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  • Crystal Chandeliers

    paddy rayburn posted on April 06, 2012 09:21
        
    Posted in: Individual Songs, April 2012 (0 Comments)
  • Help Me Make it Through The Night

    Sharon Baird posted on April 06, 2012 08:22
    "Help Me Make It Through The Night" is a country music ballad written and composed by Kris Kristofferson and released on his 1970 album Kris...
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    Posted in: Individual Songs, April 2012, September 2017, May 2018, September 2018 , Sept 2019 (0 Comments)
  • Don't Let Me Cross Over

    Gordon Thomas posted on April 04, 2012 10:22
    I have attached the original MP3 by Jim Reeves
    Posted in: Individual Songs, April 2012 (0 Comments)
  • Don't Forget the Coffee, Billy Joe

    Gordon Thomas posted on April 04, 2012 10:12
      The video is in the key of C. If you want to play along with the video to learn the song, put your capo on the 5th fret. ****REVIEWE...
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    Posted in: Individual Songs, April 2012, November 2013 - Country, Bluegrass, Old-Timey..., November 2015 - Country, bluegrass, old-timey... (0 Comments)
  • Ballad of a Teenage Queen

    Gordon Thomas posted on April 03, 2012 12:55
    If you're tuned GCEA, you can play along with 1st video, by putting your capo on the 4th fret, with the 2nd video by putting your capo on the 3rd ...
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    Posted in: Individual Songs, April 2012, November 2013 - Country, Bluegrass, Old-Timey..., September 2016 - Folk, Country, Bluegrass (0 Comments)
  • Gotta Travel On

    Gordon Thomas posted on April 03, 2012 12:45
      
    Posted in: Individual Songs, April 2012, November 2013 - Country, Bluegrass, Old-Timey..., September 2016 - Folk, Country, Bluegrass (0 Comments)
  • It's A Little More Like Heaven

    Gordon Thomas posted on April 03, 2012 12:40
    Written by Hoyt Johnson, Jim Atkins in 1957, first recorded by Hank Locklin 1958 Covered by Hank Snow 1963 ****WORD document revised and updated...
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    Posted in: Individual Songs, April 2012, June 2015 - Canada eh!? (0 Comments)
  • In Spite of Ourselves

    Mike Cox posted on April 02, 2012 21:09
    YOU CAN PLAY ALONG WITH THE VIDEO! In Spite of Ourselves is the 13th studio album of John Prine, featuring duets with various well-known female fol...
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    Posted in: Individual Songs, April 2012, November 2013 - Country, Bluegrass, Old-Timey..., February 2015 - Sue and Mark vacation time, November 2015 - Country, bluegrass, old-timey..., April 2019 (2 Comments)
  • Gambler, The

    Gordon Thomas posted on April 02, 2012 16:32
    "The Gambler" is a song written by Don Schlitz, recorded by several artists, most famously by American country music singer Kenny Rogers. Do...
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    Posted in: Individual Songs, April 2012, January 2014 - Old and New BUG Event Songs, April 2016 Anything Goes, January 2017 - BUG Event songs, January 2018 - BUG Event Songs, Jan 2019, October 2019 (0 Comments)
  • King of the Road

    Sue Rogers posted on April 02, 2012 16:24
    "King of the Road" is a 1964 song written and originally recorded by country singer Roger Miller.The popular crossover record hit No. 1 on t...
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    Posted in: Individual Songs, April 2012, January 2014 - Old and New BUG Event Songs, January 2017 - BUG Event songs, January 2018 - BUG Event Songs, Jan 2019 (0 Comments)
  • My Oklahoma Home

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on April 01, 2012 23:01
    This song was written by Agnes "Sis" Cunningham (February 19, 1909 – June 27, 2004) an American musician, best known for her involveme...
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    Posted in: Individual Songs, April 2012, January 2014 - Old and New BUG Event Songs, July 2014 , February 2016 - Anything Goes, January 2017 - BUG Event songs, January 2018 - BUG Event Songs, Jan 2019 (0 Comments)
  • No real hootenanny this Sunday!

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on April 01, 2012 01:02
    Hi folks.
    I just had a moment of paranoia, because last BUG night I gave quite a few
    of you the info for our Sunday night Hootenannies. But there isn't really
    one this week (Sunday the 1st, today by the time most of you read this),
    just a little 1/2 hour performance at this event for an organization that
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  • Next BUG jam - April 18 2012! Mosey on over to the Clocktower Brew Pub for some vittles and tunes!

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 31, 2012 15:01
    Howdy folks!

    Our next BUG jam will be on Wednesday, April 18, 2012! It’s been
    suggested that we do a country/bluegrass/oldtimey night. So little
    doggies – put on your thinking caps and rustle up some songs! We'll
    also be running through some of the songs BUG will be playing at the
    Ottawa Grassroots Festival on April 28th.

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  • Footprints In The Snow

    paddy rayburn posted on March 28, 2012 22:50
     You can play along with the video!
    Posted in: Individual Songs, April 2012, November 2013 - Country, Bluegrass, Old-Timey... (0 Comments)
  • Jackson

    Sue Rogers posted on March 28, 2012 22:06
      FOR BUG JAM February 2018, we'll play the Sinatra & Hazelwood version. YOU CAN PLAY ALONG IN GCEA TUNING, WITH BOTH VIDEOS USING THE...
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    Posted in: Individual Songs, April 2012, Feb 2018 - They love me, they love me not (0 Comments)
  • ADVANCED TIPS - ADMINISTRATORS ONLY

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 25, 2012 20:15
    Adding song books to the “Song books” page. The song books page is a simple file viewer application.  If a file exists in a folder...
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    Posted in: HELP - Website and membership (0 Comments)
  • Christopher,s video

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 23, 2012 21:21
    Absolutely loved it ! Plse make more....what a place for a vacation !!! Danielle
    Sent from my iPad
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  • My March Break Ukulele Video

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 22, 2012 15:15
    Hi all,

    [link]

    Just wanted to advertise this ukulele video I made on the March
    break - notice I'm wearing my BUG shirt.
    It's my YouTube debut - so please help me crank up the number of
    views, the 'likes' and nice comments!

    / Christopher

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  • Three Little Birds

    Christopher Taylor posted on March 22, 2012 10:04
    This song is somewhat special to me as it's the first ukulele piece I learned.  I made this video last week during March break - notice I&...
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    Posted in: BUG Videos (0 Comments)
  • BUG Jam this Wednesday, March 21!

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 19, 2012 22:06
    Woo hoo! What a night Wednesday will be – no doubt shorts and sandals
    will be the attire of the evening! Come out for a cold drink, dinner,
    snacks, dessert and lots of ukeing!

    Where: Clocktower Brew Pub, 575 Bank St, lower level

    Time: Singing from 7 until 10 but come anytime after 5:30 to join

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  • BUGs are in the news! Ottawa Grassroots Festival press launch

    Sue Rogers posted on March 15, 2012 19:00
     This article has appeared in several local area newspapers and websites    
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  • March 2012 Song List and PDF of all songs for the night

    Sue Rogers posted on March 13, 2012 21:42
     Here it is everybody.  
    Posted in: March 2012 Irish, East Coast, etc... (1 Comments)
  • ADDING YouTube videos - ADMINISTRATORS ONLY

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 09, 2012 15:01
    To attach a YouTube video to one of the posted songs, you need to get the Embed Code.  First you must press on the Share button and then on the E...
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    Posted in: HELP - Website and membership (0 Comments)
  • Down by the Sally Gardens

    Tim Kitz posted on March 08, 2012 12:27
    Down by the Sally Garden
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    Posted in: Individual Songs, March 2012 Irish, East Coast, etc..., March 2013 Celtic influences, March 2014 - Kitchen Party, Celtic, East Coast, March 2015, March 2016 Kitchen Party, BUG Hooley March 2017, March 2019, March 2020 (0 Comments)
  • BUG and the Ottawa Grassroots Festival Press Launch March 7, 2012

    Sharon Baird posted on March 07, 2012 18:40
    Sue and Mark! KUDOS for your planning,  the songs were perfect as was our delivery!   Your passion and your pride in all ...
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    Posted in: BUG Audio Tracks (0 Comments)
  • Rattlin' Bog, The

    paddy rayburn posted on March 05, 2012 12:46
    The Rattlin' Bog is an Irish folk song about a bog on the grounds of Collon Monastery, Collon, Co Louth in the Boyne Vall...
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  • Forty Shades of Green

    paddy rayburn posted on March 05, 2012 12:35
    "Forty Shades of Green" is a song about Ireland, written and first performed by American country singer Johnny Cash. Cash wrote the song in ...
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  • FW: Launch on Wednesday

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 03, 2012 14:51
    Hi Sharon, Gord, Dominique, and Chris,

    Mark and I just received the progam for Wednesday's press launch of the
    Ottawa Grassroots Festival (attached above). We're scheduled to play from
    11:45 to 12. Refreshments aren't until 12:35. So far there are 6 of us
    (including Chris). Mark and I will bring 2 music stands and Sharon has

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  • BIG uke events coming up!

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 01, 2012 22:44
    Hi everyone!

    I've updated the website with all the upcoming events that I know of
    in the Ottawa area - and there are lots! So check out the events
    calendar on the home page of our BUG website at [link]

    To view details of the events, just click on the event and it will
    open up that entry!

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  • BUG jam tomorrow! Wed Feb 15! Clocktower Brew Pub on Bank!

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 01, 2012 22:44
    It's BUG time! Join us for dinner, snacks, drinks, ukulele schmoozing
    anytime after 5:30 at the Clocktower Pub on Bank Street! Manitoba Hal
    will be joining us - this is your opportunity to chat with him and ask
    all those uke questions that you've been burning to find the answers
    to! Singing starts at 7:00.
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  • Spam alert from Sue - really! It's me!

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 01, 2012 22:44
    Hi BUGs!

    Just wanted to make you aware that 2 or 3 times recently, email
    messages have been posted on the BUG Google group site that did not
    originate with the apparent senders - their email accounts were
    compromised. The latest one came through "Tony's" account. I removed
    the posts immediately from the BUG Google group site but you may

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  • BUG JAM this Wednesday, February 15th!

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 01, 2012 22:44
    Where: Clocktower Brew Pub, 575 Bank St, lower level
    Time: Singing from 7 until 10 but come anytime after 5:30 for a
    delicious dinner, snack, drinks and uke revelry!

    LOVE and BLUES! All the songs have been posted and printed for next
    Wednesday - check the Home Page for the BUG song list - click on the

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  • "In From the Cold" this Saturday 2:30 - 4

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 01, 2012 22:44
    Hi folks!

    Hope everyone who is coming to play this Saturday afternoon at
    Parkdale United has responded to Nancy Finnigan at nanf...@rogers.com
    - it'll be lots of fun! Don't forget MUSIC STANDS if you have them.
    Wear your BUG T-shirts if you feel so inclined - it would be very
    colourful! Nancy it would be great if you could give me a final head

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  • Lanikai Ukulele, model LU-21C for sale ...

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 01, 2012 22:44
    Dear BUG subscriber,

    Now that Uschi has a new Baritone Ukulele, she has decided to sell her
    "baby" concert ukulele by Lanikai, model #LU-21C<[link]>.
    This ukulele is a little over 6 months old and was purchased at the Ottawa

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  • Too good not to share

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 01, 2012 22:44
     
    For anyone interested in learning to fingerpick the blues, free tab is also available for this piece on his website.
     
     
    [link]
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  • BUG members: Westboro House Concerts presents MANITOBA HAL!

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 01, 2012 22:44
    Westboro House Concerts presents MANITOBA HAL BROLUND - amazing blues
    artist!
    Ukulele like you've never heard it played! In a warm, intimate setting
    - it's sooo cool! If you've never been to a house concert here's a
    wonderful opportunity!

    Saturday, February 11, 2012 ~ 8pm ~ $20

    There is only one way to reserve a spot, and that's by contacting

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  • Ohana CK-50MG

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 01, 2012 22:44
    For Sale:
     Asking $350
     
    ·         Solid cedar top that produces powerful, rich sound.
    * Flamed Mahogany Back & Sides …this is a highly figured laminate for the back and sides. The mahogany laminates used are expensive (more expensive than regular solid mahogany) and behave very much like solid wood, unlike cheaper laminates used in lower end instruments.
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  • IT'S TIME! Play ukes! Eat, drink, be merry! BUG night tomorrow - Jan 18 2012!

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 01, 2012 22:44
    Making your way in the world today
    Takes everything you've got
    Taking a break from all your worries
    Sure would help a lot
    Wouldn't you like to get away
    Sometimes you wanna go...

    Where everybody knows your name
    And they're always glad you came
    You wanna be where you can see
    Our troubles are all the same

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  • Private ukulele lessons available with Manitoba Hal at the OFC - Tues Feb 14!

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 01, 2012 22:44
    Note that Hal will also be available for private instruction on
    Tuesday, Feb 14, during regular school hours.

    You can register over the phone with a credit card or in person at the
    store. Phone : 613-730-2887 extension 3.

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  • Announcing Ukulele Classes and monthly Saturday uke workshops at the Ottawa Folklore Centre!

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 01, 2012 22:44
    The Ottawa Folklore Centre (OFC) is presenting group ukulele classes
    starting Wednesday, February 22 at 6pm with Joel Jacques, one of OFC's
    multi-talented staff members. Also, on the last Saturday of each month
    starting in February, a specific ukulele technique will be highlighted
    (Sat, Feb 25 - strumming workshop, 3-5pm). Registration can be done
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  • FW: HAPPY NEW YEAR !

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 01, 2012 22:44
    Best wishes sent from our friends at the Ukulélé Club De Montréal! Merci!

    _____
    Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 2:30 PM
    To: Sue Rogers

    Hi Susan and all ukers !

    I wish you Happy New Year and all the best for your uke club :)
    Ju

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  • FW: Happy new year !

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 01, 2012 22:44
    Good wishes for our wonderful friends, Judicael, Aurélie, and their lively
    ukulele club in France!

    Merci beaucoup!
    _____
    Cousin
    Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2012 4:38 PM
    To: mrog...@cyberus.ca
    Cc: Judicael Ribault; President at VSAlele.org

    All the VSAlélé association, Judicael and I want to wish you a happy new

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  • OFC presents Beginner & Blues Workshop with Manitoba Hal - February 13th!

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 01, 2012 22:44
    Hey folks! Exciting news! Be sure not to miss this opportunity!

    The Ottawa Folklore Centre (OFC) is holding two ukulele workshops led
    by Manitoba Hal Brolund! Course registration can be done over the
    phone with a credit card or in person at the OFC store. Registration
    is final with absolutely no refunds with the unique exception being a

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  • ukulele lessons with school board

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 01, 2012 22:44
    The OCDSB is offering a series of four lessons, starting Jan. 31 at
    Brookfield High School. 6:15-7:45 p.m. Tuesdays, $54 with HST. Course
    code 56265 phone 613-239-2751 to register.
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  • 1st BUG jam of 2012 - Wed January 18 2012!

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 01, 2012 22:44
    Happy New Year everyone! I'll bet we'll be seeing some new ukuleles at
    the next get-together!

    Here's an idea for January's jam:

    Coming up in February and April, BUG will be jamming for the "In from
    the Cold" program and the 1st annual Ottawa Grassroots Festival. These
    are afternoon events geared to families. Members started to put

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  • merry christmas

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 01, 2012 22:44
    Hi,
    I would like to wish you a very merry christmas. Thanks for all the fun we
    have playing together :-)
    And I hope your ukulele will be in your hand tonight!
    Judicael
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  • confirmation

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 01, 2012 22:44
    Hi Susan & Mark

    I plan on being there, along with my friend, Katie Oppen who is driving me.
    Looking forward to it – I love Christmas songs!

    Rosemary

    [mailto:ottawa-ukulele-group@g ooglegroups.com]
    Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 7:27 PM
    To: Digest Recipients
    Topic

    Today's Topic Summary

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  • Holiday BUG Jam - this Wednesday, Dec 21!

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 01, 2012 22:44
    O come all ye faithful...
    Where: Clocktower Brew Pub, 575 Bank St, lower level
    Time: Singing from 7 until 10 but come anytime after 5:30 for a
    delicious dinner, snack, drinks and revelry!
    We have 62 confirmed participants - woohoo! It'll be cosy! But we're
    used to that, right?! Snug as BUGs in a rug...! Phone: 613-526-4313 or
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  • Invitation to play some Saturday afternoon

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 01, 2012 22:44
    Hi all,
    Have you heard of the "In from the Cold" program? Every Saturday
    (until spring) an afternoon program from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. provides
    activities and a free dinner for folks who need it.
    A former BUG participant who volunteers at the Parkdale United Church
    location has suggested we entertain there some Saturday in the new
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  • Wednesday at Montreal

    Bytown Ukulele Group posted on March 01, 2012 22:44
    Hi Everybody !
    We just learned that the Ukulele Club of montreal organize their
    Christmas event Wednesday 14th (tomorrow !).
    Do some of you are planning to go there and have 2 small places in
    their bug-mobile ?
    Anyway, I will see you all next wednesday (the 21th) !! :)
    Aurélie & Judicaël
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