Got a Pet? Got a Uke? Take a Photo for Our Next Issue
No cats were harmed in the above photo session! That’s actually my cat, Debbie, a sassy 10-year-old tabby who hates when I stop petting her and pick up my ukulele. For our upcoming Spring issue, we’re requesting your best pet…
Preview Ukulele Winter 2015, the Lifestyle Issue
Enter the world of the uke lifestyle and its vibrant community. This special section features a snapshot into the lives of 7 diverse players, including: Julia Nunes, Erin McGrane (of Victor & Penny), Ben Ahn, Brit Rodriguez, Mike Hind, Rio…
How to Change Your Ukulele Strings in 7 Easy Steps
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Kala’s New Comfort Edge Series
Incorporating a beveled edge for greater playing comfort, Kala’s new Comfort Edge tenor ukuleles are the company’s first to add this elegant little feature. The lower bass bout is beveled which some players say makes playing more comfortable, an innovation…
Ukuleles for Peace Inspires Aloha at Honolulu’s Ukulele Festival
by Audrey Coleman “Hawaii is the Mecca and the Jerusalem of the ukulele,” Paul Moore declared to the audience at Honolulu’s Kapiolani Park, as he introduced the uke orchestra of 12 Israeli Jewish and Arab children that he directs in…
Watch Uker Edward Hernandez Absolutely Slay Aerosmith’s ‘Dream On’
Reader Edward Hernandez sent us a video of him covering Aerosmith’s “Dream On” on his Teton electric ukulele and we can’t stop watching it. Not only does Edward nail the nuanced rhythms of the song, he also pulls off the…
Garfunkel and Oates New Album Out Now, Watch the NSFW Video for ‘Fadeaway’
The adorable, irresistible, hilarious guitar-ukulele duo Garfunkel and Oates has taken a break from its IFC show to release a new album called Secretions. Watch in the above video as Kate “Oates” Micucci (on uke) and Riki “Garfunkel” Lindhome (on…
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Ukulele Friend: Comparative Sound File Database
Sponsored by Ukulele Friend Aloha and welcome to Ukulele Friend. Complied with ‘Aloha’ ~ Here you will find for purchase some of the finest handcrafted vintage and custom ukuleles in the world. From the earliest of historical ukuleles to the…
May We Present Mr. and Mrs. Ukulele…Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel
Last weekend, ukulele’s favorite couple, Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel, tied the knot on the North Shore of Oahu. As expected, this was an all-star ukulele affair, held at the river-and-ocean-side property of the Gamiaos, which we visited in April to interview Kalei…