BY EDDIE SCHER | FROM THE FALL 2019 ISSUE OF UKULELE MAGAZINE Farida Old Town ukuleles follow the model of Chicago-based instrument manufacturers of a century ago, who put great-sounding, solidly built, affordable ukuleles into the hands of millions of…
BY GREG OLWELL I get plenty of different answers when I get the chance to talk to ukulele players about what they might like to see in this magazine. They have favorite players they wish to see interviewed, or ask…
BY LIL REV | FROM THE SUMMER 2019 ISSUE OF UKULELE If the ukulele world had its own trading cards, there would be no shortage of superheroes. We know their names and have heard many of them at festivals and on…
BY TOM WALSH | FROM THE SUMMER 2019 ISSUE OF UKULELE Recently, Ukulele reader William Wright sent in photos of an unusual triangular all-metal ukulele, seeking information about its manufacturer. After a search in my photo archives, I was able…
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Compiled by Kelsey Holt Submission Information Listings are free for ukulele events, though we may not have space to include every submission. To be included, email event name, date(s), and contact information to editors.uke@stringletter.com. Deadlines for the next four issues…
BY ADAM PERLMUTTER | FROM THE SUMMER 2019 ISSUE OF UKULELE The beginning of 1969 was a difficult time for the Beatles’ George Harrison, who had become disillusioned about the band’s business affairs and even quit temporarily. But things began…