Hi DUGs,
Workshop
Don't forget, next Wednesday, 2nd July will see Sarah's return.
After Colin requested that, maybe we should have some songs from this millennium, Kathleen suggested Amy Macdonald's This is the Life. This is a great song for beginners, but Sarah assures me it can be adapted nicely for more experienced players too.
Sarah has also suggested Lady Gaga's Bad Romance. Those of us who attended BraveUke will have heard Sarah perform this with her Southside Strummers, as well as joining with her in the Big Strum. The song packs a lot of punch and is a real crowd pleaser.
Any of us oldies who may not be familiar with the songs may like to give them a listen before the workshop:
Doune Dementia - Thursday, 3rd July
We have a gig at the Doune Bowling Club on Thursday 3rd for the Doune Dementia Support
We will be playing at 2pm, for around 30 minutes. If you can make it, please come along.
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Location: Doune Castle Bowling Club, North Lea Doune FK16 6DH
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An Introduction to the Ukulele - note change of date
I will be running another three-week block of beginners' lessons at Doune Library on Saturday mornings,
The lessons start this Saturday, 28th June. But the second lesson will be 12th July, and the final one will now be on 26th July
The lessons are free and are aimed at complete beginners. If you know anyone who may be interested, let me know. Or you can book directly with Alison at the Library.
Playlist
Sally has chosen this week's playlist.
She has also suggested Nathan Evans' Home as a new song for the group.
This is very much in keeping with my call for some more up-to-date songs.
Nathan Evans became a Tik Tok sensation in 2020, by posting videos of himself singing sea shanties.
In 2021, he released cover of the folk song Wellerman, which topped the UK Singles Chart.
Home, one of his own compositions, was recorded in 2024.
While it is not a difficult song, it will have some challenges - but it will be worth it - I think Home will quickly become one of our favourites!
One of the main challenges will be if, like me, you haven't heard the song.
I recommend giving it a listen:
Achy Breaky Heart
Big Yellow Taxi
Sunny Afternoon
Home
Waking on the Waves
Galway Girl
Meet Me On The Corner
Make Me Smile
City of New Orleans
If I had a Million Dollars
Man on the Moon