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Tampa Bay Ukulele Society
2021 Ukulele Getaway Festival
November 6 - 8 2020!

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November 8th, 2020 update...Today TBUG 2021 Tickets go on Sale. The event will be November 5,6,7 2021 at the Sirata Hotel and Resort on St Pete Beach. Confirmed artists to teach and  perform are Stu Fuchs, Blue Dahlia, Michael August, Mim, Devin Scott, Petey Mack, Jay Nunes, Greg Gent and The Mungos.

There will be 8 beginner and 8 beyond beginner workshops. Workshops, jams, open mic and concert will be recorded and available for playback to attendees for 2 weeks after event concludes.  There will be onsite sponsors with merchandise, our popular Ukulele Raffle with 10 items to win and lots of fun and surprises.  

You have the choice of  a VIP Onsite Player Pass for the event at the Sirata Beach Hotel and Resort or can attend with a Online Player Pass.

VIP Orders received by 12/31/20 will be entered into a special drawing. We are giving away a 2 night stay at the Sirata to 1 lucky winner!

Click here for VIP Onsite Player Pass $199

Click here for VIP Onsite Companion Pass $149

Click here for Online Player Pass $50
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November 8 update.  We are wrapping up TBUG 2020 event today with more workshops, the TBUG Dance Party, airing all 8 segments of the talent show videos, 5 more raffle drawings and TBUG 2021 announcements

More winners!!
Raffle 6 for Stagg Concert is Dr Ron Knauss
Raffle 7 for Kala Cajon is Cheryl Laimon
Raffle 8 for Teton Baritone is Laurie Ryan
Raffle 9 for Mainland Tenor is Deb Raby
Raffle 10 for Loprinzi Tenor is John Sedlock


November 7 update.  What a great Saturday.  Fantastic and educational workshops, outstanding concert, a second open mic with Jay.. and more raffle winners

Raffle 2 for Luna TAPA Cedar Concert Uke is Glenda Person
Raffle 3 for Luna Vintage Mahogany Concert Uke is Matt Werhner
Raffle 4 for Luna Bamboo Tenor Uke is Jeff Hunt
Raffle 5 for Stagg Mahogany Concert Uke is Jennifer Baker

November 6 update.. we are live and wrapping up Friday nights events.  Great performance by our artists and members.

​Raffle 1 winner for the Luna HAU Concert is Shauna Laughna

November 5 Update
We have emailed login instructions to all registered attendees. I f you are registered and have not received an email with login please check your spam box on your email. If you do not find it there email Thomas.m.hood@gmail.com

October 23 Update
We have updated the schedule with some time changes for classes. We have also posted a workshop description you can download

There will be a vendor chat & Q&Q Saturday at the lunch break from 1-2pm.  

​Reminder..PLEASE GET ZOOM ACCOUNT SETUP (all you need is free basic account) and learn how to use. We will be recording and playing back all sessions on a Private You Tube Channel but that will not be available until after the event. We plan to keep recordings available for at least 2 weeks.

Scroll down for Open Mic sign up, Talent Show info and Ukulele/Cajon Raffle info


September 29 Update
The Ukulele Raffle items have been posted below and you can buy tickets for chances to win 9 different ukuleles and a cajon. Many thanks to our sponsors for their donations. LoPrinzi, Uke Republic, Mainland and Luna.

September 12 Update
Response and participation for this event is great. We look forward to seeing old and new faces online in November.  Please buy your ticket ASAP.  Once registered check back here for updates and watch your email for login information a few days before the event.

We have posted  pdfs (above) with updated schedule and  information to submit your song video for the TBUG Talent Show and signup links for the open mic (scroll down below). Note all times posted are  (Eastern US Time Zone).

We have also stated posting links for the Ukulele Raffle Items and you can get info and buy your chances to win. Scroll down.

June 12, 2020. 
The Tampa Bay Ukulele Society has made the decision to cancel holding an onsite festival this year due to ongoing safety concerns with the COVID-19 Pandemic. All group reservations at the Sirata Hotel will be automatically canceled for this event.

We have also made the decision to “Play it Safe” by moving forward with TBUG 2020 as a virtual online event with everything you want in a ukulele festival including everyone being safe. The dates are the same (November 6-8th), all the major artists have reconfirmed and we have added new elements to engage your participation. 

tbug_2020_workshop_descriptions.pdf
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The 11th Tampa Bay Ukulele Festival is November 6-8th, 2020. 

Artists performing and teaching workshops

    Gerald Ross
    The Naked Waiters
    Danielle Ate The Sandwich
    Mim
    Petey Mack
    Devin Scott
    Steve & Amanda Boisen
    Matt Walden
​    Norine & Vinny Mungo
    
16 Workshop sessions (description are in attachment)

    8 workshops for beginners
        Putting the Fun in Fundamentals - Petey Mack
        Music School Dropout -Danielle Ate The Sandwich
        Three Note Chords..Get that Bluesy/Jazzy Sound- Gerald Ross
        Sing the Strings - The Naked Waiters
        Vocal Basics - Amanda Boisen
        Songwriting 101 - Amanda Boisen
        Beginner Tips & Tricks  Norine Mungo 
        
Tin Pan Alley & The Ukulele - Steve Boisen

    8 workshops for beyond beginner players
        Spice up your Strumming - Devin Scott
        Looping Techniques for the Solo Player - Matt Walden
        Songwriting - The Naked Waiters
        Sweet Georgia Brown with 3 note Chords - Gerald Ross
        How to make a You Tube Video - Danielle Ate The Sandwich
        
Bass Ukulele 101- Steve Boisen
        From Seat to Stage Mapping Your Musical Journey - Mim 
        
Solo Like a Pro - Devin Scott

4 Play-along sessions with chords & lyrics displayed
    
    Ukulele Gents Playlong Friday afternoon 
​    Roaring 2020’s Theme Friday night 
    Petey Mack's Uka-Billy Session Saturday afternoon
    TBUG Dance Party with Mim, Devin Scott & Petey Mack Sunday

Artist Concert Saturday Night (Matt Walden, The Barnkickers, Danielle Ate The Sandwich, The Naked Waiters, Gerald Ross)

Meet & Greet Chat Sessions with The Artists (Artists will be online and available to chat and answer questions on our lunch, afternoon and dinner breaks)

TBUG Talent Show (attendees be part of the show!!! record and submit your best song on video and you will be mixed into our Talent Show Episodes running all weekend. Submission details have been posted above. Start recording and submit. Deadline is October 31st. Download the pdf (near top of page) with tips to shoot and instructions to submit.

Open Mic Night with Jay Nunes We will be having an open mic Friday and Saturday Night on Zoom Channel 2. Due to the number of attendees you will be limited to 1 song and we will be posting a signup sheet so you will know when your time is coming.

Friday Open Mic. Link.   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040445aaa92aa5fb6-tbug

Saturday Open Mic Link.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040445aaa92aa5fb6-tbug1

​Ukulele Raffle You have chances to win 9 different ukuleles and a cajon. Click on the links below for photos and details.  Pick your item(s), buy your raffle tickets .... $10 per chance. We will be doing raffle drawings all weekend starting Friday night. We will announce winners on zoom and post on website.  If you are the lucky winner we will ship ukulele to you. All proceeds help fund Tampa Bay Ukulele Society education, entertainment and community service projects. Thank you! 



It’s going to be so much fun!!!

The cost to attend is only $50 per household and all you need is a computer or tablet with internet connection. For full interaction you should have the Zoom app. We will also record and save sessions for 2 weeks on a private you tube channel so you can replay workshops & performances. We will have tech support available all that weekend if you need help.

Easy Learning Video for First Time Zoom Users.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh50kVaIdAY&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2Z2p-vBYV3TlmYZthslKCmB-fpg3Bjo643QwA1iGdv9io78AZrDMxZeWk
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The Tampa Bay Ukulele Society (TBUS) is a 501(c) 3 Charitable Organization and our mission is to provide entertainment, education and community service. This is our annual fundraiser and your event and raffle ticket purchases help us fund our programs and projects. We hope you will continue to support TBUS and join us as we “Play it Safe” with the Virtual Tampa Bay Ukulele Getaway 2020 Festival.



Questions??? email thomas.m.hood@gmail.com

Sponsor Merchandise Chat and buy from our sponsors.. Lo Prinzi, Luna, Uke Republic and Mainland will be online and available all weekend to chat and help you select and buy ukuleles and accessories
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BUY YOUR TBUG20 VIRTUAL PLAYER TICKET
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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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Steve & Amanda Boisen
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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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Vinny & Norine Mungo
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Jay Nunes

Your purchase helps fund  TBUS Cares Education, Entertainment & Community Service Projects !!!

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Visit The TBUS Store for Hats, Stickers, CDs,
T-Shirts, Jewelry & Other Cool Stuff


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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