Ukefest Playalong

June 10, 2025July 5, 2025

🎶 Sing & Strum with us at Ukefest! 🎶

If you’re planning to go to the Ukuleles of Utah Summer Ukefest (and really, why wouldn’t you be?), after the workshops and the Open Mics, you won’t want to miss the Sing & Strum-Along led by yours truly — the Salt Lake Strummers!

This is your chance to join a jam session that feels just like one of our regular monthly gatherings — only with more ukulele friends, more energy, all in a comfortable, air-conditioned space. ❄️

Want to get a head start on the fun? We’ve put together a tentative setlist (with charts!) so you can strum along with confidence. Scroll down for the full list!

Quick Info About the Festival

🎤 Who’s Running This? Not us! Ukefest is hosted by Ukuleles of Utah, but we’re proud to support and sponsor it.
📅 Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
⏰ Time: Doors open at 9:00 AM. The fun wraps up around 5:00 PM.
💵 Cost: Yes, there’s a small fee — but it’s worth every penny!
🎁 Perks: There are giveaways! Salt Lake Strummers is donating a brand new ukulele. 🎉
📍 More Info: Check out our own event post and definitely browse the official Ukefest site too!

🎵 Tentative Setlist

It is entirely possible that we won’t get through all of these songs. Also, this list may change a bit depending on the vibe, the weather, or spontaneous inspiration — but here’s what we’re planning to play:

The Star-Spangled Banner
59th Street Bridge (Feelin’ Groovy)
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
This Land is Your Land
Little Red Riding Hood
The Banana Boat Song
The Hukilau
America the Beautiful
I Saw Her Standing There
I Can See Clearly Now
Sugar Pie Honey Bunch
Spirit in the Sky
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Proud Mary
I Wanna Be Like You
Octopus’ Garden
Yellow Submarine
Eight Days a Week
Put a Little Love in Your Heart
God Bless America
With a Little Help from My Friends

🎶 Whether you know one chord or one hundred, we’d love to have you strumming and singing with us!

The Charts

Special thanks to Lisa B. for doing some last minute charting! You Rock Lisa! 🤘

Update: Sorry, the charts are no longer available to the public. If you Become a Member, you can find the charts in our Music Library.

See you at Ukefest! And just one week later, come strum with us again at our June Jam! 🎶

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