Get your Uke out

A report from the illustrious Macc Ukulele club:

'Maccukulele will be meeting on Wednesday the 29th of July. 7pm until late as usual. There was a good turnout last month with several seasoned players and suprise guests. Hazel turned up with her brand new ukulele and soon began to master two chords on her first musical instument. Karen and Roger are heading to see The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain at Gawsworth Hall next weekend. If the weather is good we will be strumming discretely on the lawn, do say hello, join us if you wish. best wishes rb kj and co'

Thanks Roger. Also have a peep at the posting for 5 May. 'A word from Roger'.

[email protected] Last Wed of month. Upstairs at the Boarhound.
Gawsworth Hall 01260 223456 www.gawsworthhall.com
www.ukuleleorchestra.com

Ukes, clowns and tubes

The loop has always fancied dabbling in animation after seeing some truly amazing shorts on You Tube. Definitely worth a look: Stop Motion with Wolf and Pig http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmkLlVzUBn4

Sadly we are too old for the Thursday morning animation course at the Silk Museum. Clowning Around is simple animation for children. 28th May 10-12pm. Booking essential.

Wednesday night is Ukulele night of course. Have a look at the posting below for 5 may 'a word from Roger' for a glimpse of the fun to be had at the Boarhound. For Ukulele inspiration book a ticket for the Open Air theatre at Gawsworth Hall for the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain on 2 August before they sell out.

[email protected] Last Wed of month. Upstairs at the Boarhound.
Gawsworth Hall 01260 223456 www.gawsworthhall.com
01625 612045 Silk Museum, Park Lane [email protected]

Ukulele Club: a word from Roger

Maccukulele Wednesday's inaugural session was an enjoyable event thanks to positive contributions from all attending. The pub itself is always a good natured lively environment, particularly when there is a United match broadcast downstairs. The goal was scored just as a Frattellis performance piece from Rob C ended - great timing as the roof lifted. Rob C of Hebden Bridge was one of three guest uke players who came last night to lend support. Grant came from Ashton to help keep the musical boat on an even keel. Andrew Little is based in Congleton - he is well known in George Formby circles and has a considerable repertoire extending into other genres. In the future we could engage Rob and his musical partner Claire to come and perform a set, Andrew also might be persuaded. Several local musicians attended to explore the world of uke, including Pete who runs the club at the Puss in Boots. Tony O'Neil is a one-man acapella singing Gershwin, Cole Porter etc, he has left us with the task of practicing the chords for "Georgia" for next month - this is the plan for each month as we build a repertoire and develop skills. This is a low key chatty environment interspersed with a group 'thrash' singing and playing suggested songs with the backup of words/chords on a screen, several numbers are "two chord" tunes which are within the reach of beginners. Karen and Roger host the event, not as 'experts' but as enthusiasts. Looking forward to next month to see how three complete beginners are coming along.

[email protected] Last Wed of month. Upstairs at the Boarhound. See listings in the loop.