UKE BOX: Recent Episodes
UKE BOX
UKE BOX is the all-ukulele radio show and music podcast. Each week, there's a new all-ukulele playlist on a theme or a spotlight on a ukulele artist. UKE BOX is all ukulele all the time; Wednesdays at 5pm on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with host Lester Alfonso (and co-host Georgia May.)
UKE BOX 2 — While My Ukulele Gently Weeps (original broadcast date: September 26, 2012) The Beatles on ukulele featuring Jake Shimabukuro, Paul McCartney, paxukulele, George Harrison, Greg Hawkes with many more and including live performances! PLAYLIST While My Guitar Gently Weeps by Jake Shimabukuro Girl by Jillianfosho Eleanor Rigby by greghawkesmusic Lucy in the...Read More
Champions of the ukulele: folks who can't stop playing, promoting, and extolling the virtues of the ukulele as an instrument of peace, love, and happiness.
"Winging it" on the all ukulele radio show, host Lester Alfonso launches into a spontaneous private unscripted concert on a dare.
A STAR WARS mix with movie themes from Al Wood on the all ukulele radio show hosted by Uke Skywalker.
Hi Mom, I've never made a mixtape for you. Mother's Day came up recently but I did not get a chance to send you what I wanted to send you. I thought I would make you mixtape today while broadcasting it live for radio instead...
A spotlight on the amazing Argentinian band La Familia de Ukeleles who combine ukulele with other instruments like autoharp, banjo, steel guitar, violin, accordion, stand up bass, with sultry wine-soaked voices in their own distinctly beautiful way; they tell the early history of music with reverence and relevance today.
LUKULELE SLIM, folk music from Portland, Oregon by Lucas Dix of Jellyfish Brigade. Highlights from the album "We've all Got Baggage By Now."
An all ukulele playlist with songs with "moon" in the title by James Hill, The Hound + The Fox, Cliff Edwards, Ian Whitcomb, Ralph Shaw, Johnny Marvin, Lyle Ritz, Taimane, and more.
A spotlight on the Dynamic Danish Duo Elof and Wamberg who combine ukulele and stand-up bass in their own distinctly beautiful way.
A playlist with ukulele covers of songs by Soundgarden, Jacques Brel, Katrina and the Waves, The Beatles, and more.
An all ukulele tribute to the inimitable George Harrison on UKE BOX the all ukulele radio show.
Today it's a killer playlist -- murder ballads and "ukulele noir" on UKE BOX the all ukulele radio show.
All ukulele covers of rockabilly classics and a spotlight on rockabilly legend and ukulele virtuoso singer/songwriter Ron Hargrave who co-wrote High School Confidential with Jerry Lee Lewis. An all ukulele playlist to celebrate this integral part to the history of rock and roll.
A spotlight on Ukebox - the all ukulele band from Liverpool, UK! They just released a double album of ukulele covers this year. Looking like an all ukulele version of The Beatles - this 5-person ensemble takes the ukulele to new frontiers. Selections self-titled double album on this week's playlist and more.
This 80+ year-old ukulele virtuoso is still playing his chosen instrument to impromptu crowds in Ventura, California and releasing new records!
"Peterborough Summer Mix" is a playlist inspired by the people I met on the streets of Peterborough during the Peterborough Pulse open street festival.
"A Life That's Good" with tracks by Ben Rouse, Vance Joy, Loudon Wainwright III, Jimmy Denis, Ukulele Hiro, Al Wood, and more.
It's an all ukulele playlist featuring the experimental jazz and world sounds of U.K.E., Paul Hemmings, and more...
A playlist celebrating the genius of American musician Roy Smeck (nicknamed Wizard of the Strings) on a special all-ukulele radio music history hour.
A spotlight on the work of ukulele champion and YouTube star Aldrine Guerrero of Ukulele Underground
UKE BOX 147 – Hawaiian Masters, Part Two (original broadcast date: Dec. 7, 2016) Even more top Hawaiian masters of the ukulele. PLAYLIST 1.The Wave by Dino Guzman 2. Papa’s Jam by Andy Sexton 3. My Favorite Things by Kimo Hussey 4. Girl from Ipanema / Blue Spanish Eyes by Kimo Hussey 5. Scarborough Fair...Read More
A birthday playlist for Dad featuring ukulele covers of Frank Sinatra, Elvis, and more...
"Ukulele Skies" a new playlist with tracks by Eddie Kamae, Ralph Shaw, Bright Little Field, Joe Brown, and more - WEDNESDAY at 5pm on Trent Radio in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with producer and host Lester Alfonso.
Today’s episode: “I’m a Loser.” Every now and again, we can get down on ourselves. Even rock stars write songs about feeling like a loser and celebrate their failures. Embracing the loser in all of us, it's UKE BOX the all ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7 FM in Peterborough, Ontario Canada with producer and host Lester Alfonso.
Today’s Special: Ukulele Leftovers with tracks from Lukulele Slim, Beatles Complete on Ukulele, Jake Shimabukuro and more. A playlist made with love and 100% gluten free on the all ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM.
Part Two of a playlist made of up of Lester's favorite tracks discovered in 2015 on the all ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, with producer and host Lester Alfonso.
A playlist made of up of Lester's favorite tracks discovered in 2015 on the all ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, with producer and host Lester Alfonso.
An all #ukulele #StarWars episode on UKE BOX on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with producer and host Lester Alfonso.
Lester and daughter Georgia will be singing some Christmas carols for you on UKE BOX the all #ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with producer and host Lester Alfonso.
TOM WAITS ukulele covers on UKE BOX the all #ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with producer and host Lester Alfonso.
PLAYLIST 1. Chocolate Jesus Ukulele Jam by Pascal Fricke 2. Lullaby by Aude fait des ukulélés 3. Green Grass by Beyza Basak Akdogan 4. Time by Flea Bitten Boy 5. Chocolate Jesus by Darren Deland 6. Shiver Me Timbers by Danielle Ate the Sandwich 7. Hold On by Arthur Diner 8. Tango ’Til They’re Sore (Ukulele Remix) by weegingayin
Vince Guaraldi #ukulele covers and more on the all ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with producer and host Lester Alfonso.
PLAYLIST 1. Linus and Lucy (Charlie Brown Theme Song by Matt Argo 2. Snoopy vs. The Red Baron by yodan00b 3. Linus and Lucy by smircOpus 4. Christmas Time is Here by uke4ia 5. The Great Pumpkin Waltz by GnuS Cello 6. Christmas Time is Here by Ukulelemelee 7. It’s Your Funeral, Charlie Brown (Ukulele Halloween) by Eliot Church Ukestra 8. Linus and Lucy by Kalei Gamiao 9. Linus and Lucy by WS64 10. Christmas Time is Here by Al Wood 11. Linus and Lucy by Phil Hendricks
IN MY LIFE variations on UKE BOX the all #ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with producer and host Lester Alfonso.
IN MY LIFE variations 1. Jake Shimabukuro (My Life) 2. Cynthia Lennon (The Beatles Complete on Ukulele) 3. Sungha Jung & Changhyun Im 4. Bette Midler with Jake Shimabukuro 5. Parker Coleman 6. paxukulele 7. AcoSoundOrg 8. erivel
ALT-J ukulele covers on UKE BOX the all #ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with producer and host Lester Alfonso.
UKETRONICA ukulele DJ remixes on the all ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with producer and host Lester Alfonso.
A spotlight on WALK OFF THE EARTH on the all ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with producer and host Lester Alfonso.
A spotlight on IAN WHITCOMB on the all ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with producer and host Lester Alfonso.
SURFIN' UKULELE, a playlist for riding the waves on the all ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with producer and host Lester Alfonso.
A workshop run by Lester Alfonso called "Unlock Your Heart with a Ukulele" recorded live on location at "Solstice: an Om Reunion Project" for the all ukulele radio show Wednesdays at 5pm on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.
A spotlight on EDDIE KAMAE on the all ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with producer and host Lester Alfonso.
A spotlight on JOHNNY MARVIN on the all ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with producer and host Lester Alfonso.
A spotlight on VICTORIA VOX on the all ukulele radio show Wednesday at 5pm on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario with host Lester Alfonso.
UKE B!KE (Bicycle! Bicycle!) on the all ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario with producer and host Lester Alfonso with guest Tessa Nasca. (Original broadcast date: Oct. 23, 2013)
SPRING BREAKUP & THE CANS on the all ukulele show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario with producer and host Lester Alfonso.