Seasons of the Ukulele

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Seasonistas International Open Mic

Edwin

I'll hopefully make it this week for once, although I might be a teensy bit late.

(Get well soon @YorkSteve, although honestly I'd enjoy hearing you do Lee Marvin…)

Scribe

Hello Ukulele Friends,

Thank you for your outstanding talented performances and conversation at Saturday's Open Mic. Brian and ILA, thank you for hosting!

ILA Press will host the Open Mic next Saturday January 18, 2025, UK/Ireland 20:30 London time (GMT/Greenwich Mean Time), 12:30 PM West Coast Pacific Standard Time (PST). Brian Fergus will host the Open Mic on January 25, 2025.

ILA's Zoom Identification Number: 623 009 0567

No Passcode is required.

Brian's Zoom Identification Number: 622 972 7495

Please check the Seasonistas Flarum site to confirm the host and Zoom number.

Saturday's theme question: Coffee, tea or another beverage?

As always, the question has no parameters or definitions. It's a way to share our stories, facilitate discussion, thoughts and opinions. There is no right or wrong answer.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EMAIL AND THE EMAIL POSTED ON THE SEASONISTAS FLARUM SITE IS OPEN TO ALL ON THESE SITES. DISCUSSION IS PUBLIC AND SHARED. PLEASE DO NOT POST ANYTHING THAT IS OF A PERSONAL AND PRIVATE NATURE THAT YOU WOULD NOT WANT TO SEE ON THE FRONT PAGE OF A NEWSPAPER OR OTHER INTERNET SITE. YOUR PRIVACY IS IMPORTANT TO EACH OF US.

Here is the list of Saturday's Open Mic performances. If you have any corrections, please let Charldene know. Links by the original performers of some songs may be included. Please do not feel slighted if a link isn't provided with your song. Feel free to circulate a link to your favorite performer.

1. Rick: "Victoria", Kinks

2. Jim P: "Alone at Midnight", Smithereens

3. ILA: "Don't Fear the Reaper", Blue Oyster Cult

4. Danny Bloom (ILA's teacher): "Foggy Dew". Welcome, Danny!

5. Jim Y: "That'll Never Happen No More", Blind Blake

6. Raj: "I Thank You All", original (His new year gratitude song). Congratulations on posting your first YouTube video, Raj! missed the link so if you could provide it, we can listen to your beautiful original song.

7. Wendy: "Running on Empire", parody of "Runnng on Empty, Jackson Browne

8. Edwin: "Cosmic Latte", original. Edwin's innovative and creative song is based on a group of space scientists identifying the color of space as "cosmic latte". Brilliant, as usual!!!

9. Brian F: "Java Jive", Ben Oakland and Milton Drake, performed by the Ink Spots.

10. Marc: "Back to Salome", Shawn Colvin, 1996, from the movie "Tin Cup"

11. Mike M: "Bridge Over Troubled Water", Paul Simon (instrumental)

12: Lisa: "On This Pendleton Blanket", original

13. Del Griff: "Fight", Musketeers, song from a 1970s French kids series "The Flashing Blade" translated to English

14. Charldene: "Don't Let the Good Life Pass You By", Sharon Rucker, artist: Mama Cass Elliott

15. Paul: "Fishin' Blues", writer: Henry Thomas, artist: Taj Mahal

16. Michael: "Big Yellow Taxi", Joni Mitchell, performed by Michael across the street from Joni's apartment in Detroit

It was great to see you, Joko. Sorry you couldn't stay. We've missed you and hope that all is well.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EDWIN!!! WISHING YOU A DAY OF CELEBRATION, JOY AND MUSIC!

Enjoy a great week! See you at next Saturday's Open Mic for more wonderful music, conversation, laughter and fun! Each of you is important...please don't forget this! Thank you for making this Open Mic a special community!

Cheers!

Charldene

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redpaul1

Just a thought. Couldn't the dates etc go up in the 'Events Calendar'? Seems a pity to have it and not use it. Also Ila's visit to London?

UkeFoote

Brian hosting today

zoom meeting 622 972 7495

DelGriff

Brian Fergus will host the Zoom Open Mic on Saturday January 25, 2025, UK/Ireland 20:30 London time (GMT/Greenwich Mean Time), 12:30 PM West Coast Pacific Standard Time (PST).

Brian's Zoom Identification Number: 622 972 7495

Everybody welcome! 🙂

YorkSteve

redpaul1 I just tried to add tonight's open mic to the Events thing, and it didn't work for me at all. Kept asking for fields to be entered which I couldn't see on my phone. I might try on a PC later and see if it makes more sense.

YorkSteve

YorkSteve Just tried again on a PC, and it's a bit of a nightmare. Despite several attempts, the time of the event seemed to be generated randomly. I think we are better sticking to editing the posts at the top of the thread.

DelGriff

YorkSteve

Yes - I’ve tried this a few times since the forum started and it always shows a different time on the calendar post from the one I enter for the event. 🙁

Scribe

Hello Ukulele Friends,

Thank you for your outstanding talented performances and conversation at Saturday's Open Mic. Brian, thank you for hosting!

ILA Press will host the Open Mic next Saturday February 1, 2025, UK/Ireland 20:30 London time (GMT/Greenwich Mean Time), 12:30 PM West Coast Pacific Standard Time (PST).

ILA's Zoom Identification Number: 623 009 0567

No Passcode is required.

Brian Fergus will host the Open Mic on February 8, 2025.

Brian's Zoom Identification Number: 622 972 7495

No Passcode is required.

Please check the Seasonistas Flarum site to confirm the host and Zoom number.

Saturday's theme question: Is there something that grosses you out?

As always, the question has no parameters or definitions. It's a way to share our stories, facilitate discussion, thoughts and opinions. There is no right or wrong answer.

1. Charldene: "Teach Your Children Well", Graham Nash/Crosby Stills Nash and Young.

2. Marc: "Fields of Gold", Sting.

3. Steve: "Hollow Horse", Icicle Works.

4. Jim P: "Dragon Sleeps", original.

5. Jim Y: "Broken Hearted People", Guy Clark.

6. Rick/Big King Velour: "Every Little Thing", Paul McCartney.

7. Del: "Be Mine", David Gray.

8. Raj: "Make You Feel My Love", Bob Dylan.

9. Lisa: "Do a Good Deed Every Day/Be Prepared", original about what the Girl Scouts do.

10. Brian F: Medley of "I'm So Tired" and "I'm Only Sleeping", The Beatles.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JIM P!!! Enjoy a great celebration! It's exciting to know that you're getting closer to new chapters in your life!

Cheers!

Charldene

DelGriff

Scribe ILA Press will host the Open Mic next Saturday February 1, 2025, UK/Ireland 20:30 London time (GMT/Greenwich Mean Time), 12:30 PM West Coast Pacific Standard Time (PST).

ILA's Zoom Identification Number: 623 009 0567

No Passcode is required.

⬆️ Just a reminder for today. If I don't make it, have fun!

DelGriff

Scribe Brian Fergus will host the Open Mic on February 8, 2025.

Brian's Zoom Identification Number: 622 972 7495

No Passcode is required.

UK/Ireland 20:30 London time (GMT/Greenwich Mean Time), 12:30 PM West Coast Pacific Standard Time (PST)

⬆️ A reminder for Saturday - everybody welcome! 🙂

Ila

Come one, come all to the Seasonistas International Open Mic! We hold it weekly via Zoom.

The next open mic will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15. I will be hosting it (Zoom Identification Number: 623 009 0567. No Passcode is required.) We start at 12:30 p.m. Pacific Standard time.

Be there or be square!

Ila

Brian Fergus will host the Open Mic on February 22, 2025.

Brian's Zoom Identification Number: 622 972 7495

No Passcode is required.

UK/Ireland 20:30 London time (GMT/Greenwich Mean Time), 12:30 PM West Coast Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Scribe

Hello Ukulele Friends,

Thank you for your outstanding talented performances and conversation at Saturday's Open Mic. Brian, thank you for hosting!

ILA Press will host the Open Mic for next Saturday March 1, 2025 UK/Ireland 20:30 London time (GMT/Greenwich Mean Time), 12:30 PM West Coast Pacific Standard Time (PST).

Zoom Identification Number: 623 009 0567

No Passcode is required.

Please check the Seasonistas Flarum site to confirm the host and Zoom number.

Saturday's theme question: What song have you wanted to play and couldn't?

As always, the question has no parameters or definitions. It's a way to share our stories, facilitate discussion, thoughts and opinions. There is no right or wrong answer.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EMAIL AND THE EMAIL POSTED ON THE SEASONISTAS FLARUM SITE IS OPEN TO ALL ON THIS SITE. DISCUSSION IS PUBLIC AND SHARED. PLEASE DO NOT POST ANYTHING THAT IS OF A PERSONAL AND PRIVATE NATURE THAT YOU WOULD NOT WANT TO SEE ON THE FRONT PAGE OF A NEWSPAPER OR OTHER INTERNET SITE. YOUR PRIVACY IS IMPORTANT TO EACH OF US.

1. Steve: "Vertigo", Antje Duvekot.

2. Lisa: "Leave the Land Better Than When You Came", original.

3. Jim P: "She's A Rainbow", Rolling Stones. Songs by Dixie Dregs (prog rock). "Blood On the Rooftops" by Genesis. Attached is Jim's video of "Blood On the Rooftops" for the Seasons.

4. Joko: "Turn the Page", Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band.

5. Raj: "Amaze (for Sheila)", original to honor his wife.

6. Marc: "[Looking For] The Heart of Saturday Night", Tom Waits.

7. Charldene: "God Only Knows", Brian Wilson/Beach Boys.

Attached is a link to Marc's video of "Tomorrow Is A Long Time", Bob Dylan cover. I played this last week but forgot to share Marc's version.

8. Paul: "12th Street Rag", Euday Bowman, 1914.

9. Jim Y: "Happy Trails", Dale Evans.

10. Del: "Dosed", Red Hot Chili Peppers.

11. Brian F: "Hotel California", Don Felder/Eagles.

Wendy, Gigi (first visit) and Jane, thanks for listening to us.

ILA, hope you're feeling better. We missed you!

Cheers!

Charldene

DelGriff

Just a quick reminder - Zoom open mic starts in about 20 minutes from the time of this post. All are welcome.

Details:

@Ila will host the Open Mic for Saturday March 1, 2025 UK/Ireland 20:30 London time (GMT/Greenwich Mean Time), 12:30 PM West Coast Pacific Standard Time (PST).

Zoom Identification Number: 623 009 0567

No Passcode is required.

Ila

Come one, come all to the Seasonistas International Open Mic! We hold it weekly via Zoom.

The next open mic will be held on Saturday, March 8. I will be hosting it (Zoom Identification Number: 622 009 0567. No Passcode is required.) We start at 12:30 p.m. Pacific Standard time.

Be there or be square!

YorkSteve

Sorry I won't be there again. Just back from a week away, followed by an afternoon at the theatre. If I had more time to prepare I would do a medley from "Book of Mormon", but the offence meter might go through the roof.

CanadaJim

I am getting an "Invalid Meeting ID" notice from 622 009 0567.

Scribe

Hello Ukulele Friends,

Thank you for your outstanding talented performances and conversation at Saturday's Open Mic. ILA, thank you for hosting!

Brian Fergus will host the Open Mic for next two Saturdays March 15, 2025 and March 22, 2025, UK/Ireland 20:30 London time (GMT/Greenwich Mean Time), 12:30 PM West Coast Pacific DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Time (PDT). NOTE THE CHANGE IN U.S. TIME.

Zoom Identification Number: 622 972 7495

No Passcode is required.

Please check the Seasonistas Flarum site to confirm the host and Zoom number.

Saturday's theme question: What is the best or your favorite sandwich

As always, the question has no parameters or definitions. It's a way to share our stories, facilitate discussion, thoughts and opinions. There is no right or wrong answer.

1. Michael: "Irish Eyes", Rose Betts

2. Joko: "Hurt", Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, artist Johnny Cash

3. Jim P: "Time Bomb", Wake (German band)

(JIM: I'm not sure if your song information is correct. If not, please provide the corrections at your convenience. Thank you.)

4. Brian F: "Cars", Gary Numan

5. Raj: Medley of "Brain Damage" and "Eclipse" from "Dark Side of the Moon" by Pink Floyd

6. Marc: "Kind Woman", Buffalo Springfield

7. Charldene: "Peaceful Easy Feeling", The Eagles

8. Jim Y: "Get a Load of This", Charlie Jordan, The Cheap Suit Serenaders

9. ILA: "Spooky", Dusty Springfield

10. Jane: Listening mode

Cheers!

Charldene

Scribe

Hello Ukulele Friends,

Thank you for your outstanding talented performances and conversation at Saturday's Open Mic. ILA, thank you for hosting!

No Passcode is required.

Please check the Seasonistas Flarum site to confirm the host and Zoom number.

Saturday's theme question: What is the best or your favorite sandwich?

As always, the question has no parameters or definitions. It's a way to share our stories, facilitate discussion, thoughts and opinions. There is no right or wrong answer.

1. Michael: "Irish Eyes", Rose Betts

2. Joko: "Hurt", Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, artist Johnny Cas

3. Jim P: "Time Bomb", Wake (German band)

(JIM: I'm not sure if your song information is correct. Please provide the corrections at your convenience. Thank you.)

4. Brian F: "Cars", Gary Numan

5. Raj: Medley of "Brain Damage" and "Eclipse" from "Dark Side of the Moon" by Pink Floyd

6. Marc: "Kind Woman", Buffalo Springfield

7. Charldene: "Peaceful Easy Feeling", The Eagles

8. Jim Y: "Get a Load of This", Charlie Jordan, The Cheap Suit Serenaders

9. ILA: "Spooky", Dusty Springfield

10. Jane: Listening mode

Cheers!

Charldene

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