This month, we focus on playalong and singaround sessions. There are five Irish sessions this month, two- one relocation and a bonus session – listed below. The rest are listed in Clubs/Sessions/Folk Nights. Add in the revived ‘Irishish’ session at Cowes and a slow session in Ventnor for less experienced players, opportunities for any instrument player to enjoy.

Those who like a good singaround are also spoilt for choice this month. The much-loved Downland Traditional Folk Club re-starts in at The Sun, Calbourne on Tuesday 9th. Wold Zong has temporarily migrated from March, so meets on Sunday 7th as well as Sunday 28th. Clubs/Session/Folk Nights also has details of evening sessions at the Dairyman’s Daughter every Tuesday, The Gallybagger on the last Thursday and afternoons at The Traveller’s Joy. Have fun.

Tue 2 ‘Irishish’ playalong session at Cowes Ale House, 19.30 for 20.00

Wed 3 Irish music monthly playalong session returns to the Woodman’s Arms, 20.30 

Sun 7 Wold Zong Singaround at St Pauls Church Hall, Shanklin, 19.00. £2 for hall hire.

Tue 9 Relaunch of the Downland Traditional Folk Club at The Sun, Calbourne, 19.30 Contact: thepoetonline@gmail.com Food available to order on 722711

Tue 16 Jam and Tea @ Trinity. Slow music playalong session for beginners, improvers and anyone who finds other sessions too fast, any instrument. Audience and singalong welcome. 14.00 to 16.00, Holy Trinity Church Hall, Ventnor. Refreshments available. Donation to church welcome. 

Fri 26 Irish music playalong session at the Wheatsheaf Inn, Yarmouth , 20.00