UKElele University/River City Ukes

WHO?

People of all ages, shapes and colors from the Sacramento Area

and around the World that enjoy strumming and humming!

We do not discriminate against level of expertise or singing ability.

WHAT?

Getting together online and in the real world to strum, sing,

and share our common interests in this wonderfully silly instrument.

Jam sessions, workshops, field trips, concerts, food, fun, fun, fun and lots more!

WHERE?

Northridge Music,

7871 Greenback

Citrus Height

WHEN?

Generally on Saturday mornings...

WHY?

Because music is fun! Music makes you happy!

When you are happy, you get healthy!

HOW?

It’s easy...all you need to do is show up,

even if you don’t own an ukulele

and we’ll loan you one for the meetup!

What a deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Featured Meetup

Ukelele University Sing & Strum-A-Long!!!

Northridge Music: 7871 Greenback, Citrus Heights, CA (map)

Come one; come all, to musically celebrate all things ukulele! Bring your love of music, your sense of humor, and a song or two and join us for lots of fun! Playing songs from all eras and genres. Just want to sing along or listen? Great! All are welcome! Here is what we do: Dedicate the first 30 minutes to beginners (basic chords, etc.)... Learn more

Hosted by: Stu Herreid (unofficial "Dean" of Uke University)

This Meetup repeats on the 1st Saturday of every month

Ukelele University Sing & Strum-A-Long!!!	2 attending	Sat Apr 7, 10:00 AM
Ukelele University Sing & Strum-A-Long!!!	1 attending	Sat May 5, 10:00 AM
Ukelele University Sing & Strum-A-Long!!!	1 attending	Sat Jun 2, 10:00 AM

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Open Mic
- Sat Mar 03
  2:00 PM
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- 15 attending
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Northridge Music

7871 Greenback, Citrus Heights, CA (map)
Have you ever wanted to sing and play in front of an audience? Well, nows your chance! Uke University is hosting an "Open Mic" on Saturday afternoon on March 3rd at 2:00 at Northridge Music, after our regular monthly Play/Sing-a-long. Here's how it works: 1) Sign up: We need your name and what song(s) you want to sing or play. Instrumentals... Learn more

Hosted by: Stu Herreid (unofficial "Dean" of Uke University)
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The Gospel According To UKE...
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We are going to have a Gospel Play/Singalong soon. Date to be announced. We will be putting together a songbook: we need song suggestions, so send them in. Use the Contact Us" button to the left. You in? Learn more

Hosted by: Stu Herreid (unofficial "Dean" of Uke University)

UKE U's River City Ukes VOCAL Practise

Sat Mar 10
10:00 AM
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3 attending
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Northridge Music: 7871 Greenback, Citrus Heights, CA (map)

Please join us for a "VOCAL Practice," One of the main things we want to work on in 2012 for River City Ukes are VOCALS! If you can sing, or want to sing, come join... Learn more

Hosted by: Stu Herreid (unofficial "Dean" of Uke University)

This Meetup repeats on the 2nd Saturday of every month until January 11, 2013

UKE U's River City Ukes VOCAL Practise	1 attending	Sat Apr 14, 10:00 AM
UKE U's River City Ukes VOCAL Practise	1 attending	Sat May 12, 10:00 AM
UKE U's River City Ukes VOCAL Practise	1 attending	Sat Jun 9, 10:00 AM

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UKE U's River City Ukes "GIG Practise"

Sat Mar 17
10:00 AM
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2 attending
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Northridge Music: 7871 Greenback, Citrus Heights, CA (map)

Please join us for a "Gig Practice," This is our monthly "All Hands On Deck" gig practise. We will go over the songs that we have chosen for any upcoming gigs...... Learn more

Hosted by: Stu Herreid (unofficial "Dean" of Uke University)

This Meetup repeats on the 3rd Saturday of every month

UKE U's River City Ukes "GIG Practise"	1 attending	Sat Apr 21, 10:00 AM
UKE U's River City Ukes "GIG Practise"	1 attending	Sat May 19, 10:00 AM
UKE U's River City Ukes "GIG Practise"	1 attending	Sat Jun 16, 10:00 AM

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Recent Meetups

Tuesday at 7:00 PM, 28 UKEster's attended
Lil' Rev Workshop/Concert
They rated it 5.009 (9 ratings)

“
Lil'Rev was as faboulous as ever. Don't miss him next time he's thru!

—Stu Herreid

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One of the best workshops I've attended. Lil' Rev is a former teacher and it shows. ...

—David Iriguchi
February 18 at 10:00 AM, 39 UKEster's attended
UKE U's River City Ukes "GIG Practise"
They rated it 5.005 (5 ratings)

“
Fun practise!

—Stu Herreid

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I very much enjoyed my first meeting with the group. I look forward to many more in the future....

—Dennis Yamamoto
February 11 at 10:00 AM, 24 UKEster's attended
UKE U's River City Ukes VOCAL Practise
They rated it 4.506 (6 ratings)

“
Great meeting. Learned a lot and had a fun time. Things are really starting to come together.

—Lenore Sumners

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Great fun!

—Sue Johnson
February 4 at 10:00 AM, 78 UKEster's attended
Ukelele University Sing & Strum-A-Long!!!
They rated it 4.5010 (10 ratings)

“
Great meeting, lots of laughs, fun time had by all! ...

—Stu Herreid

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Songs way too fast...couldn't keep up w/some of the more difficult chords. Slow down......

—Molly Blaisdell Mullikin
January 28 at 10:00 AM, 35 UKEster's attended
UKE U's River City Ukes Instrument Practise
They rated it 5.005 (5 ratings)

“
For my first visit I thought it was very informative me. ...

—Garry Nargang

“
Stu does a great job leading a group with varying ability levels; he's a patient coach.

—Coral Cavanagh

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Jeff Armstrong joined
3 hours ago
New Discussion

Stu Herreid started New song for Saturday Gig Practise
Yesterday at 10:35 AM

"Go to the Files page to download tomorrows new song: Somewhere over the rainbow/What a Wonderful World Stu and Crew"

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New File

Stu Herreid uploaded Somewhere-Wonderful World PDF.pdf
Yesterday at 10:32 AM

Somewhere-Wonderful World PDF.pdf
"Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World PDF file"
Updated RSVP

Georgina RSVPed Yes for UKE U's River City Ukes Instrument Practise
Yesterday at 9:28 AM

Feb 25

UKE U's River City Ukes Instrument Practise
Saturday 10:00 AM at Northridge Music
New RSVP

Georgina RSVPed Yes for UKE U's River City Ukes Instrument Practise
Yesterday at 9:28 AM

Feb 25

UKE U's River City Ukes Instrument Practise
Saturday 10:00 AM at Northridge Music
New File

Stu Herreid uploaded Sierra College Songbook 1.pdf
Yesterday at 8:38 AM

Sierra College Songbook 1.pdf
"Ukulele songs for my Sierra College Ukulele students"
New RSVP

Sue Johnson RSVPed Yes for UKE U's River City Ukes Instrument Practise
Yesterday at 8:38 AM

Feb 25

UKE U's River City Ukes Instrument Practise
Saturday 10:00 AM at Northridge Music
New Discussion

Stu Herreid started Dominator Video
Thursday at 9:02 PM

"Greetings all, Stu here... Our good friend "Dominator" is competing for the honor of opening for Jake Shimabakura! He is one of six finalists who made a video of one of Jakes songs, Jake will pick the winner himself...."

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New Rating

Glen Salmon attended Lil' Rev Workshop/Concert
Thursday at 12:19 PM

"Had a great time, learned alot and enjoyed the concert."

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Lois Cissell attended Lil' Rev Workshop/Concert
Wednesday at 9:52 PM

"Well, this was one of the most entertaining and productive workshops. I love Lil Rev's obvious passion for singing, playing, and teaching about more than just the ukulele. Bring him back again!"

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