September 11th, 2022 LUG Jam

Our next jam is all set! We think you will like the songs that Susan has put together. Bring a Uke and bring a friend. We hope you can join us.

WhenSunday, September 11th, 2022 4:30 PM

Strumming starts at 4:30 PM so please come a little early to claim your spot, grab a refreshment and tune your instrument. We will be having a short break midway through and finish up around 6:00 PM.

Where: Generations Market and Restaurant, 717 Lake Park Road, Carleton Place

We will be jamming by the side of Lake Mississippi under a big top tent. Lots of room and plenty of chairs and tables so you can socially distance during the jam. Parking is plentiful.

Drinks and foods are available during the jam. Please support Generations Market and Restaurant. For anyone staying afterwards for dinner on the patio we strongly recommend that you make reservations for 6:00 PM at 613-253-5253.

SET LIST

We project the lyrics and chords during the jam but make the set available in different formats to provide an opportunity for people to practise in advance of the jam. The easiest to access format is PDF and this format should work with virtually any computer system. You can download a copy here:

For those with an iOS device and OnSong you can get a copy of the OnSong Archive here. For those with other song viewer software you can download a ChordPro version of the chords by following the link in the song title.

TitleArtistKey
King of the RoadRoger MillerG
One HorsepowerJoe Mailander of the Okee Dokee BrothersD
Watching The Apples GrowStan RogersC
It’s A HeartacheRonnie Scott and Steve WolfeC
Peggy SueJerry Allison, Norman Petty and Buddy HollyD
I Wanna Hold Your HandJohn Lennon and Paul McCartneyD
CrazyWillie NelsonC
It Never Rains in Southern CaliforniaAlbert HammondDm
Beautiful SundayDaniel Boone and Rod McQueenC
DowntownTony HatchD
SunflowerThe WeepiesG
A Horse with No NameDewey BunnellAm
I Fall To PiecesHank Cochran and Harlan HowardC
Sweet As Okanogan PeachesConnie KaldorF
California BlueRoy Orbison, Jeff Lynne and Tom PettyG
Freight TrainFred EaglesmithBm
Someday SoonIan TysonG
Ferry Cross the MerceyGerry and the PacemakersG
I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I DoBenny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Stig AndersonC
The Last Saskatchewan PirateTrevor Strong, Mike McCormick,Chris PattersonC

August 28th LUG Jam

Our next jam is scheduled …. and it’s in August! We have a great set of summer tunes to squeeze the most out of the season. Hope to see you there!

UPDATE We have changed the song “Miss the Mississippi and You”. They key has been changed to the key of A to make it a little easier to sing and perform. The updated chords has been updated to this site.

When: Sunday, August 28th, 2022 4:30 PM

Strumming starts at 4:30 PM so please come a little early to claim your spot, grab a refreshment and tune your instrument. We will be having a short break midway through and finish up around 6:00 PM.

Where: Generations Market and Restaurant, 717 Lake Park Road, Carleton Place

We will be jamming by the side of Lake Mississippi under a big top tent. Lots of room and plenty of chairs and tables so you can socially distance during the jam. Parking is plentiful and finding a spot will not be an issue.

Drinks and foods are available during the jam. For anyone staying for dinner afterwards we strongly recommend that you make reservations for 6:00 PM at 613-253-5253. Please support Generations Market and Restaurant.

SET LIST

Most people find they get the most out of the jam if they review the set and practise the music. We project the lyrics and chords during the jam but make the set available in different formats to provide an opportunity for people to practise in advance of the jam. The easiest to access format is PDF and this format should work with virtually any computer system. You can download it here:

For people running song viewer software on their device we offer two options. If you have an iOS device(like an iPad) and are running the OnSong app you can get the set as an archive . We also link a copy of each song in ChordPro format to the title in the setlist so you can access and download songs that way as well.

TitleArtistKey
Blue Moon of KentuckyBill MonroeC
Home Grown TomatoesGuy ClarkG
All of MeRecorded by Willie NelsonG
Come MondayJimmy BuffetG
Hitchin’ a RideMitch Murray and Peter CallanderC
Georgia on My MindHoagy CarmichaelC
Back Home AgainJohn DenverA
Be My BabyJeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich and Phil SpectorC
Good Morning StarshineGalt MacDermot, James Rado and Gerome RagniC
Fishin’ BluesChris Smith, Recorded by Taj MahalC
Constant CravingK.D. LangEm
That’ll Be The DayBuddy Holly and Jerry AllisonG
Your Cheatin’ HeartHank WilliamsG
Sand in My ShoesThe DriftersG
Let Me Be ThereJohn Rostill, Recorded by Olivia Newton-JohnC
Miss The Mississippi And YouBill HalleyG
She Loves YouJohn Lennon and Paul McCartneyEm
Strumming My Cares AwaySteve BoisonF
I’m A BelieverNeil DiamondC
Da Doo Ron RonJeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich and Phil SpectorD

August 7th, 2022 LUG Jam

Looking forward to seeing everyone at our next in person jam!

When: Sunday, August 7th, 2022 4:30 PM

Strumming starts at 4:30 PM so please come a little early to claim your spot, grab a refreshment and tune your instrument. We will be having a short break midway through and finish up around 6:00 PM.

Where: Generations Market and Restaurant, 717 Lake Park Road, Carleton Place

We will be jamming by the side of the lake under a big top tent. Lots of room and plenty of chairs and tables so you can socially distance during the jam. Parking is plentiful and finding a spot will not be an issue.

Drinks and foods are available during the jam. For anyone staying for dinner afterwards we strongly recommend that you make reservations for 6:00 PM at 613-253-5253. Please support Generations.

SET LIST

We will be projecting the chords and lyrics during the jam. Most people find that they get the most enjoyment out of the jam by practising the set.

You can download a copy of the entire set in PDF format here:

For those with an iOS device and the OnSong application, you can download an archive of the set here.

For anyone running other software for their song viewer, you can download a ChordPro version of the songs from the set list below.

TitleArtistKey
Down by the RiversideTraditionalA
Ob-La-DiJohn Lennon, Paul McCartneyC
Gorilla, You’re a DesperadoWarren ZevonC
Lights of LaramieIan TysonD
Canoe SongConnie KaldorD
Lessons of the Path and PaddleJames GordonG
Think It OverBuddy Holly, Jerry Allison and Norman PettyC
The Ballad of Easy RiderRoger McGuinn, Recorded by Tom PettyC
Saturday in the ParkRobert LammAm
Don’t It Make You Wanna Go HomeJoe SouthC
Where Did Our Love GoLamont Dozier, Brian Holland and Eddie HollandC
SummerleaFred EaglesmithAm
Back in Baby’s ArmsBob MontgomeryA
Walking On SunshineKimberley RewG
Waltzing with BearsDale Marvin, Recorded by Tommy MakemG
Summer VibeTabyas JonesAm
AbileneBob Gibson, Lester Brown and John D. LoudermilkC
The Swimming SongLoudon Wainwright IIIC
Big-Ass Garage SaleFred EaglesmithA
Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days Of SummerHans Carste, Charles TobiasG

July 17th, 2022 Jam

We are excited to once again hold an in-person jam. Please join us for for another great set on July 17th, 2022.

Where: Generations Market & Restaurant, 717 Lake Park Road, Carleton Place.

We will be jamming outdoors under the big tent along the shores of the Mississippi Lake. Rain or shine … there is lots of space inside under the tent with tables and chairs for all. Parking is plentiful for those arriving by car, the dock is in for those that prefer to take a boat and Generations is even close to the Ottawa Valley Recreational trail for those who choose to come by bike!

Drinks and food are available during the jam. For anyone wanting to stay for dinner afterwards on the Patio we strongly suggest that you make reservations for 6:00 PM at 613-254-5253.

When: July 17th, 2022 4:30 PM

Strumming starts promptly at 4:30 PM so make sure to come a little early to find your seat, tune up your ukulele and grab a refreshing beverage to support Generations for hosting us. We will be having a short break half way through and finishing up around 6:00 PM.

SET LIST

We will project the chords and lyrics during the jam. Most people find that they get the most enjoyment out of the set by practising prior to the jam. You can download a copy of the set (in PDF format) here:

For people with an iOS device running OnSong, you can get a copy of the OnSong archive here.

Finally for people with other types of song viewer software we have linked a ChordPro version of the song to the song title below.

TitleArtistKey
Moonshine DaddyStompin’ TomC
DaydreamJohn SebastianG
This Light Is OursMartyn JosephG
Walking After MidnightAlan Block and Donn HechtC
Night in the CityJoni MitchellA
Summer BreezeJim Seals and Dash CroftsAm
Canoeing My Troubles AwayShelley PosenC
Somewhere Over the RainbowHarold Arlen and Yip Harburg, arranged by Israel KamakawiwoʻoleG
Sittin’ on the Dock of the BayOtis ReddingC
Cool an’ Green an’ ShadyJohn DenverA
SummertimeGeorge GershwinAm
Wonderful World, Beautiful PeopleJimmy CliffD
Romeo’s TuneSteve ForbertG
I’s the ByTraditionalC
Blue SkiesRecorded by Willie NelsonAm
Could I Have This DanceRecorded by Anne MurrayC
Sweet PeaAmos LeeC
Echo BeachMark GaneDm
The Ketchup SongStompin’ Tom ConnorsG
Help Me RhondaBrian Wilson, Mike LoveC