“A Session (seisun in Gaelic) is a gathering of traditional musicians for the purpose of celebrating their common interest in the music by playing it together in a relaxed, informal setting…. It works like this: One musician starts playing a tune, and whoever knows the tune joins in and plays along.”
– Field Guide to the Irish Music Session – Barry Foy
Give us a tune or a Song – Everyone is Welcome to Join in!
For 14 years the Session Stage has been welcoming folks from all skill levels that are interested in playing traditional Celtic music in this most traditional way. Sessions last about 75 minutes, with a 30-minute break between sessions.
Each session is unique, with the hosts of the session – musicians from the Main Stage – setting the tone and ground rules. There is comfortable seating out of the weather for players and listeners alike.
The Stage invites seasoned session players from all over Northern California to play, ensuring that session hosts have robust and nimble musicians in the crowd with instruments ready to follow their lead. (You may find them playing in the campgrounds too.)
