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May’s circle: May May it’s the Monkees!

Next circle: Tuesday, May 7
Sawchyn Guitars, 2132 Dewdney Avenue
7–9 PM

We did the Fab Four a couple of months ago, so let’s honour the recent passing of Peter Tork by celebrating the music of the Pre-Fab Four.

Send in your favourite songs from Peter, Davy, Micky and Michael.

April’s circle: Our 5th anniversary

Next circle: Tuesday, April 2
7–9 PM
Sawchyn Guitars, 2132 Dewdney Avenue, Regina

Holy cow! Half a decade of strumming and singing!

If we were a child, we’d be starting school. If we were a cheese, we’d be one of those fancy ones in the special deli cooler.

I’m not preparing any new music, but you can! We’ll start the evening with an open mic, play a few of our favourites and we’ll finish the night across the street at Bushwakkers.

February’s music: Love me do

Next circle: Tuesday, February 5
7-9 PM
Sawchyn Guitars, 2132 Dewdney Avenue

We have three new songs for February, but we have lots of Beatles songs and love songs in the library to pull from.

But wait! There’s more! Here are all our Beatles songs and those with the word “love” in the title.

  1. * Act Naturally — Buck Owens (1963), The Beatles (1965)
  2. From Me To You — The Beatles (1963)
  3. A Hard Day’s Night — The Beatles (1964)
  4. * Burning Love — Arthur Alexander, Elvis Presley (1972)
  5. * Bye Bye Love — The Everly Brothers (1957), Simon & Garfunkel (1970)
  6. Crazy Little Thing Called Love — Queen (1980)
  7. Dance Me To The End Of Love — Leonard Cohen (1984)
  8. * Friday, I’m in Love — The Cure (1992)
  9. Help! — The Beatles (1965) video
  10. * I’ve Just Seen A Face — The Beatles (1965)
  11. Let It Be — The Beatles (1970)
  12. Love Hurts — The Everly Brothers (1960) video, Nazareth (1975) video
  13. Love Me Tender — Elvis Presley (1956)
  14. * Love Stinks — J. Geils Band (1980) video
  15. * Lovers in a Dangerous Time — Bruce Cockburn (1984) video, Barenaked Ladies (1991) video
  16. Loves Me Like a Rock — Paul Simon (1973) video
  17. Maxwell’s Silver Hammer — The Beatles (1969) video
  18. * Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da — The Beatles (1968)
  19. * Octopus’s Garden — The Beatles (1969)
  20. * Oh Boy! (All My Love) — Buddy Holly and the Crickets (1957) video
  21. * Paperback Writer — The Beatles (1966) video
  22. Rhythm of Love — Plain White T’s (2010) video
  23. Sea of Love — Phil Phillips (1959) video, The Honeydrippers (1985) video
  24. Ticket to Ride — The Beatles (1965) video
  25. Twist And Shout — Phil Medley and Bert Berns, Isley Brothers (1962), The Beatles (1963)
  26. When I’m Sixty-Four — The Beatles (1967) video
  27. Yellow Submarine — The Beatles (1966)
  28. You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away — The Beatles (1965) video

A quick public service announcement. With the cold, cold air that’s been hanging over the province, don’t forget to protect your ukuleles! All ukuleles can dry out and crack, but those with solid tops are especially vulnerable. An instrument humidifier is a worthwhile investment to keep your uke happy for years to come.

February’s circle: Love me do

Next circle: Tuesday, February 5, 2019
7-9 PM
Sawchyn Guitars, 2132 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, Sask.

Someone asked for love songs. Someone else asked for Beatles songs. Why not both?! Send in your favourite from the Fab Four and/or one that makes your heart go pitter-patter.

Don’t forget! April 2 is our 5th anniversary circle and we will have our traditional open mic. Anyone who wants to take a solo or perform as a group is invited to share a favourite song.

Also, dues for the year are now, well, due. It’s only $10 and helps cover our costs such as renting space at Malty National.

Speaking of which, thanks again to our friends at Malty National for hosting January’s circle. We had a really big crowd and I hope to see you all at Sawchyn Guitars in February!

Music for January: Happy Brew Year!

Happy Brew Year! Queen City Ukes at Malty National, January 8

Next circle: Tuesday, January 8, 2019
7–9 PM
Malty National, 1130 15th Avenue, Regina

We’re a week away from the first ukulele circle of 2019. We’re at Malty National Brewing Corp this month. Beer will be served, but all ages are welcome. We’ll be back home at Sawchyn Guitars in February.

Thanks for all your song suggestions. I’ve lined up five new songs to add to our repertoire.

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I’ll see you all on Tuesday!

January’s circle: Happy Brew Year!

Next circle: Tuesday, January 8, 2019
7–9 PM
Malty National, 1130 15th Avenue, Regina

Let’s kick off 2019 with another trip to Malty National. Although it’s a brewery, they are family friendly and all ages are welcome. For those who want to partake, beer will be available.

Remember! The first Tuesday is New Year’s Day so we’re moving the circle to January 8.

I’ve got a couple of songs prepared—”Riptide” by Vance Joy and “Don’t Stop Believin’” By Journey—but there’s still time to send a couple more my way.

Happy Holidays to everyone out there. No matter how you celebrate, I hope you’ve been able to spend time with loved ones and good music.

Happy New Year. Here’s to a fantastic 2019!

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