Pirate Jim's Kanikapila - February 9, 2016

Aloha Kākou, 

Well another week has passed and it's once again time to gather together and share our love of ukulele. I look forward to Tuesday nights and I hope you do to. This week I will be with you in spirit and my beautiful wife Stanis will be leading the jam. I cannot be there with you because I am currently on the garden island of Kauaʻi attending the Aloha Music Camp. This is the 11th camp I have attended and it is where my aloha is nurtured and shaped so that I may bring it back to all of you to share and nurture your Aloha. I am busy taking Hula, Ukulele, Oli (chant) and Olelo (language) classes for the next 5 days. I will miss you tonight, but can't wait to bring back what I am learning this week and share it with you. 

If you are curious about the camp then please check out the website: www.alohamusiccamp.com

What:  Pirate Jim's ukulele jam (Kanikapila)

Where:  At Pirate Jim's Ukulele Shack - 87 Tuscany Springs Way NW in Calgary, Ab, Canada.

When:  Tuesday February 9, 2016 - 7:30-9:00pm

How Much:  $5 drop in, $50 for year membership (these can now be purchased online at www.piratejimukes.com in advance)

Me and my beautiful kumu (teacher), Keola Beamer from a few camps ago. Such a wonderful man. 

Me and my beautiful kumu (teacher), Keola Beamer from a few camps ago. Such a wonderful man. 

The rest of the Aloha Music Camp kumu. 

The rest of the Aloha Music Camp kumu. 

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Pirate Jim's Kanikapila - February 2, 2016

Aloha Kakou! 

Guess what? Today is world ukulele day!!! Woot! Woot! It started five years ago and I can't wait to celebrate it with you all tonight. I have something special planned for us to do to celebrate so this is the week you don't want to miss!

From Ukulele Mike: Ever since WORLD UKULELE DAY began 5 years ago, It has blossomed into an international event in countries everywhere.  Truly, the UKULELE has the power of bringing the world together . . . . FOUR strings at a time

 https://www.facebook.com/UKULELEMIKE

So grab your songbooks, iPad, music stand and of course your uke and lets do our part tonight. 

This weeks jam will be at the home of Barb Yates.

 When: Tuesday February 2, 2016 - 7:30-9:00pm

 Where: 425 18A St. NW

 How Much: $50 for a yearly membership (now due for 2016), $5 drop in for non-members

 Why: Because it is World Ukulele Day!

 

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Pirate Jim's Kanikapila - January 26, 2016

Aloha kākou  

Pehea ʻoe? How are you? Can you believe it is Tuesday again? I know right! Time to get together again, bring out our ukuleles and kanikapila together!

Many of the Hawaiian tunes we play every week may sound like gibberish to most of you. This week as I was looking through files in my drop box I stumbled across the translations of a few of the songs we play every week. Check out the translation of our favourite club song KHBC! When we play it tonight you'll now know what I am saying. Well maybe you will... lol

 What: Pirate Jim's Kanikapila

When: Tuesday January 26, 2016 - 7:30-9:00pm

Where:  263 Douglasbank Mews SE

How Much: $50 for a yearly membership *(now due for 2016), $5 drop in for non-members

Why: Because we can and we should!

*(If you need to purchase you club membership for the year, you don't have to wait to come to a jam. You may now purchase it online here: 

http://www.piratejimukes.com/shop/?category=Kanikapila+Memberships )

 

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Pirate Jim's Kanikapila - January 19, 2016

Aloha kakou, 

Woot! WOOT! It's TUESDAY!!! Time for some ukulele jam on toast! Come to the shack tonight and enjoy another great Tuesday night kanikapila with Pirate Jim! No fainting allowed!

 

What:  Pirate Jim's ukulele jam (Kanikapila)

Where:  At Pirate Jim's Ukulele Shack - 87 Tuscany Springs Way NW in Calgary, Ab, Canada.

When:  Tuesday January 19, 2016 - 7:30-9:00pm

How Much:  $5 drop in, $50 for year membership (these can now be purchased online at http://www.piratejimukes.com in advance)

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Pirate Jim's Kanikapila - January 12, 2016

Aloha Kakou!

Wowzers! Another week has flown by. I can't believe it is Tuesday already. This week we are going to play some nahenahe music methinks. What does nahenahe mean? It has many meanings. Sweet, gentle, soft or tender. When we use it to describe the music coming out of our ukuleles I would stick with the sweet and gentle meaning. So let's come together once again and make some nahenahe mele tonight.

This weeks jam will be at the home of Barb Yates.

When: Tuesday January 12, 2016 - 7:30-9:00pm

Where: 425 18A St. NW

How Much: $50 for a yearly membership (now due for 2016), $5 drop in for non-members

Why: Because we can and we should!

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Pirate Jim's Kanikapila - January 5, 2016

Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou Kākou! Happy New Year Everyone!

I hope that you all enjoyed your new year celebrations this past weekend! I myself enjoyed the rest and I finally got lots of it. It's time to get back in the saddle now and make some sweet music together. This week our Kanikapila will be down in Douglasdale at the home of John and Cherie! Thank you for hosting again guys. Last time we were there the city was hit with a huge snowstorm, so pray for good weather methinks!

At the end of each Kanikapila we always sing Hawaii Aloha. This video by Rev Dennis Kamakahi shows the translation of the song along with pictures. The words really sink in when you see this video.

 https://www.facebook.com/dennisdavidkamakahi/videos/787823464581576/

Even though it means the night is over when we sing Hawaii Aloha, I am always looking forward to it. I hope you will too. Now for the info on the jam: 

What: Pirate Jim's Kanikapila 

When: Tuesday January 5, 2015 - 7:30-9:00pm

Where:  263 Douglasbank Mews SE

How Much: $50 for a yearly membership (now due for 2016), $5 drop in for non-members

Why: Because we can and we should!

 

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Pirate Jim's Kanikapila - December 29, 2015

Aloha kakou! 

Well here it is! The final Kanikapila of 2015!!! Tonight we will gather at the shack to sing out the old year and strum in the new year. This week we don't have wine and cheese, but I know that won't stop us from having a good time. I promise no fainting either. 

 What: Pirate Jim's Kanikapila

Where: 87 Tuscany Springs Way NW

When: Tonight 7:30-9:00pm

How Much: $5.00 for non-members

Why: Just because we can and we should.

See you tonight!

- Pirate Jim

 

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Pirate Jim's Kanikapila - December 15, 2015

Aloha kakou, 

What a week I have had. I have been to Honolulu and back since the last time we met. I ran in the in 2015 Honolulu Marathon and got to perform a few tunes with friends across from the famous Waikiki beach. Next up... Kanikapila time at my ukulele shack. Yup, tonight we are back at home base. Please come and join me to celebrate and have an uke'n old time.

What: Pirate Jim's Kanikapila

Where: 87 Tuscany Springs Way NW

When: 7:30-9:00pm

How Much: $5.00 for non-members

Why: Just because we can and we should.

See you tonight!

- Pirate Jim

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Pirate Jim's Kanikapila - December 8, 2015

Aloha kakou! 

Time is moving fast!!! It's only 17 days until Christmas. Holy !?%! That translates into 3 more Kanikapilas before Christmas. One of our club members, Regan, has given us an early present. His place! Oh wait... Please let me clarify that. He is opening up his house for us to meet tonight, not giving us a free house or something. Hmnnn.... A club house?? Maybe a magical club house that can take us anywhere we want to go? We all meet there and then tell the magic club house that we want to jam in Hawaii tonight, or Mexico, maybe even Norway? We should tell the uke'n elf below to ask Santa for one for us! Anyway... Thank you Regan for opening up your home for us roving ukulele lovers!

 

What: Pirate Jim's Kanikapila

Where: 84 Sandlewood Court NW

When: December 8, 2015 (tonight) - 7:30-9:00pm

How Much: $5.00 for non-members

If you have any questions or need directions please call 403-923-5704.

See you tonight!

A hui hou

 - Pirate Jim

What an uke'n elf ya? 

What an uke'n elf ya? 

Pirate Jim's Kanikapila - December 1, 2015

Aloha kakou! 

Holy crap! It's December! Time for a ukulele convention methinks... Tonight we'll usher in the holiday season with a fantastic kanikapila.  We will be meeting at the home of Barb Yates once again, so please join us. The weather looks good today so cross your fingers we'll not get a last minute snow storm like the last two weeks.

 What: Pirate Jim's Kanikapila

Where:  425 18A Street NW

When: December 1, 2015 (tonight) - 7:30-9:00pm

How Much: $5.00 for non-members

If you have any questions or need directions please call 403-923-5704.

See you tonight!

A hui hou

- Pirate Jim

 

 

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Pirate Jim's 2015 Cyber Monday SALE

HEY EVERYBODY!!! SURPRISE!!!

It's time for Pirate Jim's 2015 CYBER MONDAY Sale!!

From 12:00 am on Monday November 30, 2015 until midnight Monday November 30, 2015 EVERYTHING at the Ukulele Shack will be 35% OFF. 

* You must enter the coupon code CYBERMONDAY2015 at checkout to get the 35% discount.*

www.piratejimukes.com

Check out the online inventory and snag a fantastic deal for someone special this holiday season.

(This also includes all lessons)

Happy CYBER MONDAY!!!

ALOHA 

 

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Pirate Jim's Kanikapila - November 24, 2015

Aloha Kakou! 

Another week has passed and it's time once again to get our Uke on! We are meeting at my shack this week so I hope you all can make it. I'm praying for no freak snow storm tonight though.

What: Pirate Jim's Kanikapila

Where: 87 Tuscany Springs Way NW

When: 7:30-9:00pm

How Much:  $5.00 for non-members

Why: Just because we can.

See you tonight! 

- Pirate Jim

 

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Pirate Jim's Kanikapila - November 17, 2015

Aloha kakou

It has been a strange week. Violence, job loses and on the up side my Stampeders won against the BC Lions to capture their seat at the CFL Western Final. Such an emotional rollercoaster we are all on. Now the bombings have started. Let's try and stimulate some peace, love through hugs and strums.

Kanikapila for peace! Let's start a hug 'o war!

This week we are meeting at John and Cherie Musselwhite's home. Mahalo nui loa John & Cherie for being our wonderful hosts tonight!

What: Pirate Jimʻs Kanikapila

Where: 263 Douglasbank Mews SE.

When: Tonight (November 17, 2015) 7:30 - 9:00pm

Why: To have a bunch of `Ukulele fun and to settle our souls.

How Much: $5 for non-members, members FREE

Looking forward to seeing ya'll there.

Malama ko aloha

- Pirate Jim

 

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Pirate Jim's Kanikapila - November 10, 2015

Aloha Kakou

It's time to move!!! The jam tonight is finally swapping venues again. Tonight we'll be at the home of Barb Yates! Mahalo nun loa Barb for opening up your house once again for us and the best part is tomorrow is a day off for many of us. It's rememberance day tomorrow so let us take a moment to remember those that have fallen protecting our freedom. Thanks grandpa for your service. See you all tonight! 

What: Pirate Jim's Kanikapila 

Where:  425 18A Street NW

When: November 10, 2015 (tonight) - 7:30-9:00pm

How Much: $5.00 for non-members

If you have any questions or need directions please call 403-923-5704.

See you tonight!

A hui hou

- Pirate Jim

 

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Pirate Jim's Kanikapila - November 3, 2015

Aloha Kakou! 

How does your stomach feel? Have you eaten all of your kids candy yet? Things around Pirate Jim's Ukulele Shack have been... Hmnnnn.... Let's just say hyper. Lots of loud voices, jumping and talking fast. Definitely sugar overdose happening. Well let's bring it back to relax mode tonight by playing our ukulele's in harmony. We are at the shack tonight, but will be moving the jam around again starting next week. I can't wait to strum with you all once again! 

 What: Pirate Jim's ukulele kanikapila 

  When: Tonight! November 3, 2015 from 7:30-9:00pm 

Where: 87 Tuscany Springs Way NW - Calgary

How Much:  $5.00 drop in, FREE for club members 

See you all in a few hours!

 - Pirate Jim

 

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Pirate Jim's Kanikapila - October 27, 2015

Aloha kakou, 

I was tardy last week and did not post my usual jam announcement. I apologize if I confused anyone, but I was so excited about the Blue Jays I forgot all about It. I guess I got pay back Friday night with their elimination from playoffs. Well I am back on track now! 

I was very excited to be invited to play at the Ship & Anchor's Ukefest 2015 this past Saturday. It was a blast and my first time playing a 30 min set all by myself. No dancers, no back up musicians and no family members in the audience. Well you'll be happy to hear (maybe not), that I made it through and I think people enjoyed it. I have been performing for years, but not solo since I was 21. I was nervous but happy I did it. Thanks to Andrew Scott and The Ship & Anchor for the invitation. I played a few tunes from our weekly jam too! 

So..... Tonight we are gonna Kanikapila like there is no tomorrow! I hope you will join us.

What: Pirate Jim's Ukulele Kanikapila

Where: Pirate Jim's Ukulele Shack - 87 Tuscany Springs Way NW

When: Tonight (Tuesday September 27, 2015) @ 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Why: Because it's a heck of a lot of fun and you don't even need you own ukulele. I have plenty extra.

How Much:  $5 for malihini (newcomers), FREE for Club Members ($50 per year)

We also have a bunch of new Islander and KoAloha ukuleles now in stock and ready for you to try out and play. Time for some early Christmas shopping methinks.

I also encourage you all to wear a costume if you like to celebrate Halloween.

See you tonight at the Shack!

Malama ko aloha

- Pirate Jim

 

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Pirate Jim's Kanikapila - October 13, 2015

Thanksgiving is over for another year and now it's time to Jam!!! I would like to take one moment to talk about what I am thankful for and to wish my dad a happy birthday (he would have been 81 today). I am thankful for family, health and all the things that go along with staying upright in these strange days. The picture below of me, my wife and kids was taken at the bottom of Diamondhead on Oahu. We were there that October to lay my dad to rest in Honolulu Bay on October 13, 2012 (his birthday). Thank you dad for being at all my shows and being one of my biggest cheerleaders. Whenever I perform now it just isnʻt the same without you in the front row. Anyway.... Let's get together tonight and sing for him.

What: Pirate Jim's Kanikapila

Where: 87 Tuscany Springs Way NW

When: Tonight (October 13, 2015) - 7:30-9:00pm

How Much: $5.00 for non-members and FREE for uke club members

Why: Because we can. 

 

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