A message from Tom Hood - President of The Tampa Bay Ukulele Society
We are sold out for TBUG 2023...attendees see below and watch emails for updates
The updated schedule is below.
We have uploaded the digital program below so you can download to phone, tablets or print. (please do this..we will not have printed material on the ship)
If you have not ordered T-shirts and other swag head over to this link..no merchandise will be sold on the cruise so order now
https://www.cafepress.com/tbug2023
Dress theme for opening night reception is Tropical in memory of Jimmy Buffet
We are sold out for TBUG 2023...attendees see below and watch emails for updates
The updated schedule is below.
We have uploaded the digital program below so you can download to phone, tablets or print. (please do this..we will not have printed material on the ship)
If you have not ordered T-shirts and other swag head over to this link..no merchandise will be sold on the cruise so order now
https://www.cafepress.com/tbug2023
Dress theme for opening night reception is Tropical in memory of Jimmy Buffet
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Bob Tigert
Lisa Webb
Tom Hood
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Chrissy Hogarth
Jay Nunes
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Greg Gent
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Our Ship Radience of the Seas
October 14th 2023 UPDATE. All Cabins are sold out.
All guests should have received their reservation number and cabin assignment. The online check in is open. I you have not received your confirmation contact Nicola ASAP [email protected]
We have sent out several emails early September for you to order t-shirts and other merchandise. Note: we will not be selling anything on the ship other than raffle tickets to win some awesome ukuleles. URL for shopping is https://www.cafepress.com/tbug2023
We will be posting a digital program in late October.
Please do not bring any stands..we will project songs and workshops.. you can bring tablets with the digital program...
The event is sold out as we celebrate our 14th anniversary with a 5 day/4 night Cruise to Cozumel Mexico on Royal Caribbean sailing from Tampa on November 16th and returning on November 20th, 2023. This is a great way to learn, play and mingle with other ukulele players as we travel to and from Cozumel Mexico.
Join us onboard for fun, education and entertainment with these talented ukulele artists: Lisa Webb, Bob Tigert, Chrissy Hogarth, Tom Hood,
Jay Nunes and Greg Gent
Your VIP Cruise Pass includes attendance to all onboard events... workshops, jams, open mics, artist meet & greet, and concert. VIP Cruise Passes are only $199 per person for players and companions (plus cost for your cabin, incidentals on ship and optional excursions in Cozumel). ACT Now, Save and cruise with us!
Step 1 BUY YOUR TBUG CRUISE EVENT PASS CLICK HERE
You must purchase your player pass before booking your cruise cabin and all cruise reservations must be made with our travel specialist Corporate Cruise Consultants.
Step 2. BOOK CABIN Click Here or email [email protected]
TBUS has negotiated and reserved 100 cabins on the Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas to accommodate 200 attendees & artists. Cabins start at $810 (inside cabin @$405 per person). Please do not contact Royal Caribbean.. you must book with our specialist to get these rates and must have a purchased your $199 TBUG event Pass.(561)322-9429
cccruisefl.wixsite.com/tbus2023getaway BOOK YOUR CABIN ASAP!!
Theres so much to see, hear, learn and do on our TBUG Cruise:
Here is the tentative schedule:
Thursday
Board ship starting at 11am
Meet & Greet with The Artists 12-3
Cocktail Party & Playalong with The Artists Thursday 3:30-5:30
Dinner 5:30-7:00
Jays Jam Session 7-10pm
Friday
Ukulele Essentials Workshop by Greg Gent (9am or 10:15)
Blues Lick & Tricks Workshop by Jay Nunes (9am or 10:45)
Ukulele Jazz Workshop by Lisa Webb 2-3pm
Learn this song to learn this lesson Workshop by Bob Tigert 3-4pm
Play-along with Greg Gent 4-5:30pm
Dinner 5:30-7:00
Intro to Improvisation Workshop with Chrissy Hogarth 7-8:45pm
Jays Jam Session 9-11pm
Saturday
Explore Cozumel We arrive at 7am Explore Cozumel on your own, book from many optional excursions or hang our at the TBIG First Party (see below).
TBUG Fiesta Party 10-3 have a memorable day onshore in Cozumel at The Money Bar & Restaurant with Bob Tigert, Lisa Webb, Chrissy Hogart, Greg Gent, Jay Nunes, Tom Hood & The Tropical Sons band playing your favorites as we dance and party! (free admission..you just pay for taxi, food and drinks) We have a reserved beach area and chairs, there is snorkeling and swimming and of course the opportunity to jam with the band if you want to bring your ukuleles.
Play-along on ship with Greg Gent and Jay Nunes 4-5:30
All aboard Ship for departure 5:30
Dinner 5:30-7:00
Talent Show and Trivia 7:00 - 9:00 Attendees: after learning and honing your ukulele skills this is your chance to play as a solo, duo or group act. We will post a signup sheet at registration so you will know when your time is coming.
Gregs Jam 9:30 - 11pm
Sunday
Right Hand Essentials Workshop by Greg Gent (choice of 9am or 10:15)
Blues Lick & Tricks Workshop by Jay Nunes (9am or 10:45)
Vocal Techniques and your Uke Workshop by Lisa Webb 2-3pm
Plays Well with Others Workshop by Bob Tigert 3-4pm
Play-along with Greg Gent 4-5:30pm
Dinner 5:30-7:00
Artist Concert 7-8:45 ( Jay Nunes, Greg Gent, Tom Hood, Chrissy Hogarth, Lisa Webb and Bob Tigert). Ukulele Raffle Winners announced and plans for TBUG 2024.
Jays Jam Session 9-11pm
Monday
Arrive 7am and departure from ship by 10am
All guests should have received their reservation number and cabin assignment. The online check in is open. I you have not received your confirmation contact Nicola ASAP [email protected]
We have sent out several emails early September for you to order t-shirts and other merchandise. Note: we will not be selling anything on the ship other than raffle tickets to win some awesome ukuleles. URL for shopping is https://www.cafepress.com/tbug2023
We will be posting a digital program in late October.
Please do not bring any stands..we will project songs and workshops.. you can bring tablets with the digital program...
The event is sold out as we celebrate our 14th anniversary with a 5 day/4 night Cruise to Cozumel Mexico on Royal Caribbean sailing from Tampa on November 16th and returning on November 20th, 2023. This is a great way to learn, play and mingle with other ukulele players as we travel to and from Cozumel Mexico.
Join us onboard for fun, education and entertainment with these talented ukulele artists: Lisa Webb, Bob Tigert, Chrissy Hogarth, Tom Hood,
Jay Nunes and Greg Gent
Your VIP Cruise Pass includes attendance to all onboard events... workshops, jams, open mics, artist meet & greet, and concert. VIP Cruise Passes are only $199 per person for players and companions (plus cost for your cabin, incidentals on ship and optional excursions in Cozumel). ACT Now, Save and cruise with us!
Step 1 BUY YOUR TBUG CRUISE EVENT PASS CLICK HERE
You must purchase your player pass before booking your cruise cabin and all cruise reservations must be made with our travel specialist Corporate Cruise Consultants.
Step 2. BOOK CABIN Click Here or email [email protected]
TBUS has negotiated and reserved 100 cabins on the Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas to accommodate 200 attendees & artists. Cabins start at $810 (inside cabin @$405 per person). Please do not contact Royal Caribbean.. you must book with our specialist to get these rates and must have a purchased your $199 TBUG event Pass.(561)322-9429
cccruisefl.wixsite.com/tbus2023getaway BOOK YOUR CABIN ASAP!!
Theres so much to see, hear, learn and do on our TBUG Cruise:
Here is the tentative schedule:
Thursday
Board ship starting at 11am
Meet & Greet with The Artists 12-3
Cocktail Party & Playalong with The Artists Thursday 3:30-5:30
Dinner 5:30-7:00
Jays Jam Session 7-10pm
Friday
Ukulele Essentials Workshop by Greg Gent (9am or 10:15)
Blues Lick & Tricks Workshop by Jay Nunes (9am or 10:45)
Ukulele Jazz Workshop by Lisa Webb 2-3pm
Learn this song to learn this lesson Workshop by Bob Tigert 3-4pm
Play-along with Greg Gent 4-5:30pm
Dinner 5:30-7:00
Intro to Improvisation Workshop with Chrissy Hogarth 7-8:45pm
Jays Jam Session 9-11pm
Saturday
Explore Cozumel We arrive at 7am Explore Cozumel on your own, book from many optional excursions or hang our at the TBIG First Party (see below).
TBUG Fiesta Party 10-3 have a memorable day onshore in Cozumel at The Money Bar & Restaurant with Bob Tigert, Lisa Webb, Chrissy Hogart, Greg Gent, Jay Nunes, Tom Hood & The Tropical Sons band playing your favorites as we dance and party! (free admission..you just pay for taxi, food and drinks) We have a reserved beach area and chairs, there is snorkeling and swimming and of course the opportunity to jam with the band if you want to bring your ukuleles.
Play-along on ship with Greg Gent and Jay Nunes 4-5:30
All aboard Ship for departure 5:30
Dinner 5:30-7:00
Talent Show and Trivia 7:00 - 9:00 Attendees: after learning and honing your ukulele skills this is your chance to play as a solo, duo or group act. We will post a signup sheet at registration so you will know when your time is coming.
Gregs Jam 9:30 - 11pm
Sunday
Right Hand Essentials Workshop by Greg Gent (choice of 9am or 10:15)
Blues Lick & Tricks Workshop by Jay Nunes (9am or 10:45)
Vocal Techniques and your Uke Workshop by Lisa Webb 2-3pm
Plays Well with Others Workshop by Bob Tigert 3-4pm
Play-along with Greg Gent 4-5:30pm
Dinner 5:30-7:00
Artist Concert 7-8:45 ( Jay Nunes, Greg Gent, Tom Hood, Chrissy Hogarth, Lisa Webb and Bob Tigert). Ukulele Raffle Winners announced and plans for TBUG 2024.
Jays Jam Session 9-11pm
Monday
Arrive 7am and departure from ship by 10am
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Workshop Descriptions & Details
Blues Licks and Tricks - Jay Nunes
Playing leads up and down the neck, using Jay's Tablatures and the 12-bar blues.
Attendees to this workshop should have a minimum Advanced Beginner to Intermediate skill set. Attendee skill sets include playing the Bb, some Bar Chords and reading basic Tablature.
If you are aspiring to advance you’re skills to the next level, this is the Workshop for you. By the end of this workshop players will have an understanding of the 12 Bar Blues, leads and applying them to any Key.
Low G ukuleles recommended but not required. (seating limited to 15 attendees per session- please do not sign up unless you are comfortable with attendee skill sets)
Ukulele Essentials - Greg Gent
Ok, so you’ve learned a few chords... maybe more. And you dream DDUUDU. You’re more than a beginner... you’re a player!! Greg Gent’s Ukulele Essentials workshop covers adding essential ukulele skills to your ukulele toolkit. Think picking is beyond you? Think again. Ever hear someone add that cool percussive sound to their strum? Greg will explain it. You’ll do it! Having trouble with tempo? Let’s talk about all these things and more. Ukulele Essentials teaches techniques you can practice and provides useful information to help you move beyond beginner.
Right Hand Essentials - Greg Gent
In the ‘Ukulele Essentials’ class, we covered two basic right hand techniques: chucking and Travis picking. In, ‘Right Hand Essentials’, we’ll further our use of right hand techniques to add exciting and interesting additions to your ukulele sound. We’ll discuss adding chucking to more complex strums, introduce more complex picking patterns, and more. We’ll then practice these skills, then put them to work a a few songs. You will leave with skills to practice, perfect, and improve your overall range of playing.
Introduction to Improvisation- Chrissy Hogarth
Ever wanted to learn how to improvise but weren't sure how to do it? This workshop will take everyone from the rawest beginner to the most seasoned strummer through the crucial steps required to construct melodic phrases. The workshop focuses on the conceptual and intuitive sides of the brain and teaches participants how to translate colors and emotions into music. Chrissy then takes you a little further down the rabbit hole of improvisation with a stronger emphasis on the techniques required to bring your musical phrases to life. A basic understanding of theory is recommended but the concepts are so simple that anyone could follow along.
Plays Well With Other - Bob Tigert
Bob outlines a systematic and practical way to coordinate Preparation, Practice and Performance, for group players, band leaders or even solo musicians. We discuss, and demonstrate, a logical series of ideas that are integral to working with others in a musical context. " Yes, it’s a bit of a “Skull Session” – but I guarantee that almost anyone will come away with a new idea (or 6) and a better understanding of how to create a clearer path to playing better."
Learn this song to learn that lesson - Bob Tigert
Bob will show how different songs or strum-along sessions can almost always teach important techniques, including not only fretboard prowess but also arranging and “owning” a song for performances. I will pick out a couple of songs (probably 3) to show how even the simplest songs can become important to your playing in surprising ways.
Jazz up your playing for the Great American Songbook-Lisa Webb
Oh those great songs of the 20’s, 30’s & 40’s! What made them so fabulous and enduring? What made them so jazzy? Have fun with Lisa as she takes you cool cats through some chord extensions, intros & outros and strumming techniques to put a little Jazz in your style!
Vocal Techniques and your Uke - Lisa Webb
Want to have a blast singing and sounding your best? Lisa has studied and taught voice for years and has a lot of good stuff to share. Join her as she takes your through some easy exercises and fun techniques to improve your vocals, and customize your Uke playing to show off your best voice!
Blues Licks and Tricks - Jay Nunes
Playing leads up and down the neck, using Jay's Tablatures and the 12-bar blues.
Attendees to this workshop should have a minimum Advanced Beginner to Intermediate skill set. Attendee skill sets include playing the Bb, some Bar Chords and reading basic Tablature.
If you are aspiring to advance you’re skills to the next level, this is the Workshop for you. By the end of this workshop players will have an understanding of the 12 Bar Blues, leads and applying them to any Key.
Low G ukuleles recommended but not required. (seating limited to 15 attendees per session- please do not sign up unless you are comfortable with attendee skill sets)
Ukulele Essentials - Greg Gent
Ok, so you’ve learned a few chords... maybe more. And you dream DDUUDU. You’re more than a beginner... you’re a player!! Greg Gent’s Ukulele Essentials workshop covers adding essential ukulele skills to your ukulele toolkit. Think picking is beyond you? Think again. Ever hear someone add that cool percussive sound to their strum? Greg will explain it. You’ll do it! Having trouble with tempo? Let’s talk about all these things and more. Ukulele Essentials teaches techniques you can practice and provides useful information to help you move beyond beginner.
Right Hand Essentials - Greg Gent
In the ‘Ukulele Essentials’ class, we covered two basic right hand techniques: chucking and Travis picking. In, ‘Right Hand Essentials’, we’ll further our use of right hand techniques to add exciting and interesting additions to your ukulele sound. We’ll discuss adding chucking to more complex strums, introduce more complex picking patterns, and more. We’ll then practice these skills, then put them to work a a few songs. You will leave with skills to practice, perfect, and improve your overall range of playing.
Introduction to Improvisation- Chrissy Hogarth
Ever wanted to learn how to improvise but weren't sure how to do it? This workshop will take everyone from the rawest beginner to the most seasoned strummer through the crucial steps required to construct melodic phrases. The workshop focuses on the conceptual and intuitive sides of the brain and teaches participants how to translate colors and emotions into music. Chrissy then takes you a little further down the rabbit hole of improvisation with a stronger emphasis on the techniques required to bring your musical phrases to life. A basic understanding of theory is recommended but the concepts are so simple that anyone could follow along.
Plays Well With Other - Bob Tigert
Bob outlines a systematic and practical way to coordinate Preparation, Practice and Performance, for group players, band leaders or even solo musicians. We discuss, and demonstrate, a logical series of ideas that are integral to working with others in a musical context. " Yes, it’s a bit of a “Skull Session” – but I guarantee that almost anyone will come away with a new idea (or 6) and a better understanding of how to create a clearer path to playing better."
Learn this song to learn that lesson - Bob Tigert
Bob will show how different songs or strum-along sessions can almost always teach important techniques, including not only fretboard prowess but also arranging and “owning” a song for performances. I will pick out a couple of songs (probably 3) to show how even the simplest songs can become important to your playing in surprising ways.
Jazz up your playing for the Great American Songbook-Lisa Webb
Oh those great songs of the 20’s, 30’s & 40’s! What made them so fabulous and enduring? What made them so jazzy? Have fun with Lisa as she takes you cool cats through some chord extensions, intros & outros and strumming techniques to put a little Jazz in your style!
Vocal Techniques and your Uke - Lisa Webb
Want to have a blast singing and sounding your best? Lisa has studied and taught voice for years and has a lot of good stuff to share. Join her as she takes your through some easy exercises and fun techniques to improve your vocals, and customize your Uke playing to show off your best voice!