Looks like Mighty Uke Day was a whole lot of fun this year!
Watch Tree Town Ukes doing a couple of numbers at that esteemed event.
What We’re Watching
Karla Banales Performing Valise Blu
Karla Banales sent us this great video for her original song, "Valise Blu" which was filmed on the beach in Ensanada, Mexico.
Watch James Hill Play Ukulele With Chopsticks And A Comb
What do you get when you cross a ukulele maetsro with a set of chopsticks and a comb? A performance that will blow your mind! Enjoy this video from James' sold out concert at Don Quixote's International Music Hall in Felton, California.
Sarah Maisel & Craig Chee Playing “Guilt” and “East of the Sun” for Ukulele Magazine
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Ukulele Reader Lee Jones Plays Tiko Kiko
Ukulele reader Lee Jones strumming Tiko Kiko, a tune he learned as a 13-year-old back in Hawaii.
John Lennon’s “Happy Christmas,” by Holly, Jolly Contest Winner Edward Hernandez
'Tis the season to be jolly, so what better video to share with you this week than that which took home the title of "Best Solo Performance" in Ukulele magazine's "Holly, Jolly, Ukulele Song Contest" 2013? Here's Edward Hernandez with his winning rendition of John Lennon's "Happy Christmas." Enjoy!
“Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen
Not the first song that springs to mind when you think of uke-friendly ditties, right? However, that’s not to say it can’t be done…Check out Jake Shimabukuro’s sensational performance at TED2010.
Roy Smeck: God of the Uke
When it came to playing ukulele, Roy Smeck doubled-down on dazzle and exciting performances.
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Brittni Paiva covers “Lights” by Ellie Goulding
Not only is Brittni Paiva’s cover of Ellie Goulding’s hit song, “Lights” absolutely gorgeous, all that looping was done live, too! Check it out now.
“Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett
We were working in the office late one night, when our eyes beheld an awesome sight…
A room full of happy uke players performing this spooktacular version of “Monster Mash!” Thanks for sharing, Austin Ukulele Society!