Hi DUGs,
I'm sorry you had issues with the tech again. We are going to have to look into these problems, particularly when I'm away. Hopefully, everything will run smoothly this week.
BraveUke Tickets
When the BraveUke tickets became available last year, we expected demand to be very high. And indeed, they sold out the same morning they went on sale.
DUG decided to buy three spare tickets, so that, any of our members who missed their chance could buy one later. We also have another spare ticket, as Sally, unfortunately, will not be able to use hers.
So, we have four spare tickets. I have already been approached by three or four people outside the group, asking if we have spare tickets. As the tickets cost £50 each, we don't want to be stuck with them. However, I would like to ensure that DUG members have the opportunity to get a ticket, and attend this amazing event, before we consider letting them go.
It will be first come first served, so if you are interested, PLEASE let me know as soon as possible. Thanks.
Workshop and BraveUke Song Choices
So far, the following songs have been suggested for the Workshops...
(brackets show number of members who suggested the song)
From Sarah's list:
A Little Respect - Erasure (2)
Alright Now - Free (1)
Caledonia - Dougie Maclean/Dolores Keane (1)
Chealsea Dagger - The Fratellis (1)
Don’t You Forget About Me - Simple Minds (2)
Have you Ever Seen The Rain - Creedence Clearwater Revival (1)
Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson (1)
It's Raining Again - Supertramp (2)
Livin’ On A Prayer - Bon Jovi (1)
Rebel Rebel - David Bowie (1)
Reet Petite - Jackie Wilson (1)
Somewhere in my Heart - Aztec Camera (3)
Teenage Kicks - The Undertones (2)
Weather With You - Crowded House (2)
What's Up - 4 Non Blondes (1)
Young At Heart - The Bluebells (2)
From DUG Songbook:
Galway Girl - Steve Earl (1)
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz (2)
It's Raining Again - Supertramp (2)
Make Me Smile - Steve Harley (1)
Walking on the Waves - Skipinnish/Tidelines (4)
Whistle for the Choir - The Fratellis (4)
And, for our BraveUke Performance:
Dedicated Follower of Fashion - The Kinks (1)
Fisherman's Blues - The waterboys (1)
Friday, I'm in Love - The Cure (2)
It's Raining Again - Supertramp (1)
Man on the Moon - REM (1)
Shotgun - George Ezra (1)
Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi (2)
Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks (2)
Teach Your Children - Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young (1)
Tell me Ma - Trad (1)
This Is The Life - Amy Macdonald (1)
Walk of Life - Dire Straits (1)
Walking on the Waves - Skipinnish/Tidelines (2)
Whistle for the Choir - The Fratellis (3)
We will be looking to narrow down the choices over the next week or so, but it is not too late to add your suggestions. But time is running out. If you would like any other songs to be considered, please let me know, ASAP. The two lists of songs are in the 2026 Workshops folder in our website's Members' Area.
Open Mic
Kathleen, Fiona and Sally have been practising a song for us and will be performing it for us this week.
I would really like to see the Open Mic spot become a more regular feature in our meetings.
It doesn't need to be performed at a professional level (just listen to mine 😏)
You can do something on your own, or in a small group. You could introduce a new song to the group, or just play your favourite from our songbook.
If you are a bit worried about doing a solo, there are a few members who would be more than willing to get up with you to offer a bit of support.
I realise open mic will not be for everyone but I promise, if you give it a go, you will get such a buzz!
Playlist
This week's playlist has been selected by Kathleen, Fiona and Sally.
Wagon Wheel
Country Roads
Hi Ho Silver Lining
It's Raining Again*
I'm a Believer**
Texas Hold Em
Big Yellow Taxi
Someone You Loved
Whistle for the Choir
Walking on the Waves
Mamma Mia
Meet Me on the Corner
What Was I Made For
Harvest Moon
*I have been working on, It's Raining Again this week, so I've added that one in
**I am going to put in a short introduction to the I'm a Believer intro riff (we'll be looking at his next week)
DUG Song Sheets
Now that we are no longer using printed song sheets at our meetings, all new songs will be put on the website, rather than attached to these emails. If you want to practice any of our songs, you can view/download all our songs here: Our Songs