Bring your ukulele and jam with us at my weekly Kanikapila.
Read moreAloha KakAloha ka Poalua Kanikapila reminder - November 28, 2017
Bring your ukulele and jam with us at my weekly Kanikapila.
Read morePirate Jim's Aloha Ka Poalua Kanikapila reminder - November 14, 2017
This weeks jam will be at Lister House
When: Tuesday November 14, 2017 - 7:30-9:00pm
Where: 355 Schubert Pl NW
Read moreCopy of Pirate Jim's Aloha ka Poalua (Aloha Tuesday) Kanikapila reminder - October 3, 2017
Well, what do you say after everything that happened yesterday? A lot has been said already and I really can not add anything other than we all need more Aloha. More and more! Let it in your heart and let it increase in power and size so that our hearts become so full they feel like they will explode! This starts with community and we HAVE it! Let's grow it together tonight at my Kanikapila!
This weeks kanikapila will be at John and Cherie Musselwhite's home
How Much: FREE
Why: Because we can and we should!
Read morePirate Jim's Aloha Tuesday Kanikapila Reminder - September 26, 2017
This weeks kanikapila will be at my Ukulele Shack!
When: Tuesday September 26, 2017 - 7:30-9:00pm
Where: 60 Tuscany Ridge Way NW
How Much: FREE
Why: Because we can and we should!
Read morePirate Jim's Aloha Tuesday Kanikapila - August 15, 2017
Bring your ukulele and jam with us at my weekly Kanikapila.
This weeks kanikapila will be at Lister House
Read morePirate Jim's Aloha Tuesday Newsletter - June 27, 2017
Aloha kakou! Pehea'oe? Hau'oli la pōʻaluao aloha! Hello everyone. How are you? Happy Aloha Tuesday! I hope you are doing well. I am in the middle of week 3 of my seizure recovery and although my muscles are still sore I feel better mentally and my creativity has exploded! I am busy working on my filmmaking course and The Ho'okipa Project. I have further details on that down below. I also am very close to announcing a performance date in Calgary for Pirate Jim's Ukulele Posse. Stay Tuned!
Read morePirate Jim's Aloha Tuesday Newsletter - June 20, 2017
Aloha kakou!
Pehea'oe? How are you? Maika'i au! I am good and getting better. My back is feeling much better this week and I have not had any more seizures. Woot Woot! I had a CT scan over the weekend and have more tests in July and August. Cross your fingers and let's fight whatever this is together! With luck, I'll be able to drive again by Christmas. Sigh!
My Neighbour Day Kanikapila this past Saturday was a blast too! I met many of my neighbours on the street and I even got to swap songs with one of them. He is a classical guitar player and sang some lovely flamenco pieces for me. I tried to play along, but it was hard to figure out the chords. I can't wait to play with all of you again tonight!
This weeks kanikapila will be held at my shack.
When: Tuesday June 20, 2017 - 7:30-9:00pm
Where: 60 Tuscany Ridge Way NW
How Much: FREE
Why: Because we can and we should!
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Ho'okipa Project Rehearsal & Organizational Meeting
It's time to get organized and creative! Starting this Thursday 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: Thursday June 22, 2017 - 7:30pm
Who: All members of Pirate Jim's Ukulele Posse
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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 June 18, 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 June 25, 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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Coming Ukulele Events in and around Calgary:
- August FAMI Camp 2017 - http://www.fami.ca/
August Instructional Camp Aug 24 - 27, 2017 **Registration May 6th, 9:00 am**
- "UKESTRA" - June 20 & June 21
Evening Workshop / Concert with Mark Jackson and Jane Jelbart UKESTRA from Australia - check out this link! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwHg8zg3pdQ\
One evening will be in Calgary, one evening in Millarville. Limited availability for each night!
$40/night
Pirate Jim's Aloha Tuesday Newsletter - December 20, 2016
News from Pirate Jim
Read morePirate Jim's Aloha Tuesday Newsletter - December 6, 2016
Aloha kakou!
Aloha everyone! Pehea'oe? How are you? I am very excited today even though it's -21C outside. In just under 48 hours I will be boarding a Delta Canadair RJ 700 airplane with my mother to take us to Honolulu to compete in the 2016 Honolulu Marathon. Today's picture was from my first marathon last last year. I am excited and nervous about the race but looking forward my 2nd marathon. I did compete in a 1/2 marathon back in May, but this time it's the full 26 miles again. I have been training all year and I hope I can beat my personal best.
Pirate Jim's Kanikapila - December 6, 2016
This weeks kanikapila will be at the Lister House
When: Tuesday December 6, 2016 - 7:30-9:00pm
Where: 355 Schubert Pl NW
How Much: Now FREE
Why: Because we can and we should!
Pirate Jim Rebrands
In 2009 I decided to put my performance career on the back burner and opened Bignote Music with my buddies Rodger and Hermann.... In 2014 we shut down Bignote Music officially and I restructured my part of the shop to focus on ukuleles only and with only an online store. This week I am evolving once again. I am returning to my artisticly focused life and making my store secondary. Pirate Jim's Ukulele Shack will still be around but will not be my focus. My website will change to Pirate Jim's artist website with the ukulele shack as my store that will not only sell ukuleles and accessories but also my music and Pirate Jim swag! Look for these website changes to start happening this weekend. As you may have noticed my FB page is already relflecting this change. I am also officially working on demos for 2 future Pirate Jim CD's..... Stay Tuned!!!
Go Mom Go! Go Pirate Jim Go!
Pirate Jim's Aloha Tuesday Newsletter - November 22, 2016
Aloha kakou!
Pehea'oe? How are you? Maika'i? Good? Well I'm on top of the world this week because my beloved Calgary Stampeders won the Western Final and punched their ticket to the Grey Cup (Canada's version of the Superbowl for all my non-CFL watching ohana). Go Stamps Go!
Tonight's Kanikapila
Unfortunately Stanis and I can not make the jam this week, but do not fear! The jam will be lead tonight by my good friend and long time club member Barb Yates. I will be running through my piece in Dance Montage 2016 at the tech rehearsal tonight, but I will be thinking about you all and strumming from the University Theatre. It's a tech rehearsal so I may be out long after you finish jamming. :(
This weeks jam will be at the House of Yates.
When: Tuesday November 22, 2016 - 7:30-9:00pm
Where: 425 18A Street NW
How Much: FREE
Why: Because we can and we should!
Pirate Jim LIVE in Dance Montage 2016
Dance Montage 2016 is taking place at the University of Calgary Theatre at the U of C campus. There are a bunch of different dance pieces all created by different choreographers in the show and our piece is the Hawaiian themed one. We have 14 or so dancers and me! I have taught them all 2 oli chants and we perform two hula's back to back. I am very excited to show you our work.
Tickets are still available : http://scpa.ucalgary.ca/events/dance-montage-2
Show Dates: Thursday November 24, 2016 - 8pm
Friday November 25, 2016 - 8pm
Saturday November 26, 2016 - 2pm & 8pm
All performances are at the Unversity Theatre!
