bramford, Angel: First Tuesday at 8:00. Bernie's Buskers, Song & music around the room.

Contact: Maggie Moore on 01449 722615

Stradbroke, Queens Head: Every week at 1pm. Informal music & song.

Contact: 01379 384384

Stratford St Mary, The Swan: First & Third Tuesday.

Contact: 01206 322164

Whepstead, White Horse: Second Tuesday. Traditional music & song.

Contact: 01284 735542

Yaxley, Cherry Tree: Third Tuesdays. All types of acoustic music.

Contact: 01379 783288/788050

East Bergholt, Carriers Arms: Second Wednesday.

Contact: Chris Lerwell 01206 240153

Edwardstone, White Horse: Second Wednesday.

Contact: 01787 211211

Flempton, Greyhound: Third Wednesday 8.30pm. Sing, Say & Play.

Contact: 01284 728400

Offton, Limeburners: First Wednesday. Folk without smoke. Informal music & song.

Contact: 01473 658318

Wissett, Plough: Second Friday acoustic sessions.

Contact: 01986 872201

Bardwell, Dun Cow: Second Thursday. Informal music & song.

Contact: 01359 250806

Coney Weston, Swan: Fourth Thursday. Informal music & song.

Contact: 01359 221295

Eastbridge, Eels Foot: Every Thursday Squit Session.

Contact: 01728 830154

Ipswich, Golden Key: Alternate Thursdays (not the Steamboat weeks). Song and music around the room.

Contact: 01473 723916

Ipswich, Steamboat Tavern: New Cut West. Alternate Thursdays. Informal music & song.

Contact: 01473 601902

Market Weston, Mill Inn: (between Hopton & Barningham). First Thursday. Topical & Traditional songs.

Contact: 01359 21018

North Lopham, Kings Head: Third Thursday. Informal music & song.

Contact: 01379 687320

Redgrave, Cross Keys: Fifth Thursdays.

Contact: 01379 898510

Sudbury, The Angel, Friars Street: First Thursdays from 7pm. All types of folk music.

Contact: Otis Luxton, sudburyfolk@hotmail.co.uk

Charsfield, Three Horseshoes: First Saturdays. No Smoking.

Contact: 01473 737330

Eastbridge, Eels Foot: Last Sunday Strictly Folk session.

Contact: 01728 830154

Framlingham, The Crown Hotel: Last Sunday.

Contact: 01728 723521

Offton, Limeburners: Every Sunday. Session in the bar, plus Folk without Smoke in the Restaurant.

Contact: 01473 658318

Southwold, Harbour Inn: First and third Sunday Shindig sessions.

Contact: 01502 722381

Stonham Parva, Magpie: Second & last Sun. Informal music & song.

Contact: 01449 711287

Sudbury, The Quay Theatre bar: Last Sundays except Aug & Dec. 8pm.

Contact: 01787 370666

Tattingstone, White Horse: First & Third Sundays.

Contact: 01473 328060

Surrey

Session in Redhill

Contact: Bob Keeble 01737 760492

Sussex

Sessions in East Sussex

English Tunes Session at The John Harvey Tavern, Bear Yard, (opposite Harvey's Brewery), Lewes

Contact: Valmai Goodyear: valmaigoodyear@aol.com

4th Tuesdays of the month at 8:00 at the Elephant & Castle, White Hill, Lewes BN7 2DJ

The Lewes Favourites tunes practice session, a free session for players of any instrument and any ability wanting to learn tunes current in local English tunes sessions.

Details on www.lewesarmsfolkclub.org/LAFC/Lewesfav.html   Contact bryancreer@aol.com   or valmaigoodyear@aol.com

First Sunday of the month, 3:00 - 5:30

English tunes session at the Trevor Arms, Glynde, near Lewes

Contact: Meic Goodyear: meicgoodyear at hotmail.com

First Monday of the month, 8:00

Concertinas Anonymous at the Elephant & Castle, White Hill, Lewes BN7 2DJ

A free session for concertina players of all systems and abilities.

Contact: Bryan Creer: Bryancreer@aol.com   Web: www.lewesarmsfolkclub.org/LAFC/concanon.html

Last Sunday of the month, 8:00

Tunes & song session at The Bull, Ditchling

Contact: Ian Chisholm: iandchisholm@hotmail.com

Sessions in West Sussex

A mixture of instrumentals and songs of all types.

Contact: Alan Wheeler on AWhee51466@aol.com   or 01798 875412

Third Sunday in the month at The Maypole, Yapton, West Sussex, 4:30pm 'til about 8:30pm.

A mixture of instrumentals and songs of all types.

Contact: Alan Wheeler on AWhee51466@aol.com   or 01798 875412

Last Monday of the month at The Swan, Worthing, 8:00

Tunes & song session.

Contact: not known - at present

Wiltshire

Monday Sessions in Wiltshire

2nd and 5th Mondays of the month, Rose & Crown, The Green, Highworth, Nr Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7DB.  01793 766287

4th Mondays of the month, Iron Horse, Kerrs Way, Wroughton.  01793 812944

These are generally music sessions, English/Irish/French with USA/Scottish/Canadian etc. well represented.  A few ballads and the occasional song; Oasis have been covered plus jazz/blues.  But the basis is a fairly standard pub session - melodeons, fiddles, pipes & guitars.

Contact: Dave Foster: djfoster@ntlworld.com  Web: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/djfoster/Venues.htm

Yorkshire

Sessions in York

An acoustic session, traditional music and singing, no formal structure, pretty much a free for all.  All players/singers welcome.  Usually a very lively night, so it's best to arrive as soon after 8pm as poss, to get a seat!

Last Tuesday of the month at the Victoria Vaults, Nunnery Lane, York, 8.30 pm onwards.

Nominally an "Irish" session, but in reality, anything goes.  Format as Tap & Spile, but on a smaller scale.

Contact: For both sessions, Steve & Ruth, email : Snibbet@aol.com

Session in Sheffield

English Tunes Session.  Regulars include Diane Richardson, Steve Dumpleton and Linda Hazlewood.  All welcome.

Contact: Diane Richardson - Smoiler@btinternet.com  Tel. 0114 2631315  Mob. 07765 283743

Session near Sheffield

English Tunes Session.  Regulars include Diane Richardson, Steve Dumpleton, Barry Callaghan and Linda Hazlewood.  All welcome.

Contact: Diane Richardson - Smoiler@btinternet.com  Tel. 0114 2631315  Mob. 07765 283743

Sessions in York

Instrumental, tunes from all over, English, Irish, American, Scottish, French, Scandanavian, all players of any instruments welcome.

Sundays at The Golden Ball, Bishophill, off Nunnery Lane.

Tunes and songs with an American Old Time bias, but not by any means exclusively.  All singers and players welcome.

Contact for either: Mike Tavener - mike@mtavener.freeserve.co.uk

Session in Harrogate

Tuesdays at 8.30 pm

All instrumental, tunes from anywhere.  Regularly have English, Irish Scottish, French, Scandanavian + anything else anyone chooses to bring.

Contact: Ray Black - blackmale@talk21.com

Session near Sheffield

Last Tuesday of every month, 8:00pm

Lots of local traditional singers performing.  You also get a free supper whether you perform or not!

Contact: Mark Davies: Edeophone@aol.com   Tel 0114 2851479  Mobile 007850 475067

Session in Holmfirth

Bi-monthly, Tuesdays

An evening of singing at featuring local traditional singers and performers,again everyone is very welcome.

The next one will take place on Tuesday 4th March, starting at 8:00pm, when the well known traditional singer and shepherd,Clive Mitchell, will be presented with his award for being voted The Yorkshire Post's 'Farming Personality of the Year'.  This promises to be a great evening.

Contact: Mark Davies: Edeophone@aol.com   Tel 0114 2851479  Mobile 007850 475067

For various sessions in South Yorkshire / North Derbyshire

Check out the Sessions page of the South Riding Folk Network site.

Scotland

Session in Wigtownshire:

• April 25, May 30, July 18, Aug 30
• Sept 19 is different in that it's the Hooly in Glentrooly in the schooly!!  And is a midday-midnight job.
• Oct 24, Nov 28, Dec 19

Any unamplified music & song - no rules except dont take over!

Contact: Jim Bainbridge at: jimfranb@btinternet.com or 01671 840262

Wales

Session in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire

Session for all comers and all types of music and song.  Everything from Irish fiddle to the occasional Welsh harp; by way of guitar, mandolin, penny whistle, flute, Welsh pipes (bagpipes) accordian, concertina, bouzouki, zither, and anything that can be tapped, hit or shaken.  Good music in good company.

Contact: Janet Bott on janet@landstrider.freeserve.co.uk
or www.pembrokeshire-folk-music.co.uk

Australia

Sessions in Brisbane

Contact: Glen Donald on Brisbane 07-3846 1913, or Terry Jacob, 07-3393 3474.

Sunday evenings - Cafe Bohemia, Hardgreaves Rd, West End (also quite central).  Tunes from 6 pm 'til as late as midnight.  Very relaxed.  First 2 hours mainly for less experienced musos.  We encourage anything.  Some people even throw in some Macedonian tunes.

Tuesday evenings - Gilhooley's Hotel, in the city.  A recent innovation, and these sometimes don't last more than a few months.

Contact: Ring Randall Matthews first to check on 07-38482664.

Session outside Brisbane

Up Front Club, Maleny, Sunshine Coast Hinterland (1+ hour NW of Brisbane)

Contact: Richenda Bridge - silvereel@squirrel.com.au  or phone: 07 - 5499 9190

Session in NSW

Contact: John May or Margo Burl: margojon@conx.net.au

Canada

Session in Toronto

The music is largely Irish traditional with a smattering of Ottawa Valley and Maritimes influences.  It is fast gaining a reputation this side of the pond for it's hospitality and excellence.  The session is hosted by Dathai Connaughton.  All visiting musicians are welcome.

Sessions in St. John's, Newfoundland

7:30 P.M. every Saturday evening at O'Reilly's Irish Pub, George Street

7:30 P.M. every Saturday evening at Bridie Molloy's Pub, George Street

6:00(approx.) every Saturday evening at The Ship Inn, Solomon's Lane

Contact: Fergus O'Byrne: fobyrne@roadrunner.nf.net

New Zealand

Session in Wellington

Monday nights, 8:30pm onwards.

Drinks for musicians (until the tab runs out).  Irish with a hint of Scottish and English, also some singing at the punters' request.

Contact: David Barnes - e-mail: david.barnes@xtra.co.nz

Session in Auckland

Tuesday nights. Kicks off around 8:30, can go to 1:30 some weeks.

Excellent open acoustic session, musicians, singers, bards.

Contact: www.dogsbollixirishbar.co.nz/index.html

Session in Auckland

Sunday nights.  Small bunch of musos paid to be there, others welcome to join in.  All acoustic, on the floor not on stage and if you're any good you'll earn a pint.  Lovely music and some very good singing.

Session in Christchurch

Wednesday nights.  Open acoustic session, mostly musicians but singers welcomed if they're any good.

USA

Session in Mansfield, Missouri

Mansfield Jamboree: a free, open, acoustic jam session that has groups for bluegrass, old time, country, gospel, some square dancing and jig dancing.

Contact: Joyce Cantrell: music@mansfieldjamboree.org   www.mansfieldjamboree.org

Session in Hartford, Connecticut

All musicians, singers and dancers welcome.

Contact: PV O'Donnell, web: www.pvodonnell.com, phone: 860 525 1600

Various sessions in Chattanooga, Tenn

Contact: Joe Ridolfo, e-mail: rahini@comcast.net

Free American Country Old Time Music session in Manhattan, NY

Contact: Jack Hirschorn - e-mail: MARBLE@WARWICK.NET
or:  http://140.190.128.190/OLDTIME/8.30.9801.57PM.html

New York City Concertina Squeeze-In

Saturdays from 11:00 to 1:00 pm.  The meeting will be held at the Graybar Building, 420 Lexington Avenue, between 43rd-44th, 15th floor, Room 1564.  Bring your own drink or food if necessary - the snack bar in the building is closed on the weekends.

Please spread the word to any concertina player - English, Anglo, or Duet systems welcome.  If this is successful, we'd like to start a monthly gathering for exchanging tunes, information, and more.

Contact: Richard Carlin: dockboggs@aol.com

Sweden

English Music Session in Stockholm

Anyone who plays English tunes and happens to be in Stockholm on the first Sunday of a month is welcome to participate.  We - some members of the Eken Morris Dancers - have 2 melodeons, 3 fiddles, anglo concertina and a Cornish guitar player and singer.

The Eken Morris Dancers, who will celebrate their 25th anniversary this year, also dance outside the pub Thursday evenings during the summer.

Contact: Jan Ivarson - Jan.Ivarson@Telia.com
or http://biphome.spray.se/ekenmorris/