Originally Posted by right-track

I know dozens of pubs you can walk into on any given night and listen to Irish trad.
Played mostly by keen musicians that play this music just for fun.
They don't hire practice rooms, they just turn up on a particular night, sit round a few tables, drink and play.
It's usually an open invitation to all. So if you play an instrument and into Irish trad. your welcome to join in.
By the end of the night the pubs bouncing and everyone's singing along. Great atmosphere!