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September’s circle

August 26, 2018 / / 0 Comments

Next circle: Tuesday, September 4, 2018
7–9 PM
Sawchyn Guitars, 2132 Dewdney Avenue, Regina

Summer is winding down, bringing all the signs of autumn. Kids are getting ready for school. Geese are heading south. Pumpkin spice is being added to everything. And we’re back at the shop.

A big thank you to Laura and Murray for hosting the August circle. It was lots of fun, as always.

There’s no theme this month. I’ve added a few favourites people suggested. I think it should be an eclectic night.

August’s circle: On the deck

August 2, 2018 / / 3 Comments

Next circle: August 7, 2018
7–9 PM
Murray and Laura’s – 134 Rink Avenue

Laura and Murray have opened up their home to us for August’s circle.

There will be no new music, but we have lots of old favourites.

Bring a deck chair if you have one. There is a bit of seating on the deck, but not enough for everyone.

We will be back to the shop in September. There is no musical theme; feel free to request your favourites. I’ve already got a few lined up from Blondie and John Denver.

Music for July: Drink until you uke

June 28, 2018 / / 0 Comments

Next circle: Tuesday, July 3
7–9 PM
Malty National Brewing Co., 1130 15th Avenue, Regina, Sask.

Don’t forget, we’re not at the shop this time.  Let’s spend the evening in a brewery with a few drinking songs! Rolf suggested the theme and sent me a classic German drinking song:

Even if you can’t speak German, we can all sing along with the “Trink! Trink!” parts.

We also have a few others in our collection:

See you all at Malty National!

July’s circle: Field trip to Malty National

June 16, 2018 / / 0 Comments

Next circle: Tuesday, July 3
7–9 PM
Malty National, 1130 15th Avenue, Regina

July’s circle will take us away from the shop and into one of Regina’s favourite craft breweries: Malty National! Not only are they gaining international attention with beers that are both daring and traditional … not only do they collaborate with other brewers to elevate Saskatchewan’s growing craft brewing scene … not only are they building a community and helping revitalize the Heritage Neighbourhood … but one of the owners even plays the ukulele! As if they weren’t super cool already!

And I know others in the circle agree because every time I stop by, I seem to run into some of you!

Malty National is a family-friendly establishment, so those under 19 are welcome to join us.

I wasn’t planning on adding any new music, but Rolf has suggested we play some drinking songs. Go ahead and send them my way by June 22 so I can get them up on the site a week before the circle.

In August we will return to my back yard unless someone has a great spot they’d like to suggest.

June’s music: The Roaring ’20s

May 30, 2018 / / 0 Comments

Next circle: Tuesday, June 5
7–9 PM
Sawchyn Guitars, 2132 Dewdney Avenue, Regina

Here is the new music for the next circle.:

These ones are already in our collection:

Singin’ in the Bathtub was the inspiration for the very first Looney Tunes cartoon, Sinkin’ in the Bathtub. Keep an ear out, as it features another song from this month’s list.

Looking ahead: For the circle on July 3, don’t forget – we’re taking a trip to the Malty National brewery! Between songs, brewery co-founder Adam will man the taps for anyone who would like a drink.

June 5: Music from the 1920s

May 11, 2018 / / 0 Comments

Next circle: Tuesday, June 5
7–9 PM
Sawchyn Guitars, 2132 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, Sask.

June takes us back almost a century to the ukulele’s heyday. Send in your suggestions for your favourite music from the 1920.

In addition, we already have these in our collection:

Music for May: Female singer-songwriters

April 26, 2018 / / 0 Comments

Next circle: Tuesday, May 1
7–9 PM
Sawchyn Guitars, 2132 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, Sask.

I’ve prepared four new songs for May’s circle. Thank you, everyone, for the suggestions.

I’ll warn you now, Closer to Fine is a finger stretcher, but it was also the most requested song and this is the easiest version of the chords I could find. I’ve linked to a video of someone playing this arrangement on ukulele.

We’ll also play these favourites from our song book:

See you all next week!

May 1: Female singer-songwriters

April 15, 2018 / / 0 Comments

Next circle: May 1, 2018
7–9 PM
Sawchyn Guitars, 2132 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, Sask.

First off, a huge thank you to everyone who came out to our anniversary circle. I had a lot of fun and all the soloists sounded amazing!

May’s theme is female singer-songwriters. I’ve been given a few suggestions, but we have plenty of room for more.

  • You’re So Vain – Carly Simon
  • River Road – Sylvia Tyson
  • You Were on My Mind – Sylvia Tyson

I’ve also had requests for Joni Mitchell, Sarah McLaughlin, Sarah Harmer, Melissa Etheridge, Jewel, Lisa Loeb and Indigo Girls. Are there any specific songs people want to play?

If you want to get a head start on June’s circle, we’re dusting off the pianola rolls for music from the 1920s.

April’s circle: Our 4th anniversary

March 14, 2018 / / 2 Comments

Next circle: April 3
7-9 PM
Sawchyn Guitars, 2132 Dewdney Avenue, Regina

I’m still sad I had to cancel March’s circle, but we’ll make up for it in April with our three new Beatles songs:

April is our fourth anniversary so, as has become tradition, we’ll flip the usual evening around and members of the group can share a song they’ve been working on or lead us in their favourite tune. After that, we’ll open up the floor to your suggestions.

See you in April!

No circle tonight

March 6, 2018 / / 0 Comments

I’m sorry this is so last minute, but my street hasn’t been cleared and there is no way I can get out tonight. I hate to do this, but I’m going to have to cancel.

The store is still set up if anyone who makes it down wants to jam.

I will see you all in April for our fourth anniversary. I’ve already started working on a solo and I hope a few of you have, too.

Dave

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