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Ballad Sessions in Dublin

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  • 11-07-2009 5:45pm
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    Whiskey Devil
    Registered Users Posts: 908 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks,


    Does anybody know where I'd find a GOOD ballad session in Dublin, preferably with some decent singers? Some great trad sessions around, but wouldn't mind a few ballads now and again. :)


    I'm living in Dun Laoghaire at the moment, so anywhere thats accessible I'm willing to check out.


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    fh041205
    Registered Users Posts: 992 ✭✭✭fh041205


    mcillhatton wrote: »
    check out a Band called The DRUIDS where ever they play the fill and entertain. The Bands First Gig was the famous Johnny Foxes Pub in the Dublin Mountains


    Can you stop that please. Your already putting me off them.


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    banjopaul
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    fh041205 wrote: »
    Can you stop that please. Your already putting me off them.

    Don't worry I'm sure he'll be banned soon:)


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    Whiskey Devil
    Registered Users Posts: 908 ✭✭✭Whiskey Devil


    3 replies - I was getting excited! Sadly, still no info on a ballad session in Dublin. Good luck with the band Mickey, but this is not really the way to go about promoting it..


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    banjopaul
    Registered Users Posts: 931 ✭✭✭banjopaul


    Whiskey Devil wrote: »
    3 replies - I was getting excited! Sadly, still no info on a ballad session in Dublin. Good luck with the band Mickey, but this is not really the way to go about promoting it..

    Sorry about that!
    Well his posts have all been deleted anyway, system works!

    Back on topic, I have no idea but I'll see if I can find out any info for you.:)


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    Whiskey Devil
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    That would be great. Thanks Paul. :)


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    fh041205
    Registered Users Posts: 992 ✭✭✭fh041205


    Whiskey Devil wrote: »
    3 replies - I was getting excited! Sadly, still no info on a ballad session in Dublin. Good luck with the band Mickey, but this is not really the way to go about promoting it..


    Sorry about that WD. If you ever find anything I'd be interested to hear too. I'll hopefully be living in Dublin for college after September.

    Btw I'm going to leave my quote from our good friend up there. So we can remember the brief time we spent with him. *sob*:rolleyes:


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    Whiskey Devil
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    fh041205 wrote: »
    Sorry about that WD. If you ever find anything I'd be interested to hear too. I'll hopefully be living in Dublin for college after September.

    Btw I'm going to leave my quote from our good friend up there. So we can remember the brief time we spent with him. *sob*:rolleyes:

    No problem. If I come across any I'll let you know.


    C'mon the Drogs wha'! :)


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    banjopaul
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    Whiskey Devil wrote: »
    No problem. If I come across any I'll let you know.


    C'mon the Drogs wha'! :)

    If you don't find one why don't the two of you start your own? Sure thats what its all about!:)


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    fh041205
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    Whiskey Devil wrote: »
    No problem. If I come across any I'll let you know.


    C'mon the Drogs wha'! :)



    Damn straight c'mon the Drogs. Best manager and best team spirit in the country atm. We could quite possibly qualify for Europe this year even though we were bottom for the first 16 or so games.

    Unfortunately i'm not a singer myself. My dad is the one who wud have more of an interest in that.


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    squelly
    Registered Users Posts: 73 ✭✭squelly


    The Kozie, main street Dunlaoighre on Sundays from 6.30 to 9.00 have music.
    ballads and a bit of trad.


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    Whiskey Devil
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    Thanks Squelly. Seen those guys on Sunday. Pretty good, but they seem to be background music for people to talk over. :(

    I'd also suggest that they bin the mando (not the player) and get a second guitar or a banjo.. Hope you're not one of the guys........ :o


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    squelly
    Registered Users Posts: 73 ✭✭squelly


    Whiskey, turns out I am (one of the guys). Not saying which one

    The sound system was not the best, would you agree??
    We plan to improve it somewhat. The banjo pickup went down on us also, will have it sorted for the next time.

    thx for your comments


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    Whiskey Devil
    Registered Users Posts: 908 ✭✭✭Whiskey Devil


    Great squelly. The sound wasn't brilliant, but it's far from the worst I've heard. It takes a bit of time to get it all together and it's good that you are working on it. I probably won't be along this Sunday, but I will drop in whenever I get a chance.

    Fair play anyway - good to see somebody out there doing it. :)


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    celticbest
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    I know it's nowhere near you but St. Colmcille's G.A.A club in Swords have a session every Monday from 7:30 'till about 9:30.

    Also Charlie and the Bhoys are playing there on the Saturday the 5th of September, if Celtic f.c. and Rebel music is what you are looking for.


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    fh041205
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    celticbest wrote: »
    Also Charlie and the Bhoys are playing there on the Saturday the 5th of September, if Celtic f.c. and Rebel music is what you are looking for.

    Aaaargggghhhh. That is all. Even the thought of it scares me.


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    flanum
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    what about this? http://www.goilin.com/


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    trad
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    flanum wrote: »
    what about this? http://www.goilin.com/

    Not back until 4th September, looks like a good venue.


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    Whiskey Devil
    Registered Users Posts: 908 ✭✭✭Whiskey Devil


    flanum wrote: »
    what about this? http://www.goilin.com/

    Thanks very much flanum. I will check this out when it starts again. :)


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    Neonlight
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    Darkey kellys on Fishamble street d2 ,top of dame st at the back of the Dublin city council building,every sat and sun between 2 and 6.Great session and great craic and wash it all down with about 14 pints of stout.:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D


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    sessionplayer
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    Hello WD,
    Try Cuala Gaa, Hyde Road, Dalkey. Every Wednesday 21.30 til late and most Saturdays 21.30 til late. Music & Songs. Welcome to join in anytime.
    Respect
    Sessionplayer


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