Edinburgh "kitchen session" starting up for beginning / intermediate players...

[wintersdoor]

Hey all,

Some of us from the SMG classes in Edinburgh are starting up an informal, private session about once a week to just practice playing in a group and for fun. Most of us are late beginners - late intermediates; none of us are advanced enough in general for session playing in pubs. Atmosphere will be relaxed, pacing slowish, repertoire a mix of Scottish and Irish. So anyway, if there's some other people in the Edinburgh area out there who would be interested, drop me a line (mellingsather@gmail.com) and I'll fill you in on the details as they develop... (Also would be great for any advanced players who are learning a new instrument as it would be nice to have some experienced sessions musicians around as well).

Cheers,
Nate

[Jack Campin]

How do you see this being different from the slow session? Different repertoire, location, time?...

[wintersdoor]

It'll be a bit more Irish-focused than SMG usually is and will be held on private premises, which some people prefer. (And a different time as well). Anyone from the slow session could have another opportunity to practice session playing and expand their repertoire. Certainly not intended as a rivalry and I would encourage anyone in the kitchen session to also attend the slow session.

[ian]

Hi Nate,

I might be interested. What sort of format do you see the sessions taking?

Thanks
Ian