It was a lilting violin mixed with an accordion and the occasional penny whistle—the sure and certain sounds of an Irish music session. Fiddler Mairead nic an Fhaili was gathered with her ...
Other respondents reported experiencing a "boys' club," "laddish behaviour," or being made to feel uncomfortable during Irish music 'sessions'. One musician talked about asking a tour manager for ...
More acts have been announced for the forthcoming Sligo Live sessions, with more than 100 live performances from October 21st to 25th, and more than 80 per cent of those performances will be free.