Think nobody actually wins those giveaways you see in magazines? Think again. Congratulations to Jerry Posner of western Massachusetts, who was chosen out of more than 3,000 entries as the winner of the grand prize from our most recent giveaway,…
Sponsored by Kanile`a: Kanile`a `Ukulele is ringing in the holidays with an incredible Private Sale and you are invited! In-store customers can receive up to $500 cash back with a Kanile`a purchase along with free prizes from Santa’s Bag for every…
By Laurence Vittes Ben Carr‘s life as a ukulele player began in 2005, the same year he moved from New Orleans to South Vermont and took a trip to Hawaii. Nearly two decades later, this graduate of the James Hill…
Sponsored by Ohana: Protect your ukulele in style with our brand-new DSC series soft cases in classic black and grey, or fun orange and burgundy! These sweet new styles have all the added features you crave to keep your instrument…
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What can I say? I was never a Queen fan. First-rate musicians and singers, certainly; fine blokes, no doubt (if we’re to believe the biopic). A few undeniable classic tunes in there. But the overblown drama, the gazillion stacked vocals,…
Mark Twain wasn’t the only cultural icon born in Hannibal, Missouri. There was another fellow, a funny looking, wide-eyed guy who played and popularized the ukulele in the 1920s while selling millions of records, introduced the Gershwin classic “Fascinating Rhythm” from the Broadway stage, popularized the tune “Singin’ in the Rain” 20 years before Gene Kelly skipped through puddles, and was the winning voice of Jiminy Cricket, crooning the Disney anthem “When You Wish Upon a Star.”
Sponsored by Luna: The Vista Series blends the world of fine art together with the art of advanced instrument building. Each Vista uke features an aesthetically pleasing portrait of wildlife, depicted by using a variety of tropical woods. Enjoy premium amplification…
Born the Uke is a tribute to Bruce Springsteen's 1975 Born to Run album with 8 songs performed in order by 8 different artists, including big names like the Indigo Girls' Emily Saliers.
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Inspiring player now teaches uke, too By Greg Cahill “I don’t even know how to describe how I play,” Nick Acosta once told a reporter when asked to describe his technique. Let’s just say a lot of determination has gone…
Get holiday shopping checked off your to-do list early this year! Place your order in the Ukulele Store by November 10 and pay nothing for shipping and handling. Whether you have a uke-playing niece, grandfather, BFF, significant other or just want to…