Ukulele Club in Guelph!

The uke is as popular today as it has ever been. Interested parties of all ages and skill levels are invited to get together in a song circle to celebrate an instrument that is easy (especially to play and sing at the same time), portable, and fun!

The newly formed Uke Club will host its second gathering on February 23, 1pm at L&M Guelph at 30 Arrow Rd (at Woodlawn), and will be hosted by Gayle Ackroyd.

Bring your uke (or borrow one) to join in this friendly, informal group session! Seating is limited so an RSVP is recommended by email to guelphlessons@long-mcquade.com or by phone at 519-763-6709. The small fee of $6 will be requested of attendees.

"Minutes" of UKE CLUB MEETING #1

Attendance: 16 participants varying in age from 4 to retired. At least half of the attendees were new visitors to L&M Guelph!  Overall, the session generated a positive customer experience and created a sense of community.  Since the store is a SOCAN licensed venue, a Notice of Live Music Performance was submitted.  Why not?  Here's some feedback from participants:

"Barb and I are looking forward to the next one, Kim. Enjoyed the first meeting a lot."

“Both Blake and I enjoyed the uke meet. I think it went really well for a first meeting. I like the idea of everyone bringing a song... Once we have found a few that people like and either know or want to learn, maybe we can focus a bit more on sharing strumming patterns and techniques. There seem to be very proficient musicians in the group and they seem willing to share. I also really like that some of you shared your original pieces.”

“Thanks for hosting today.  It was a very enjoyable session.  Lots of enthusiasm!”   

Set List:

You Are My Sunshine

Love Call, Kim Logue  this tune is a repetitive, simple ballad, but with a kooky sing-along-bird-call-inspired-chorus, that i was disappointed more people didn't sing out their very own do-do-do-tweet-chirp-caw kind of vocal jam part to.  should i have suggested they whistle or clap as desired? ha.  i remember singing, "and nobody is helping with the singalong part la la la,"  and making gayle laugh at least.
Werewolves of London, Warren Zevon

Freight Train, Elizabeth Cotton

Starfish, Ian Reid

Island in the Sun, Harry Belafonte

Its Alright, Cheer Up, It’s Okay, Gayle Ackroyd