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In photos: Ukulele meet-up relocates to streets of Southport

By Jarret Liotta
on September 22, 2020 4:20 PM
  • Glenn Hayes of Wallingford performs at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.
But since COVID-19 has impeded its ability to do their monthly Tuesday night jam session at Horseshoe Café in downtown Southport, the group has simply moved their songs out onto the sidewalk of Pequot Avenue.
“People walking by, they stop and start singing,” noted Jim Fraser, whose family has owned the historic café since 1957.. “It makes everybody happy and everybody needs a little happy right now.”
“The ukulele is just such a fun instrument,” Forlano said. “And it’s a great way to get together as a community.” Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta / ©Jarret Liotta 2020

    Glenn Hayes of Wallingford performs at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    But since COVID-19 has impeded its ability to do their monthly Tuesday night jam session at Horseshoe Café in downtown Southport, the group has simply moved their songs out onto the sidewalk of Pequot Avenue.

    “People walking by, they stop and start singing,” noted Jim Fraser, whose family has owned the historic café since 1957.. “It makes everybody happy and everybody needs a little happy right now.”

    “The ukulele is just such a fun instrument,” Forlano said. “And it’s a great way to get together as a community.”

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    Glenn Hayes of Wallingford performs at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    But since COVID-19 has impeded its ability to do their monthly

    ... more
    Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta
    Glenn Hayes of Wallingford performs at the monthly ukulele...Photo-19998659.209435 -
  • Vikki Herman of Fairfield is a regular at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.
Vikki Herman of Fairfield, who has been attending the group for two years with her husband Bill, praised Forlano and his inclusive approach to making music.
“He is so welcoming to everyone in the group,” she said, “whether you’re a beginner or an expert.”
Likewise, she said she greatly appreciates the chance to keep playing their gigs together, despite the challenges of virus-related restrictions.
“We can still be together,” she said. “I look forward to it. It’s just the best thing I do.” Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta / ©Jarret Liotta 2020

    Vikki Herman of Fairfield is a regular at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    Vikki Herman of Fairfield, who has been attending the group for two years with her husband Bill, praised Forlano and his inclusive approach to making music.

    “He is so welcoming to everyone in the group,” she said, “whether you’re a beginner or an expert.”

    Likewise, she said she greatly appreciates the chance to keep playing their gigs together, despite the challenges of virus-related restrictions.

    “We can still be together,” she said. “I look forward to it. It’s just the best thing I do.”

    less

    Vikki Herman of Fairfield is a regular at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    Vikki Herman of Fairfield, who has been attending the group for

    ... more
    Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta
    Vikki Herman of Fairfield is a regular at the monthly ukulele...Photo-19998663.209435 -
  • John Pyrch of Black Rock and others sing and play at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn. Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta / ©Jarret Liotta 2020

    John Pyrch of Black Rock and others sing and play at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    John Pyrch of Black Rock and others sing and play at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta
    John Pyrch of Black Rock and others sing and play at the monthly...Photo-19998660.209435 -
  • Kris Nilsen of Westport plays at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn. Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta / ©Jarret Liotta 2020

    Kris Nilsen of Westport plays at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    Kris Nilsen of Westport plays at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta
    Kris Nilsen of Westport plays at the monthly ukulele meet-up...Photo-19998661.209435 -
  • The sidewalk was full of music at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn. Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta / ©Jarret Liotta 2020

    The sidewalk was full of music at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    The sidewalk was full of music at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta
    The sidewalk was full of music at the monthly ukulele meet-up...Photo-19998662.209435 -
  • Tom Whelan of Westport takes part in a performance of "Up on the Roof" at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn. Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta / ©Jarret Liotta 2020

    Tom Whelan of Westport takes part in a performance of "Up on the Roof" at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    Tom Whelan of Westport takes part in a performance of "Up on the Roof" at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta
    Tom Whelan of Westport takes part in a performance of "Up on...Photo-19998664.209435 -
  • Terri Rasmussen of Stamford strums along at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn. Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta / ©Jarret Liotta 2020

    Terri Rasmussen of Stamford strums along at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    Terri Rasmussen of Stamford strums along at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta
    Terri Rasmussen of Stamford strums along at the monthly ukulele...Photo-19998665.209435 -
  • Bart Goldberg of Westport play a ukulele bass, or "U Bass" at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn. Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta / ©Jarret Liotta 2020

    Bart Goldberg of Westport play a ukulele bass, or "U Bass" at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    Bart Goldberg of Westport play a ukulele bass, or "U Bass" at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta
    Bart Goldberg of Westport play a ukulele bass, or "U...Photo-19998666.209435 -
  • John Pyrch of Black Rock tunes up for the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn. Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta / ©Jarret Liotta 2020

    John Pyrch of Black Rock tunes up for the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    John Pyrch of Black Rock tunes up for the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta
    John Pyrch of Black Rock tunes up for the monthly ukulele meet-up...Photo-19998667.209435 -
  • Steve Forlano leads in a song by The Kinks the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn. Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta / ©Jarret Liotta 2020

    Steve Forlano leads in a song by The Kinks the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    Steve Forlano leads in a song by The Kinks the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta
    Steve Forlano leads in a song by The Kinks the monthly ukulele...Photo-19998669.209435 -
  • Steve Forlano sets up on Pequot Avenue for the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn. Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta / ©Jarret Liotta 2020

    Steve Forlano sets up on Pequot Avenue for the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    Steve Forlano sets up on Pequot Avenue for the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta
    Steve Forlano sets up on Pequot Avenue for the monthly ukulele...Photo-19998670.209435 -
  • Organizer Steve Forlano strums away at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn. Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta / ©Jarret Liotta 2020

    Organizer Steve Forlano strums away at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    Organizer Steve Forlano strums away at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta
    Organizer Steve Forlano strums away at the monthly ukulele meet-up...Photo-19998671.209435 -
  • Tom Whelan of Westport plays and sings at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn. Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta / ©Jarret Liotta 2020

    Tom Whelan of Westport plays and sings at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    Tom Whelan of Westport plays and sings at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta
    Tom Whelan of Westport plays and sings at the monthly ukulele...Photo-19998672.209435 -
  • Vikki and Bill Herman of Fairfield share their music at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn. Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta / ©Jarret Liotta 2020

    Vikki and Bill Herman of Fairfield share their music at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    Vikki and Bill Herman of Fairfield share their music at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

    Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta
    Vikki and Bill Herman of Fairfield share their music at the...Photo-19998674.209435 -
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Glenn Hayes of Wallingford performs at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

But since COVID-19 has impeded its ability to do their monthly Tuesday night jam session at Horseshoe Café in downtown Southport, the group has simply moved their songs out onto the sidewalk of Pequot Avenue.

“People walking by, they stop and start singing,” noted Jim Fraser, whose family has owned the historic café since 1957.. “It makes everybody happy and everybody needs a little happy right now.”

“The ukulele is just such a fun instrument,” Forlano said. “And it’s a great way to get together as a community.”

less

Glenn Hayes of Wallingford performs at the monthly ukulele meet-up outisde the Horseshoe Cafe on Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.

But since COVID-19 has impeded its ability to do their monthly

... more
Photo: Jarret Liotta / Jarret Liotta
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