Ukulule Club First “GIG” – BIG SUCCESS

• By Paul Adams
• April 24, 2017
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14 Members of LRA Ukulele Club (LRA UC) took to the road on Sunday 23^rd April (St George’s Day) to play the club’s first ever “GIG”.  It was held at Holcroft Grange Residential Home in Culcheth and was a resounding success.

Tuning Up

In Full Flow

The room was packed.  LRA UC played for well over an hour and the residents of Holcroft Grange joined in with the singing.  There was even a spot of unprompted dancing going on.

Concentration

The repertoire for the day was specially selected from the UC’s songbook, chosen as being good sing-alongs and that the residents of Holcroft Grange should know:-

 Singing in the Rain

Jambalya

Save the Last Dance for Me

Putting on the Style

Diana

Your Teddy Bear

Smiling Faces

Da Doo Ron Ron

Crystal Chandeliers

Sweet Caroline

Runaround Sue

King of the Road

Que Sera Sera

Teenager in Love

The Wild Rover

Ye Canny Shove Yer Grannie

Show Over Enjoyed it

Bye Bye Love

Hey Good Lookin’

In the Summertime

Oh Boy

Things

Leaning on a Lamppost (Had to be a George Formby number in there).

The LRA UC was only formed at the end of January 2017 and most of the members had never lifted a ukulele before then!!!  To have progressed to the point where they could mount a (very successful) gig, in such a short time, speaks volumes for their enthusiasm and commitment and reflects the fun that they get from playing and singing at the weekly club sessions.

It was an absolute pleasure for the Club to play for the residents of Holcroft Grange, a lovely residential home in the centre of Culcheth.  After the session LRA UC were served tea and had to promise to come again as soon as possible.  The thanks and feedback they received were warm and touching and included:-

“We would have you here every week if we could”

“You are the best we’ve ever had”

“I loved the sing-along and welcomed something different to do”, and

A big hug and a kiss for one of the players.

 This was the first GIG by LRA UC, but more will follow as the group shares its enjoyment of playing and singing with other similar venues in the local area.

A very good time was had by all.