Rhode To Dublin - Irish and American Traditional Music based in Newport, RI, USA - Sunday Session at the Fastnet Pub
The Sunday Irish Music Session at the Fastnet Pub in Newport, RI
Call The Fastnet Pub in Newport, RI to find out more information: 401-845-9311 or send a message to: banjohopper@gmail.com .
The pub is located at 1 Broadway where Aidan's used to be.
It's named for the Fastnet Lighthouse off the coast of Cork, Ireland.
The Fastnet Pub Irish music session started in October 2006 - over 750 Sundays ago! It happens every Sunday year-round from 6-9 PM. Guest musicians, singers, and/or dancers, who are familiar with the traditional repertoire, are always welcome to join in the fun. Families are welcome to take advantage of the tasty pub grub with particularly good fish and chips
Below: "The Fastnet Pub Sunday Irish Session Musicians". This painting was created in 2019 by William Heydt.
Here is a video about the Fastnet pub.
Visit the pub.
Newport is on Aquidneck Island, which is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Narragansett Bay. It is a colonial city with much of the original architecture from the past 300+ years still standing. Step back in time when you visit.
Here's a page with some useful links related to Irish music.