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 …
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This group is dedicated to providing a place for people interested in exploring the ancient, pre denominational spiritual path that was lived by the Saints of ancient Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Britain. The Celtic Church was a phenomenon that was at once western, with strong ties to eastern desert spirituality of the early Holy Land. The church was deeply contemplative, mystical, and monastic, but also socially conscious and active in the needs of its local communities. There was a strong eco …
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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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 …
The purpose of the group is to introduce people to the pleasure of participating in Scottish Country dancing. The flow of the dances, the lilt of the music and the social nature of the occasion make dancing a rewarding activity in every sense. The Meetup Group will join with more experienced dancers who will provide teaching and guidance as required to enable everyone to get the most out of dancing. No experience is necessary, nor is it necessary to be from Scotland or wear a kilt. Similarly the …
Discover the reels, jigs and strathspeys of Scottish Country Dancing (SCD), and find out why British psychologists have claimed that Scottish Country Dancing is better than sex!* You don't have to be Scottish to enjoy doing the dances from Scotland. SCD is practiced on every continent (including Antarctica) and is a popular past time for people of many ages and backgrounds. Join to stay fit, or to become a part of the global SCD scene which offers world-wide classes and events including school …
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.
… You'll meet people from many walks of life and get to enjoy fabulous music.
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