Playing music together is the best way for people to become friends
Sessions
Join us every Wednesday night from 7:00 to 9:00 pm for an open session, held in the O'Carolan room at the Gaelic-American Club, 74 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Guests are welcome to listen while they enjoy food and drink from the pub.
First Friday Pub Sessions
In addition, join us the first Friday of every month from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Gaelic-American Club pub for an open session led by guest musicians from the southern New England area. (open to GAC members and their guests only)
January 3 ~ Eugene Bender
Eugene Bender began learning the Sligo style of traditional Irish fiddling when he was in the 3rd grade, studying with Jo-Ellen Bossom. He spent the next 13 years learning from famed fiddler and teacher Brian Conway and won first place in the under-18 fiddle Mid-Atlantic region fleadh in 2007. Eugene also studied classical violin at the Music Conservatory of Westchester for five years and was first violin in its baroque ensemble, string ensemble, and orchestra. He was Concertmaster/violinist of the Manhattan College Orchestra for four years of his undergraduate career, as well as being a member/secretary of the Manhattan College Jazz Band. Eugene continues to be a very much “in-demand” fiddler at concerts and sessions in the Tri-State area.
