HUG accompanies Matt Mays at Canoe ‘09 concert

HUG members made a showing at the World Canoe Championships at Banook Lake in Dartmouth, accompanying Matt Mays on “Your Heart” at the Canoe ‘09 concert on Saturday, August 14. Eight ukes joined Matt on the song. Matt was planning to strum along with us, but at the last minute, he [...]

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HUG members invited to play with Matt Mays at Canoe ‘09

The Halifax Ukulele Club has been invited to play a song with Matt Mays at the big Canoe ‘09 concert on Friday night (August 14). It’s very short notice, but Matt and the boys would love to have as many uke players out as possible. And when I say as many as possible, I mean [...]

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uke album to benefit cancer . . . Killian Mansfield of NY

This is what Amazon’s blurb says:
SOMEWHERE ELSE is the dream project of Killian Mansfield, a 15-year-old ukulele wizard from Woodstock, NY who is battling a rare form of cancer. Eclectic, uplifting, fun and funky, SOMEWHERE ELSE is a mix of songs performed by Killian with critically acclaimed singers and musicians including Dr. John, Kate Pierson, [...]

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Special rates at White Pt. Bch. Lodge for Ukulele Ceilidh

Just a note that White Point Beach Lodge is offering registrants at the Ceilidh a special “Ceilidh Rate” of $90 plus tax for a double room for the weekend. As of today, there are still plenty of rooms but best to book as soon as you know your schedule since these rooms go quickly.

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