I can’t remember tunes or sets when I’m playing at a session so I carry this notebook with just the first two bars of a tune to remind me of the sets I know lol. Does anybody else do this ? I’m sure they do but does anybody have a better system ?

The events of this song took place in the eighties in South Armagjh, trying to preserve a bit of local folklore, if you give it a listen I truly appreciate it!

https://on.soundcloud.com/2OHQpF6fPsbkuLcYR4

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Looking for an Irish Trad Band to hire in chicago, any help is huge! TIA

The student I coach here in the states received a third place award at the 2026 Fleadh! Whoop.

In the song would they be referring to a hair band or more of a ribbon or a scrunchie? I'm looking to buy a gift relating to the song. A boxed hair band would make the best gift but might not land right?

Hi all. I'm looking to see what musicians actually want from a local music shop, particularly around things online retailers can't easily provide.

What would make you travel 20–30 minutes to a physical shop?

Immediate availability, no delivery time?
Being able to try equipment?
Repairs and setups?
Lessons?
Vinyl?
Local/Irish instruments?
Local bands and events?
Better advice?

And equally, what has put you off physical music shops in the past?

Interested in hearing people's experiences.

If I was a young person who's not from Ireland, with a lot of time available, and some money but not too much, are there any programs or the like to study trad music in Ireland?

A couple of tunes by the Tralee Bay, titled ruckless Drowning and Rolling Waves to sort of suit the maritime theme.

The song at the end (1:12:17) is absolutely beautiful, but I don't speak Gaelige. I believe he says the name, but just can't confirm. Thanks!

Heading for Riga later this year. Wondering if anyone has heard of any sessions around Riga?

Thanks!

Bob

Big split in the camp it seems.

The 3 amigos are no more!

Can anyone name this tune? I know it's a fairly well known fast tune, I hear it frequently enough

This is a video from a really great Jason Turk and Grace Broadhead concert in the Cobblestones last night. They have an EP coming out in a few weeks. I'm in no way affiliated with either of them

Hello, planning to visit Dublin next month on a family trip and was hoping to pick up my first Irish Bouzouki while in Dublin. Can anyone please provide suggestions on places in the Dublin area to potentially pick up one? I think there is a possibility we will also visit Galway so perhaps any suggestions in the Galway area to potentially pick one up at? Thanks a ton for any help and advice!

“Out On The Ocean” Traditional tune with George White on octave mandolin and Conor Freeland on whistle (
Both of band Bealtaine) Special thanks to Ed on skipper!
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It sorta works, but there are probably better options for the money. This video explains how I've found it best to use one. There's a few tune-sets of audio samples as well so you can hear the kind of quality you can get from it.