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Tampa Bay Ukulele Society
2020 Ukulele Getaway Festival
November 6 - 8 2020!

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Nov 4, 2019. Whew!!!  TBUG19 is over and what a weekend its was!!!  Thanks to all who attended and joined in the fun, music and magic that is TBUG.  We strive for a true getaway from our everyday lives and achieved it again this year. We will post photos and feedback here and on the facebook page.
Tom Hood, President Tampa Bay Ukulele Society

TBUG20 Tickets are now on sale... 

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TBUG 2020 is Nov 6, 7, 8 at The Sirata Resort. Your pass includes attendance to all workshops, jams, open mics, artist meet & greet, Saturday night Concert and Sunday Luau. It also includes a delicious buffet lunch & dinner Saturday and luau lunch on Sunday.  Player passes are only $199. Companion passes are $149 and include everything except attendance to workshops  and  performance at open mic.


This year we will have separate workshops for Beginner and Experienced Players 

The following artists are booked and will teach and/or perform:
  • Gerald Ross
  • Danielle Ate The Sandwich
  • The Naked Waiters
  • Matt Walden
  • Chris Rooney
  • Mim
  • Petey Mack
  • Devon Scott
  • TBUG Luau with Ty Olopai, Mapuana Ebbitt and TJ Weger

​Don't miss this awesome event and help TBUS and TBUS Cares. We are a 501(c)3 Charitable organization and all net proceeds help us fund our education , entertainment and community service projects.
Don't wait, buy now as TBUG sells out every year.


We will have a special raffle (only 200 tickets will be sold at $10 each) for a Handmade LoPrinzi Custom Tenor Mahogany with wood marquetry purfling and rosette.  Rosewood binding.  Mother of pearl dot markers with white side dots.  Satin finish. Case. Value $ 1500.  


FAQ & Tips for TBUG Attendees:

Resort check-in time is 4 pm, check-out time is 11 am.
Resort parking $8 per day for guests, this is waived for TBUG resort guests as well as all other resort fees.

TBUG Attendees not staying at the resort: Parking is $15 per day, but for our TBUG group it’s reduced to $5 per day. At the gate tell them, the TBUG Group, pay only $5 and get a pass.
For security you must wear your name tag during the TBUG
festival.

Bring cash and credit cards to buy merchandise, raffle tickets, silent auction items. All purchases help fund TBUS Cares charitable work


All the music will be projected on screens, please do not bring any floor music stands.

On Friday night at 8:15 pm after the jam, we’re having an outdoor open mic for singles & duets, one song only at Rum Runners Grille.
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Please do not park in the Publix Shopping Center you will be towed.
There are three restaurants: the Compass Grille inside,Harry’s Beach Bar & Grille, and Rum Runners Grille outside. Within walking distance on Gulf Blvd. you
will find: A Waffle House, McDonalds, I-Hop, Dunkin Donuts and a Publix Supermarket.

On Sunday at 2 am Daylight Saving Time ends,
turn your clocks 
back one hour, get an extra hour’s sleep (or play and party 1 more hour!).
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Gerald Ross
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Danielle Ate The Sandwich
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The Naked Waiters
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Chris Rooney
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Matt Walden

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Petey Mack
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Devin Scott
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Mim
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Ty Olopai
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Mapuana Ebbit
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TJ Weger

TBUG19 Testimonials
The best part was seeing old friends and meeting new ones. The presenters and performers were all terrific. The luau with Ty and Mapuana is always the icing on the cake.

Everything!! 10-stars

What a fabulous, fantastic, exceptional TBUG this year. It keeps getting better and better. Thanks to everyone that made this year the best ever.

Everything... had a great time see you next year

Had a great time!!! 

As a "newbie" gotta tell ya wow what a weekend...having "missed" last year's Panama City Beach event (due to Michael), THIS event, for me, was long overdue and didn't disappoint!
Soooo wellll organized! Staggering...like a well-oiled machine...actually went to dinner with Ty Olopai and that was just the capper.

Heading back to my Tallahassee Uke Jammers with wonderful experiences and stories to tell!

THANK YOU ALL for the amazing work you do. It was an outstanding three days.

Thanks to everyone involved! It was another fantastic ukulele getaway! Already looking forward to next year!

I’m so impressed with the tbug festival and volunteers. Didn’t know what to expect. The talent was amazing!

Just wanted to take a minute to thank everyone for being so awesome at #TBUG over the weekend. You
guys are so fun to hang out with and I personally love our time together every year! The artists did a WONDERFUL job! Nice work!

Yep.. Already got my ticket fro TBUG20!

Yesterday’s late night jam!! Such a fun time at the Tampa Bay Ukulele Getaway!

Ok. True story. I’m walking through the Airport with my Uke. A girl Stops me and says “Were you at the Ukulele convention ? I was at the bar on Thursday and we had so much fun singing and dancing and just listening to the Ukulele players. I talked to a guy with white hair”. She repeated. “ it was so much fun”

Shout out to all the teachers of the beginner's track at TBUG this year. Awesome fun and they have transformed my
practice time! Thanks Norine Mungo, Steve Boisen, Amanda Boisen, Devin Scott, and the ever popular Pete McCarty!

We had such a great time at the 10th Anniversary of the Tampa Bay Ukulele Getaway Festival! 

Thanks for the memorable weekend and the beautiful LoPrinzi Ukulele!

A great weekend, as always. Bought our tickets for next year.

This entire concert was amazing.
 
It was so much fun!

Extra suitcase was genius LoL

What a blast! Great to see both old friends and new ones. Thanks to all the attendees that stop by our tables, volunteers, people behind the scenes, TBUG board and the Sirata we shall return for TBUG20
Looking forward to hanging out with everyone and seeing that gorgeous sunset!


This was my first TBUG and really enjoyed it!

Victoria Vox was fabulous!!

Just wanted to take a minute to thank everyone for being so awesome at #TBUG over the weekend. You
guys are so fun to hang out with and I personally love our time together every year! The artists did a WONDERFUL job! Nice work

Celebrating the end of a fabulous festival!! So much fun!

Thanks to everyone involved! It was another fantastic ukulele getaway! Already looking forward to next year!

Such lovely folk.

THANK YOU ALL for the amazing work you do. It was an outstanding three days.

Thanx to one and all!

This year has felt very sentimental for me as I have not only reflected how much I have grown, but also how much the festival has grown; The performers have grown; The society as a beautiful music-sharing joy-bringing, friendship-building organization has grown!   Wow! Just... WOW!!!

Fun at Tampa Bay Ukulele Getaway with Asheville/Weaverville gang!

Devin was stunning. He is an amazing talent.

Pete McCarty got ‘em dancing 🕺🏻! Party McCarty!

Thanks for the memorable weekend and the beautiful LoPrinzi Ukulele!

A really great show.

TBUS Getaway Sunday. Jamming everywhere. Even in the hallway!

TBUS Getaway. Sunday, Dance Party!

Could not be more fun! And it’s not even 12 noon yet!!

A bunch of really really talented folks. Incredible fun show.. how you got all those big names to show up will remain a mystery forever🎶🙀👍

Thanks so much to everyone who made me feel so welcome over this entire weekend. I have had such anamazing time!
I have met and jammed with so many wonderful, friendly and talented people all weekend. I learned alot from the workshops, loved watching the concerts, sang at the open mic to such an appreciative audience and attended my first ever luau.
Thank you to all of the volunteers that made this event happen

TBUS and the ukulele changed my life too! see you next year!

You always make this event fun! Thank you for all you do TBUS!

You did a great job! Thank you once again! :)
Yes it was great.

It was a ton of fun. We are so grateful to have been a part of the 10th anniversary!❤️

Rated 10
It was my first TBUG and I'm sure it won't be my last!! I loved it!! Thank you for making it great!

GOT MY 2020 TICKET!!!!

So much fun!!! Great night! 

Best ever

Pete’s performance during the artists’ concert at Tampa Bay Ukulele Getaway!! So awesome Pete McCarty

A little taste of Devin...is like a little Ukulele Desert. Can’t get a little...always want More

TBUG18

This was my first ever Uke festival! It exceeded my wildest expectations! Thanks so much to all of you who worked so hard to organize and pull off this year's event! I'm looking forward to being there next year for TBUG 2019! 🎶😘❤️💃

“Great weekend, great music & happy friends”
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“Fun, fun and more fun at the Tampa Bay Ukulele Getaway!”

“There is nothing more fun than TBUG”

“It’s an amazing spot with fantastic people TBUG 2018!!!!“ Soooo fun!”

“This is amazing”

“We are having a great time”

“Such fun!!!”

“So much fun!”

“2/3’s of the Hot Notes performed at Open Mic Night at the Tampa Bay Uke Fest! It was a wild and fun time playing in front of about 200 people!”“I had a blast!”

“Thank you TBUG for inviting Luna Ukes out to the Sirata again this year! We always a have a good time out there, don’t we? 😎”

“TBUS does it again! Thank you to all the great folks who work so hard to make events like this happen!”

“It was a magical experience! Truly felt like I had stepped back in time. One of the BEST evenings of my life. ❤️🎶”

“Thanks for a wonderful TBUG weekend from your friends at FUN Florida Ukulele Network Fort Lauderdale.”

“Thanks for all you do to make TBUG happen! Friday night was great fun! The song writing workshop was inspiring (to mention a couple). Your enthusiasm and energy are infectious!”Thank you to all the Board of Directors for such a wonderful TBUG. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

It was amazing! I had such a wonderful time! The workshops were great! The room was so nice, the food was great and of course the entertainment was fabulous. Petey and MIM were the life of the party and Devin was amazing! All the entertainers were so much fun. I cannot wait until next year! Thank you to all who worked so hard to make it great!

Thank you all for having me and for all your hard work putting together a really wonderful weekend!

Until next year my friends, stay awesome! Thanks for a great TBUG!

This open mic ROCKS!

There is nothing more fun than tbug.

Thanks for a wonderful weekend, see you guys again next year.

Thank you to Pete McCarty and Devin Scott for making Sunday morning magical at TBUG! I love sharing a stage with you guys!

Pete took 'em to church! Devin had 'em dancing!

Mim is the best - Thanks for making everything so fun! You are a FAB entertainer and MC!! Loved this!

We are having a great time this morning!

Such fun !!!🎶🎶

It’s an amazing spot with fantastic people TBUG 2018!!!!

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Rooms go fast. Book now to reserve yours. Call (727) 363-5100 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm to reach onsite reservations and request special rate of $164 per night for TBUG20. Your credit card information will be taken, but you won't be charged until you check in.

Overlooking the sparkling white sands of St. Pete Beach, Sirata Beach Resort invites you to sit back, relax, and enjoy an array of gulfside activities.
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This family-friendly St. Pete resort offers a collection of comfortable guest rooms and suites with welcoming amenities and stunning water views and includes three swimming pools, a fitness center, and Wi-Fi access. This casual beachfront resort also offers three signature restaurants and two of the best beachfront bars in St. Pete, and it’s 
only a 14-minute drive from the shops of John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk.

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​Get Siratified!
FAQ & Tips for TBUG Attendees:

Resort check-in time is 4 pm, check-out time is 11 am.
Resort parking $8 per day for guests, this is waived for TBUG resort guests as well as all other resort fees.

TBUG Attendees not staying at the resort: Parking is $15 per day, but for our TBUG group it’s reduced to $5 per day. At the gate tell them, the TBUG Group, pay only $5 and get a pass.
For security you must wear your name tag during the TBUG
festival.

Bring cash and credit cards to buy merchandise, raffle tickets, silent auction items. All purchases help fund TBUS Cares charitable work


All the music will be projected on screens, please do not bring any floor music stands.

On Friday night at 8:15 pm after the jam, we’re having an outdoor open mic for singles & duets, one song only at Rum Runners Grille.
​

Please do not park in the Publix Shopping Center you will be towed.
There are three restaurants: the Compass Grille inside,Harry’s Beach Bar & Grille, and Rum Runners Grille outside. Within walking distance on Gulf Blvd. you
will find: A Waffle House, McDonalds, I-Hop, Dunkin Donuts and a Publix Supermarket.

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