Bay Area Irish Music Sessions
“A good séisiún can leave you walking on air, send you home happy and keep your mind filled with music for a whole week.” – Charlie Lennon
SUNDAY SESSIONS
Please contact bars for verification of session info
6pm to 9pm – The Chieftain Bar, San Francisco
The Chieftain welcomes lovers of traditional Irish music every Sunday to an open session of Irish tunes and occasional songs hosted by Mark Nagle – at the authentic Irish pub located one block from San Francisco’s Moscone Convention Center.
from 8pm – The Starry Plough, Berkeley
Every Sunday evening The Starry Plough presents a traditional Irish music session featuring instrumentals & vocals. Players and singers welcomed! Starting at 8pm/no cover. Donations appreciated. (Note: first Sundays Advanced Session is instruments only & invited players). 3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 510 841 0188
from 9pm – The Plough and Stars, San Francisco
Known as the “Home of Traditional Irish Music in the Bay Area” The Plough and Stars’ Sunday session features the talents of Jack Gilder, Marla Fibish, John Sherry, Susan Spurlock, Kyle Alden, Darcy Noonan, Richard Mandel, Cieran Marsden, Erin Shrader, Richard Mandel & many more musicians and friends … (see music page for video)
3.30pm – 6.30pm – Poet and Patriot, Santa Cruz
320 Cedar St. in downtown Santa Cruz
Email [email protected] or call (831) 426-8620 for details
3pm – 5pm – Redwood Cafe, Cotati
Celtic Fiddle Music, Monthly on the second Sunday
6pm – 10pm – Irish Jam Session. Monthly on the second and fourth Sunday
8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati – email
Starry Plough, Berkeley
Every Sunday evening The Starry Plough presents a traditional Irish music session featuring instrumentals & vocals. Players and singers welcomed.
MONDAY SESSIONS
Starry Plough, Berkeley
Every Monday is Irish Dance and Céilí, hosted by John Slaymaker. Dance lessons at 7pm. Music and Dancing at 9pm.
TUESDAY SESSIONS
Plough & Stars, San Francisco • Tuesdays, Sundays
O’Flaherty’s, San Jose • Tuesdays
The South Bay’s longest running traditional Irish music session thanks to Ray and Marie O’Flaherty who have kept the tradition going at the pub. Hosted by Julie Horner, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the music is lively with tunes and songs in the spirit of the tradition. 6:30 to 10:00 every Tuesday evening in downtown San Jose. See Tuesdays on calendar for details.