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Almost spring

February 19, 2017 / / 0 Comments

Next circle: March 7, 2017 (oops, not 2013 like the email said)
7–9 PM
Sawchyn Guitars, 2132 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, Sask.

We’re edging ever closer to spring! I even saw a bit of green (ish) grass! That must mean that St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner so let’s celebrate with a couple of themes: Fifty Shades of Green and drinking songs!

Two songs have been suggested so far—Green, Green Grass of Home and Time to Switch to Whiskey—but more suggestions are welcome! Get them in before the end of February and I’ll add them to the list.

See you in March!

February 7: Love Songs

January 30, 2017 / / 0 Comments

Tuesday, February 7
7-9 PM
Sawchyn Guitars, 2132 Dewdney Avenue

This is as close as we’ll get to Valentine’s Day, so let’s celebrate love.

(I’ve got a couple of tweaks to make on Rhythm of Love. The chords are there, but I’m trying to make the timing a bit easier.)

Thank you to everyone who suggested love (or anti-love) songs. I’ve got a few more stashed away for later circles.

Ho Ho Ho! December’s circle is here

November 22, 2016 / / 0 Comments

Next circle: Tuesday, December 6
7-9 PM
Sawchyn Guitars, 2132 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, Sask.

Though the weather outside has actually been pretty nice, Christmas is just around the corner. We’ve got a few new holiday tunes lined up to add to our existing song book.

OK, Spirits isn’t exactly a holiday song, but it was suggested before our ’60s night and we can pretend it’s about the Christmas spirit.

Hope to see you all there!

November’s circle: Peace and Love

October 26, 2016 / / 0 Comments

November 1
7 PM to 9 PM
Sawchyn Guitars, 2132 Dewdney Avenue

The news has been filled with anger and division so let’s remedy that with a night of peace and love. I’ve pulled together a few favourites from the ’60s, as suggested by our members.

OK, Bobby McFerrin isn’t from the ’60s, but it’s a good one for the repertoire.

The next circle is the day after Halloween, so feel free to dress up!

October’s circle: Kenny, Johnny, June and the Hip

September 20, 2016 / / 0 Comments

Tuesday, October 4
7-9 PM
Sawchyn Guitars, 2132 Dewdney Avenue

I’ve got three new songs for October:

I was asked for some Tragically Hip and Wheat Kings is one of their best. It also tells a story well known to Saskatchewanians.

How have we not done The Gambler yet?! Note that the original has a key change at the fourth verse, but we’ll take the easy way out and skip that for now. If you’re feeling adventurous and want to put it back in, take it up two half steps to E, A, B7 and B.

Jackson is best known as a duet by Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. I’ve marked it where it switches from one to the other.

PDFs

Printable versions coming soon.

September’s circle: Back to the shop

August 16, 2016 / / 0 Comments

Tuesday, September 6, 2016
7–9pm
Sawchyn Guitars, 2132 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK

I hope everyone is having a great summer! After two circles in the open air, the next circle is back at the shop.

I’ve prepared two new songs. Please send suggestions for others.

Grace VanderWaal is becoming a household name after her appearance on America’s Got Talent. She’s only 12 and is making her mark.

Twenty One Pilots is another group bring ukulele to the mainstream. I’ve had a couple of people request this song. The video has a bit more blood than most ukulele songs, but it’s certainly memorable.

PDFs

For our entire songbook in one PDF, see the music page.

Can’t wait to see you all again. Happy strumming!

August 2 ukulele circle

July 9, 2016 / / 2 Comments

First off, thank you to everyone who was at the circle this week. I had a great time and loved being able to open my home to you.

Next month’s circle is at Laura’s.

Tuesday, August 2
7–9 PM

There will be no new music, so we’ll play through our songbook. Laura’s deck is a bit more shady, so I’ll try to get the projector working. Those of you who have printed songbooks or tablets are encouraged to bring them just in case. It’s not a bad idea to throw a lawn chair in your car, too.

Also, Laura has invited everyone to her 14th Annual 50th Birthday Party! It’s this Saturday, July 9 at 7 PM. Bring an instrument and snacks. Bushwakker beer will be provided; bring your own refreshments if you prefer something else.

One last reminder: the blues workshop with Manitoba Hal is Sunday, July 24! Details are on the Queen City Ukes site.

Tuesday Night Ukes: Welcome to summer!

June 22, 2016 / / 0 Comments

Next circle: Tuesday, July 5
7–9PM
Dave’s house

It’s summer! Time to take a break from the shop and enjoy the great outdoors (or a nice dry basement if the weather turns).

The first “field trip” will be to my backyard in the west end of Regina. (Please join the mailing list or Facebook group for the address.)

We won’t have any new music this summer, but I’ll set up the projector and we’ll play through some of our favourites.

Please bring a lawn chair if you’ve got one.  Parking is limited, so carpool if possible.

Next month we’ll be at Laura’s and don’t forget the Manitoba Hal workshop on July 24! Contact Sawchyn Guitars for details and tickets.

Tuesday Night Ukes: June 2016

May 31, 2016 / / 0 Comments

Tuesday Night Ukes
7–9PM, Tuesday, June 7
Sawchyn Guitars, 2132 Dewdney Avenue

No theme this month:

Tonight, You Belong to Me has become a ukulele classic and I’ve had a few people ask for it. Search for it on YouTube and you will find dozens of versions from movies, celebrities, rock stars and four year olds.

PDFs: New music for June

  • GCEA (soprano, concert, tenor)
  • DGBE (baritone)

Don’t forget about the Manitoba Hal blues ukulele workshop on July 24. Seats are limited and are available at Sawchyn Guitars or at the next circle. Only $35 to learn from one of the best!

The following circle will be July 5 in A.E. Wilson park behind my house (or in my house, if the weather doesn’t cooperate) and then over to Laura’s for August. Details to follow.

Happy strumming!

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