Each Instrument Unique

Featured above is a multi-talented musician, Nolan. Nolan is an example of a regular open session member who brings a variety of instruments to the scene each week. During the first session, he played banjo (featured here), flute, and sang an Irish tune a capella.  Each instrument provided a unique sound that contributed to the full,…

Fiddler’s Hearth Soloist

At Fiddler’s Hearth open sessions on monday evenings, the instrumentalists mainly play in a group. However, every so often, an instrumentalist will take a moment and play independently. Featured, is a flautist who was new to the group. An except of his solo can be found below. These moments happen suddenly and lend to the…

A community built through music

    Meet Casey Mullaney, a new regular at the open music sessions at Fiddler’s Hearth. Casey is new to the South Bend area, but also in the beginning stages of her musicianship. Casey explains how she loves the way music engages people, and how meaningful friendships can be when people are collaborating with instrumental…

Introducing Fiddler’s Hearth Irish Sessions

Welcome to Fiddler’s Hearth! Located in downtown South Bend, Fiddler’s is a restaurant and bar that hosts open Irish music sessions every Monday night. These sessions are open to the public, including musicians of all ages and abilities. So order a shepherd’s pie, pull up a seat, and join us as we take you through…