Hudson Valley - Gardiner NY Irish Music Trad Slow-Session exists to bring local beginner and intermediate players together in a convivial, non-threatening environment to play trad music together. We aim to meet at people's homes or other local private spaces where we don't need to "perform" for our listeners, we can just play for ourselves and our own enjoyment. If you are an acoustic player of a traditional instrument, and are interested in playing Celtic, Irish, Contra music, as well as singi …

A group of friendly acoustic musicians meets once a month to play Bluegrass, Old Time, Irish, and Catskills Contra in a low-key, non-competitive atmosphere.  You can pick up standard tunes across genres, become more proficient on a 2nd or 3rd instrument or improve your improvisational skills; all at a slower pace. For advanced beginners to intermediate and professional players. Come play music and have fun with other musicians without the pressure of performing for an audience! I was inspired to …