Dukes of Uke

We are back again for our next Zoom uke session on Thursday 30th April at 10am, so I hope you can join us. Tickets are again available at the Trybooking website. ( https://www.trybooking.com/BJHSW ). We’ll be playing some of our old favourite songs and few new ones, with tips for uke and bass along the way. Our playlist for the day will be sent out with our Tuesday newsletter, so call us beforehand if you aren’t yet on the mailing list. Check out our latest video, ‘Budapest’, from last week’s session on our Facebook (www.facebook.com/dukesofuke.au ) or Youtube channel (https://youtu.be/-3h6-kXBPgA) .
I’ll be sending ticket holders the meeting ID, password and link via email when they purchase tickets, and ticket sales will stay open till 9:30am Thursday for latecomers.

Mahalo and Aloha
Len

I hope everyone had a safe and happy Easter weekend. Our next Zoom uke session is on Thursday 16th April at 10am, so I hope you can join us. Tickets are again available at Trybooking. ( https://www.trybooking.com/BJHSW ). We’ll be playing some old favourites as well as a few new titles, and I’ll be explaining some of the finer points along the way.
I’ll be sending ticket holders the meeting ID, password and link via email when they purchase tickets, and ticket sales will stay open till 9:30am Thursday for latecomers.

Mahalo and Aloha
Len

As we move into long-term social distancing, it is good we can still have our Thursday Zoom meetings online.
For tickets this week, just go to https://www.trybooking.com/BJHSW
I will send an email to ticket holders for the meeting link later tonight.
I look forward to seeing you all online for some more uke fun!

As a result of the Corona Virus pandemic and subsequent restrictions on gatherings, we have decided to restrict our Thursday classes to a maximum of 20 people, socially distanced in the studio, however we will also be transmitting the classes online via the Zoom app. You will need to register for a free Zoom account and download the Zoom app for your device in order to get the best audio and video streaming. Just go to the zoom.us website. We recommend running Zoom on a PC or Mac, but you can also use an iPad or Smartphone.
Anyone can join the online class by purchasing an e-ticket to the event on the trybooking.com website. Here is the link: https://www.trybooking.com/BJGQB

Thanks to Barbro and Michael to help make up our Dukes of Uke ‘Quintet’ at Swing Time Club on Sunday 16th February.
Thanks also to Merv for providing this video of part of our set:
 

We have confirmed a performance for the Dukes of Uke at the February Swing Time Club on Sunday 16th February. This is a fun musical afternoon each month for lovers of swing and jazz music. Held at the Binary Music Studio at 48 Bloomfield St in Cleveland, the Swing Time Club encourages people to perform either in groups or solo, or you can just listen to the great music. There is a cover charge of $7 and this includes afternoon tea – so bring a plate to share. Please wear your Dukes polo shirt if you are performing. I will distribute more info at the next few classes.

Everyone is looking forward to starting back with our uke classes and clubs in 2020. I hope you had a fabulous Christmas and New Year.
Our Thursday classes commence on Thursday 16th January, with the Beginners Class at 9am and Advancing Class at 10am.
The Archdukes Advanced Class (1st and 3rd Saturdays) starts on Saturday 18th January, while our Dukes of Uke Club (2nd and 4th Saturdays) starts on Saturday 25th January.
I look forward to seeing everyone again for another great year of uke playing and singing!

The Dukes of Uke are looking forward to their performance next Saturday 30th November at the Advent Carols and Craft Festival. The organisers describe it as ‘A Celebration of Christmas music to enjoy, and hand made gifts to buy presented by The Anglican Parish of Waterloo Bay’.
The event starts at 4pm at St James’s Church at Wellington Point, and this year’s event promises to be bigger than ever. The Dukes will be playing a selection of Christmas songs, and our performance starts at 5:15pm. We hope to see you all at Station Street in your best Christmas outfits.

The Dukes of Uke are looking forward to their next performance at Brisbane’s Spruke Festival on Saturday 14th September. They have been working hard on their songs over the past few weeks and are geared up for their set at 3:15pm in the Kala Marquee at SunPAC Sunnybank. Binary Music will also be at the festival all weekend with a pop-up stall showcasing a great range of new ukes and accessories for sale. Bring your friends for an enjoyable weekend of uke fun and merriment.