Checking Out Two of George Formby’s Favorite Ukuleles

By Greg Olwell To many banjo-ukulele enthusiasts, the late British entertainer George Formby is the king who sits on throne. Multi-instrumentalist Andy Eastwood is one of the biggest banner-bearers of Formby’s legacy and he’s one of the people to check-in…

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Birth of the Aloha Shirt Ukulele Magazine

The Birth of the Aloha Shirt

Who originated the aloha shirt? This is a topic that comes up frequently among lovers of all things Hawaiian, and like most popular inventions, it is claimed by many.

Nominees Announced for This Year’s Best Ukulele Albums

By Greg Olwell Nominees for the Na Hoku Hanohano awards were announced in preliminary ballots and many ukulele players are among the nominees. The Na Hoku Hanohano awards, which is an awards program from the Hawaiian Academy for Recording Arts…

Lil’ Rev Raising Funds for Next Album

By Greg Olwell One of the ukulele community’s favorite performers has started a crowd-funding effort for his next album. Titled Sing Song Daddy, Lil’ Rev‘s next album will include 15 to 20 new songs written for ukulele and voice, with accompaniment by…

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