Traditional Irish Music Sessions

Come and check out one of these monthly Irish music sessions in Saskatoon. Sit and listen, or bring an instrument and join in. You're in for a good time no matter what!

The Cafe in the Mendel Art Gallery

When?

First WEDNESDAY of the month, from 8 till 10PM.

Next Sessions:

December 3rd 2008, and in 2009: Jan 7th, Feb 4th, March 4th, April 1st, May 6th, June 3rd, July 1st, August 5th, Sept. 2nd, Oct 7th, Nov 4th, Dec 2nd.

Lydia's Pub

650 Broadway Avenue · (306) 652-8595 · http://www.lydiaspub.com

When?

Third Saturday of the month, from 3 till 5PM.

Next Session:

. Saturday, November 15, 2008, Dec 20th, and in 2009: Jan 17th, Feb 21st, March 21st, April 18th, May 16th, June 20th, July 18th, August 15th, Sept 19th, Oct 17th, Nov 21st and Dec 19th.

These sessions are for musicians at all levels, for singers, for dancers, and for the enjoyment of anyone who chooses to come. These are not "open stages" for individual performers but are sessions for playing music as a general group, learning new tunes, and good company.

There are no age restrictions on participants at either location at the times indicated.

Annual General Meeting

This is an opportunity to come and see what Comhaltas is all about. We are always looking for new members! The Annual General Meeting is held in September of October of each year.

Ceilis and Concerts

Ceilis are parties featuring live traditional music and Irish social dancing (ceili dancing) which can be learned on the floor. Ceilis are held whenever there is enough interest; usually there are at least two each year: one in autumn and one in spring.

Concerts include performances by local musicians, by out-of-town performers, and periodically the "Echoes of Erin" North American tour of champion musicians and dancers from Ireland.

Additional Music Information

Performers

Some of the musicians that gather at Comhaltas sessions also play professionally and accept performance bookings. Click here for more information.

Music Instruction

Some of the musicians that gather at Comhaltas sessions also offer instruction in the playing of various instruments. Click here for more information.

Irish Dance

Irish Country Dance

Claddagh Branch offers classes in Irish Country Dancing from time to time. None are occurring at present. This form of dance consists of dancing in groups to the jigs, reels, polkas, and waltzes typical of traditional Irish music. Ceili dancing is taught and called at the Irish ceilis Claddagh Branch holds each year. Classes in Irish set dancing (social dancing done in groups of four couples) are arranged from time to time, as interest warrants.

Irish Dance Schools

There are four schools of Irish dance in Saskatoon:

The Blakey - Saskatoon School of Irish Dance

Phone: (306) 373-0088

River City School of Irish Dance

Phone: (306) 280-4580
E-mail: rcsid@shaw.ca

Saskatoon Academy of Irish Dance

Phone: (306) 665-5585

Queen Maeve School of Irish Dance

Phone: (306) 931-7620