Meet the Bluesy Uke Songstress Fiona Silver
This rocking, blues-infused, soul-singing East Village hipster switches back and forth between tenor ukulele and electric guitar
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Welcome the Color-Along Ukulele Book to the Uke Store!
We’re continuing to stock the Ukulele store with awesome products sourced from artisans around the world and are excited to share our latest finds with you. Today, help us welcome the newest addition to the store: the Color-Along Ukulele…
Take It Slow: Jake Shimabukuro Shares the Secrets of Effective Practicing
“Practicing everything slow is the greatest approach. When you go to the park and you see those people practicing tai chi, that’s what they do; they’re going through their fluid motions. They’re so slow and graceful. They’re focused on every…
Welcome the Retro Ukulele Tote Bag to the Uke Store!
We’re continuing to stock the Ukulele store with awesome products sourced from artisans around the world and are excited to share our latest finds with you. Today, help us welcome the newest addition to the store: the Retro Ukulele…
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Jake Shimabukuro Keeps Hawaii Close to His Heart As He Conquers the World
by Bob Doerschuk Jake Shimabukuro sits in the green room at the Franklin Theatre in historic Franklin, Tennessee. Vintage guitars adorn the walls. Bassist Nolan Verner, Shimabukuro’s partner in tonight’s duo performance, hovers near the buffet. The atmosphere is subdued, conversations…
Kala Introduces New Elite Series
Kala has released the 2016 collection of its California-made Elite series. The 2016 lineup is comprised of three different series: Elite Koa Ukulele 1, 2, and 3. “Each series from 1 to 3 offers their own distinct and striking Hawaiian Koa…
Introducing Napkin, the ‘Ukulele Hedgehog,’ Plus Hairless Guinea Pigs, a Cockatoo, and More Unusual Ukulele Fans
What do hairless guinea pigs, a hedgehog, a cockatoo, a bunny, and a squirrel have in common? Their passion for ukulele, of course! When we put the call out for photo submissions of ukuleles and pets — which ran in…
Neil Armstrong Played Ukulele in Quarantine After Returning from the Moon
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but oh, how we wish we had a video of this moment!
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Vintage Hawaiian Vibes, Circa 1924
By Greg Olwell Let’s look at some vintage film shot in Hawaii for Aloha Friday. Throughout the ’20s, the mainland US was enthralled with the culture and music of the Hawaiian Islands and this nine-minute film, made by the Ford Motor Company…
Lil’ Rev Announces ‘Scatter the Ashes’ Tour to Honor His Wife
By Stephanie Powell Lil’ Rev will kick off a Scatter the Ashes tour July 7, in honor of his wife, Carol Alvaraz, who died of lung cancer in December. With his daughter Mariela in tow, Lil’ Rev will head out on his standard…