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Irish Music, Lost Venues, Accidental Revival for Communities, Rebuilding Culture, Connection
Friday, 14 November, 2025
Lockhart’s Irish music session: where tradition meets community!Welcome back to 78644 Podcast! In this episode host Steven Collins takes you to the lively Irish music session at Lockhart Arts and Crafts. He chats with local musicians about their love for Irish folk music and the tradition of playing together. Guests share their stories of how they got into Irish music, how the pandemic affected their sessions, and what it’s like to play in a big group. Jay Poirier, the Founder of Lockhart’s Irish Music Session, talks about how this session grew and became one of the largest in Texas. It’s a great look at how music brings the Lockhart community together.Guests in This Episode:Jay Poirier - Founder of Lockhart’s Irish Music Session, one of the largest in Texas. Musicians sharing their love for Irish folk traditions.What’s Inside:How musicians in Lockhart share their love for Irish music through sessions.Why playing in a group helps develop teamwork, discipline, and friendship.Fun stories from musicians of all levels, from beginners to experts.How the community and organizers keep the tradition alive and growing.Why the Irish music session is more than just playing. It’s about culture, connection, and fun.Timestamps:[00:00] - Steven Collins introduces the lively Irish music session in Lockhart[01:08] - Pat Horn on the community spirit at the sessions[01:54] - Thomas Grauzer talks about the joy of playing with other musicians[02:37] - Jamie Mays shares how she got into Irish music[03:15] - Jay Poirier on how the pandemic affected the music community[03:50] - How the session grew and became one of Texas' largest[05:47] - The impact of community support in keeping the tradition aliveFollow Our Guests:Lockhart Arts and Craft: https://www.facebook.com/lockhartartsandcraft/ https://www.instagram.com/lockhart_artsandcraft/Follow our Host:Steven Collins: https://www.instagram.com/deadmanonlineThis Episode is Sponsored by:Wella Foods: https://www.instagram.com/wellafoods/Thunderbird Bar: https://www.instagram.com/thunderbirdbar/ PrintingSolutionstx: https://www.instagram.com/printingsolutionstx/ Gaslight-Baker Theatre: https://www.instagram.com/gaslightbaker/ Courthouse Nights: https://www.instagram.com/courthousenights/ Crystal Glaze Photography: https://www.instagram.com/crystalglazephotography/ Gray Beard Films: https://www.instagram.com/graybeardfilms/ Texas Hatters - HishatLady: https://www.instagram.com/hishatlady/Follow 78644 Podcast:Website: https://www.78644podcast.com/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/people/78644-Podcast/100089192381124/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/78644podcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@78644PodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/78644/exclusive-content
