Sedgley Ukulele Strummers

Morning all,

Hope this post finds you fit and well.  Last night a few of us tried out the last of the new songs that will be going in the new book.  They were well received, on the whole. But, Now we have reached the peak and there will be no other new songs.  We just need to practice them. Phew!  That’s a relief to everyone.  So thanks to all who once again supported us with suggestions, comments and general good humour throughout the evening.  Even when the technology failed, everyone was still there when we got back on line.  🤭😱😱😱🤬

Now let’s give you Thursday’s set list.  We are starting with an old, old favourite, chosen especially to help our newest member.
Pete, you might want to crack out the harmonica!

Here goes.

Dirty Old Town.  P53
Folsom Prison Blues.  P68
Happy Together.  P76
Hello Mary Lou.  P78
I Love To Boogie. P89
Jackson. P108
Jungle Book Medley. G Drive  P.112
Oh La La. P141
Roaring Twenties Medley. P157
Ruby. P162

Then from the new book
Perfect
Fields of Gold
Green Door
Don’t Worry Be Happy.


Well, I think that’s all for now.  The future is looking brighter, as is the weather. If we can arrange an outdoor strum we will, but our weekends are a bit busy with family reunions at the moment.
There are no plans either, at the moment to go back to the club until a full go ahead by the government, concerning
singing indoors.  I know there is a large campaign to allow groups of more than six to meet to sing, but no news on that so far, and until then we will continue to make do with Zoom. 

Well, I think that IS it now. Thanks again for your support and see you on Thursday.

Till then, keep safe, keep right on to the end of the road, and keep strummin!

Di x

Morning all,
And what a beautiful morning it is.  We have had a few lovely days recently.  Let’s hope it continues until Sunday as we are finally, having a strum at the Cricket Club this Sunday 6th June.  Keith will be sending out the details as an invitation as usual.  Please reply as we can then monitor numbers.  First come, first served as they say.  The same rules will apply as before with track and trace details etc. Can’t wait.

So, onto Thursday’s set list.

Again a mix of songs old and new, with G Drives to help out.

Bad Moon Rising. P28
Crazy Little Thing Called Love. G Drive.  P44.
End of the Line. P58
From a Jack to a King. P71
I Recall a Gypsy Woman. P90
I Will Survive.  G Drive. P95
Itchycoo Park. G Drive  P105
King of the Road. P114
Love Is All Around. P123
Obladi Oblada. P139
Rock and Roll Medley. P158
 San Francisco Bay Blues. P165

Piano Man
Beyond the Sea.

Hope to see you all Thursday. Enjoy the sunshine.

Keep safe, keep cool 😎 ☀️☀️ and keep strummin.

Di x

Hello all,

Couldn’t believe my eyes when we saw the rain this morning.  Unfortunately, although it has stopped for a while, the grass is very wet and the weather won’t be as pleasant as it was yesterday, therefore we have decided to cancel today’s strum.  Sorry, but maybe next time.

Di x

Afternoon everyone,

And what a lovely afternoon it was.  A group of 16 strummers all together in the sunshine.  What a pleasure it was to meet up in the flesh, so to speak.i do hope you enjoyed your afternoon and let’s keep hoping we can do it again sometime soon. 
Take care all and see you again soon. 

Di x

Morning all, 
What a great night. It was lovely to once again, be able to play as a small group. And I hope the experience was as enjoyable for you too.  Thanks to Keith and Lynn for their hospitality.  We hope to do it again next week.
On Sunday, the planned strum at the Cricket Club is looking doubtful, as the weather forecast is for heavy rain.  We will make a final decision tomorrow, and let you know by email. Once again, keep your fingers crossed.

So, I hope to see you on Sunday, or if not then on-Line next Thursday. 

See you then.

Di x

Evening all,

Hope you are all keeping well, and looking forward to freedom day as they call it. It’s getting closer. I hope Boris keeps his word and releases us on 19th July, if not before.  In the meantime, we will continue to meet on Zoom and you neverknow, the weather might be ok on Sunday.  Sssshhhhhh. I’m not tempting fate by inviting you to you know where on Sunday, cos the weather Gods are listening and they might scupper it for us. But,  There is a change to the original plans and that’s the time. Keith will send out the invitations closer to the date. 

Onto the set list for Thursday.

Burning Bridges P38
Iko Iko. P96
Jolene.  G Drive. P111
Love of the Common People. P123
Riptide. P155
Teach Your Children. P180
The Boxer P184
The Deadwood Stage. G Drive. P185
Wagon Wheel. P209
Karma Chameleon. P113
Under the Moon of Live. P206

From the new book
Lemon Tree
I Love A Rainy Night.
Don’t Worry, Be Happy.

Look forward to seeing you on Thursday, or Sunday if possible.
I might go and watch some football with the boss. Come on England! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 In the mean time.

Keep out the ‘oss Road, keep smiling, and keep strummin.

Di x

I was very interested to notice that we are considering a new base for the Sedgley Strummers

Although I’m firmly convinced that Keith, Joe and Di have explored every possible avenue in the quest to locate a suitable venue for our practice sessions, I do wonder if it is really necessary for us to commit to a weekly subscription.      With an average attendance of around 25 to 30 members this would be a collection of £50 to £60 each week —— and who is going to collect, record and be responsible for such money.      When we formed we said that we didn’t want anyone having to do paperwork or treasurer activities.

Most venues willingly pay to provide entertainment for the pleasure of their customers.      A practice session (including mistakes and banter) could be instrumental, (no pun intended), in bringing in more customers to these venues —— and they know it.     

Maybe arrangements could be negotiated with the landlords of these venues for us to provide the musical entertainment one day in the week in return for free use of the room.       Whilst this may not be feasible during periods of social distancing, pubs and clubs will shortly be returning to full usage.      For several years this arrangement has worked well for the Sedgley Conservative Club, even to the extent of them advertising our presence in local publications.

When we do a gig and provide entertainment at outside venues, care homes, churches, festivals etc. we make a charge for doing so.      If we now reverse the system —— in exchange for the space to practice, we would be providing them with FREE entertainment.       

We provide professional? entertainment —— Let us not undersell ourselves!

Can anyone think of any venue that would like to attract more customers??