Every Place Has a Story. Every Story Has a Song
Every folk musician will tell you that America isn’t just a country—it’s a collection of places, memories, and songs.
This month, the Salt Lake Strummers invite you to celebrate America’s birthday by visiting some of those special places… one song at a time.
From New Orleans to the Rocky Mountains, from San Francisco Bay to Kokomo, every stop on the map has inspired a songwriter. Some of these places we’ve visited. Others are still on our bucket lists. A few exist mostly in our imaginations. But each has become part of America’s musical landscape, and together they tell the story of a country through its music.
Join us as we sing our way across the map with favorites like On The Road Again, King of the Road, Me and Bobby McGee, Rocky Mountain High, City of New Orleans, Hanalei Moon, Margaritaville, Dancing in the Streets, I’ve Been Everywhere, and more (including 4 songs that are new to the Strummers!)
Whether you’ve been playing for decades or you’re still learning your first chords, you’ll find a friendly, encouraging group that’s happy to have you. Our jams are relaxed, welcoming, and open to players of every skill level.
Join us!
Date/Time: Saturday, July 18, 2026 10:00 AM – Noon
Location: Our regular meeting spot: SVUUS (6876 S Highland Dr, Cottonwood Heights) (See map below)
Admission: As Always, Free!
This Month’s Musical Map
(The setlist)
- On The Road Again
- King of the Road
- Me and Bobby McGee
- Wagon Wheel
- *** Open Mic ***
- The Hukilau Song
- Rocky Mountain High
- San Francisco Bay Blues
- City of New Orleans
- Hanalei Moon
- *** Open Mic ***
- Coney Island Washboard Rondelay
- Margaritaville
- Kokomo
- Dancing in the Streets
- I’ve Been Everywhere
Speaking of Open Mic… we have two Open Mic spots available this month! If you’d like to share a favorite song with the group, we’d love to hear it. Just visit our Contact Us page and choose “I’d like to do an Open Mic at the next jam”
The Charts
| Title | Categories | Link |
|---|---|---|
| City of New Orleans | Next Jam, Standard | Download |
| Coney Island Washboard Rondelay | Next Jam, Standard | Download |
| Dancing in the Street | Baritone, Next Jam, Standard | Download |
| Hanalei Moon | Next Jam, Standard | Download |
| I’ve Been Everywhere | Baritone, Next Jam, Standard | Download |
| King of the Road | Next Jam, Standard | Download |
| Kokomo | Baritone, Next Jam, Standard | Download |
| Margaritaville | Baritone, Next Jam, Standard | Download |
| Me and Bobby McGee | Next Jam, Standard | Download |
| On The Road Again | Baritone, Next Jam, Standard | Download |
| Rocky Mountain High | Baritone, Next Jam, Standard | Download |
| San Francisco Bay Blues | Next Jam, Standard | Download |
| The Hukilau Song | Next Jam, Standard | Download |
| Wagon Wheel | Next Jam, Standard | Download |
When the last chord has faded, don’t rush home. Stick around for refreshments, conversation, and a chance to visit with your fellow Ukulele-Americans!
So grab your ukulele, invite some friends, and come celebrate the places, the people, and the songs that have become part of America’s beautiful soundtrack.
Every place has a story. Every story has a song. Come help us sing a few of them on July 18th.