Fort Erie Ukes (FEU), established in 2021, are a group of ukulele players and enthusiasts meeting every other Thursday in the Fort Erie area of Southern Ontario.
All skill levels are welcome to attend. We typically play 16 - 18 songs from our library and sprinkle in any open mics you may be working on.
Mask wearing is a personal decision and we respect your choice.
Throw a few $$ in the hat if you can. Tips are good Karma.
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Public eventAnyone who has access to the group can see the event, description, location, comments, photos, and RSVPs. Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam #86 - Dec. 5, 2024 @ Crystal Ridge Library
Public eventAnyone who has access to the group can see the event, description, location, comments, photos, and RSVPs. Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam #86 - Dec. 5, 2024 @ Crystal Ridge Library
Fort Erie Public Library - Crystal Ridge Branch 89 Ridge Road South, Fort Erie, Canada, L0S 1N0
1. I hope everyone can make it to our next session, Dec. 19th.... we'll have a little Christmas celebration with a few munchy finger foods and some refreshments. We'll start at the same time and may run a little later than usual on the 19th.
2. There's a Church organization in Fort Erie that holds a pop-up storefront every Saturday providing free clothing to children in need. They've put out a request for new pajamas for infants and children. I thought we could help. If you can, please bring a new pair of children's pj's to our session and I'll see that they're donated to the Garrison Road Church. Let's make a child's …
Hosted by: Elaine Organizer
Past Events
Thursday, Nov 21, 2024, 5:00 PM EST
Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam #85 - Nov. 21, 2024 @ Crystal Ridge Library
"Paradise" by John Prine was open mic'd by Kent last session and I love it.....I think you will too.
"Hotel Yorba" by the White Stripes. Woohoo this one was actually recorded at 195 beats per minute but we'll slow it down to around 180 to make it a bit easier. Lots of fun on this one.
Here's some Youtube links....
Paradise
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 5:00 PM EST
Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam #84 - Nov. 7, 2024 @ Crystal Ridge Library
Well it's almost November.....can you believe it ??!!!?? Time is wizzing by way too fast for my liking...just sayin'.
A pretty eclectic Set List this time around....hope you like it. Couple of songs have been revised so be sure to download the most current versions of "Never on Sunday" and "Ruby Tuesday". The new songs are familiar to everyone I think. "City of New Orleans" is a great country/folk song made famous by the likes of Arlo Guthrie, Willie Nelson and many others. "Wonderful World" is an oldie from Sam Cooke about knowledge, …
Thursday, Oct 24, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam #83 - Oct. 24, 2024 @ Crystal Ridge Library
Two fun new songs this week. "5 Days in May" is my fave Blue Rodeo hit from the 90's about summer love. The second is "Renegades" by X Ambassadors from 2015....yup, we're jumping ahead to the new millenium!!! Note the fun strum...down, down, down, up down.
Here's a couple of Youtube videos....
5 Days in May
Renegades
Thursday, Oct 10, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam #82 - Oct. 10, 2024 @ Crystal Ridge Library
New songs for this session are "Beautiful Sunday"....a song we played at the Bayfield Ukulele Festival on the weekend and it's just a fun and entertaining song to sing and to play. Here's a Youtube link.....
Beautiful Sunday
The other is Pete Seeger's "Where Have All The Flowers Gone"....a classic that I'm sure everyone knows.
Thursday, Sep 26, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam #81 - Sept. 26, 2024 @ Crystal Ridge Library
Quite a set list this week....everything from The Stones to Jimmy Buffett to Great Big Sea and Buddy Holly!!
Couple of new songs that everyone knows for this session. CCR's "Bad Moon Rising" is a classic and Culture Club's "Karma Chameleon" is one of the top selling singles of all time!!
PDF files for the set list and new/revised songs are attached or you can visit this Dropbox link.
Thursday, Sep 12, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam #80 - Sept. 12, 2024 @ Fort Erie Golf
Couple of new songs for this session. "The Night Pat Murphy Died" is an old Newfoundland tune recently made popular again by Great Big Sea. And "We Are the People" one of my fave Jimmy Buffett songs with lyrics that ring true for many generations and some of his most clever lyrics. Here's a couple of Youtube links....
We Are The People
The Night Pat Murphy Died. (dont' worry about the slow first part)
Thursday, Aug 29, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam #79 - August 29, 2024 @ Fort Erie Golf
Couple of new songs for this session. "When the Saints Go Marching In" is an old traditional song made famous in the '30's by Louis Armstrong. And "Last Kiss" you may not recognize by the name but I'm pretty sure you all know the tune. Here's a couple of Youtube link....
When the Saints Go Marching In ....(Armstrong's jazzed up version - the tempo we'll use)
Last Kiss
I've revised "Rock This Town" yet again. I think I've got it right now, lol.
Thursday, Aug 15, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam #78 - August 15, 2024 @ Fort Erie Golf
No new songs for this session. I've just plain run out of days to get that done so we'll play some of the many great songs in our library.
PDF file for the set list is attached or you can visit this Dropbox link.
Fort Erie Ukes - Set List for August 15, 2024
Thursday, Aug 1, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam #77 - August 1, 2024 @ Fort Erie Golf
Couple of new songs again this week. "Speed of the Sound of Loneliness" by John Prine is a beautiful song about an emotional breakup with lyrics like "What in the world's come over you?" Wow, to the point there!! The other new song is "Rocky Mountain High" by John Denver. This song was once banned as it was considered to be promoting drug abuse. Denver then testified before Congress that his experience in the Rockies was of pure elation and a …
Thursday, Jul 18, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam #76 - July 18, 2024 @ Fort Erie Golf
Couple of new songs this time that everyone knows. "Piano Man" has become Billy Joel's signature song...fair warning...it runs a tad long, lol. And "End of the Line" is one of The Travelling Wilbury's fun songs thats great to sing along with. Find them on Youtube, I'm sure you all know both songs.
Note that I've revised "Annie's Song" so be sure to download that too.
The Set List and new/revised songs are also attached to this message.
Thursday, Jun 20, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam #74 - June 20, 2024 @ Fort Erie Golf
We'll try again to have our jam outside on the patio at Fort Erie Golf Club but if the weather doesn't cooperate, I'll send out an email on Thursday morning. If you don't hear from me by noon....it's a GO for Fort Erie Golf.
OK, since it's almost Canada Day I loaded up this set with a bunch of Canadian songs. So why not?!!!?? Note that I've revised "This Land is Your Land". Be sure to download version V2-06/24.
A couple of new tunes that I hope you'll enjoy. "I'm Telling You Now" by Freddie and the Dreamers was quite the sensation on …
Thursday, Jun 6, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam #73 - June 6, 2024 @ Fort Erie Golf
Couple of my favourite songs for our next session. "Cat's in the Cradle" which I'm sure everyone knows was Harry Chapin's biggest hit. One of those songs with a message!! The second song is "Why Worry" by Dire Straits...I love this one. I wasn't able to find the tabs for that great intro, but the chords work pretty good. Here's a Youtube link.....
Why Worry - Dire Straits
I've revised "Promises" to a more comfortable key of C. Please be sure to download the newest version V2-06/24.
Thursday, May 23, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam #72 - May 23, 2024 @ Crystal Ridge Library
A few notes....
If the weather holds, we'll start up again at Fort Erie Golf Course starting June 6th . Fingers crossed!!
And, I've reformatted "18 Holes" and "Tequila Sunrise". You can downloaded the corrected songsheets from Dropbox.
Couple of familiar tunes for this session. You may not recognize "Promises" by the title but I think you'll recognize this pretty Eric Clapton tune. Here's a Youtube link....
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam #70 - May 9, 2024 @ Crystal Ridge Library
Hard to believe we started this little group way back in April 2021....we're going into our 4th year. Well, time does fly.
I think you'll like this set list and the couple of new songs. "18 Holes" is a spoof written by John Denver and based on Tennessee Ernie Ford's 16 tons. Since we'll be playing at the golf course.....I thought a fun golf song would be a good idea. Thanks for the idea Colin!!
Here's a Youtube link.... 18 Holes
Thursday, Apr 25, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam #70 - April 25, 2024
Great set list this time around. Lots of our greatest hits (lol) and a couple of new tunes that I'm sure everyone is familiar with. "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young and Ricky Nelson's "Garden Party". Lots of chord changes in that one but I think they're all chords you know.
Here's a Dropbox link to the set list and song sheets...
Fort Erie Ukes - Set List and Song Sheets for April 25, 2024
Thursday, Apr 11, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam #69 - April 11, 2024
Two great new tunes this time around. One 'oldie' from 1960...."North to Alaska" by Johnny Horton was written for the movie of the same name starring John Wayne and Stewart Granger. Here's a Youtube link....
North to Alaska
The second is a little more current but you may not be too familiar with it. Tony Rice's "Church Street Blues"....here's a link where he does some pretty fancy picking.....
Thursday, Mar 28, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam #68 - March 28, 2024
Both new song shets this week are songs that everyone knows (pretty sure). A fun 'Medley in D' brings together 7 old classic songs...all courtesy of Sue at Bytown Ukulele in Ottawa. The second is the wonderful 'Turn, Turn, Turn' originally by Pete Seger in the 50's but The Byrds had a major hit with it in 1965.
Here's a Dropbox link to the set list and song sheets
Fort Erie Ukes - Set List and Song Sheets - March 28, 2024
Thursday, Mar 14, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam #67 - March 14, 2024
Hope you like these two new songs this week. One you all know....Lyin' Eyes by the Eagles. The other may not be as familiar. It's a fun Newfoundland song called Black Rum and Blueberry Pie that many have covered. Here's a link to a version by Anne Murray. Notice the carter style picking on this version and we'll give it a try. You would pluck the 4th (G) string and strum the 1, 2 and 3 strings. Here's a Youtube tutorial...
Carter Style Picking for Ukulele
Black Rum and Blueberry Pie
Thursday, Feb 29, 2024, 5:00 PM EST
Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam #66 - Feb. 29, 2024
Two great new songs for this session. Sonny's Dream is a very popular tune in Newfoundland and deserves to be better known across the rest of the country. Colin open mic'd this for us last summer. Here's a Youtube link....
Sonny's Dream
The second song is good old "Waltzing Matilda" the unofficial national anthem of Australia. I'm sure everyone knows it.
Thursday, Feb 15, 2024, 5:00 PM EST
Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam #65 - Feb. 15, 2024
New set list for this session with 2 new songs and 2 revised songs. First new song is a great Blue Rodeo tune called "Lost Together" with easy enough chords but some unusual timing. Have a listen to this Youtube link
Lost Together
Next new tune is a Beatles tune that everyone knows...... "I Saw Her Standing There"
Thursday, Feb 1, 2024, 5:00 PM EST
Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam - Feb. 1, 2024
We'll use the same set list and song sheets that were scheduled for last week. The Cup Song originally goes back to 1931 written by A.P. Carter. It's been recorded by everyone under the sun, most famously by Anna Kendrick for the movie Pitch Perfect. Bring along a cup if you can do the cup routine....(lol, you've had a couple weeks to practice) would be fun! Here's a Youtube link....
The Cup Song
The second new tune is one of the prettiest songs Bob Dylan ever wrote....Make You Feel My …
Thursday, Jan 18, 2024, 5:00 PM EST
Canceled Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam and Open Mic - January 18, 2024
A couple of new songs for this session. The Cup Song originally goes back to 1931 written by A.P. Carter. It's been recorded by everyone under the sun, most famously by Anna Kendrick for the movie Pitch Perfect. Bring along a cup if you can do the cup routine....would be fun! Here's a Youtube link....
The Cup Song
The second new tune is one of the prettiest songs Bob Dylan ever wrote....Make You Feel My Love, also recorded by Adele. Here's a Youtube link to her version...
Thursday, Jan 4, 2024, 5:00 PM EST
Fort Erie Ukes - Ukulele Jam and Open Mic - January 4, 2024
Well the new year seems to be "in like a lamb"....we'll see what happens from there! My Christmas was fabulous and I hope everyone was able to celebrate in your favourite way.
No new tunes for this session. I've just plain run out of time to get any together. So....it's an all 60's set this time around. Gosh there's so many great tunes in that decade.
There's one revised song sheet - 59th Street Bridge Song is now version V2-01/24
Here's a Dropbox link to the set list and song sheets
Thursday, Dec 21, 2023, 5:00 PM EST
Fort Erie Ukes - Christmas Jam & Food Drive - Dec. 21, 2023 - 5 to 7:30'ish
It's our annual Christmas party/jam/shindig and food drive for the Fort Erie Food Bank (COPE). Hope everyone can make it. We'll have some finger foods, munchies and refreshments to enjoy. No need for you to bring anything other than what you can contribute to the Food Bank. We'll take an hour or so to eat, socialize and catch up on everyone's holiday plans then play our usual 17-18 songs with your fabulous open mic tunes sprinkled in.
I'll deliver any items collected to the Food Bank on the 22nd along with a donation from our Charity Account.
We've had some issues with the links in …
Thursday, Dec 7, 2023, 5:00 PM EST
Fort Erie Ukes - Jam Sesh and Open Mic #61 - December 7, 2023
Along with a few Christmas tunes from the past few years, I've added "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas"....such a fun little song from 1953 when 10 year old Gayla Peavey had a mega hit with it. Here's a Youtube link (love the orchestra)....
I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas
The second new song is an old Perry Como classic...."Home For The Holidays"
Home For The Holidays
Thursday, Nov 23, 2023, 5:00 PM EST
Fort Erie Ukes - Jam Sesh and Open Mic #60 - November 23, 2023
This week we're going to belt out "Let It Be"...the classic Beatles tune and one of their greatest in my mind. No need for a link to that one, everybody knows it.
The second new tune is "A Daisy A Day". Great tune about about becoming friends, falling in love and growing old. A song from the '70's but seems much older. Here's a link....
A Daisy A Day
Here's a Dropbox link to the new Set List....(look under 'F')
Thursday, Nov 9, 2023, 5:00 PM EST
Fort Erie Ukes - Jam Sesh and Open Mic - November 9, 2023
The second new song is just as much fun...."That's Amoré" is one of Dean Martin's signature songs about love in Napoli....just like pasta fazool...!!!
Here's a couple of links....
Boat Drinks (cool video shows Jimmy on a surfboard being pulled by his float plane)
That's Amoré
Thursday, Oct 26, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Uke Jam - October 26, 2023, Crystal Ridge Lubrary, 5pm
Here's a link to the Dropbox set list and song sheets....
Fort Erie Ukes - Set List and Song Sheets - October 26, 2023
The new tunes are Walk Right In and You're Sixteen. Note also that Something To Sing About has been revised, the newest version is V2-10/23.
Let me know if you have any issues accessing the files.
Hope to see you all on Thursday.
Elaine
Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam #57- TUESDAY Oct. 10 2023 - 5pm - CRYSTAL RIDGE LIBRARY
We'll stick with the same set list from Sept. 28th with a signature song for Johnny Cash that's been performed by pretty much every Country singer....."Folsom Prison". There's a great spoof of this song out there too, but that's for another day, lol. I actually love the second song...."Tulsa Time" is an easy tune to play (really just 2 chords) and …
Thursday, Sep 28, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT
Canceled Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam #57- Sept. 28, 2023 - 5pm - CRYSTAL RIDGE LIBRARY
Many thanks to Larry for suggesting the new songs for this session. A signature song for Johnny Cash that's been performed by pretty much every Coungry singer....."Folsom Prison". There's a great spoof of this song out there too, but that's for another day, lol. I actually love the second song "Tulsa Time" is an easy tune to play (really just 2 chords) and great fun to sing. Don Williams and Eric Clapton recorded it at the same time and both are great. Here's some links....
Folsom Prison
Tulsa Time
Thursday, Sep 14, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam #56- Sept. 14, 2023 - 5pm - FORT ERIE GOLF CLUB
Couple of things.....there's been a mix up with the library booking system again, so we'll play another week at the Golf Club. And you'll notice on our Dropbox site that there are 2 version of this week's songs. One is a PDF and the other is in Word text format. Please be sure to choose the file type that works best for you. If there are no issues going forward, I'll convert them all to the Word format.
Our new songs this session are of course by Jimmy Buffett.... "Margaritaville" is his most recognizable song and a gem to have in our library. T…
Thursday, Aug 31, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam #55- August 31, 2023 - 5pm - FORT ERIE GOLF CLUB
Couple of new songs for this session.... Donovan's pretty classic "Catch The Wind"... I'm sure you all know it. And another great song out of Newfoundland...."Grey Foggy Day". Have a listen to this version by Shanneygannock, I think you'll like it....
Grey Foggy Day
Here's a Dropbox link to the Set List and Song Sheets...
Thursday, Aug 17, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam #54 - August 17, 2023 - 5pm - FORT ERIE GOLF CLUB
We'll stick with the same Set List. Couple of new songs.... The Beatles classic "Penny Lane" is a little tricky to sing but we'll get there. And a beautiful new song by Chris Stapleton (there's a guy that's never written a bad song)...."Starting Over" about just that, taking a chance and starting a new life with the one you love. Here's a link, have a listen.....
Starting Over by Chris Stapleton
Here's a Dropbox link to the Set List and Song Sheets...
Fort Erie Ukes - Set List and Song Sheets - August 17, 2023
Thursday, Aug 10, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT
Canceled Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam #54 - August 10, 2023 - 5pm - FORT ERIE GOLF CLUB
Couple of new songs this week, hope you like them. The Beatles classic "Penny Lane" is a little tricky to sing but we'll get there. And a beautiful new song by Chris Stapleton (there's a guy that's never written a bad song)...."Starting Over" about just that, taking a chance and starting a new life with the one you love. Here's a link, have a listen.....
Starting Over by Chris Stapleton
Here's a Dropbox link to the Set List and Song Sheets...
Fort Erie Ukes - Set List and Song Sheets - August 10, 2023
Thursday, Jul 27, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam - July 27, 2023 - 5pm - FORT ERIE GOLF CLUB
No new songs this week....we'll play some of the greats already in our library.
Here's a Dropbox link to the Set List and Song Sheets...
Fort Erie Ukes - Set List and Song Sheets - July 27, 2023
Thursday, Jul 13, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam - July 13, 2023 - 5pm - FORT ERIE GOLF CLUB
We're back at Fort Erie Golf Club again. So much fun to play outside overlooking the course.
A couple of really nice tunes for this week. "If I Could See the World (Through the Eyes of a Child)" is a beautiful song by Patsy Cline. And "I'll Never Find Another You" is a pretty love song by The Seekers. Here's some links....
If I Could See The World
I'll Never Find Another You
Thursday, Jun 29, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam - June 29, 2023 - 5pm - FORT ERIE GOLF CLUB
A couple of new tunes for this week. "Sudbury Saturday Night" is one of Stompin' Tom's most successful songs and I thought a Stompin' Tom tune was perfect this close to Canada Day. "Galway Girl" is a little bit of Irish fun thrown in (anybody play the fiddle???). Here's some links if you want a listen....
Sudbury Saturday Night
Galway Girl
Friday, Jun 23, 2023, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - June 23, 2023 at Fort Erie Golf Course
We have a time slot from 1 to 3 pm and I've put together an ambitious set list that I know we're up to. We'll need to be flexible and adjust the number of tunes to suit the time slot. One thing to be ready for......"Harper Valley PTA" is a favourite tune of Larry Gibson (golf course owner) and we'll play it when he makes an appearance which could be at any time.
The Chicks at Six (Carolyn, Cheryl, Robin and Margaret) will be joining us and …
Thursday, Jun 15, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam - June 15, 2023 - 5pm - Crystal Ridge Library
No new tunes for this week as we'll use the time to practice some of the tunes we'll perform at our gig on June 23rd at Fort Erie Golf Course. I've revised a couple of songs...."Peggy Sue" and "Harper Valley PTA". Please be sure to have the correct versions printed or downloaded.
Here's a Dropbox link to the Set List and Song Sheets...
Fort Erie Ukes - Set List and Song Sheets for June 15, 2023
We currently have a freeze on fees/dues as we're in a good place financially.
Thursday, May 18, 2023, 3:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam - May 18, 2023 - NEW TIME 3 pm - Crystal Ridge Library
OUR SESSION WILL RUN FROM 3pm TO 4:30pm FOR THIS WEEK ONLY
I hope you can all make it at that time....sorry for the inconvenience!!
I do have good news though.....Fort Erie Ukes are in a good position financially. So, I've put a FREEZE ON DUES/FEES for now and will assess the situation again in the Fall. Thanks for your support!
A couple of great Country songs this time around. One of Hank Williams biggest hits..."Your Cheatin' Heart".
Thursday, May 4, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam - May 4, 2023 - 5 pm - Crystal Ridge Library
About time we had an Elvis song in our repertoire don't you think??!! In 1956 "Don't Be Cruel" was given to the hottest new singer around. It's a nice easy tune to offset....."Blackbird" by Paul McCartney (although credit is given to Lennon and McCartney) which is a little tricky to play but we'll get there....! Also note that "If I Had a Hammer" has been revised.
Here's a Dropbox link to the Set List and Song Sheets...
Fort Erie Ukes - May 4, 2023 Set List & Song Sheets
Let me know if you would like to lead a song...I can use all the help I can get. Open mics are …
Thursday, Apr 20, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam - April 20, 2023 - 5 pm - Crystal Ridge Library
Two beautiful classic songs to add to our library this session. Sunshine Superman by Donovan and Scarborough Fair is a very old traditional English ballad that was revived by Simon & Garfunkel. Both have some tricky timing and strumming but we'll work through them slowly. Also note that Black Velvet Band has been revised.
Here's a Dropbox link to the Set List and Song Sheets...
Fort Erie Ukes - Set List and Song Sheets - April 20, 2023
Let me know if you would like to lead a song...I can use all the help I can get. Open mics are welcome, we'd love to hear what you've been working on. No pressure though, we're all …
Thursday, Apr 6, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam - April 6, 2023 - 5 pm - Crystal Ridge Library
A couple of new tunes this week...an old goodie and one that will challenge your strumming skills. Ooh, La La is a fabulous Rod Stewart tune with a message we can all relate to. Viva La Vida by Coldplay is a song that Doug did as an open mic a while back. Take a close look at the strum pattern...DDDD UUUDD....its a bit of a change from the ordinary. We'll only use it for the intro and the instrumental sections, then back to your usual strum for the majority of the song. Listen to this Youtube video to get a feel for it...
Viva La Vida by Coldplay
Here's a Dropbox link to the Set List and Song …
Thursday, Mar 23, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam - March 23/23 - 5 pm - Crystal Ridge Library
A couple of new tunes this week. Kenny Rogers mega-hit "Lucille" (poor Lucille, can't seem to win no how) and a great old traditional tune "Farewell to Nova Scotia" that's been recorded by pretty much every Canadian singer...lol.
Here's a Dropbox link to the Set List and Song Sheets...
Fort Erie Ukes - Set List and Song Sheets - March 23/23
Let me know if you would like to lead a song...I can use all the help I can get. Open mics are welcome, we'd love to hear what you've been working on. No pressure though, we're all about the fun.
Thursday, Mar 9, 2023, 5:00 PM EST
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam Session - March 9/23 - 5 pm - Crystal Ridge Library
We'll stick with the same Set List we planned for last time....I think it's a good one. The new tunes are "Yellow River" which Sandy did as an open mic a few weeks ago, and it's just too darn fab to not have in our library. And Tom gave us a great version of The Grateful Dead's "Uncle John's Band". I love this tune and it's a great one to have in your back pocket.
Heres a Dropbox link to the Set List and Song Sheets...
Fort Erie Ukes - Set List and Song Sheets - March 9, 2023
Let me know if you …
Thursday, Feb 23, 2023, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM EST
Canceled Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam Session - Feb. 23, 2023 - 5 pm - Crystal Ridge Library
Two great new tunes this week that have both been covered by members open mics. Several weeks ago Sandra did "Yellow River" and it's just too darn fab to not have in our library. And Tom gave us a great version of The Grateful Dead's "Uncle John's Band"....love that tune. Note that I've also revised 3 songs on our set list....."Two of Us", "Ferry Cross the Mersey" and "I Will Wait". Be sure to download/print the correct versions.
Heres a Dropbox link to the Set List and Song Sheets...
Fort Erie Ukes - Set List and Song Sheets - Feb. 23/23
Let me …
Thursday, Feb 9, 2023, 5:00 PM EST
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam Session - Feb. 9, 2023 - 5 pm - Crystal Ridge Library
Got a couple of great classic old tunes for this session. "Two of Us" with a tricky little arrangement from John and Paul.....and.....As Tears Go By from Mick and Keith which they originally though was too pretty for The Stones.
Heres a Dropbox link to the Set List and Song Sheets...
Fort Erie Ukes - Set List and Song Sheets - Feb. 9, 2023
Let me know if you would like to lead a song...I can use all the help I can get. Open mics are welcome, we'd love to hear what you've been working on. No pressure though, we're all about the fun.
Thursday, Jan 26, 2023, 5:00 PM EST
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam Session - Jan. 26, 2023 - 5 pm - Crystal Ridge Library
The new tunes for this session include the toe tapper from Herman's Hermits....I'm Into Something Good...yay!!
And something new. If you followed the World Junior Hockey Championships in Halifax/Moncton over the holidays...you certainly heard this gem. It was played after every Canadian goal and has become the unofficial anthem of our World Champion Junion team. Heave Away is just 3 chords and I'm sure you're gonna love it. Here's a link to the chordify version....
Heave Away
Note that Walk of Life has been revised....be sure to download the most current version V2-01/23
Thursday, Jan 12, 2023, 5:00 PM EST
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam Session - Jan. 12, 2023 - 5 pm - Crystal Ridge Library
A couple of new tunes for this session. "House at Pooh Corner" by Kenny Loggins is just a darn good song to have in your back pocket. Here's a Youtube link....
House at Pooh Corner
And Cat Stevens' "Wild World" is a classic with some greast chord sequences. From the Tea for the Tillerman album...one of my all time fave albums.
Three songs on the Set List have been revised. Be sure to download the current version.
Thursday, Dec 29, 2022, 5:00 PM EST
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam Session - Dec. 29/22 - 5 pm - Crystal Ridge Library
We've got 3 new tunes for this session. "Silver Bells" is a classic Christmas Song from the movie The Lemon Drop Kid.
"First of May" is a beautiful Bee Gees song that Lalaine did for us a while back....so pretty for this season or any time of year.
And "Let the Good Guys Win" is the perfect tune for the New Year from Murray McLaughlan along with Tom Cochrane and Paul Hyde. It's a great song, here's a Youtube link.... Let the Good Guys Win (Youtube)
Heres a Dropbox link to the Set List and …
Thursday, Dec 1, 2022, 5:00 PM EST
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam Session - Dec. 1/22 - 5 pm - Crystal Ridge Library
Winter Wonderland and It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas are both great classic songs by the likes of Perry Como, Bing Crosby, Doris Day, Guy Lombardo....all those great crooners we watched on TV every year at Christmas time. Geez, I miss those great old TV seasonal programs.
Heres a Dropbox link to the Set List and Song Sheets...
Fort Erie Ukes - Set List and Song Sheets - Dec. 1, 2022
Let me know if you would like to lead a song...I can use all the help I can get. Open mics are welcome, we'd love to hear what you've been working on. No pressure though, we're all about the fun.
Thursday, Nov 17, 2022, 3:00 PM EST
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam Session - Nov. 17, 2022 - NEW TIME - 3 pm
IT'S A ONE TIME ONLY CHANGE....ALL FOLLOWING GET-TOGETHERS ARE BOOKED FOR 5 PM.
LET'S DISCUSS THAT...DO YOU PREFER 3 PM OR 5 PM?
Got a couple of great classic rock songs this week. "Lady Madonna"...called the Beatles "raunchy rock and roll song" and "Ruby Tuesday" by the other rock superstars The Rolling Stones. Jagger calls it "a lovely lyric with a nice melody, I wish I'd written it". We've got the late 60's covered with these 2 great tunes.
Heres …
Thursday, Nov 3, 2022, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam Session - Nov. 3, 2022 - 5 pm
Got a couple of great new songs this week. "Down in Belize" is a swing-y island song by Jerry Jeff Walker about life in the Carribbean. Here's a Youtube link....have a listen.... Down in Belize - Jerry Jeff Walker ....I love everything about this song.
Everybody knows the other new song..."Every Day" by Buddy Holly...yup, throwin' it back to 1957! Yikes, that song is 65 years old!
Heres a Dropbox link to the Set List and Song Sheets...
Fort Erie Ukes - Set List & Song Sheets - Nov. 3/22
Thursday, Oct 20, 2022, 6:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam Session - Oct. 20/22 - New Time 6 pm
NOTE THE REVISED TIME FOR THIS WEEK ONLY IS 6 TO 7:30 PM AT CRYSTAL RIDGE LIBRARY.
We have a couple of great new songs..."Slip, Sliding Away" a very emotional tune from Paul Simon and "Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream" a common song on the folk scene for the last 70 years. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
Heres a Dropbox link to the Set List and Song Sheets...
Fort Erie Ukes - Set List and Song Sheets - October 20, 2022
Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022, 6:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - GRAB LIFE BY THE UKULELE - Beginners Class
Ukulele is one of the easiest instruments to learn and you're never too old to pick one up.
In a group setting we'll learn the parts of your Uke and work on tuning, strumming patterns, chord formations, major, minor and seventh chords with lots of tips and techniques thrown in. This class will prepare you to join in with our regular Fort Erie Ukes jam sessions. It's all about the fun....!
Most people are strumming, humming and singing along in no time at all. This class is geared towards an adult learner but we welcome all ages. Under 16 must be …
Thursday, Oct 6, 2022, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Jam Session - Oct. 6/22
We have some new songs to work on..."Hey There Delilah" by Plain White T's is about a young couple looking forward to a bright future. And the 100th song in our library is "Angel From Montgomery", one of John Prine's hits and a signature song of Bonnie Raitt...love this tune.
Heres a Dropbox link to the Set List and Song Sheets...
Fort Erie Ukes - Set List and Song Sheets - Oct. 6/22
Let me know if you would like to lead a song...I can use all the help I can get. Open mics are welcome, we'd love to hear what …
Thursday, Sep 22, 2022, 5:00 PM EDT
Canceled Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' at Fort Erie Golf Club - Sept. 22, 2022
Here's a Dropbox link to the new Set List and Song Sheets.
(hint, hint, wink, wink....the Set List is filed under 'F' for Fort Erie Ukes Set List. It's also attached to the event details as a file.)
Fort Erie Ukes - Set List and Song Sheets - September 22/22
Thursday, Aug 25, 2022, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' at Fort Erie Golf Club - Aug. 25, 2022
Here's a Dropbox link to the new Set List and Song Sheets....
(hint, hint, wink, wink....the Set List is filed under 'F' for Fort Erie Ukes Set List. It's also attached to the event details as a file.)
Fort Erie Ukes - Set List and Song Sheets - August 25, 2022
Note the version numbers...there are new and maybe some revised song sheets. Please be sure to have the correct version downloaded or printed (me too...lol). Slip me a …
Thursday, Aug 11, 2022, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' at Fort Erie Golf Club - Aug. 11, 2022
Here's a Dropbox link to the new Set List and Song Sheets....
(hint, hint, wink, wink....the Set List is filed under 'F' for Fort Erie Ukes Set List. It's also attached as a file.)
Fort Erie Ukes - Set List and Song Sheets - Aug. 11/22
Note the version numbers...there are new and revised song sheets. Please be sure to have the correct version downloaded or printed (me too...lol). Slip me a message if you'd like to lead a song or open mic something you've been working on. We'd love to hear …
Thursday, Jul 28, 2022, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' at Fort Erie Golf Club - July 28, 2022
Here's a Dropbox link to the new Set List and Song Sheets....
(hint, hint, wink, wink....the Set List is filed under 'F' for Fort Erie Ukes Set List. It's also attached to this message)
Fort Erie Ukes - Set List and Song Sheets - July 28/22
Note the version numbers...there are new and revised song sheets. Please be sure to have the correct version downloaded or printed (me too...lol). Slip me a message if you'd like to lead a song or open mic something you've been working on. We'd love to hear …
Thursday, Jul 14, 2022, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' at Fort Erie Golf Course - July 14, 2022
Our Beginners group have progressed so well, we welcome all of them to our regular jam session. Just as an fyi....we'll start up a new Beginners session in September. I'll send a notice with plenty of time to spare....get those friends interested...lol..!
Here's a Dropbox link to the new Set List and Song Sheets....
Fort Erie Ukes - Set List and Song Sheets - July 14, 2022
Note the version numbers...there are new and revised song sheets. Please be sure to have …
Thursday, Jun 30, 2022, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' at Crystal Ball Beach Café - June 30, 2022
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Thursday, May 19, 2022, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' at Crystal Ball Beach Café - May 19, 2022
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Thursday, May 5, 2022, 4:15 PM to 6:30 AM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' at Crystal Ball Beach Café - May 5, 2022
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Thursday, Apr 14, 2022, 4:15 PM to 6:30 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' at Crystal Ball Beach Café - April 14, 2022
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Thursday, Mar 31, 2022, 4:15 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' at Crystal Ball Beach Café - March 31, 2022
Here's a Dropbox link to the new Set List and Song Sheets....
Fort Erie Ukes - Set List and Song Sheets - March 31, 2022
Note the version numbers with an asterisk (*) are either new song sheets or revised versions. Please be sure to have the correct version downloaded or printed (me too...lol). Slip me a message if you'd like to lead a song or open mic something you've been working on. We'd love to hear it...no pressure.....we're all about …
Thursday, Mar 17, 2022, 4:15 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' at Crystal Ball Beach Café - March 17, 2022
Same place, same time. We'll have a little review for our awesome beginners from 4:15 to 4:45 and our regular jam session starting at 5:00. March 17, 2022 - we'll even have a few Irish tunes for St. Patrick's Day (I'm a wee bit Irish).
Here's a Dropbox link to the new Set List and Song Sheets....
Fort Erie Ukes - March 17/22 Set List and Song Sheets
Note the version numbers with an asterisk (*) are either new song sheets or revised versions. Please be sure to have the correct version downloaded or printed (me too...lol). Slip me a message if you'd like to lead a song or open mic something you've been …
Thursday, Feb 24, 2022, 4:15 AM EST
Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' at Crystal Ball Beach Café - Feb. 24, 2022
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Thursday, Feb 10, 2022, 5:00 PM EST
Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' at Crystal Ball Beach Café - Feb. 10, 2022 - 5pm
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Thursday, Dec 16, 2021, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM EST
Fort Erie Ukes - CANCELLED - December 16, 2021
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Thursday, Dec 2, 2021, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM EST
Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' at Crystal Ball Café - December 2, 2021
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Thursday, Nov 18, 2021, 5:00 PM EST
Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' at Fort Erie Golf Club - November 18, 2021
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Thursday, Nov 4, 2021, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' at Fort Erie Golf Club - Nov. 4/21 - 5pm
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Thursday, Oct 21, 2021, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' at Fort Erie Golf Club
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Thursday, Oct 7, 2021, 5:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin’ at Fort Erie Golf Club - New Time
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Thursday, Sep 23, 2021, 6:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - CANCELLED - Sept. 23/21
Hey everybody!!!
We've had so much fun with our get-togethers...it's time to do it again.
Wednesday, Sep 8, 2021, 6:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes at Crafted 1885 Restaurant - Sept. 8, 2021
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Thursday, Aug 26, 2021, 6:00 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' at Fort Erie Golf Club - August 26, 2021
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Thursday, Aug 12, 2021, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' at Fort Erie Golf Club - August 12, 2021
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Thursday, Jul 22, 2021, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' at Fort Erie Golf Club - July 22, 2021
Fort Erie Ukes Set List and Song Sheets
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Thursday, Jul 8, 2021, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - NOW ON ZOOM!!!!!! - July 8, 2021
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Time: Jul 8, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Friday, Jul 2, 2021, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Pop-Up "LIVE" Uke Jam - July 2, 2021
It's a Pop-Up LIVE Uke Jam...!!
Yup, let's get together for an unplugged and seated jam session in lovely Crystal Beach.
Keeping an eye on the weather....fingers crossed...🤞🤞.
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Back to the Zoom Stage - June 24/21
I've decided that we should go back to Zoom online events for the near future. Hopefully soon we'll all be more comfortable gathering...until then.....LET'S ZOOM AGAIN!!!!
Thursday, June 24, 2021...6 to 7:30 pm
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Topic: Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' on the Zoom Stage
Thursday, Jun 10, 2021, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' on the Zoom Stage - June 10, 2021...6pm
Let's get together for another online jam on the Zoom platform. We have a completely new Set List...#4...to use. I hope there's something for everyone to enjoy. A copy of our Set List is attached...Set #4 is on page 2.
Here's a link to our Dropbox files..... Fort Erie Ukes - Set List and Song Sheets
You can also find the link in the Forums section (up top).
Thursday, May 27, 2021, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' on the Zoom Stage - May 27, 2021...6pm
Let's get together for another online jam on the Zoom platform. We have a completely new Set List...#3...to use. I hope there's something for everyone to enjoy. Here's a link to our Dropbox files..... Fort Erie Ukes - Set List and Song Sheets
You can also find the link in the Forums section (up top).
Let me know if you would like to lead a song....I sure can use the help. Kudos to those that have stepped up in the past. Will you do it again....?
Thursday, May 13, 2021, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Live Uke Jam On Zoom
We'll have some Jimmy Buffett, Robbie Robertson, Lesley Gore, Valdy, Dolly Parton and more....quite a variety and hopefully something for everyone.
Zoom access link and details will be emailed to everyone that RSVP's on this site. Link will also be published here.
Please send me a message if you would like to do an open mic. The open mics at our last session were amazing.
I certainly appreciate any help leading songs too.
Look forward to seeing you all.
Uke on!!!!
Elaine
Thursday, Apr 29, 2021, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Fort Erie Ukes - Jammin' on the Zoom Stage - April 29, 2021
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