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.

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.

Hello!

This is just a quick note to let everyone know about some upcoming ukulele events. The regular email with music and video links will come next week.

Sunday, May 22 – Rehearsal with Sisters of Mercy

Anyone who’s available is invited to help back up the Sisters of Mercy woman’s vocal ensemble on Merry Happy. There are only four chords: A, G, F#min and E.

Westminster United Church, 3025 13th Avenue
7:30PM

Wednesday, May 25 – Sisters of Mercy: Love, Loss, and Lessons Learned

Westminster United Church, 3025 13th Avenue
7PM

Tuesday, June 7 – Tuesday Night Ukes

Our monthly circle. No theme this month, but I’ve prepared a few new songs: Take Me Home, Country Roads, The Joker and Tonight You Belong to Me.

Sawchyn Guitars, 2132 Dewdney Avenue
7–9PM

Sunday, July 24 – Blues Ukulele Workshop with Manitoba Hal

Finally, I can’t thank Sawchyn Guitars enough for giving us a fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the best blues ukulele players recording today, Manitoba Hal.

Sawchyn Guitars, 2132 Dewdney Avenue
11:30AM–1PM
$35

Seating is limited. Sign up at the next circle or at the store.

Happy strumming!

Tuesday Night Ukes 2nd Anniversary
Tuesday, April 5
7 to 9 PM
Sawchyn Guitars, 2132 Dewdney Avenue, Regina

Queen City Ukes has been around for two whole years!

On April 5 we’ll celebrate with an open mic night. Bring your favourite song and show off your skills. For those who want to perform, I’ll put a signup sheet on the counter. If you have a song you’d like to play with the group, email it to me, bring it on a thumb drive or let me know a website where I can find it and I’ll put it up on the projector.

Even if you don’t want to play in front of the group, be sure to bring your ukulele as we’ll end the night playing tunes from our song book.

As a reminder, I’ll be collecting dues to help keep the group going. It’s $10 for the year and Sawchyn Guitars has been kind enough to offer occasional discounts for card holders.

Thank you to everyone for making Tuesdays in Regina a lot more fun. I look forward to our time together every month and I hope to do so for many years to come.

PS – May is ’80s night. Send me you favourite songs and I’ll try to add them to the list.