(edit title) Want to start Irish band Looking for Irish musicians. Options

[the_government]

I'm looking to start a wee traditional Irish band, something that can do the pubs in Gbg and have a bit of craic. I play the bodhran and am interested in getting a bit of a Chieftains / De Dannan kind of thing. I'm looking for whistle players, guitars, uilleann pipes (i should be so lucky), flute, fiddle, accordian, banjo, mandolin or harp (worth a try).
It doesn't need to be anything too serious, just a bit a fun and an excuse to go to the pub. Oh, and the subtitle of the ad suggests I'm looking for Irish musicians - of course it doesn't matter, I'd welcome a martian of he had a set of pipes.

[Boringday]

That's racist! Irish only? Non-Irish need not apply? Wow...why don't you let some muslims join your band too?

[corduroykid]

'That's racist! Irish only? Non-Irish need not apply? Wow...why don't you let some muslims join your band too?'

Are you illiterate?

[Gamla Hälsingebock]

Hey!

Read the man's post before you make ejits(?) of yourselves...he said he would accept an alien life form also.

However I do not think a disciple of Islam could stand the lovely freedom of the Hibernian people when pipe and drum are array!

[Svensksmith]

You play a drum made from goat! I keel you.

[Gamla Hälsingebock]

Thanx...I needed that

[the fonz]

I understand you - I myself once wanted to start a rock band. Unfortunately I can't sing or play any instruments, so sadly I failed.

[the_government]

Thanks for the backup guys. I guess my subtitle was more than enough to kindle the fire of an unnecessary argumentative backlash which emanates from deep within the loins of all online forums.
An yes, to the other curious party - I do happen to drum a reel or two on a goatskin; tonally there is no better rhythmic accompaniment in a mildly inebriated trad session.
So back to the point at hand.... musicians? Or vocalists, I forgot to mention singers are also welcome: singing in Irish is preferable (is that racist too Boringday?).

[California Girl]

I'm looking to start a wee traditional Irish band, something that can do the pubs in Gbg and have a bit of craic. I play the bodhran and am interested in getting a bit of ... (show full quote)

I'm looking to start a wee traditional Irish band, something that can do the pubs in Gbg and have a bit of craic. I play the bodhran and am interested in getting a bit of a Chieftains / De Dannan kind of thing. I'm looking for whistle players, guitars, uilleann pipes (i should be so lucky), flute, fiddle, accordian, banjo, mandolin or harp (worth a try).
It doesn't need to be anything too serious, just a bit a fun and an excuse to go to the pub. Oh, and the subtitle of the ad suggests I'm looking for Irish musicians - of course it doesn't matter, I'd welcome a martian of he had a set of pipes. ... (hide full quote)

I have a really stupid question: whereabouts are people playing live traditional Irish music in Gbg? I have a child who plays harp and is absolutely mad about Celtic music, but hasn't ever had the chance to hear it live. If we ever make it out to Gbg, she'd love to have the chance to listen to proper traditional Irish music live. Otoh, I suppose if the only option is a pub, it's not really appropriate for a young teen, right :-( ?

[the_government]

Hey California Girl,
Its not a stupid question at all, its basically why I made this post. Any remotely Irish music will most likely be played in a pub but as far as I am aware there no trad bands currently performing in Gbg (I would like to be corrected).
I'm not sure how relaxed they are in Sweden, but I learnt how to play Irish music in the pub when I was a kid. It made it a very genuine experience as I think Irish trad music lends itself very well to people joining in at any part of the song (it has quite simple and open structures and a variable arrangements).
If I ever manage to put something together I can let you know, your kid even being welcome to join in. The harp is one of the most beautiful additions to a session so this wouldn't be a totally selfless invitation.

[Rick Methven]

The harp is one of the most beautiful additions to a session

As a child I wanted to play the Welsh Harp. Buying a a harp that was bigger than me and then buying a van just to move me and my harp around, was ruled out by my father. I wonder why?

He did give me his old guitar though

[California Girl]

If I ever manage to put something together I can let you know, your kid even being welcome to join in. The harp is one of the most beautiful additions to a session so this wou ... (show full quote)

If I ever manage to put something together I can let you know, your kid even being welcome to join in. The harp is one of the most beautiful additions to a session so this wouldn't be a totally selfless invitation. ... (hide full quote)

I remember the whole hanging out in the Irish pub as a kid thing from California as well, though I'm sure it was very much on the edge of legality there ;-). Updates would be most welcome and thank you very much for the invitation! The kid has been working for years on getting us to Ireland and Wales for the music. She's still more of a beginning player, but quite decent actually, and unfortunately still painfully self-conscious in front of an audience. But you never know, she might just work up the courage at some point.

[California Girl]

As a child I wanted to play the Welsh Harp. Buying a a harp that was bigger than me and then buying a van just to move me and my harp around, was ruled out by my father. I won ... (show full quote)

As a child I wanted to play the Welsh Harp. Buying a a harp that was bigger than me and then buying a van just to move me and my harp around, was ruled out by my father. I wonder why?

He did give me his old guitar though ... (hide full quote)

Tell me about it!

[Schomberg]

I hope the 'other' side of Irishness will be represented too? A good rendering of The Sash or Boyne Water would be nice to hear with a full range of traditional instruments.

[byke]

As a child I wanted to play the Welsh Harp. Buying a a harp that was bigger than me and then buying a van just to move me and my harp around, was ruled out by my father. I won ... (show full quote)

As a child I wanted to play the Welsh Harp. Buying a a harp that was bigger than me and then buying a van just to move me and my harp around, was ruled out by my father. I wonder why?

He did give me his old guitar though ... (hide full quote)

I think David Beckhams youngest child has got 7 of them.