Do you remember the songs that marked the highs and lows of your life? Your first love? Nursing a broken heart? Mourning the loss of a friend? Gazing at your first child? I’ll bet there’s a song or two for each.

Guitar songs are the heart of our culture. Songs about love and desire. Songs of despair, hope, triumph. Songs for work, for play, for celebrating, protesting, and grieving. Songs of laughter and singalongs.

I’d like to start a new group that meets weekly or biweekly to play and discuss guitar songs of the past 50 years. I suggest we spend about half our time playing, and half listening and discussing. We’ll try playing songs in a standard jam format. Go around the circle, people suggesting, and if so inclined, leading the group in song.

I’m calling this a “guitar” group, but all stringed instruments are welcome (ukulele, harp, violin, mandolin, etc.) Sorry, no electronics, sticks, or keys.

The other half of our time will be spent listening to recordings (and each other!). Bring your laptop/iPad/iPod/Walkman with songs to share.

Introductory meeting: Wednesday October 18, 6 - 7 pm in the Sanctuary. Time and venue may change. The ONLY requirement is an interest in popular music in general, guitar songs in particular. No instrument necessary.

I’m stoked! Are UU?

Stay tuned. Kind regards, Paul Sungaila. Feel free to call me with questions: 604-785-6542