Overview

The 2025 Great Session Experience will bring together the Twin Cities Irish music community for 6+ simultaneous, in-person sessions around the Celtic Junction Arts Center.

There will be a cash bar. Musicians and non-musicians alike are invited to join in the fun!

MIM-GSE

Sessions

1. Great Outdoor Session | CJAC Outdoor Stage
Led by John McCormick, Mary Vanorny, Barry Foy, and Brian Miller

2. Indoor Session | CIM 8
Led by Kate Durbin, Pat Maun, Iain Dove McAfee, Cara Weggler, and Aja McCullough

3. Keegan's Learner Session | East Side lot (next to the radio tower)
Led by Pat Lyles

4. Picnic Party Teen Session | Picnic Tables in front of the Celtic Junction
Led by Nevellie Larson and friends

5. Piper's Corner | CJAC Lobby
Led by Ryan Behnke and Buddy Ferrari

6. Traditional Singers Club Session | CIM Scanlan Music Hall
Led by Dáithí Sproule

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CIM Rooms 3, 4 & 5 will be open, providing the opportunity for community members to start their own sessions!