Good evening and happy Independence Day Eve,
I am doing Jack’s recap this evening, although he insisted I send it to him first for an accuracy and completeness check!Here it is:First of all, we had a fairly sedate gathering of 8 players this evening. We went through the options for our July 20 performance, and based on that, I have decided this will be our setlist:1. Come Sail Away2. Summer in the CIty3. San Francisco Bay Blues4. Please Mr. Postman5. Help Me, Rhonda6. All You Need is LoveAlternates: Tuesday Afternoon, possibly Shanty or another harmonica song
Here is a link to Help Me Rhonda. Please listen to the singing parts; tonight Lauren did the high harmonies, Jack filled in the low accent parts, and I held down the middle. The more voices the better on this one, so find your comfort zone and don’t be shy:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=iVDEL_HeKq0&si=-Fa6QK78vgPI6Xoc
One other song we played with tonight that I want to fit in someplace, is Low Rider. It was to be a Government Cheese song, but we started to worry that adding another group will take away from open mic time. Perhaps we can warm up or end the day with it, with everyone playing on their G chord.
A fun playalong is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_RCkFMN6tE
Cowbell, kazoos, shakers: all will fit in. I believe Jack will sing it.
Time is getting short for practices, so please try to join us on;
Wednesday July 10 at the library
Saturday July 13, 10 am, Kingston Rec (bring paper copies). Timing is negotiable, please let us know your thoughts.
Wednesday, July 17 - we are going to Peggy's house to frolic, eat and practice a bit, too! Sign up on Meetup. Bring your Mighty Ukes songs.
Saturday the 20th.... the Big Day.... set up will start at 9 am, but not everyone needs to be there until 11:30 or so. Parking is at Rec building, or on the grass off Wadleigh Point Road. NOT in the Draft House lots and NOT on the street.
Water and snacks are provided, but please bring your own lunch or plan to do take out or delivery if you want real food. Your own chair is also a good idea, and a pop-up or umbrella if you have one.
RAFFLES:
Baritone Kala Uke: $5, 5 for $20
Aklot concert ukulele with accessories: " "(possible soprano uke from Lauren " "cutting board $2,3 for $5 quilt bag " " " Lunch with Jack! priceless - still working on that one.Last but not least: please see the attached poster, print a couple if you can, and spread the word!I am sure I forgot something important, but let's all practice and we will talk next Wednesday.
Thanks, All!
Susan and Jack
Seacoast Ukulele Players 