“The EMUS continued their traditional Irish songs, bringing smiles and applause all around,” EMUS manager Liz Quinlivan said.
“I did have to call in a few extra musicians for the concert at Bupa, being a larger facility and being St Patrick’s Day.
“So, I had my brother on the drums and a couple of sisters joining in.”
The EMUS began after challenging times.
“We started off after the flood, and then COVID, as I felt a need for some connection with like-minded ukulele musicians and singers,” Ms Quinlivan said.
“We started off with about 25 people, and obviously, people have other commitments and choices in other areas, but the majority of us are still going strong.”
Ms Quinlivan, who has been playing ukulele for about 40 years, is a multi-instrumentalist who plays piano, guitar, banjo and ukulele.
“I just thought it was something easy for people that don't want to be intimidated but would like to play something or be musically minded somehow,” she said.
“It encourages and supports people with like-minded talent and friendship.”
The group performs across the region.
“We play across the shire at Kyabram, Moama, we have done Girgarre, and we now do two shows in Echuca, predominantly in facilities that enjoy the relaxed style with which we play,” Ms Quinlivan said.
“It is about social fun, and we do bring some good melodies and tunes, and the residents just love it.”
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