Old Timey Session
The Newport Old Timey Session is a fun way to learn old-time and bluegrass tunes and songs - and meet a bunch of people who like this stuff as much as you!
It runs on a few principles that make it different from a standard old-time session:
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Musicians, of all ages, are welcome, whether experienced or just starting out
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The session consists of two parts: the first hour focusses on supported learning of tunes/songs; the second hour is a fun jam session
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Written music is provided for the supported learning; in the jam session people are free to use sheet music or not
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Any musical instrument is welcome, but the focus is on traditional string band instruments, e.g. fiddle, guitar, banjo, dobro, mandolin, bass, washboard...etc.
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The repertoire is based on traditional old-time and bluegrass dance tunes and songs
Leaders
Bruce Williams
Bruce has been a member of the Newport Fiddle and Folk Club for over 12 years.
He plays guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin and a smattering of dobro.
Noel Landry
Originally hailing from the Deep North of Canada, Noel Landry has been a Newport local for 10 years. A passionate flatpick guitar player and occasional yodeller, he prefers to live life in the keys of G and C exclusively.
When
Third Monday of each month, 7:30-9:30pm.
Check Events Calendar for exact dates.
Venue
Newport Community Hub
13 Mason St Newport (enter via Library entrance)
Venue is wheelchair accessible.
Entry
$5 / $3 members.
See our Covid safe policy for entry conditions.
2025 Tunes
Here are links to the tunes we'll be learning on YouTube. We won't be learning these versions note-for-note, they are just to give you an idea of how the tune goes. You can research these tunes further in the Resources section below.