Seasons of the Ukulele

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Seasonistas International Open Mic

Scribe

Hello Ukulele Friends,

SAVE THESE DATES: Sunday, July 26, 2026 beginning at 7:30 PM, PDT, (3:30 AM BST). Brian Fergus and Borfus Wallaby of UkeFoote will perform MUSIC FROM 1976.

Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM PDT, For the Birds (Songs about birds). Sunday September 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM PDT, Oh Canada! Music by Canadian artists.

If you can't attend in person, watch the live broadcast on Zoom. See the attached poster (unable to provide).

ZOOM CALL IN NUMBER: 622 972 7495

PASSCODE: woodstock (all lower case letters)

Looking forward to seeing you!!!

ILA Press will host the International Open Mic next Saturday July 25, 2026, 12:30 PM PDT, 8:30 PM BST.

Zoom Call In Number: 623 009 0567

No Passcode is required

Check the Seasons website to confirm the host.

Here is today's Song List. Theme Question: What was the first place you rented or most memorable rental stories? Responses are not provided.

1. Jim Y: "Passing Through", Dick Blakeslea (modified by Valde and Leonard Cohen)

2. Lisa: "One for the Road", original

3. ILA: "Desperado", Eagles

4. Wendy: "You're My Home", Billy Joel

5. Brian: 1976 Medley (an AMAZING 33 songs!!!)

Charldene did not play a song. Jim P had to leave early and did not play.

Jane, it was great to see you!

Thank you for a wonderful Open Mic. Your performances were fantastic and the conversation, as always, was lively and humorous. Looking forward to seeing you at next Saturday's Open Mic. Enjoy a great week!

Cheers!

Charldene

CanadaJim

My son is playing in the Port Hope Blues Festival tomorrow, so I'm afraid I'll have to miss the open mic. Have fun!
Clay is in Paul Reddick's band and in Dave Mowatt & The Curbside Shuffle, so Maggie and I get comped.

potmo

Scribe See the attached poster (unable to provide).

Scribe

Hello Ukulele Friends,

SAVE THESE DATES: Sunday, July 26, 2026 beginning at 7:30 PM, PDT, (3:30 AM BST). Brian Fergus and Borfus Wallaby of UkeFoote will perform MUSIC FROM 1976. Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM PDT, For the Birds (Songs about birds). Sunday September 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM PDT, Oh Canada! (Music by Canadian artists).

If you can't attend in person, watch the live broadcast on Zoom. See the attached posters.

ZOOM CALL IN NUMBER: 622 972 7495

PASSCODE: woodstock (all lower case letters)

Looking forward to seeing you!!!

Brian Fergus will host the International Open Mic next Saturday August 1, 2026, 12:30 PM PDT, 8:30 PM BST.

Zoom Call In Number: 622 972 7495

No Passcode is required
Check the Seasons website to confirm the host.

Here is today's Song List. Theme Question: What was the first book you read or share a favorite book of yours. Responses are not provided.

1. Rick: "1976", The Baseball Project, written by Steve Wynn and Peter Buck

2. Lisa: "Three Yellow Roses Too Late", original

3. Wendy: "The End" from the book of poems "Now We Are Six" by A.A. Milne, original music by Wendy

4. Edwin: "Photographs of Rainbows", original

5. Brian: "Sunny", Bobby Hebb

6. Charldene: "Crazy", Willie Nelson

7. Jim P: "Colour My World", James Pankow, trombone player for the band, Chicago

8. David: "Marie Provost", Nick Lowe

9. ILA: "Interlude", instrumental

Jane, thank you for joining the group! As always, it's great to see you. You're a wonderful audience!

Thank you all for a wonderful Open Mic. Your performances were fantastic and the conversation, as always, was lively and humorous. Looking forward to seeing you at next Saturday's Open Mic. Enjoy a great week!

Cheers!

Charldene

Scribe

Hello Ukulele Friends,

SAVE THESE DATES: Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM PDT, Bird Songs. Performed by Brian Fergus and Borfus Wallaby of UkeFoote. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER STARTING TIME!!! See the attached poster.

September 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM PDT, Oh Canada! (Music by Canadian artists) .If you can't attend in person, watch the live broadcast on Zoom.

ZOOM CALL IN NUMBER: 622 972 7495

PASSCODE: woodstock (all lower case letters)Looking forward to seeing you!!!

ILA Press will host the International Open Mic next Saturday August 8, 2026, 12:30 PM PDT, 8:30 PM BST. Zoom Call In Number: 623 009 0567

Brian Fergus will host Saturday August 15. Zoom Call In Number: 622 972 7495

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ILA Press will host Saturday August 22, 2026. Zoom Call In Number: 623 009 0567**

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Brian Fergus will host Saturday August 29, 2026. Zoom Call in Number: 622 972 7495**

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Check the Seasons website to confirm the host.**

Here is today's Song List. Theme Question: What is your favorite YouTube video(s). Responses are not provided. I apologize for not including video links that were sent to me due to time limitations. Thank you for sharing them. Feel free to share the links with those who attended the Open Mic.

1. Jim P: "Draggin' the Line", Tommy James (without the Shondells)

2. Jim Y: "People My Age", John Gorka

3. Wendy: "We Like the Moon", Joel Veitch of Spongmonkeys

4. Charldene: "Summertime", George and Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward

5. Rick: "The Blood", the Frames

6. Lisa: "Virginia Beach", original

7. ILA: "California Dreamin', John Phillips of The Mamas and Papas

8. Michael: Medley of American popular songs: "My Old Kentuky Home", "Sweet Home Alabama", "Kansas City", "Deep in the Heart of Texas", "Route 66", and "California Here I Come"

9. Brian F: "That's It for the Other One", Jerry Garcia. Happy Birthday, JG!!!

Jane, thank you for being a wonderful audience!!! As always, it's great to see you.

Everyone: Thank you for a wonderful Open Mic. Your performances were fantastic and the conversation, as always, was lively and humorous. Looking forward to seeing you at next Saturday's Open Mic. Enjoy a great week!

Cheers!

Charldene

Scribe

Hello Ukulele Friends,

SAVE THESE DATES:

- Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM PDT (3:00 AM BST), For the Birds (Songs about birds).

- Sunday September 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM PDT (2:30 AM BST) Oh Canada! (Music by Canadian artists)

If you can't attend in person, watch the live broadcast on Zoom. See attached posters.

ZOOM CALL IN NUMBER: 622 972 7495

PASSCODE: woodstock (all lower case letters)

Looking forward to seeing you!!!

Brian Fergus will host the International Open Mic on Saturday August 15, 2026, 12:30 PM PDT, 8:30 PM BST.

Zoom Call In Number: 622 972 7495

No Passcode is required

Check the Seasons website to confirm the host.

Here is today's Song List. Theme Question: Share a habit you do before going to bed. Responses are not provided.

Charldene: "All Summer Long", Beach Boys

Lisa Dudley - Sew On a Button - original

Jim P. - Here Be Dragons - original

Brian - “Flying” by the Beatles

Wendy - When I’m 64 - The Beatles

Marc - “The Way” by Fastball

Jim Y - Charlie Poole “Movin’ Day”

Michael - "Dahil Sa Iyo" by Mike Velarde and Dominador Santiago

Ila - DNP

Sorry I had to leave early. Brian, thank you for providing this song list.

Jane, thank you for being a great audience!

Thank you all for a wonderful Open Mic. Your performances were fantastic and the conversation was lively and interesting.

Looking forward to seeing you at Saturday's Open Mic. Enjoy a great week!

Cheers!

Charldene

Scribe

Hello Ukulele Friends,

SAVE THESE DATES:

- Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM PDT (3:00 AM BST), Birdsongs (Songs about birds)

- Sunday September 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM PDT (2:30 AM BST) Oh Canada! (Music by Canadian artists)

If you can't attend in person, watch the live broadcast on Zoom. See attached posters in previous postings.

ZOOM CALL IN NUMBER: 622 972 7495

PASSCODE: woodstock (all lower case letters)

Brian and Borfus are looking forward to seeing you!!!

ILA Press will host the International Open Mic on Saturday August 22, 2026, 12:30 PM PDT, 8:30 PM BST.

Zoom Call In Number: 623 009 0567

No Passcode is required

Check the Seasons website to confirm the host.

Here is today's Song List. Theme Question: Share a song or music that really struck you or overwhelmed you or had a profound effect on you. Responses are not provided.

1. Jim P: "Sugar and Spice", Madness

2. David: "Apeman", The Kinks

3. Lisa: "Gentle Photographer", original written for her grandmother

4. ILA: "California Dreamin'", John Phillips and Michelle Phillips, 1963

5. Charldene: "Blue Skies", Irving Berlin

6. Wendy: "May I Suggest", Susan Werner

7. Jim Y: "Home", R. Crumb & the Cheap Suit Serenaders

8. Michael: "Hell", Squirrel Nut Zipper

9. Brian: "Crazy She Calls Me", Bob Russell/Carl Sigman, sung by Nat King Cole

Jane, thank you for being a great audience!

Thank you all for a wonderful Open Mic. Your performances were fantastic and the conversation was lively and interesting.

Looking forward to seeing you at Saturday's Open Mic. Enjoy a great week!

Cheers!

Charldene

jon

can any of these songs be viewed back
for those of us who aren't able to attend?

UkeCan1

jon can any of these songs be viewed back
for those of us who aren't able to attend?

We don't record the open mic. Some of us perform songs we've recently done for a Season, but otherwise, if you're not there you miss it. Come! It's early enough you might not have a Sunday morning conflict, and not so early we can't get up for it here. We'd love to see you - it's a great time!

UkeCan1

Brian Fergus will host the International Open Mic on Saturday August 29, 2026, 12:30 PM PDT, 8:30 PM BDT.

Zoom Meeting ID: [622 972 7495](tel:622 972 7495) (no Passcode required)

Check the first post in this thread to confirm the host.

Here's what we played today. Theme Question: Share a wild animal encounter you had. Responses are not provided.

Jim Y: "I Ain't Got Nobody" - Roger Graham / Spencer Williams

Wendy: "Eye of the Tiger" - Survivor

Lisa: "Where the Wind Knows the Mother" - Lisa Dudley

Rick: "Murder in the City" - Avett Brothers

Jim P: "Shame and Scandal (in the Family)" - Madness (Sir Lancelot / Lord Melody)

Marc: "Long May You Run" - Neil Young

Brian: "The Swan" - Camille Saint-Saëns

Ila: "Stray Cat Strut" - Stray Cats

Jane: our cheerleader

Jim Y recommends we all check out "The Komodo Dragon" by Bob and Ray.

Thank you all for another wonderful open mic.

The rest of you, please come join us next week!

- Wendy, subbing in for Charldene, who is off having adventures

potmo

UkeCan1 I was curious about this. What is the reasoning behind no recording?

Scribe

Hello Ukulele Friends,

SAVE THESE DATES:

Brian Fergus and Borfus Wallaby of UkeFoote invite you to attend their Summer Porch Concerts.

- Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM PDT (3:00 AM BST), Birdsongs (Obviously... Songs about birds)

- Sunday September 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM PDT (2:30 AM BST) Oh Canada! (Music by Canadian artists)

If you can't attend in person, watch the live broadcast on Zoom. See attached posters.

ZOOM CALL IN NUMBER: [622 972 7495](tel🙁622)%20972-7495)

PASSCODE: woodstock (all lower case letters)

Brian and Borfus are looking forward to seeing you!!!

ILA Press will host the International Open Mic on Saturday September 5, 2026, 12:30 PM PDT, 8:30 PM BST.

Zoom Call In Number: 623 009 0567

No Passcode is required

Check the Seasons website to confirm the host.

Here is today's Song List. Theme Question: Share something about Dolly Parton or Tim Curry. Responses are not provided. Brian, Thank you for hosting today's Open Mic.

1. Brian: "Birdbrain", Henry Mancini (included awesome whistling. Brian will be playing this song at his Birdsongs concert this Sunday.)

2. Wendy: "Carl Dean", Wendy's pastiche of "Jolene" by Dolly Parton. Carl Dean was Dolly's husband of 59 years!

3. Marx: "Coat of Many Colors", Dolly Parton

4. David/Potmo: "The Light of Day", Chuck Mead

5. Jim P: "Professional Pirate", from the "Muppet Treasure Island" movie with Tim Curry as Captain Hook. Jim, You should have been on the stage! Terrific singing, playing the uke and acting!

6. ILA: "All Star", Smash Mouth from "Shrek"

7. Charldene/Carl Dean: "Here You Come Again", Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, sung by Dolly Parton

8. Rick: "The Place Where I Belong", Post Paradise

9. Lisa: "Red Plaid Wool", original work inspired by Dolly Parton's song "Coat of Many Colors".

Jane, Thank you for being a wonderful audience. Thank you to our visitor, Dale Zutavern from Ohio.

UkeCan1

Thank you all for a wonderful Open Mic. Your performances were fantastic and the conversation was lively and interesting.

Looking forward to seeing you at next Saturday's Open Mic. Enjoy a great week!

Cheers!

Charldene

Wendy, I just saw this posting. Thank you for stepping in. GREAT JOB!!! Would you like to take over as Scribe???

Charldene

Scribe

Hello Ukulele Friends,Thank you to all who attended Brian and Borfus of UkeFoote's BIRDSONGS CONCERT on Sunday! It was an amazing evening of eclectic fabulous music. BRAVO!!!

SAVE THE DATE OF UkeFoote's LAST Summer Porch CONCERT! NOTE THE EARLIER START TIME OF 6:30 PM PDT (2:30 AM BST):

- Sunday September 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM PDT (2:30 AM BST) Oh Canada! (Music by Canadian artists)

If you can't attend in person, watch the live broadcast on Zoom. A poster will be provided soon. Check the Seasons website.

ZOOM CALL IN NUMBER: [622 972 7495](tel🙁622)%20972-7495)

PASSCODE: woodstock (all lower case letters)

Brian and Borfus look forward to seeing you!!!

BRIAN FERGUS will host the International Open Mic on Saturday September 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM PDT, 8:30 PM BST.

Zoom Call In Number: [622 972 7495](tel🙁622)%20972-7495)

No Passcode is required
Check the Seasons website to confirm the host.

Here is today's Song List. Theme Question: Share something you like to collect. Responses are not provided.

1. Rick: "Do I Still Figure In Your Life", Joe Cocker
2. Jim Y: "Chattanooga Choo Choo", Mark Gordon and Harry Warren
3. Lisa: "Laid Off Again", original
4. Jim P: "More Fool Me", Genesis (Phil Collins)
5. Wendy: "Rainbow Blues", original
6. Charldene/Kermit: "Sing", Joe Raposo (for David, who wasn't at the Open Mic)
7. Brian: "Laura", composer David Raksin 1944 with lyrics by Johnny Mercer 1945
8. ILA: "Graceland", Paul Simon

Jane, you're a great audience! Thank you for attending!

Thank you all for a wonderful Open Mic. Your performances were fantastic and the conversation was lively and interesting.

Looking forward to seeing you at next Saturday's Open Mic. Enjoy a great week!

Cheers!

Charldene

DelGriff

Scribe BRIAN FERGUS will host the International Open Mic on Saturday September 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM PDT, 8:30 PM BST.

Zoom Call In Number: [622 972 7495]

I know it’s been a while, but I’m hoping to join in this week.🤞🏼

CanadaJim

DelGriff Sory Del, I won't be able to make it.

DelGriff

CanadaJim

That’s a shame, Jim - hope you have fun, whatever you’re doing. 🙂

DelGriff

In answer to tonight’s theme question, this is my favourite place in my house:

It’s also where I’m sitting for the Zoom open mic meetings.

Scribe

Hello Ukulele Friends,
SAVE THE DATE: IT'S UkeFoote's LAST Summer Porch CONCERT! THIS CONCERT HAS AN EARLIER START TIME OF 6:30 PM PDT (2:30 AM BST).
NOTE: IF THE CONCERT IS RAINED OUT, BRIAN AND BORFUS WILL BE PERFORMING ON ZOOM. SEE ZOOM CALL IN INFORMATION BELOW.

DATE: Sunday September 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM PDT (2:30 AM BST) Oh Canada! (Music by Canadian artists). A poster is attached. You can also check the Seasons website. If you can't attend in person, watch the live broadcast on Zoom.

ZOOM CALL IN NUMBER: [622 972 7495](tel🙁622)%20972-7495)

PASSCODE: woodstock (all lower case letters)

Brian and Borfus look forward to seeing you!!!

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RICK GREENWALD will host the International Open Mic on Saturday September 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM PDT, 8:30 PM BST.

Zoom Call In Number: 555-562-3974

No Passcode is required
Check the Seasons website to confirm the host.

Here is today's Song List. Theme Question: What is your favorite place in your home? Responses are not provided.

1. Marc: "Summer's End", John Prine
2. Lisa: "Freely and Naturally", original
3. ILA: "Boulevard of Broken Dreams", Green Day
4. Wendy: "In My Own Little Corner", Rodgers and Hammerstein from "Cinderella", sung by Julie Andrews
5. Jim P: "Levi Stubbs' Tears", Billy Bragg
6. Brian: INTRO: "Northwest Passage", Stan Rogers followed by "Anthem", Rush
7. Charldene: "Top of the World", Richard Carpenter and John Bettis
8. Del: "I Love You", Woodkid, from an advert on Music Desk

Jane, you're a great audience! Thank you for attending!

Thank you all for a wonderful Open Mic. Your performances were fantastic and the conversation was lively and interesting. Looking forward to seeing you at next Saturday's Open Mic. Enjoy a great week!

Cheers!

Charldene

UkeCan1

Ila will host the International Open Mic on Saturday Sept. 26, 2026, 12:30 PM PDT, 8:30 PM BDT.

Zoom Meeting ID: 623 009 0567 (no passcode required)

Check the first post in this thread to confirm the host.

Theme Question: Share a favorite place in nature. Responses are not provided.

Here's what we played today.

Jim Y: "Route 23" - Wayne Hancock
Wendy: "Rocky Mountain High" - John Denver (apologies to David)
David: "I've Been Everywhere" - Geoff Mack / Lucky Starr / Hank Snow / Johnny Cash (lyrics by @potmo , listing places he, David, personally has been) *
Lisa: "The Mountains are Calling" - Lisa Dudley
Jim P: "Talk Down" - Dijon
Rick: "Tupelo Honey" - Van Morrison
Jane and Kurt (Lisa's friend): non-playing teammates

Thank you all for another wonderful open mic.

The rest of you, please come join us next week!

- Wendy, substitute scribe

* Worth a read: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I've_Been_Everywhere

CanadaJim

We talked about our favourite places in nature and ornery swans became part of the discussion. Here are a couple from the Port Hope Waterfront Trail.

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