This is a social networking group for those in North Jersey who love Irish music and culture. We will meet regularly for concerts, lectures, festivals, sporting events, pub nights and more. You don't have to be Irish, just be ready to celebrate and promote Irish culture. A great way to get involved, celebrate our shared traditions and interests and make new friends in the community!
Our goal is to gather together to support, promote, play and enjoy Irish and other forms of Celtic music in the greater New York City area. We welcome musicians who wish to play this music or learn how to play it as well as fans who wish to see live shows by artists in this genre. New York City has a rich Celtic music scene and we meet several times a month to see live bands play, including local, national and international acts. We also meet regularly for open traditional Irish seisiuns, includ …
Come to beginner-beginner lessons in Irish Set Dancing (not "Riverdancing"). Only recently revived in Ireland, folk Set Dancing now has a following across the World. Bring a partner or meet one. I'ts a fun way to exercise and socialize. And we have several ceilis (dances) a month with fabulous live bands! Absolutely no competitions.
Our purpose is to have a great time singing and playing all kinds of folk music as a group. Anyone who loves folk music -- from the 60's Woodstock era to the present, including roots music, Irish music and folk/country -- will enjoy this group. We welcome those that can sing and/or play wonderfully and those who like to sing along or just listen. We welcome all acoustic musicians who love the genre and enjoy having others sing along. If as a result of this meetup, other gatherings em …
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Every Saturday we meet up for a Slow Session where musicians of all instruments are welcome to practice playing Irish traditional tunes in a group setting. Tunes are practiced at a slow pace and players of all levels are welcome to bring sheet music or learn by ear as others play. A list of regular tunes is provided, although everyone is encouraged to introduce tunes they are comfortable playing. Even if you only know one or two tunes, this casual and friendly environment is an ideal introductio …
A place for the Irish in New York:Irish-born, first generation, second generation, any generation.Love the culture, love the people, are a wannabe.Can spell Dun Laoghaire, know the lyrics to every U2 song, can't stand U2...Speak Irish, don't have the cupla focal and don't even know what that means...to hang out and enjoy each other's company and enjoy Irish and New York culture in all its glory.
This group is to get everyone with their small lever harps out into the world to share tunes, trade tech. tips and just play and have FUN with Celtic and Irish tunes...if you want to bring some classical or your own music that is cool. But you have to be willing to teach it to the other harpers. My name is Mia Theodoratus ( www.miatheodoratus.com )and I teach at the Irish Arts Center. The purpose of this group is to give everyone with a small harp a supportive community to grow musically. I …
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… It was a church that glorified in artistic beauty such as music, poetry and visual art, most notably the beautiful Book of Kells and Lindisfarne Gospel. Today we are a growing community of brothers and sisters from every denomination devoted to living this path, and we venerate the likes of Patrick, Bridgit, Aidan, and Columba as role models of Christian spirituality. If you are looking for a christian identity that is at once contemplative and active, ecological and artistic, and one that is fi …
Everyone knows Europe is the undisputed party capital of the world... and Europeans know how to have a good time!! Why should we miss out on all the fun here in NYC?! We work with NYC's top venues so you don't need to worry about waiting on line or paying a hefty cover.. all you need to do is show up & have fun! :)
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The NYC Barn Dance was created by David Harvey in October 2006 as a monthly event designed to give New Yorkers an opportunity to experience - through dance - the traditional Anglo-Irish-Scottish dance music being played in the city and elsewhere. This experience stands in stark contrast to how this music is often experienced in NYC: at spaces where dancing is difficult or prohibited. Solid turnout, strong reviews by attendees and musicians, and the renewal of a New York State Council on the Arts …
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