Seasons of the Ukulele

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Seasonistas International Open Mic

Joko

Marc and Brian had such nice things to sy about my audio last night that I had to clip it into a TikTok

UkeFoote

I’m hosting today 622 972 7495

uke4ia

If we're still starting at 12:30 Pacific time, then that will be 19:30 for folks in the UK, according to Google, not 20:30.

DelGriff

uke4ia

Whatever Google is telling you, Jim, the start time here in the UK is always 20.30

uke4ia

Well, Brian has just opened the meeting.

DelGriff

uke4ia

Oops - I hadn’t accounted for the clock change happening a couple of weeks earlier over there (USA) than it does here (UK) - apologies to Jim and anyone else that will be joining the meeting an hour later than they should have because of my mistake! Doh! 😳

joo

so nice to see everyone :-)

I didn't get to say Hi to Jane. It was nice to meet Raj. what a cool song he played. And another Singaporean! And nice to meet Michael! It's cool that you can overdub over a pre-recorded videos. I can't sleep so well lately and I thought I should join the Open Mic today. It was very, very nice to see everyone in real time. Sorry I had issues with my audio setting. I hardly use Zoom.

Anyway, hopefully I can join again another time.

DelGriff

joo

It was great to see you there, Joo. Don’t worry about the audio stuff - it’ll be easier next time, and I’m glad we got to hear you play and sing. I know it’s early for you, but hoping you and Jon will join us again soon! 🙂

Scribe

Hello Ukulele Friends,

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

Rick Greenwald will host the Open Mic next Saturday March 22, 2025, UK/Ireland 19:30 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: To be posted later

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

Saturday's theme question: What is the scariest animal, either one you've encountered, or think is the scariest?

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.

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. Lisa: "Been To Bowie", original

2. Jim Y: "What Are They Doing In Heaven Today", Charles Albert Tindley, artist Washington Phillips

3. Jim P: "Aire of Good Feeling", The Ides of March

4. Andy: "I'll Be Your Mirror", Velvet Underground

5. Charldene: "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling", lyrics by Chauncey Olcott and Geo. Graff, Jr. with music by Ernest R. Ball, 1912

6. Raj: Could you please provide the title and writer or artist of your lovely song in 7/4 time?

Recommends: Jethro Tull's song in 7/4 time, "Ring Out, Solstice Bells"

7. Joko: "Frustration", melody by Jon Duncan and lyrics by Joko

8. Del: "Circles", original. Cats

9. Wendy: "Walking My Kitty", original about her adopted feral cat, Twinny

10. Michael: Irish medley: "I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover", "Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ra Irish Lullaby", "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling"

11. Joo: "My Friend Next Door", original about a cat. JOO: It was fantastic to have you join the group and share your wonderful song!

12. Brian: "Alone Again Or", Love. Here's a link to this song.

Rick, we've missed you. Looking forward to seeing you next Saturday!

Jane, it was good to see you! I see that you're part of the Google Group so I won't be sending you a separate email to clutter your InBox. 🙂

ALL: 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

UkeFoote

For March 22, Rick's Zoom is 555 562 3974

DelGriff

UkeFoote

Just to clarify, it’ll be a 19:30 start for us here in UK again today and next Saturday - but back to the usual 20:30 after that.

NB - edited to hide my stupidity! 🥴

CeeJay

DelGriff Uh….they don't change tomorrow. They change 30 March ?

Or have I not got the memo ?? 🤣🤣✌️

YorkSteve

DelGriff Del - you'll wonder why you're an hour early for everything next week.

DelGriff

Oh gawd - what an utter numpty I am. Sorry everyone - incorrect post edited to correct my stupidity.🥴

UkeFoote

It may be [555 562 3974]

I’m going to be late, if I make it at all. Have fun!

Scribe

Hello Ukulele Friends,

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

Brian Fergus will host the Open Mic next Saturday March 29, 2025, UK/Ireland 19:30 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

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

Saturday's theme question: What was your worst computer disaster?

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. Wendy: Joined during a break in a class so she wasn't able to share a song.

2. Lisa: "Rainbow Over the Water", original for the one-year anniversary of her father's burial.

3. Jim P: "Sail On, Sailor", Beach Boys. Played on his tiple (10 steel strings instrument).

4. Steve: "Moonlight Song", Blaze Foley.

5. Jim Y: "Life Gets Teejus, Don't It", 1948, Carson Jay Robinson, Doc Watson version.

6. Marc: "Hard Times", David Rawlings, performed by him and Gillian Welch. Possible song for Brian's Laurel Canyon Season.

7. Charldene: "Up On the Roof", Gerry Goffin and Carole King. Possible song for Brian's Laurel Canyon Season.

8. Rick: "Long Black Veil", Danny Dill and Marijohn Wilkin, originallly recorded by Lefty Frizzell and later The Band.

Jane, Thank you for joining us today.

Che!ers

Charldene

DesertPavement

Not sure where else to put this. I’ve commented on Joko’s YT, if anynone hears from him please post here. There have been a couple of major earthquakes in Myanmar earlier today, near Mandalay. 7.7 is big, and the aftershocks alone would be pretty major.

For a little context, the Southern California quakes in 1992, 1999, and 2019 were 7.2, and it was all hands on deck for both the state and the feds.

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000pn9s/executive

bobjking

DesertPavement He posted on Facebook a few hours ago and, I'm happy to say, seems to be safe. Looks pretty intense.

DesertPavement

Thanks Bob, that’s a relief.

Joko

Yes. I'm safe.

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