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The Twin Cities Ukulele Club Bluegrass Ukulele Group (BUG) jams started about a decade ago. Over time we have included more and more other types of Roots music. In fact, we are now more of a Roots Ukulele Group (RUG) than a BUG group. But heck, we aren't changing the tradition of the BUG name! BUG is what started the Twin Cities Ukulele Club.
BUG = RUG Roots Jams
What is a Jam - Jam sessions are often used by musicians as a social gathering to share the music they love as well as explore new music. Jams are fun times to play music with others. These are jams, not lessons or workshops, but we will touch on some "how to's" to help us play better. Plus, the ukulele is so easy to play that even if you have never played before, we’ll show you simple chords to get you playing along right away.
What - The Roots Music in this BUG jam and the Twin Cities Ukulele Club Thursday evening UkeAmerican jam is from the traditions that make up the American roots musical ethos; specifically those sounds that are merged from from both old and new bluegrass, blues, cowboy, country, folk, rock, and rockabilly music. The BUG and UkeAmericana jams follow the same formats and use the same music. They are moderate paced jams led by Twin Cities Ukulele Club jam leaders.
BUG = RUG Roots Jams
What is a Jam - Jam sessions are often used by musicians as a social gathering to share the music they love as well as explore new music. Jams are fun times to play music with others. These are jams, not lessons or workshops, but we will touch on some "how to's" to help us play better. Plus, the ukulele is so easy to play that even if you have never played before, we’ll show you simple chords to get you playing along right away.
What - The Roots Music in this BUG jam and the Twin Cities Ukulele Club Thursday evening UkeAmerican jam is from the traditions that make up the American roots musical ethos; specifically those sounds that are merged from from both old and new bluegrass, blues, cowboy, country, folk, rock, and rockabilly music. The BUG and UkeAmericana jams follow the same formats and use the same music. They are moderate paced jams led by Twin Cities Ukulele Club jam leaders.
When - 1st, 3rd & 5th Mondays each month from 7 to 9 p.m.
Who - The jam emphasis will be on ukulele. This jam is geared for adult and teen beginners to advanced uke players. Click here for what you will eventually need to participate in jams. BUG jams are free and open to the public.
Who - The jam emphasis will be on ukulele. This jam is geared for adult and teen beginners to advanced uke players. Click here for what you will eventually need to participate in jams. BUG jams are free and open to the public.
Songs - We use songs in the 1A ALL SONGS Dropbox folder in the UkeAmericana Jam or songs provided in advance to the jam leader by email. We do not use the Daily Ukulele Yellow or Blue books.
Because of a generous gift in memory of our friend ukulele player Don Venne, we have a great projector and screen. As a result, we will show the lyrics and chords for songs played at most Twin Cities Ukulele Club jams, as well as other club events. Thanks Mary Rose!
Click here to see our Tributes and Thanks!
Click here to see our Tributes and Thanks!
Where - Kenwood (Park) Community Center – 2101 Franklin Ave. W, Minneapolis, MN 55405 - For more information about the Kenwood Park Community center click here.
Highly Recommended Resources for BUG and UkeAmericana Jams - We routinely use songs and tunes from our BUG Song and Tune List and Favorite Old-Time American Songs for Ukulele, which is available at a number of places locally and online. All songs and tunes on the BUG List are available for free download to those who attend Twin Cities Ukulele Club jams and join the club email Automatic Notification of Events. We do not use the Daily Ukulele: 365 Songs For Better Living Yellow Book or Daily Ukulele: Leap Year Edition Blue Book at the BUG jams.
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Click here for more details on the recommended song books, ukulele books, movies and materials for playing ukuleles and ukulele jams.
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Twin Cities Ukulele Club Jams & Events?
1. Send an email to twincitiesukeclub@icloud.com.
2. Put Let Me Know About TC Uke Club Jams & Events in the subject.
3. Include both your first and last name, and
4. include both your city and state.
Click here for the Twin Cities Ukulele Club calendar.
Why? - Because you just never see someone playing a uke without a smile on their face!
Twin Cities Ukulele Club Jams & Events?
1. Send an email to twincitiesukeclub@icloud.com.
2. Put Let Me Know About TC Uke Club Jams & Events in the subject.
3. Include both your first and last name, and
4. include both your city and state.
Click here for the Twin Cities Ukulele Club calendar.
Why? - Because you just never see someone playing a uke without a smile on their face!