Irish tales and music in Roslindale - and every other kind of music you could think of

Alan O'Hare told tales of his trips to the auld sod (tip: Don't bring a map, just ask for directions, and you'll be well taken care of) on Primrose Street this afternoon as part of Roslindale Porch Fest.

In between his stories, Colin Kadis and friends played Irish instrumental tunes as 20 or so people listened:

It was just one of many performances across the neighborhood in the second annual Roslindale event.

Later, Geoff Pango and Mr. Curt played acoustic rock in the parklet on Cohasset Street in Roslindale Square:

Gary Chase took in a group called 2 1/2 Drummers at Washington Street and Atherton Avenue: