LOCATION - Masonic Home in Bloomington every Friday from 10:00 a.m. to Noon in the Chapel. See address and maps below.
RUG Roots Jams
The Twin Cities Ukulele Club began with Bluegrass Ukulele Group (BUG) jams at the Homestead Pickin' Parlor in Richfield, Minnesota well over a decade ago. Over time we expanded BUG to include a broader variety of Roots music with a new name, the Roots Ukulele Group. RUG!
What Is Roots Music - The music in the RUG 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, and rockabilly music. So, exactly what is roots music that we play in this RUG session?
The Twin Cities Ukulele Club began with Bluegrass Ukulele Group (BUG) jams at the Homestead Pickin' Parlor in Richfield, Minnesota well over a decade ago. Over time we expanded BUG to include a broader variety of Roots music with a new name, the Roots Ukulele Group. RUG!
What Is Roots Music - The music in the RUG 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, and rockabilly music. So, exactly what is roots music that we play in this RUG session?
Here are some of the RUG Songs we sing
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And, there are MANY more in Dropbox! H u n d r e d s !
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To return to this webpage after downloading "100 Roots Songs in Dropbox 1A ALL SONGS,"
click on the back arrow, or go to www.tcucrug.com.
click on the back arrow, or go to www.tcucrug.com.
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/sessions with substantial workshop content, and we will often touch on "how to" techniques to help us play better. Plus, the ukulele, and Roots music in general, 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. You do not have to do the fancy stuff!
Who - This jam/session emphasis will be on ukulele. This RUG session is geared for adult and teen advanced beginners to advanced uke players. Jammers should be aware that we will be singing and playing some songs that are more complex, have more chords and more difficult chords, as well as songs with Nashville Number System number (not letter) chords at the RUG jams. We will also be doing quite a bit of fingerpicking. RUG jams are moderate+ skill level jams/sessions led by Twin Cities Ukulele Club jam leaders. Click here for what you will eventually need to participate in jams. RUG jam sessions are free and open to the public.
Who - This jam/session emphasis will be on ukulele. This RUG session is geared for adult and teen advanced beginners to advanced uke players. Jammers should be aware that we will be singing and playing some songs that are more complex, have more chords and more difficult chords, as well as songs with Nashville Number System number (not letter) chords at the RUG jams. We will also be doing quite a bit of fingerpicking. RUG jams are moderate+ skill level jams/sessions led by Twin Cities Ukulele Club jam leaders. Click here for what you will eventually need to participate in jams. RUG jam sessions are free and open to the public.
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Songs - SONGS WILL BE SHOWN ON THE SCREEN! We use songs in the Twin Cities Ukulele Club 1A ALL SONGS Dropbox folder, the Favorite Old-Time American Songs for Ukulele book, or songs provided in advance to the jam leader by email. We will also routinely use the Nashville Number System (NNS) and play fiddle tunes from TAB available on Dropbox. We will not use the Daily Ukulele books at the RUG jams.
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Other important information for the RUG jam.
The following are links to information on 1. Chord Shape Numbers/the Nashville Number System (NNS) and 2. playing from TAB.
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When - Every Friday from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. CT (Central Time)
Where - The Masonic Home in Chapel in the Dan Patch Hall/Event Center — 11501 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington, MN 55437. SEE MASONIC LOCATION MAP BELOW.
Parking - Park in the lot across from the “entrance awning,” and enter at that door. There will be a receptionist to show you where the Chapel is located.
Parking - Park in the lot across from the “entrance awning,” and enter at that door. There will be a receptionist to show you where the Chapel is located.
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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!
Want to hear about
Twin Cities Ukulele Club Jams & Events?
1. Send an email to [email protected].
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 [email protected].
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!