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The Scratcher Sessions

About Me


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The Scratcher Bar, 209 East 5th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Ave) has been an East Village hang out for the last 12 years attracting locals, ex-patriots, musicians, actors, and a diverse range of NY visitors. Cozy, comfortable and affordable, with no TV's or Juke Box, The Scratcher is famous for good conversation and many impromptu sing-songs well into the night for many touring Irish acts, traditional and contemporary folk and rock musicians alike.

The Scratcher Sessions is the start of what will be an ongoing Sunday evening music series. FairplayCollective member Brendan O' Shea and Scratcher owner Karl Geary (Sine Cafe) decided to legitimize the idea of live music in the bar starting June 8th at 7pm with two artists each playiing a 45 minute set. The room features good sound, an attentive audience, and is currently seeking to book artists who are promoting a record or have more than one to promote. Artists will be able to sell their CD's, along with any other available merchandise. We are looking for good evenings of music and joy for everyone involved. We are currently accepting ONLY solo acts and duos.
All the best, and we look forward to hearing your music!
ps, Those of you mailing the page looking for a slot at the sessions please include at least one solo acoustic track on your myspace page , if you are booked for a gig at the sessions can you please post it on your page . thanks
The Scratcher Sessions

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Member Since: 28/04/2008
Band Members: FairplayCollective , Brendan O' Shea , Jenna Nicholls , Michael Brunnock , Mark Dignam , Tara Gallagher , Kelly McRae , Michael diSalvo III , Cady Wire , Liz Tormes , Kiernan McMullan , Patrick Glennon Photography , Allen Gogarty , Dennis Driscoll , Colm Quearney , Abby Ahmad , Tessa Perry , Liz Clark , Christopher Paul Stelling , Roesy , Colin Smith , Debche Photography , Leon Rothenberg, Greg Kavanagh , Susan Enan , Devin Doherty , Mike Gorman , Elaine K , Andy Fitzpatrick , Mark Geary , Ann Scott , Anthony Mulcahy , Alec Gross , Joe White , Randy Burns ,
Influences: A Million to One by Roesy

Sunday Summer Parade by Brendan O' Shea

Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Mark Geary review at The Scratcher Session.

This review was written by Mike Fitzpatrick for The Irish Examiner. Mike is a wonderful supporter of Irish independent musicians here in New York City. It's great to see this genre get some notice her...
Posted by on Mon, 04 May 2009 11:03:00 GMT

Rosey Plays New York

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Posted by on Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:30:00 GMT

songs on a sunday

hey there music lovers this SUNDAY @ THE SCRATCHER SESSIONS WE have something special FREE BEER , CDS and free music give to the bucket what you like , 7.15pm brendano'shea and @8.15 jenna nicholls...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:31:00 GMT

PICS

ALL PHOTOS OF THE SCRATCHER SESSIONS TAKEN AND POSTED SO FAR WERE TAKEN BY PATRICK GLENNON , CHECK OUT MORE OF HIS WORK ON HIS PAGE
Posted by on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:10:00 GMT

scratcher sessions

hi there everyone just wanted to let everyone know that next sunday id the third gig in the scratcher sessions music concert gigs , next sunday june 22nd we have at 7.15PM COLIN SMITH AND AT 8.15PM M...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:33:00 GMT

SCRATCHER SESSIONS

thanks to everyone who showed up last night to the first gig @the scratcher sessions great sound good vibe and thanks to artists brendano'shea and jenna nicholls ,come by next week for more good vibe...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT