4 April 2026
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It was another well-attended session today so just two songs from me, both on ukulele. Firstly, I did a version of the piece I duetted on with my friend, Katie, at last week’s concert: Dance Me to the End of … Continue reading
1 November 2025
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Every other week I tend to use my Saturday blog post to make a note of the songs I’ve led at the Saturday sing around but there wasn’t one today (the church hall had something else booked). However, there was … Continue reading
18 October 2025
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We were a bit thin on the ground at this afternoon’s sing around session so I got to do more songs than normal. I started off on the ukulele, putting in some practise ready for next Saturday evening’s gig with … Continue reading
24 August 2025
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This evening was the first time in a while that I’ve had a chance to get across to Café Live, a free monthly open mic session hosted by Rob Newton at Sileby Methodist Church. It is on the 4th Sunday … Continue reading
28 June 2025
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Between my chainsaw accident and then the session in the middle of June being cancelled, it seems like a long time since I’ve made it to one. Today I took the ukulele and contributed a few songs. First off, I … Continue reading
22 March 2025
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I decided to travel light and took my ukulele and banjo along to this afternoon’s session. Two instruments but still lighter than either electric or upright bass! My first offering was a medley of Ain’t She Sweet, Five Foot Two … Continue reading
17 January 2025
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Jane and I have been down to the edge of London and back today to help celebrate a 90th birthday. Part of my contribution was taking down my ukulele and contributing a few songs to the party and I was … Continue reading
28 December 2024
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Today’s session was a special one, hosted round at Mo’s house. For that reason, it was only regulars who got invited but it still managed to be packed! What did I sing? It depends how you count it. In what … Continue reading
25 August 2024
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I can’t often make the Café Live events that Rob Newton hosts because they run monthly on Sunday evenings and I’m normally rehearsing with the Charnwood Symphonic Wind Orchestra. However, the next season for that doesn’t start until next week … Continue reading
10 August 2024
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I had been thinking of taking the banjo to today’s sing around session but there was a particular song I wanted to take along so it ended up being guitar and ukulele instead. The song in question was one by … Continue reading