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The MSD Ukulele Band's First Gig


July 28th, 2011

The MSD Ukulele Band performed their first gig EVER for the department's semi-annual ice cream social!  The Ice Cream Social is a time for everyone in the department to let their hair down and mingle with one another as friends.  For one hour, we all forget about our projects and just celebrate unity.

Chanté asked us to be "the entertainment" over a month ago, so we all decided to buy ukuleles and learn a few songs to perform.  After only three one-hour lunch practice sessions, we decided to play Hound Dog by Elvis, Hey Jude by The Beatles, and Stand By Me by Ben E. King.

During our final practice, I thought we had all decided to come dressed in Hawaiian garb--but I must have been mistaken.



Here's a video of Hey Jude captured on my phone.

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  1. HeatherThu Aug 11, 10:44:00 AM MDT

    LOVED it! Sh wants it "again! again!"

    Great work Bry!

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  2. HeatherThu Aug 11, 10:47:00 AM MDT

    Couldn't the annoucement wait thirty seconds? The slapping section rocked.

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  3. NoelleThu Aug 11, 11:42:00 AM MDT

    That is too funny. At least you weren't the only one with a hawaiian flair. I love that you play the uke now.

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  4. gwtThu Aug 11, 01:52:00 PM MDT

    Today is the day for blog comments. Great post and faboulous talent! I too am glad you play the uke....I hope you don't mind but I forwarded the link to all the 1st counsins to enjoy! Have a great day!!

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  5. Julie TThu Aug 11, 03:38:00 PM MDT

    Wow! This was a shock to m e that you play the ukelele! You really carried that group, Bryan- great work!

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