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Welcome to the Flea Market Music ukulele events calendar. Here you'll find dates and information on events we'll be attending as well as other local and regional ukulele-related events including concerts, festivals and other uke gatherings. You are welcome to
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Ukulele with Greg Hawkes
Wednesdays [8:00 pm]: Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21
Are you tempted by the sweet sound of the ukulele? Learn to play with Greg Hawkes. Strum your way to fun! The ukulele is becoming more popular than ever and it's fun to play!
If you've recently acquired a ukulele and would like to learn to play, or if you already know a few chords and would like to expand your technique and repetoire, then this is the class for you. We'll start by learning some basic chords and strums, then start playing some songs. Each week we'll learn new songs and chords. The only requirement is a ukulele and a desire to have fun.
(beginners or intermediate beginners)
Greg Hawkes is the famed keyboardist and co-founder of The Cars (1977-1987), who helped define the sounds of the 80’s with his signature keyboard style heard on The Cars’ “Let’s Go” and “Just What I Needed,” as well as his arpeggiated and syncopated synth lines on “Shake it Up” and “Heartbeat City.” Since his days with the Cars, he released "The Beatles Uke," an album of his favorite Beatles tunes on ukulele. greghawkesmusic.com
www.passimcenter.org
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Club Passim
26 Church Street, 3rd Floor
Cambridge, MA 02138
Time: 8:00-9:15 pm
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NY Ukulele Salon, October 1
A Motley Assortment of NYC's Endlessly Amazing Ukulele Entertainers
The venue is small, so try to get there early to get a seat. They'll pass the tip bucket once an hour, instead of after every act.
7:00 Kat Larios, weird indie originals
7:30 Ken Murray, originals and classic covers
8:00 TABU, Polynesian rhythms
8:30 The Ukuladies, originals in olde-style
9:15 Agent 99, Swingin' standards
9:45 The Ukemen, Arizona meets NYC
10:15 Sweet Soubrette with Ellia Bisker, indie originals
11:45 Josh Bisker, pop, rock, jazz, whatever
11:05 Moose Karloff, '50s/60s rock 'n' roll
11:30 New Xotica, exotica
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=149984576480
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Thursday, October 1, 2009
Otto's Shrunken Head
538 E 14th St
New, NY 10009
(212) 228-2240
Time: 7:00pm till midnight
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MIGHTY UKE World Premiere
We hope you can join us for the world premiere of our film Mighty Uke. On the evening of the 2nd the Colony Cafe will host a ukulele benefit for the Killian Foundation (killianfoundation.org)
woodstockfilmfestival.com
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Friday, October 2, 2009 - Sunday, October 4, 2009
Woodstock, NY
Time: Fri.2:45pm, Sun.12:30pm
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Paris Uke Fest in Brooklyn
The annual Paris Uke Fest has showcased an international array of ukulele superstars—including some of Brooklyn’s most talented players of this 4-stringed little instrument. On October 8, the Paris Uke Fest in Brooklyn will feature performances by local and international ukulele stars (coming from as close as Park Slope and as far as Australia!), Paris Uke Fest alums, French-themed music, and a special appearance by Paris Uke Fest founder Lionel Hubert with his experimental duo U.K.E. Hosted by the incomparable Sweet Soubrette at the charmingest venue in Brooklyn, Red Hook’s Jalopy Theatre. Comme c’est magnifique!
Featuring: Kelli Rae Powell, Les Chauds Lapins, Sweet Soubrette, U.K.E., The Ukuladies, Michael Wagner, Dino Divo, and more...
Thursday, October 8, 8pm
“Paris Uke Fest in Brooklyn”
Jalopy Theatre
315 Columbia St (Red Hook)
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 395-3214
$10 cover
http://www.jalopy.biz
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Thursday, October 8, 2009
Jalopy Theatre
315 Columbia Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Time: 8pm
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HSS Guitar and Uke Workshop and Concert -- POSTPONED
The Hawaii State Society Slack Key Guitar and Ukulele Music Workshop, 9-11 Oct 2009 and Concert 11 Oct 2009 is postponed until sometime Summer 2010. Apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, please refer them to Ernie Takafuji, erniet2u@yahoo.com, or Tom Penland, tpenland@cox.net.
http://www.hawaiistatesociety.org/workshop
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Friday, October 9, 2009
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Dan Scanlan(A.K.A. Cool Hand Uke) in Concert
Ukulele Singer/Songwriter Dan Scanlan "Cool Hand Uke" will perform and entertain at the Legal Grounds Coffee House Friday October 9th 7:30 PM $10 cover charge.(708)343-6000
purecheddar@yahoo.com
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Friday, October 9, 2009
Legal Grounds Coffee 1300 Maybrook Square Maywood,Il.60153 Info.(708) 343-6000
Time: 7:30 PM
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Tough Times Don't Last; Ukuleles Do
As the modern world crumbles around us, one musical instrument stands tall, as tiny as it is: the ukulele. Its happy-go-lucky sound has been bringing cheer since its heyday in Hawaii, its other heyday in the 1920s, and its third and fourth heydays in the 50s and 60s. Topping the bill is the essential Jumpin' Jim Beloff. Also, Joel "Ukulele Eck" Eckhaus, Danno Sullivan, and Davis Sweet.
http://www.ccae.org/catalog/courses/course_details.php?id=539570
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Friday, October 9, 2009
56 Brattle Street Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
Time: 7:30pm
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Slack Key and Ukulele Music Weekend Workshop (Update)
The Hawaii State Society of Washington DC presents a Slack Key and Ukulele Music Weekend Workshop featuring Grammy artists Keoki Kahumoku (slack key), Herb Ohta, Jr. (ukulele), Grammy nominee Keale (music and culture), and Hawaiian language, voice, and hula artist Darci Baker (Hawaiian mele and voice). Here are some details.
Update: Also read further down early student registration and concert attendance...
Workshop classes include Basic and Intermediate instructions in Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar and/or Ukulele, private one-on-one or one-on-small group sessions, and Hawaiian jam (kanikapila) sessions with the artists. Singing and understanding Hawaiian music is important, so there will also be workshops in voice and the culture behind some of the music where you will gain a deeper appreciation of Hawaiian culture through its music and stories. Open to teens and adults.
Date: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 9-11
Place: Northern Virginia Community College, Ernst Cultural Community Center
Cost: $425
Includes 3 days of workshops, jam sessions, 8 meals, and front row concert ticket.
Details on registration and complete schedule is at http://www.hawaiistatesociety.org/workshop/Slack-Uke-Workshop.htm
http://www.hawaiistatesociety.org/workshop/Slack-Uke-Workshop.htm
============== SPONSOR UPDATE ===================
If you are still trying to decide to register for the Hawaii State Society of Washington, DC first Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar and Ukulele Weekend Workshop and Concert [October 9-11], you need to read further.
We just received the kind word from KoAloha Ukulele that they are going to donate two KoAloha 'ukulele to our workshop: 1 concert and 1 soprano. Very auspicious since all three musicians who will be teaching at this great weekend all play KoAloha 'ukulele.
The first 50 paid student registrants, including those who have already registered, will be eligible for a free drawing for the KoAloha soprano ukulele. What a deal for you 'ukulele enthusiasts, huh? Pay $425 for student registration and have a 1/50 chance of receiving a free KoAloha soprono 'ukulele. And you'll be in a place to have these great artists autograph it for you, if you like. [Workshop Student Registration Form: http://www.hawaiistatesociety.org/workshop/HSS%20Workshop%20Registration%20Form%20v1.1.pdf]
The other 'ukulele will be offered as a silent auction at the concert that Sunday, October 11, 9-11pm. To be eligible for the silent auction, you must attend the concert. The auction will close at the end of the concert intermission. I will announce the winnder of the silent auction sometime during the 2nd half of the concert. The winner must make payment for the 'ukulele that night. [Concert ONLY purchase form: http://www.hawaiistatesociety.org/workshop/HSS%20Concert%20Ticket%20Request%20Form%20v1.1.pdf]
In addition to the 2 'ukulele, there will be door prizes for which all students will be eligible.
Here's the link to the KoAloha ukulele website for the
concert: http://www.koaloha.com/KoAloha_Products/ConcertStd.html
soprano: http://www.koaloha.com/KoAloha_Products/SopranoStd.html
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at info@wakinekona-foundation.org. For more information about the workshop, please go to http://www.hawaiistatesociety.org/workshop/Slack-Uke-Workshop.htm
Moses Kamai
HSS Board member and Project Chair
http://www.hawaiistatesociety.org/workshop/Slack-Uke-Workshop.htm
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Friday, October 9, 2009 - Sunday, October 11, 2009
8333 Little River Turnpike
Annandale, VA 22003-3796
Time: 0700-2000
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Wine Country 'Ukulele Festival
Join us for three full days of rip-roaring 'ukulele fun in the beautiful Napa Valley of California. Festivities begin Friday night with the Judd's Hill 'Ukulele Hula Party, followed on Saturday by the Wine Country 'Ukulele Festival--with its free concerts, professional workshops, and International Marketplace--on the historic grounds of Beringer Vineyards, in turn followed by a lu'au and concert at Flora Springs Winery. More music, food, and wine on Sunday with "'Ukulele Sunday School" at Miner Family Vineyards. Visit the website and be sure to "subscribe" in order to receive automatic updates.
www.winecountryukefest.com
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Friday, October 9, 2009 - Sunday, October 11, 2009
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Eugene UKEtoberFest 2009
Concerts, jamming and workshops with Victoria Vox, Canote Bros. Boulder Acoustic Society, Moe Dixon, Craig Chee, Swingin' Marmalukeys. Our famous Insta-Uke class, Hula lessons with a live band and we raffle off a TON of ukuleles.
http://www.uketoberfest.com
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Friday, October 16, 2009 - Saturday, October 17, 2009
University of Oregon
mail to: Eugene UKEtoberFest
1045 Monroe St.
Eugene, OR 97402
Time: Fri. noon to late, Sat all day
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Boulder Acoustic Society Playing at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena (Near L.A.)
BOULDER ACOUSTIC SOCIETY....Bob Stane Says: Ethereal, orchestral. Catch this show. This is an encore. a four piece band with a new take on American Roots Music. Aaron, Brad, Kailin and Scott are accomplished multi-instrumentalists who captivate audiences with guitar, fiddle, string bass, marimba, ukulele, percussion, banjo and mandolin. Their deep respect for tradition, passion for innovation and intriguing instrumentation creates a remarkable and memorable listening experience. The music is modern and accessible, subtle yet virtuosic and serious yet light hearted. BAS is known all over North America for their genre-blending song writing, amazing improvisation and intimate, personal vocals. "Here, for us, is the future of String Band Music on a silver platter." Darol Anger.
Boulder Acoustic Society.
As their name implies, this young quartet specializes in all things acoustic: fiddles, ukuleles, accordions, upright basses. What you might not glean from their name, however, is that these guys tackle the traditions with the gusto of a group of rabble-rousing punks. It’s grit meets grace, Colorado-style.
B.A.S.’s music is intense and exciting for listeners, with something new and interesting at every turn. The energy that B.A.S. brings to a stage can tip a festival into overdrive or mesmerize a club audience as they dance into the wee hours. All of this comes from four guys who wear vintage clothes, savor small batch bourbon and rock the ukulele.
IF you've never seen B.A.S. this is a rare opportunity in L.A.'s backyard. Crazy talented musicians from Boulder, Co.
Tickets: $18.00
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
The Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 N. Lake
Altadena, Ca. Phone for Reservations: (626) 398-7917
Time: 8:00PM
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3rd International Liverpool Ukulele Ceilidh
We are delighted that we are now planning our 3rd International Ukulele Ceilidh in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, Canada. It will run from October 22nd-25th, 2009. We welcome beginners and experienced players to join us in workshops, jam sessions and at our three evening concerts at the historic Astor Theatre. Enjoy the hospitality and beautiful scenery of Nova Scotia.
www.ukuleleceilidh.ca
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 - Sunday, October 25, 2009
Liverpool, Nova Scotia, Canada
Time: All day
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Bilgewater Rats infest Island Bazaar, in HB, CA
The zany, wacky, madcap, talented Bilgewater Rats will infest Island Bazaar for a workshop and concert. This fun, fun, fun trio specializes in uke (resonator and otherwise) and novelty songs. Our "scouting" group was blown away at a concert in L.A. and got them to come to HB. Join us for a uke workshop on Friday, 7-9PM ($15) and concert on Saturday, 8-10PM ($20 pre, or $25 at door). Call for TIX at 714 843-9350. Check out Island Bazaar website (www.ukuleleparadise.com) for lots of good uke info.
www.ukuleleparadise.com
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Friday, October 23, 2009 - Saturday, October 24, 2009
Island Bazaar
16582 Gothard St., Suite R
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Time: Fri. 7-9PM: Sat. 8-10PM
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Candelas Ukulele Drawing & Festival
Community Festival & Ukulele Drawing. We're raffling a Custom Candelas Guitars Ukulele valued at over $1000. If you want to play your Ukulele you're welcome to perform... Performances by Mariachi Observatory & Jahny Wallz..
www.primerataza.com
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Saturday, October 24, 2009
Primera Taza Coffee House
1850 1/2 E. 1st St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Time: 1:30-4:00 pm
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VICTORIA VOX...with special operetta guests LILA BLOOM play Altadena (Near L.A.)
Victoria Vox only comes to California once per year and her fave spot is The Coffee Gallery Backstage. She has an enthusiastic following of admirers and she is cute and funny and does great things with the uke. She is featured at ukelele festivals all over America. Victoria Vox says that sad songs are harder to come by on the ukulele. Actually, there are a couple of heartbreak themes on her newest album, Chameleon, but surrounded by the ukulele and other contemporary sounds, the end result is a bright and enchanting pop record.
Vox graduated from The Berklee College of Music with honors and a degree in songwriting -- releasing a handful of DIY, guitar-driven albums before a friend gave her the 4-stringed instrument. It proved to be the perfect new partner for her rich voice and changed the way she wrote and arranged music.
Her first ukulele driven record, Victoria Vox and Her Jumping Flea was funded by fan donations and released in 2006. The refreshing disc was well received, and featured on NPR’s “To The Best of Our Knowledge,” while songs were featured on television and in independent movies. Vox has also been awarded runner-up and First Place in the International Acoustic Music Awards and also included in Relix Magazine’s list of artists to watch.
Vox, who lives in Baltimore now, has been averaging 150 dates for the past several years. “I'm finding that non-ukulele listeners are converted daily,” she says. “It's really fun to give people what they weren't expecting.” Not that Vox is the only current artist to slip in a little ukulele -- which seems to be on the cusp of comeback? But, the singer-songwriter is dedicated to the tiny instrument, and maybe, just maybe helping make it cool again. Plus...
LILA BLOOM..."An eerie voicemail left at the wrong number sparked the story for the project now called Lila Bloom, which focuses on a lover looking back on the inception, growth, and demise of a relationship. An operetta of sorts featuring haunting yet sultry vocals by the part of the female lover, and equally stinging guitar licks by the part of the male lover, Lila Bloom has a sound all its own. Lila Bloom is from Denver, Colorado, and has a total of four members which will be performing at the Coffee Gallery Backstage."
"Lila Bloom is a Denver-based act with roots in Jazz, Folk, and Alternative Rock. The band performs the original "Say You'll Stay" operetta; a project sparked in May 2008 when an eerie voicemail left by an old woman ("Eloise") at the wrong number spoke of dreams, love, and death by "little songs". Eloise is scattered throughout the lyrics of the operetta, watching over the two lovers as they look back over the inception, growth, and demise of their relationship.
Lila Bloom performs the sultry vocals of the operetta, while the stinging licks of the guitar intertwine. It creates a harmony that caresses the audience and entices each person want to "stay the night". Ken Crow plays the guitar, Aaron Ainbinder plays bass, and Emily backs up Ms. Bloom's vocals, adding a haunting echo and harmony to the operetta. A sultry passion play of music in just under an hour. A fine two act show.
Tickets: $18.00
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
The Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 N. Lake
Altadena, Ca. Phone for Reservations: (626) 398-7917
Time: Showtime: 7pm
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Ukulaliens! The Beginner's Guide to Ukulele Fun with Steve Einhorn and Kate Power
Sunday, Oct. 25 [2:00 pm]
$30 nonmembers / $25 members
Materials: Ukulaliens Songbook and loaner Kala tenor ukes available for class
Uke-N Do It! Overcome fears and play beautiful music instantly!
Dynamic duo, will teach you how to tune your uke, strum it, pick it, slap it, slide it, sing & play it till it makes you smile right from the start because it is just that easy!
Soul folk, Kate Power & Steve Einhorn have taught countless beginners how to play their first chords and gain confidence with fun and ease! Learn to play the ukulele with Steve & Kate!
Quality Folk presents Ukulaliens: The Beginner’s Guide to Ukulele Fun featuring a simple introduction to music by playing the ukulele using basic chords, playing techniques and the number system. Effective for musicians and non-musicians alike. No experience necessary.
Twenty-five years selling ukuleles & instruments from landmark folk hub, Artichoke Music in Portland, Oregon From merchant mayor in the local folk music store to winning awards for a meaningful song in Texas, Steve & Kate are musicians with a gift for sharing how music is made right from the start.
For more info, call Sarah at 617-491-2382 or email Sarah@passimcenter.org.
www.passimcenter.org
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
Club Passim
26 Church Street, 3rd floor
Cambridge, MA
Time: 2:00-3:00pm
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NY Ukulele Salon: Halloween Jazz @ The Living Room
The NY Ukulele Salon proudly presents an evening of jazz ukulele and spooky fun on Halloween night (a Saturday, no less) at The Living Room, in Manhattan's Lower East Side. A great way to start a super fun night downtown!
October 31, 2009
7-10pm
The Living Room
154 Ludlow St. (@ Stanton St.)
Manhattan, Lower East Side
(212) 533-7237
Subways: F/V @ 2nd Ave; F/J/M/Z @ Essex St/Delancy
Google Map
No cover. Tip bucket & 1 drink per set.
ACTS:
7:00: Khabu
Khabu Doug Young (aka Khabu Young Dog) hails from Lubbock, TX, but he currently resides with his wife and daughter in the East Village. An extremely talented and distinguished musician, he does things with the ukulele that will amaze you. Mostly of the jazz variety. Details at Khabu.net or myspace.com/khabuyoungdog
8:00: Dr. Uke and Daughters: The Rosokoff Family
This trio sings in close family harmony with songs from several eras. Check out DoctorUke.com for songs and other things ukulele.
9:00: The Moonlighters
Fronted by Bliss Blood, The Moonlighters play a hip confection of jazz and pop, combining 21st century attitude with 1920's songwriting and virtuosity through vocal harmonies and rocking swing rhythms on ukulele, bass, and steel guitar. Details at BlissBlood.com or Myspace.com/moonlightersny.
Emcee: Rick Bruner
Rick is the organizer of the NY Ukulele Salon, a sporadic ukulele party and performance series. He will be performing a few songs duing the interludes between acts, in a humble jazzy style. See Bruner.net.
Please feel free to invite lots of friends, blog, tweet, etc. It's a big room and our first show there, so we should fill the place to assure we're invited back. Plus, it's going to be an amazing show, after which you'll be in party central for Halloween in NYC.
RSVP on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151338824891
http://www.ukulelesalon.com/
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
The Living Room
154 Ludlow St. (@ Stanton St.)
Manhattan, Lower East Side
(212) 533-7237
Subways: F/V @ 2nd Ave; F/J/M/Z @ Essex St/Delancy
Google Map: Google Map
Time: 7:00pm till 10:00pm
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