Aloha kakou! Pehea'oe? Maika'i au. How are you? I am good.
Yesterday I had a brain MRI. I'm not sure how I feel about it, but strangely enough, it was very relaxing. I thought it would be strange to be in that closed tube for 30 mins, but the sounds the MRI machine makes sounded a lot like the sounds my sound therapy app makes. The sounds were so relaxing that I dozed off a few times and I was worried my mouth would fall open and mess up the MRI pictures. Luckily that didn't happen. After about 20 minutes being inside the MRI tube, the nurse came in to put some dye into my bloodstream. I was not excited about this, I hate needles, but it only stung for a few minutes. I will hear the results in about a week, so keep your fingers crossed. 2 out of 4 tests done so far. CT scan was clear, so hopefully, the MRI will as well.
YAHOO!!! It's Stampede time here in Calgary and Ukulele time in Scenic Acres tonight!!
This weeks kanikapila will be at Lister House
When: Tuesday July 11, 2017 - 7:30-9:00pm
Where: 355 Schubert Pl NW
How Much: FREE
Why: Because we can and we should!
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Ho'okipa Project Rehearsal / Writing / Organizational Meetings
It's time to get organized and creative! Thursdays & Sunday's I am opening up the shack to rehearse and write our material for the Ho'okipa Project.
Where: Pirate Jim's Ukulele Shack - 60 Tuscany Ridge Way NW
When: Thursdays at 7:30pm & Sundays at 12:00pm
Who: All members of Pirate Jim's Ukulele Posse
Ho'okipa Project Update:
The project page has been updated with the new project changes.
http://www.piratejimukes.com/the-hookipa-project
The changes include:
- The project is becoming a documentary series that will be available online. The first episode is already in production.
- We are no longer recording audio during our trip to Kaua'i. The recording of our songs will be done here in Calgary. We will still create a music video for one of the songs and the " behind the scenes" movie will be now become part of the documentary web series.
- Pirate Jim's Ukulele Posse will be performing in around Calgary throughout the summer and fall. Some of these performances will be filmed for the documentary series. Watch for show announcements in the coming weeks and to be an extra, crew or part of the studio audience.
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Oli Club (Hawaiian Chanting)
Many of you have come with me before to the Aloha Music Camp. Many of you have taken the Oli classes with me at Aloha Music Camp. Many of you would like to practice more and gain an even deeper connection with this ancient art. Many of you are just curious... Well, I have decided to get organized and set up a time for us to practice together....
What: Pirate Jim's Oli Club (Hawaiian chant)
Where: Pirate Jim's Ukulele Shack - 60 Tuscany Ridge Way NW
When: Sunday July 16, 2017 - 10:30 - 11:00am
How Much: FREE
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Olelo Hawaii Class - Hawaiian Song Study and Language Class
Have you been coming to my Tuesday night kanikapila for a while now and wish you could sing along with me in the Hawaiian songs? Have you heard the call to learn the Hawaiian language? Perhaps you just want to learn more about the hidden meanings behind many of Hawaii's famous songs. Well then come to my Olelo Hawaii class on Sunday's. We will slowly learn the Hawaiian language and some songs along the way and break down all the words, how to say them, what they mean, the story behind the words and song, etc... There will be no pressure to memorize, but a deep requirement to have fun and learn something while doing so.
What: Mele Kakou Class - Hawaiian Song Study Class
Where: Pirate Jim's Ukulele Shack - 60 Tuscany Ridge Way NW
When: Sunday July 16, 2017 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
How Much: $10 per person drop in or $30 per person monthly
Why: To learn how to speak and sing the Hawaiian language and learn more about the songs.
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Ukulele Internet Links & Events in and around Calgary:
https://www.lightsfilmschool.com/ - Online Flim School
https://www.youtube.com/user/ukuleleunderground - A place to learn songs and Jam online
