Ealing Sessions

Friendly folk tunes in West London

Led by fiddler and multi-instrumentalist, Tom Newell, Ealing Sessions is a weekly tune-learning group, for any melody or harmony instrument, specialising in the traditional repertoire of the British Isles and beyond. Tunes are taught by ear, with supporting videos and notation, and guidance is given on harmony and stylistics.

We meet at the West London Trade Union Club in Acton every Monday evening during academic term time. Beginning at 7:15 for a 7:30 start, we have a short break for a cup of tea or a pint from the excellent bar downstairs, then play again until 9:15.

Tunes

Siman Tov Mazel Tov 

Sussex Cotillion 

Kate Dalrymple 

Tabhair dom do Lámh (Give Me Your Hand) 

The Dressed Ship 

Mr Lane's Maggot 

Laudnum Bunches 

Northern Nancy 

Polska from Delsbo 

London Pride 

The Maid of the Mill 

The Green Cake 

Saint Patrick’s An Dro 

Sonia’s Kitchen 

 

The Fairies’ Hornpipe 

Five Sheep, Four Goats 

William and Nancy 

 

The Gay Gordons 

The Holm Burn Jig 

Le Canal en Octobre 

 

Quickstep from the Battle of Prague 

The Scotsman Over the Border 

Swaggering Boney