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 - June 13, 2017
Aloha Kakou!
Pehea'oe? How are you? I hope all is well with you. As some of you may already know last Monday night I suffered a grand mal seizure. Luckily I was in bed sleeping when it happened or else my injuries could have been a lot worse. I have some major muscle pain in my back and I am now going from doctor to doctor to try and figure out why it happened and to stop it from happening again. I definately need something to take my mind off of this.... So.....
This weeks kanikapila will be at JJ's House!
When: Tuesday June 13, 2017 - 7:30-9:00pm
Where: 2002 A 26 Ave NW
How Much: FREE
Why: Because we can and we should!
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Pirate Jim's Neighbour Day Kanikapila & BBQ
Bring your ukulele and jam with us at my very special "Neighbour Day Kanikapila & BBQ"! Mayor Nenshi has declared June 17th Neighbour Day and how better to celebrate then by getting together to jam and eat BBQ!!! Bring your uke and some burgers for the grill!
We'll set-up outside my ukulele shack so that the neighbours may also join in!
When: Saturday June 17, 2017 - 2:00-4:00pm
Where: 60 Tuscany Ridge Way NW
How Much: FREE but bring some burgers and such!
Why: Because we can and we should!
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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: Thursday June 15 - 7:30-8:00pm and Sunday June 18, 2017 - 10:30 - 11:00am
How Much: FREE
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Mele Kakou Class - Hawaiian Song Study 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 new Mele Kakou class on Sunday's. We will slowly go through one song per class 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: Thursday June 15, 2017 - 8:00-9:00pm and Sunday June 18, 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 - May 23, 2017
Aloha kakou!
Pehea'oe? How are you? Stanis, our kids and I made the long drive to Disneyland this past Friday and had a fantastic journey. We met up with Mark and Tom on Sunday (my good friends from the Aloha Music Camp) and enjoyed ourselves to the fullest at California Adventure and Disneyland. It's day 3 today and we have swapped Tom and Mark for other family members from Calgary. It's gonna be a blast. Unfortunately, we can not be with you tonight to strum our four strings in harmony, but there still will be a kanikapila at John & Cherie's place in Douglasdale. See you next week!
This weeks kanikapila will be at John and Cherie Musselwhite's home
When: Tuesday May 23, 2017 - 7:30-9:00pm
Where: 263 Douglasbank Mews SE
How Much: FREE
Why: Because we can and we should!
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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 - May 9, 2017
Aloha Kakou!
Pehea'oe? How are you? I hope all is well with you. This week I have been busy studying the art of screenplay writing and focusing on the next generation of the Ho'okipa Project. I should have some further details to share in next week's newsletter, but just to give you a scoop... The Ho'okipa Project is looking more and more like a documentary style web series... Stay tuned!
Along with getting out the word about own ukulele related events and classes I am going to start posting other ukulele events I hear about happening around Calgary and area every Tuesday. Check the bottom of today's newsletter for the latest ukulele events happening around Calgary soon!
Oh yeah! It's Mother's Day this weekend so don't forget to say hau'oli la makuahine to your mom on Sunday!
Tonight's Kanikapila is happening at another new venue. Thanks go out to Tim Hamilton for setting us up in the training room of the Commissionaires Office in NE Calgary.
When: Tuesday May 9, 2017 - 7:30-9:00pm
Where: 1107 53rd AVE NE
How Much: FREE
Why: Because we can and we should!
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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 May 14, 2017 - 10:30 - 11:00am
How Much: FREE
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Mele Kakou Class - Hawaiian Song Study 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 new Mele Kakou class on Sunday's. We will slowly go through one song per class 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 May 14, 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**
- Priddis Uke Jam - Sunday May 14th, 1:00 p.m.
Bring your chord charts.
Bring your onsong, if you have it.
Water's Edge Pub: Priddis (south and west of Calgary - about 10-15 min from south side of Calgary)
Pub number: 931-0155 (Owner is Cory Morgan and he seems very relaxed)
Anna's Number: (403) 923-3867
Priddis is very small...Go west on Highway 22x (about 10 minutes west of Spruce Meadows)
Turn south (left if coming from Calgary) at the Priddis turnoff (follow the signs).
Drive about 300 metres to the gas station and small strip mall.
- "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 - May 2, 2017
Aloha kakou!
Pehea'oe? How are you? Happy Lei Day! Yes, I am a day late, but I am pretending that today is still May 1. For those that don't know, May 1 is a special day in Hawaii. May 1 is Lei Day!
“May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii Nei.” This popular phrase in the islands prevents anyone from forgetting this special day. It was Don Blanding, a writer and poet, who first suggested that a holiday should be dedicated to the beautiful Hawaiian tradition of making and wearing lei. But it was Grace Tower Warren, also a writer, who came up with the idea that the holiday should coincide with May Day. And so since the first Lei Day on May 1, 1928, Hawaii has continued the annual celebration to this very day. - https://www.hawaii.com/discover/may-day-in-hawaii/
This week I have started working on the Ho'okipa documentary film project. I can't tell you much yet, but I am getting very excited about the project again and I think you will too. Stay tuned!!!
Tonight we are meeting at a new location. One of our club members JJ has kindly opened up her home for us to stop by and kanikapila in.
This weeks kanikapila will be at JJ's House!
When: Tuesday May 2, 2017 - 7:30-9:00pm
Where: 2002 A 26 Ave NW
How Much: FREE
Why: Because we can and we should!
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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 May 7, 2017 - 10:30 - 11:00am
How Much: FREE
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Mele Kakou Class - Hawaiian Song Study 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 new Mele Kakou class on Sunday's. We will slowly go through one song per class 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 May 7, 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.
Pirate Jim's Aloha Tuesday Newsletter - April 18, 2017
Aloha kākou! Peheaʻoe? How are you? Maika'i no!
Again I have had a very busy week. I have spent the long weekend working other ways to raise money for The Ho'okipa Project and I have been working more on the project itself. I have 2 lines written for the new song, "Ho'okipa" and will be bringing them to the mele kakou class this Sunday to explore. I have also realized that the "Making of The Ho'okipa Project" film is actually the most important aspect of this project. It's also the part of the project that explains why this cultural peace summit of music and dance is so important. With the threat of war and missile attacks hitting the airwaves daily, we NEED each other more than ever. Put down the guns and pick up an `ukulele!
For more information on The Ho'okipa Project click here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/piratejim/the-hookipa-project
We will be experimenting with more Facebook Live broadcasting during tonight's Kanikapila (hopefully we will have more than one camera working tonight). Tune in on my Facebook page tonight at 7:45pm MST.
Here is a link from one of videos from last week :
https://www.facebook.com/PirateKimo/videos/10158541795105611/
This weeks kanikapila will be held at my shack.
When: Tuesday April 18, 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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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 a 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 April 23, 2017 - 10:30 - 11:00am
How Much: FREE
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Mele Kakou Class - Hawaiian Song Study 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 new Mele Kakou class on Sunday's. We will slowly go through one song per class 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 April 23, 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.
Pirate Jim's Aloha Tuesday Newsletter - April 11, 2017
Aloha kakou!
Pehea'oe? How are you? I feel like life is moving at 100mph right now, but that's a good thing. I have been working hard on promoting my kickstarter project this past week, The Ho'okipa Project. I have been doing live Q&A sessions on kickstarter LIVE and Facebook Live everyday since Saturday and I will be continuing to do so until the campaign is over April on 25. Tonight's broadcast will feature the entire Pirate Jim Ukulele Posse at our weekly gathering. Tune in tonight to watch and bring you uke too!
Click here to watch tonight starting at 7:45pm:
For more information on The Ho'okipa Project click here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/piratejim/the-hookipa-project
This weeks kanikapila will be held at my shack.
When: Tuesday April 4, 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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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 a 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 April 16, 2017 - 10:30 - 11:00am
How Much: FREE
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Mele Kakou Class - Hawaiian Song Study 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 new Mele Kakou class on Sunday's. We will slowly go through one song per class 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 April 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.
Pirate Jim's Aloha Tuesday Newsletter - April 4, 2017
Aloha kakou!
Hau'oli ke aloha Po'alua! Happy Aloha Tuesday! Hau'oli nui loa. I am so happy and excited this week. I know I promised you more information on a new top secret musical project on Wednesday, but planning things has taken longer than I expected, but also things are getting more exciting as I plan. I can give a few details now and our fundraising will be starting later this week.
The project is called "The Ho'okipa Project". A recording and video project that will bring people together from around the world to share in the true spirit of aloha and the Hawaiian value of ho'okipa (hospitality). 20 of my ukulele group members will be flying with me to Kaua'i to record two songs, a music video and attend the 2018 Aloha Music Camp. We are inviting our camp friends and teachers to join us in the filming and recording and during that time we will be displaying our own western hospitality with a world famous stampede breakfast. A summit of western hospitality and Hawaiian ho'okipa. More news and how YOU can help us complete this project will follow soon...
This weeks kanikapila will be held at my shack.
When: Tuesday April 4, 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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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 a 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 April 9, 2017 - 10:30 - 11:00am
How Much: FREE
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Mele Kakou Class - Hawaiian Song Study 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 new Mele Kakou class on Sunday's. We will slowly go through one song per class 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 April 9, 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.
Pirate Jim's Aloha Tuesday Newsletter - March 28, 2017
Aloha kakou!
Pehea'oe? How are you? Hau'oli au! I am Happy! I am working on a big top secret musical project that is getting me very excited. I will be sending out a special announcement newsletter tomorrow with more details and how you can get involved as well. It's going to be sooooo cool! I can't wait to tell you more.... but until then.....
This weeks jam will be held at my shack.
When: Tuesday March 28, 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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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 a 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 April 2, 2017 - 10:30 - 11:00am
How Much: FREE
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Mele Kakou Class - Hawaiian Song Study 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 new Mele Kakou class on Sunday's. We will slowly go through one song per class 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 April 2, 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.
Pirate Jim's Aloha Tuesday Newsletter - March 21, 2017
Aloha kakou!
Pehea 'oe? Hau'oli au! How are you? I am happy!! I am happy because it's Tuesday again!!!! Woot, Woot!!! Spring is slowly making it's way to our fair city, let's celebrate and perhaps entice the season to come faster with the sounds of our ukuleles and voices tonight. We are meeting at my mothers apartment building tonight so I will see you there!
This weeks jam will be held in the lobby of The Riverside Towers - Tower One.
When: Tuesday March 21, 2017 - 7:30-9:00pm
Where: 145 Point Drive NW (In the main lobby)
How Much: FREE
Why: Because we can and we should!
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"NEW" 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 a 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 March 19, 2017 - 10:30 - 11:00am
How Much: FREE
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Mele Kakou Class - Hawaiian Song Study 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 new Mele Kakou class on Sunday's. We will slowly go through one song per class 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 March 19, 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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Play Paintball and Jam With Pirate Jim
I will be returning to Capture The Flag this weekend with my boys, so come out with us and shoot some paint! Bring your uke and we can jam between games!
What: Play Paintball and Jam with Pirate Jim's Posse
Where: Capture The Flag - Cochrane - 72032 North, Range Road 40
(for more info on Capture The Flag go to: http://www.capturetheflag.com/
When: Saturday March 25, 2017 - 1:00pm - 5:00pm
How Much: Depends how much you shoot and how good of a gun you want to rent.
Pirate Jim's Aloha Tuesday Newsletter - February 28, 2017
Aloha kakou!
Pehea'oe? How are you? Have another 7 days past already? Awe! Time sure goes fast when thinking about ukulele and olelo Hawaii all the time. This past week has been very inspiring with the new Mele Kakou class on Sunday mornings. My Sunday's are now full of olelo hawaii studying and I am loving it. You should come check it out some Sunday. As for this weeks kanikapila...
This weeks kanikapila will be at Lister House
When: Tuesday February 28, 2017 - 7:30-9:00pm
Where: 355 Schubert Pl NW
How Much: FREE
Why: Because we can and we should!
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"NEW" 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 a 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 March 5, 2017 - 10:30 - 11:00am
How Much: FREE
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Mele Kakou Class - Hawaiian Song Study 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 new Mele Kakou class on Sunday's. We will slowly go through one song per class 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 March 5, 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.
Pirate Jim's Aloha Tuesday Newsletter - February 7, 2017
Aloha kakou!
Pehea'oe? How are you? Maika'i? Good? I am busy filling my head with new information and much aloha this week at the Aloha Music Camp 2017 on the beautiful garden island of Kaua'i. Don't worry though, my kanikapila is still happening tonight at my shack. My lovely wife Stanis will be hosting you all tonight... so be nice! lol
Tonight we will kanikapila at my Ukulele Shack!
When: Tuesday February 7, 2017 - 7:30-9:00pm
Where: 60 Tuscany Ridge Way NW
How Much: FREE
Why: Because we can and we should!
Aloha Music Camp
In June of 2007 I attended my first Aloha Music Camp. It was held on the island of Moloka'i and as you can probably tell it changed my life. I discovered things that changed me inside and out. I have passed along some of my learned knowledge to you at many of our Tuesday night gatherings, but now is the time for you to come to camp with me in 2018. You see the Aloha Music Camp is so popular that it sells out very quickly. Registration opens up for the next camp at the end of each camp and it sells out fast! If you want to join me next year, send and email to piratejim@piratejimukes.com as soon as possible (before Friday if you can). I will then give you further details on how to sign up or answer any questions you may have. Here are some photos from Day 1 and I look forward to hearing from you all soon.
http://www.alohamusiccamp.org
https://www.facebook.com/groups/21931715739
Malama ko aloha
- Pirate Jim
Pirate Jim's Aloha Tuesday Newsletter - January 31, 2017
Aloha kakou!
Pehea'oe? How are you? I hope all is well with you. This week I am getting ready for my journey to the Aloha Music Camp on Saturday taking place on the beautiful island of Kauai. I will talk about this more down below and next week. Yes, next week I will not be at the jam, but my lovely wife Stanis will be in charge so come on down!
Tonight's jam will be at the House of Yates.
When: Tuesday January 31, 2017 - 7:30-9:00pm
Where: 425 18A Street NW
How Much: FREE
Why: Because we can and we should!
Come To The Aloha Music Camp With Pirate Jim in 2018!
In June of 2007 I attended the Aloha Music Camp for the first time. I had never played an ukulele before and was curious about Hawaiian music and Hula, but I was not expecting the influence it would have on my life from that time forward.
https://alohamusiccamp.org/
As a child I would come to the islands every year for 2-3 weeks with my parents. I never realized the sights, sounds, smells and feelings Hawaii gave me would stay with me subconsciously over the years. Since that first camp I have been back to camp every year and have learned a lot about Hawaiian culture, music and dance. It has become a big part of how I now live life. The spirit of aloha has fully influenced my life.
This year's camp is sold out and the 2018 will also sell out quickly, but I want you all to come with me. When registration opens up for 2018 I will let you know immediately so we can get as many of us signed up as possible... if we get enough of us going we'll get a discount. Keep you ear to the ground and listen for my cue!
Well my friends that is all for this week.... see you tonight!
Malama ko aloha
- Pirate Jim
Pirate Jim's Aloha Tuesday Newsletter - January 24, 2017
Aloha kakou!
Pehea'oe? How are you? I've had a busy week... it's tax time soon so I have been doing a lot of book keeping (yuck). At one point on Sunday I had a hard time speaking english. All that would come out of my mouth was numbers... YUCK!
My doctor orders me to get together my friends and family tonight and strum on a four string instrument (you heard right, Stanis is back tonight! Woot Woot!).
Tonight's Kanikapila
This weeks jam will be at my shack
When: Tuesday January 24, 2017 - 7:30-9:00pm
Where: 60 Tuscany Ridge Way NW
How Much: FREE
Why: Because we can and we should!
Play Paintball With Pirate Jim
I will be returning to Capture The Flag this weekend, so come out with me and shoot some paint!
What: Play Paintball and Jam with Pirate Jim
Where: Capture The Flag - Cochrane - 72032 North, Range Road 40
(for more info on Capture The Flag go to: http://www.capturetheflag.com/
When: Saturday January 28, 2017 - 12:00 - 4:00pm
How Much: Depends how much you shoot and how good of a gun you want to rent.
That's all for now my friends!
Malama ko aloha
- Pirate Jim
Pirate Jim's Aloha Tuesday Newsletter - January 17, 2017
Aloha kakou!
Pehea'oe? How are you? I hope you are doing well.
I am currently working on a few new projects that I can not release details on yet.... but be on the lookout for some good news next issue. Until then here is this weeks jam info:
Tonight's Kanikapila
This weeks jam will be at my shack
When: Tuesday January 17, 2017 - 7:30-9:00pm
Where: 60 Tuscany Ridge Way NW
How Much: FREE
Why: Because we can and we should!
Play Paintball With Pirate Jim
This past Saturday was awesome! it was nice and warm and we had a blast playing out in the woods. We will be returning to Capture The Flag next weekend so come out with us then.
What: Play Paintball and Jam with Pirate Jim
Where: Capture The Flag - Cochrane - 72032 North, Range Road 40
(for more info on Capture The Flag go to: http://www.capturetheflag.com/
When: Saturday January 28, 2017 - 12:00 - 4:00pm
How Much: Depends how much you shoot and how good of a gun you want to rent.
That's all for now my friends!
Malama ko aloha
- Pirate Jim
Pirate Jim's Aloha Tuesday Newsletter - January 10, 2017
Join me tonight for my ukulele jam!
Read morePirate Jim's Aloha Tuesday Newsletter - January 3, 2017
Aloha kakou!
Hau'oli Makahiki Hou! Happy New Year! Pehea'oe? How are you? I hope you had a fantastic new years eve. I had a fantastic new year's playing paintball and playing my uke for a bunch of fun people. Well it's now back to regular non-holiday life so here is the news...
Tonights Kanikapila
Tonight we will gather in a new location. The lobby of my mom's apartment building at Riverside Towers. I performed here on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Eve and I had some of the residents primed and ready to jam with us... I am excited to see what happens. The only catch with this venue is the lack of chairs.... They should have enough for us, but please bring along a folding chair with you tonight and your music stand in case we get a big turn out and run out of both.
When: Tuesday January 3, 2017 - 7:30-9:00pm
Where: 145 Point Drive NW (in the main lobby)
How Much: FREE
Why: Because we can and we should!
*Please bring your own folding chair and music stand in case we run out before you arrive*
Play Paintball With Pirate Jim
I know everyone is talking about new year's resolutions and such and I am not hip on them myself, but I have decided to play more paintball in 2017. I started playing this game when I was 16 and put it on the back burner for many years. Over the last 2 years I have taken my oldest sons out to play and we have all become addicted again.... so during the football off season Nathan, Avery and I will be heading out to the various paintball fields in and around the Calgary area as many Saturdays a month as we can. When it gets warmer I want to start bringing along my uke and jam out there between games. I may even bring along my uke this Saturday too. SO..... You are invited to join us, even if you have never played paintball OR ukulele before.
This weekend we will be going to Capture The Flag in Cochrane. If you would like to come along please contact me ASAP so I can add you to the reservation list.
What: Play Paintball and Jam with Pirate Jim
Where: Capture The Flag - Cochrane - 72032 North, Range Road 40
(for more info on Capture The Flag go to: http://www.capturetheflag.com/
When: Saturday January 7, 2017 - 12:00 - 4:00pm
How Much: Depends how much you shoot and how good of a gun you want to rent.
Website Redesign
The transition has begun! As you may notice my website logo has changed and the re-branding of Pirate Jim has begun. Watch for new video's and links and the ability to purchase my old and new recorded music. I have realized over the holidays that I don't really talk about the past or how Pirate Jim got to be Pirate Jim. There is a reason I wear a Buccaneers bandana a lot and I have 3 CD's for sale that will kind of explain it. I know, I know.... What the heck is Jim going on about now? In short you soon will be able to purchase my old and new music on my website but if you want to check it out right now you can go to itunes and check out The Buccaneers. I will be updating my website with itunes links very soon.
Well folks...... that's all for this week....
Malama Ko Aloha!
- Pirate Jim
Pirate Jim's Aloha Tuesday Newsletter - December 27, 2016
Aloha kakou!
Pehea'oe? How are you? I hope you had a fabulous Christmas! I had a blast and my son got the t-shirt!
I am running short on time and news items this week so I will be very short and sweet!
Tonight's Kanikapila
This weeks jam will be at the House of Yates.
When: Tuesday December 27, 2016 - 7:30-9:00pm
Where: 425 18A Street NW
HowMuch: FREE
Why: Because we can and we should!
See you tonight kakou!
- Pirate Jim
Pirate 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!