Champaign-Urbana's longest-running weekly Irish traditional music session will resume on Wednesday evenings beginning August 8th, from 8:30 to 10:30 pm at Dublin O'Neil's, 301 N. Neil Street in Champaign. Jake Schumacher, who leads the session, said, "We want to thank Dublin O'Neil's for making the Wednesday evening session a welcome addition to their music line-up. The genial and cozy Irish pub atmosphere should provide a great listening experience for old and new fans of Irish traditional music. And we want to thank Bentley's pub for their support of the weekly session over the last decade."
The session focuses on the traditional dance music of Ireland--jigs, reels, hornpipes, waltzes and much more--played on authentic Irish instruments including fiddle, button accordion, concertina, piano, pipes and tenor banjo. Throughout the evening occasional songs are sung and stories told as well. Musicians with some experience in playing Irish music are welcome, and those with an interest in learning to play Irish music are encouraged to come and listen, as well as all who enjoy Irish and Irish-American culture, food and drink.
For more information, contact Jake Schumacher at boscapod@gmail.com.
Bruce Molsky, twice-Grammy-nominated artist on fiddle, banjo, guitar and song, has dug into the deepest reaches of mountain music while growing his own unique voice. His skill at performing, a deep and varied repertoire, and a reverence for the past combined with a relaxed, conversational wit, draws listeners in as if they were sitting on the front porch of Carnegie Hall.
Molsky was recently named by Berklee College of Music as its Visiting Scholar in the American Roots Music Program. Through his work there, he is a mentor, friend, and inspiration for the next generation of roots musicians.
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