Jim D'Ville penned the cover story for this quarter's issue of James Hill's Ukulele Yes! eZine on the finer points of leading a ukulele jam.  "I like the article a lot," Jim recently said.

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Ukulele Lessons Now Available

Due to popular demand, Kala Ukulele endorsee Jim D'Ville will begin offering private ukulele lessons on the central California coast.  All levels of students will be accepted.  Focus will be on Jim's "play by ear" approach.

Jim is an internationally recognized ukulele educator, author of the Play Ukulele By Ear DVD series, and host of the Play Ukulele By Ear blog (http://playukulelebyear.blogspot.com).  To schedule a lesson or for more information contact Jim at dville@teleport.com or 503-200-9584.

Songs From 9th Gathering

We had a wonderful time meeting for the first time at our winter home, La Palapa Mexican Restaurant in downtown Baywood Park.  The next meeting will take place on Sunday, January 15, 2012 beginning at 3pm.  Tell your friends!

Song List for 12/11/11:

C Jam Blues-Duke Ellington

Three Little Birds-Bob Marley

Spanish Harlem-Ben E. King

I've Just Seen A Face-The Beatles

The Loco-motion-Little Eva

I Like It Like That-Dave Clark Five

Don't Let Go-Commander Cody

Down In The Valley-Traditional

Midnight Special-Lead Belly

Feliz Navidad-Jose Feliciano 

New Location For 9th Gathering

We will be meeting in a new location for the winter months.  La Palapa Mexican Cuisine has offered to host us.  They are located directly across the street from the Back Bay Cafe at 1346 2nd Street, Baywood.  


Our first meeting in this location will be 3:00pm on Sunday, December 11, 2011, or 12/11/11.

Songs From 8th Gathering

Inside a 1940's Martin Style O.

Song List for 11/13/11:


Songwriters of the Brill Building


Spoonful-Willie Dixon
Ruby Baby-Dion
Charlie Brown-The Coasters
Spanish Harlem-Ben E. King
Maybe Baby-Buddy Holly
Shaving Cream-Benny Bell
I've Just Seen A Face-The Beatles
The Loco-motion-Little Eva
Chapel of Love-The Dixie Cups
Peppermint Twist-Joey Dee & The Starlighters

Next B.U.S.C. Meeting

Next meeting Sunday, November 13, 3pm Back Bay Cafe!  Be there or be square.

Songs From 7th Gathering

Greetings social ukers!  Here is the song list from our 7th gathering.  

B.U.S.C. Songlist 10/23/2011:

You Are My Sunshine (Ray Charles Version)

Ya-Ya (Lee Dorsey)

Theme From Batman (Neil Hefti)

Monster Mash (Bobby "Boris" Pickett)

The Peppermint Twist (Joey Dee & The Starlighters)

Crazy Words, Crazy Tune (Jim Kweskin Jug Band)

I Put A Spell On You (Screamin' Jay Hawkins)

Only The Lonely (Roy Orbison)

Werewolves of London (Warren Zevon)

My Bucket's Got A Hole In It (Hank Williams Sr.)

We will have a special meeting Sunday, Oct. 30, at 3pm at club member Sherry's home, 700 El Morro, Los Osos (corner of 3rd and El Morro).  This is just up the street from the Back Bay Cafe.  The Back Bay Inn is hosting their Octoberfest on that Sunday which is why we had to find a different meeting location.  Bring a folding chair or two if you can.  

700 El Morro Ave. Los Osos