Red Hat Acoustic Music Club virtual meeting TONIGHT

Paul and Anne McEvoy, organisers of the Red Hat Acoustic Music Club, announce that the next virtual meeting of the Club is tonight (Fri. 12 Mar.), and they are looking forward to hearing and seeing all Red Hat habitués.

In normal times the Red Hat meets on the second Friday of every month at the Harbour Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Music starts around 8.30 p.m.; a donation of €3.00 covers coffee/ tea and sandwiches at the interval.

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Red Hat Acoustic Music Club, 12 Feb. 2021

Paul and Anne McEvoy, organisers of the Red Hat Acoustic Music Club, announce:

Red Hat tomorrow 12th. It is with deep sorrow we hear of the passing of our good friend Michael Gannon. RIP. Paul & Anne.

In normal times the Red Hat meets on the second Friday of every month at the Harbour Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Music starts around 8.30 p.m.; a donation of €3.00 covers coffee/ tea and sandwiches at the interval.

Red Hat Acoustic Music Club: 10th virtual meeting, 8 Jan. 2021

Paul and Anne McEvoy, organisers of the Red Hat Acoustic Music Club, announce:

Hi all Red Hatters. Our 10th virtual session tomorrow. Onwards and upwards, keep the music going. Looking forward to hearing you. Paul & Anne.

In normal times the Red Hat meets on the second Friday of every month at the Harbour Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Music starts around 8.30 p.m.; a donation of €3.00 covers coffee/ tea and sandwiches at the interval.

Red Hat Acoustic Music Clu meets virtually, Fri. 11 Dec. 2020

Congratulations to Paul and Anne McEvoy, organisers of the Red Hat Acoustic Music Club, for keeping the Club's monthly meetings going in virtual form throughout this challenging year. Paul and Anne announce:

Hi all, Red Hat calling. This is it, the BIG driver, 11th, one. Last month tipped the scales, Let's make this one even bigger. Don't forget it's mince pies. We wish all who took part over this last year a happy & safe Christmas. Keep singing & picking.

In normal times the Red Hat meets on the second Friday of every month at the Harbour Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Music starts around 8.30 p.m.; a donation of €3.00 covers coffee/ tea and sandwiches at the interval.

Red Hat Club meets virtually TONIGHT (13 Nov.)

Paul and Anne McEvoy, organisers of the Red Hat Acoustic Music Club, announce another Virtual meeting of the Club tonight (Friday 13th).

In normal times the Red Hat meets on the second Friday of every month at the Harbour Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Music starts around 8.30 p.m.; a donation of €3.00 covers coffee/ tea and sandwiches at the interval.

Virtual Red Hat Club meeting TONIGHT

Paul and Anne McEvoy, organisers of the Red Hat Acoustic Music Club, announced yesterday:

Hi, all. Red Hat tomorrow [i.e. today] Friday 9th. Hopefully we will hear some songs. Looking forward to the night. Take care and keep safe. We will have to look after one another.

This will be another virtual meeting of the Club, In normal times the Red Hat meets on the second Friday of every month at the Harbour Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Music starts around 8.30 p.m.; a donation of €3.00 covers coffee/ tea and sandwiches at the interval.

Ensemble music continues despite COVID

Thanks to William Duddy in Belfast, who despite COVID restrictions and the uncertain prospects for live music events (see last week's news on the 2021 Gainsborough old-time festival) can report:

Strangely, even as the limitations continue, I'm getting all the music I want - and mostly dulcimer by choice, in addition to the Thursday night Folk Club which is increasingly being populated by the traditional (unaccompanied) singing brigade.

Online, William has taken part in the Quarantune 2 Dulcimer weekend (nine one-hour workshops over a weekend), and he sends a link to the ensemble video (below) produced recently by the UK's Nonsuch Dulcimer Club, featuring sixteen Appalachian dulcimer players, a hammered dulcimer player, and an autoharpist. The last image on the screen is William's just-vacated rocking chair.

6th Virtual Red Hat Club meeting TONIGHT

Paul and Anne McEvoy, organisers of the Red Hat Acoustic Music Club, announce:

Hi, all Red Hatters,

Hope you are all keeping well. Would you believe this is our 6th Red Hat Virtual? We know you can't make it in body, so let's make it in spirit!

In normal times the Red Hat meets on the second Friday of every month at the Harbour Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Music starts around 8.30 p.m.; a donation of €3.00 covers coffee/ tea and sandwiches at the interval.

A virtual Red Hat again this Friday (8 May 2020)

Paul and Anne McEvoy, organisers of the Red Hat Acoustic Music Club, announce:

Hi, all Red Hatters,

Tomorrow Fri. is our night. If you would like to post a virtual song or piece of music, it would be great. Looking forward. Hope everyone is keeping well.

In normal times the Red Hat meets on the second Friday of every month at the Harbour Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Music starts around 8.30 p.m.; a donation of €3.00 covers coffee/ tea and sandwiches at the interval.

The Red Hat Acoustic Music Club: a virtual meeting this Friday

Paul and Anne McEvoy, organisers of the Red Hat Acoustic Music Club, announce:

Hi, all Red Hatters,

First of all, Happy Easter EGGS to every one. We will do a virtual posting for Friday. If you would like to contribute it would be great. Start any time that suits you. Looking forward to hearing your songs. Keep indoors, keep alive. Strong words, I know, but we have to be strong.

Paul & Anne

In normal times the Red Hat meets on the second Friday of every month at the Harbour Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Music starts around 8.30 p.m.; a donation of €3.00 covers coffee/ tea and sandwiches at the interval.

Sunflower Folk Club (Belfast) meets TONIGHT on Zoom

Thanks to William Duddy in Belfast for a good deal of interesting information, which will appear on the BIB as soon as possible. Meanwhile, this item about one response to the closure of venues takes priority - William writes:

I have to say that Facebook (for all its pitfalls) is proving a boon in the present situation - and much time can be passed (if not wasted) in watching the home recordings posted by a host of people. Indeed, tonight, our Sunflower Folk Club is going to attempt a virtual gathering on 'Zoom' - so we'll see how that goes!

The Sunflower Folk Club announced a few hours ago on its Facebook:

Just click on link at 9 p.m. Make sure microphone switched on, so you can hear others, and you're all set! Singers/players and listeners welcome.

The link to click on is the 'Zoom' image included in the Facebook post.

Red Hat Acoustic Music Club in Naas, 13 Mar. 2020 CANCELLED

Paul and Anne McEvoy, organisers of the Red Hat Acoustic Music Club, announce that the Club's third meeting of 2020 will NOT after all be held this coming Friday (13 March), owing to COVID 19.

The Red Hat meets (normally) on the second Friday of every month at the Harbour Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Music starts around 8.30 p.m.; a donation of €3.00 covers coffee/ tea and sandwiches at the interval.

Second Red Hat meeting of 2020, 14 Feb.

Thanks to Paul and Anne McEvoy, organisers of the Red Hat Acoustic Music Club, for the news that the Club's second meeting of 2020 will be held this coming Friday (14 February). Paul and Anne look forward to seeing everyone on Friday.

The Red Hat meets on the second Friday of every month at the Harbour Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Music starts around 8.30 p.m.; a donation of €3.00 covers coffee/ tea and sandwiches at the interval.

First Red Hat Club meeting of 2020 at Naas, 10 Jan.

Thanks to Paul and Anne McEvoy, organisers of the Red Hat Acoustic Music Club, for the news that the Club's first meeting of 2020 will be held this coming Friday (10 January). Paul and Anne look forward to seeing everyone on Friday.

The Red Hat meets on the second Friday of every month at the Harbour Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Music starts around 8.30 p.m.; a donation of €3.00 covers coffee/ tea and sandwiches at the interval.

Last Red Hat of 2019

Thanks to Paul and Anne McEvoy, organisers of the Red Hat Acoustic Music Club, for a reminder that the Club's twelfth and final meeting of 2019 will be held this coming Friday (13 December). Paul and Anne wish all Club habitués a merry Christmas, and look forward to seeing them on Friday.

The Red Hat meets on the second Friday of every month at the Harbour Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Music starts around 8.30 p.m.; a donation of €3.00 covers coffee/ tea and sandwiches at the interval.

Seven years of the Red Hat Acoustic Music Club

Thanks to Paul and Anne McEvoy, organisers of the Red Hat Acoustic Music Club, for a reminder that the Club's eleventh meeting of 2019 will be held tomorrow night (Friday 8 November), and that this will mark the Club's seventh birthday, which should certainly be celebrated.

The Red Hat meets on the second Friday of every month at the Harbour Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Music starts around 8.30 p.m.; a donation of €3.00 covers coffee/ tea and sandwiches at the interval.

Red Hat Acoustic Music Club at Naas, TONIGHT

Thanks to Paul and Anne McEvoy, organisers of the Red Hat Acoustic Music Club, for a reminder that the Club's tenth meeting of 2019 will be held tonight (11 October).

The Red Hat meets on the second Friday of every month at the Harbour Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Music starts around 8.30 p.m.; a donation of €3.00 covers coffee/ tea and sandwiches at the interval.

Red Hat Acoustic Music Club at Naas, 13 Sept. 2019

Thanks to Paul and Anne McEvoy, organisers of the Red Hat Acoustic Music Club, for a reminder that the Club's ninth meeting of 2019 will be held this coming Friday (13 September).

The Red Hat meets on the second Friday of every month at the Harbour Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Music starts around 8.30 p.m.; a donation of €3.00 covers coffee/ tea and sandwiches at the interval.

Red Hat Acoustic Music Club at Naas, 9 Aug. 2019

Thanks to Paul and Anne McEvoy, organisers of the Red Hat Acoustic Music Club, for the news that the Club's eighth meeting of 2019 will be held this coming Friday (9 August).

The Red Hat meets on the second Friday of every month at the Harbour Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Music starts around 8.30 p.m.; a donation of €3.00 covers coffee/ tea and sandwiches at the interval.

Red Hat Acoustic Music Club at Naas TONIGHT

Apologies to Paul and Anne McEvoy, organisers of the Red Hat Acoustic Music Club, for not posting earlier the news that the Club's seventh meeting of 2019 will be held tonight (12 July).

The Red Hat meets on the second Friday of every month at the Harbour Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Music starts around 8.30 p.m.; a donation of €3.00 covers coffee/ tea and sandwiches at the interval.