We had a great show on 24-02-24
Irish Session Every Sunday
This Week – 24-03-2024 Week B
Join us every Sunday at 1:00-4:00
Tan Violin Shop
We will be at Tan Violin Shop
8749-53 avenue Edmonton, AB, Canada
Most Sundays (excluding Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas) Just show up. (email to be on the invite list and to confirm we are on)
1-4 pm
The First Hour will be slower and accommodating.
Our 3 rules are
1) Keep it Irish
2) Instrumental only (no singing)
3) $5.00 entrance fee.
Come have fun!
Slán
Jay
Music Lessons for the fall!
Jay starts fall lessons on September 4th 2023. Receive proficient training on, fiddle, guitar, 4 string banjo, 5-string banjo 3 finger style, 5-string banjo clawhammer style, electric bass, ukulele, uke, guitar, electric guitar, harmonica, saxophone, mandolin, piano accordion, button accordion G/C, Button accordion B/C. Oportunities for students to participate in 2 yearly Recitals as well as a weekly Irish Session.
Big Excitement!
I am very excited to finally release my collection of100 Ukrainian Dance Tunes from East-Central Alberta.
Books are $40 each or 2 for $70. They are available at Tan Violins in Edmonton 8749–53 Avenue. Or by mail. Etransfer jaythefiddler@gmail.com
shipping is an additional five dollars within Canada
Paddy’s Day ’23
Had a fabulous time playing at Barney’s in Leduc for the 2nd year in a row.
The Pure! 
Jay Kuchinsky-fiddle
Ian Forth – bass
Tim Rutter- guitar.
Dean Pierno – drums
Deep Freeze 2023
It was a great day and the festival was wonderful Tim & Ihor came to play!
Jay’s Irish Session
We will be at Tan Violin Shop
8749-53 avenue Edmonton, AB, Canada
Most Sundays. Just show up. (email to be on the invite list and to confirm we are on)
1-4 pm
The First Hour will be slower and accommodating.
Our 3 rules are
1) Keep it Irish
2) Instrumental only (no singing)
3) $5.00 entrance fee.
Come have fun!
Slán
Jay
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FREE SHEET MUSIC!
In the interest of promoting this exciting music I have produced 3 booklets with common Irish Session Tunes.
Where possible I have transcribed them from legendary recordings to try and provide the “best” versions that are heard in pub sessions in Ireland.
Please read and memorize these tunes for maximum enjoyment.
Week A First Hour Tune Booklet
Come to Fort Edmonton for Labour Day Weekend!
https://www.fortedmontonpark.ca/
September 3rd Saturday, 11 am – 2 pm – 1885 Street
September 4th Sunday, 11 am – 2 pm – 1885 Street
September 5th Monday, 11 am – 2 pm – 1846 Fort
Admission Prices
Daily Admission Tickets
Adult (18-64) $26.20
Child/Youth (3-17) $20.90
Senior (65+) $20.90
Family (2 adults & up to 4 kids) $95.00
Plus GST. Includes train, streetcar, midway rides & games.
Bluegrass Music!
Had a great time with Ralph Lange & Tim Rutter this weekend doing 2 bluegrass gigs.
Click to watch video
Come have fun at Edmonton’s Best Session!
Everyone gets a chance to play. Hour 1 is led at a gentle pace. Sheet music booklets for the tunes are downloadable.