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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: This list is periodically updated. |
| Day, Time (PM) | Session | Venue, City, Directions | Notes, Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every Monday 7-9:30pm |
Almost Entirely Old Time | Fandango
Pizza 3163 Middlefield Road (near Loma Verde) Palo Alto (650) 494-2929 |
All ages welcome. Plenty of parking out front. 1st & 3rd: Old Time 2nd & 4th: Bluegrass If 5th: Anything Goes. |
| Every Tuesday 6:30-10pm |
Traditional Irish/Celtic Session (fast) |
O’Flaherty’s
Irish Pub 25 N. San Pedro St., San Jose (408) 947-8007 |
Over 21 only. Downtown San Jose. Contact Julia Horner (408) 422-1463 The parking garage across the street is now issuing a ticket upon entry and requiring $2 flat fee to exit. O'Flaherty's will furnish a validation ticket that lets you get out for free, but you have to remember to ask for it. |
| Every Tuesday 8-9:30pm |
Traditional Irish/Celtic Slow Session |
Fandango
Pizza New location! 3163 Middlefield Road (near Loma Verde) Palo Alto (650) 494-2929 |
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 Street, San Rafael (415) 497-8656 |
Call (415) 497-8656 or email |
|
Every Tuesday |
Mostly Celtic Session Musicians, singers, and dancers welcome. |
C.B.
Hannegan’s 208 Bachman Ave. at Santa Cruz, Los Gatos (408) 395-1233 |
All ages welcome. |
| Every Wednesday 6:30-11pm |
"Official Irish Music Session" | The
Attic 931 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz |
Contact Julia Horner if you are interested in playing. (408) 422-1463 |
| Every Wednesday 7-10pm |
Celtic Session | Coastline Restaurant & Brewery, 120 Union St., Santa Cruz | Contact Andrea at (831) 427-0624 or email andrea@baymoon.com |
| Every Wednesday 7pm |
Simple Traditional Irish Tune-learning |
St.
Isabella's Parish Hall 1 Trinity Way, San Rafael (Terra Linda off Freitas Parkway) |
Hosted by Marin Ceoiltais. Ease into Irish
tunes and style by ear without embarrassment. Call (415) 497-8656
or email MarinIrishCeili@lucasvalley.net
for for playlist and directions. Note: this session moves to private homes in the summer. |
| Infrequent Wednesdays 8pm |
Celtic Night open session/jam |
The
King’s Head Pub 201 Orchard City Drive, Campbell |
Over 21 only. Check their calendar for session dates (if any) (408) 871-2499 |
| 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 Drive, in 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 Street 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. |
| 3rd Wednesday 7-9:30pm |
Traditional Celtic Session suitable for more advanced players. | The
Black Rose Irish Pub 2074 Armory Drive, 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 Drive, in Santa Rosa. |
Over 21 only. Don Coffin at drcoffin@aol.com |
| 2nd Saturday |
Berkeley Area Slow Session | A private home in Pleasanton, CA. | Email Joyce Newport janjgn@yahoo.com for details. |
| 4th Saturday | Sharon & Jaya's Irish Session | A private home in Dublin, CA. | Email Angelo Meola, meolahome@comcast.net
for details. |
| Every Sunday 11:30am-3pm |
Open Session Musicians, singers and fans are welcome. |
La Di Da Cafe |
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 Sunday 5-8pm |
Traditional Irish/Celtic Session (fast) |
O’Flaherty’s
Irish Pub 25 N. San Pedro St., San Jose (408) 947-8007 |
Over 21 only. Downtown San Jose Parking is free in the ramp across the street. Organized by fellow band member Art Friedman |
| 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 |
Berkeley Area Slow Session (BASS) |
Alameda, CA. | Musicians interested in joining should
email Vic Entrikin, greyscott@comcast.net. |
| 1st Sunday 3-8pm |
Slow Session |
A private home in San Leandro, CA. |
Hosted by East Bay Slow Players Email Joyce Newport janjgn@yahoo.com for details. |
|
1st Sunday (Slow Session at 2pm) |
Open Session |
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. |
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