The Cobblestone Trad Sessions
Widely known as one of Dublin's finest traditional music pubs. Highly authentic, non-stage sessions where master musicians and passionate locals gather in a circle to play traditional Irish tunes.
When and where
The Cobblestone Trad Sessions meets every Sunday at 7:00 PM. It meets at The Cobblestone Pub, Smithfield, Dublin 7, Co. Dublin.
Times and venues do move, particularly at the start of a new season and around bank holidays, so it is worth confirming the next date with the group before travelling.
What to expect
The Cobblestone Trad Sessions is a session, not a gig. Musicians sit in a circle, usually in a corner of the room, and play tunes they all know. There is no stage, no admission charge and no set list.
If you play, the etiquette is to listen for a while before joining, come in on tunes you already know rather than starting your own, and follow whoever is leading. If you do not play, you are welcome to sit and listen, which is what most of the room is doing.
Sessions depend entirely on who turns up, so a quiet night with three players and a packed one with fifteen are both normal.
Who it suits
Musicians who want to play with others, and anyone who simply wants to sit and hear live traditional music without a ticket.
Going along
The group's own site carries the current schedule and contact details. The link is on this page.