Author: UFOSqL

BOT:

Aloha Ahi Ahi Kakou,

Good evening all, seems we’ve been given a little bit of a break from the Fiery Martian Weather this week. Well, at least so far, they’re hinting at some possible rain? Have you ever seen the . . . buckets of rain, buckets of tears . . . well never mind.

So we’re looking towards our 26th Vanikapila this Saturday. Who would have thought it would go this long? I’m certainly glad you folks are out there to keep the strumming going and from the sounds of it you’re all staying safe and well.

Last Saturday our OK-ers were actually blessed with blue skies and fair weather. Mahalo nui to the intrepid ones that came, setup, strummed, sang, hula’d and tore down the set for our Outdoor Kanikapila. Below, images from last Saturday. Only echoes of laughter and mele we left behind . . .

Below, some random images from stranger times in cyber space. Click an image to view the gallery.

and of course, what can be more random than our weekly Vanikapila?

Again, please text me at 415-300-7804 if you’ll be joining us for Outdoor Kanikapila so we can set up a safe space for you. Also, if you can’t get through on Vanikapila Chat, text Nohea at 415-572-1175 to request a song or maybe order a Halloween PPE Mask for that special someone (like you)?

ukEku

moving in chorus,
an endless march to the end,
we strum one more time.

Malama Pono Kakou,

-=Sql+Nohea+Jake=-

:EOT

BOT:

Aloha Ahi Ahi Kakou,

Another week, another Vanikapila, another one on the horizon. I hope you’ve all been safe from the fires, smoke, ash and that COVID thing.

Mahalo Nui Loa to those of you who continue to support our Outdoor/Vani-kapilas. Speaking for Nohea and myself, its always been a pleasure and highpoint of our week. We are truly blessed to have such a caring and supporting ‘Ohana.

Click below for the online album from last week’s OVK.

Below a new song from Nohea to try out this week. Original sung as a duet by Willie Nelson and Ray Charles. The video below:

Unfortunately they modulate to F# at the end, which is a little difficult to play on an Ukulele. The version below, they modulate to G, much easier for Ukuleles!

Click here to download the Song Sheet for Seven Spanish Angels. It’s in the same key as the video above so you can strum along.

Below, Susan Kessler shares a Virtual Aloha Festivals: Na Mele ‘Ukulele (Song of the Ukulele) Link with us from Hawai’i. Very Cool! Mahalo Nui Susan.

But wait! There’s even more Hawai’i (from Susan) . . .

The Hawaii Theatre is streaming Moonlight Mele concerts on Thursdays at 6pm our time. Some of them have been taped so you rewatch. 
https://www.facebook.com/hawaiitheatre/

Also, e Kupa’a Kakou is streaming concerts from Maui at the MACC every Friday in September, with music and hula. Both Friday concert have been taped and so you can rewatch. 
https://www.facebook.com/Ekupaa/

And finally, the link to this Saturday’s Vanikapila. Remember, if you want to participate in the Outdoor Vanikapila, text me at 415-300-7804. Sooner than later as space is limited.

For those of you that can’t get on the Chat Board with Live Stream and would like to request a song, please text Nohea (Linda) at 415-572-1175.

Ok, I think that’s enough homework for now. See you folks in Cyberspace this Saturday or “Lookin’ out my back door”.

ukeku
sadness in the sky,
an ashen taste in the breeze,
burnt forests rains down.

E ola ‘oe (be well),

-=SqL+Nohea+Jake=-

:EOT