OokTown - The Ukulele Podcast: Recent Episodes
Stuart Yoshida
We’re a talk show devoted to the Happiest Instrument on Earth: the ukulele! Come join us for insightful conversations about the ukulele, lots of laughter, and much more!
Guests: Mary Agnes, Robin Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Well, the heat goes on, as we live through the hottest summer on record, and we can’t get enough of GNUF. So in this episode we invited back Mary Agnes, one of the founders of the Grand Northern Ukulele Festival, and Robin, long-time GNUF volunteer and Guiness Book Record holder, along with a rich tranche of topics from Doug Brown.
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Links: • Heart of Kyber: https://soundcloud.com/plantzen/heart-of-kyber • Mary Agnes Krell: https://northernuke.com/ • Robin Evans: https://ukulelemagazine.com/stories/news/ukulele-marathon-record-set#:~:text=The%20Guinness%20World%20Record%20for,of%20Uke%20shop%20in%20London. • Biskee Brisht: https://www.biskeebrisht.online/ • Bernadette Teaches Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHF88ovEEPETzNtEUbgGBuw • Rob Crisp: https://ribcorps.bandcamp.com/album/isolation-station • Elisabeth Pfeiffer: https://www.elisabethpfeiffer.de/en/start-en/ • Matt Stead: https://www.mattsteadukulele.com/ • PPNOU: https://ppnou.pl/ • Craig and Sarah: https://www.craigandsarah.com/ • Isaac Hughes-Dennis: https://www.facebook.com/isaachughesdennismusic/ • The Washboard Resonators: http://www.thewashboardresonators.com/ • The Commentators: https://stans.cafe/project/project-thecommentators/ • Berliner Ukulele Festival: https://berliner-ukulele-festival.de/en/ • Moon Berries: https://www.moonberriesswing.com/ • Marc Gallagher: https://www.marcgallaghermusic.com/ • Shrewkfest: http://www.shroprock.co.uk/shrewkfest.html • Squat Lobster: https://www.instagram.com/squatlobsterband/ • North Umbria University: https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/
Guests: Bernadette, Matt Stead, Phil Doleman, Peter Luongo, Boris Mogievski, Elisabeth Pfeiffer, Marc Gallagher, The Mayor of Dorkshire, Uke Dad
Host: Doug Brown
From far across the Pond, we bring you this special edition of the OokTown Podcast recorded at the Grand Northern Ukulele Festival in Huddersfield, England, with many new and returning guests, all interviewed by my co-host Doug Brown!
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Links:
The Grand Northern Ukulele Festival: https://northernuke.com/ A Full English Breakfast: https://iamafoodblog.com/a-breakdown-of-the-full-english-breakfast/ Bernadette Teaches Music 30 Day Ukulele Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRAKvghfOxk&ab_channel=BernadetteTeachesMusic Matt Stead: https://www.mattsteadukulele.com/ Phil Doleman: https://www.phildoleman.co.uk/ National Resonator Ukulele: https://www.nationalguitars.com/instruments Bernadette Teaches Music YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHF88ovEEPETzNtEUbgGBuw The Uke Room: https://theukeroom.com/ Ortega Ukulele: https://ortegaguitars.com/en/instruments/filter/Merchandise-f107345.html Forest of Dean: https://www.forestryengland.uk/the-forest-of-dean Hey Soul Sister: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVpv8-5XWOI&ab_channel=TrainVEVO The Rise and Rise of the Ukulele: https://www.musicradar.com/guitartechniques/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-ukulele-246654 AC/DC on the Flaming Bagpipes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgzZLNwqvdQ&ab_channel=DavidSmith Peter Luongo and Boris Mogievski: https://kalabrand.com/pages/kala-artist-peter-luongo Elisabeth Pfeiffer: https://www.elisabethpfeiffer.de/en/ Marc Gallagher: https://www.marcgallaghermusic.com/ LazBoy: https://www.la-z-boy.com/ Pona: https://www.ponoukuleleco.com/ Marc Gallagher Collaborations on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarcGallagherMusic The Ukulele Project: https://ukuleleproject.co.uk/ https://www.borisukulele.com/ Kala Ukulele: https://kalabrand.com/ Langley Ukes: https://www.langleyukes.com/ Legacy Ukes: https://www.legacyukes.com/ Chalmers Doane: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Chalmers_Doane
Guests: Marlén Rodriguez-Wolfe Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
While the snows falls on Los Angeles and solar flares pummel the earth, we find our warm and safe spot for wellness with the CEO of the Ukulele Kids Club, Marlén, and learn about the history, programs, and Big Hairy Audacious Goal of the UKC for 2023. PLUS, hear about how you can help kids in Ukraine, AND the return of Casa Bonita in Denver, Colorado!
Links: - The Ukulele Kids Club: https://theukc.org/ - Corey Bergman Music Heals - TEDx CoconutGrove: https://youtu.be/4IgyDjFAxdg - UKC Academy: https://theukc.org/ukcacademy/ - James Hill’s UkeTropolis: https://www.uketropolis.com/ - Peace Like a Ukulele: https://www.uketropolis.com/peace - Portland Ukulele Anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pdxukulelewednesdays - Denver Ukulele Community: https://den-uke.com/ - Berklee music therapy: https://college.berklee.edu/music-therapy - Querétaro, Mexico: https://goo.gl/maps/gBojHmb661WcPPUo8 - Casa Bonita, Denver: https://www.casabonitadenver.com - Shoot Ogawa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoot_Ogawa - Paul Rudd Magic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCXCU3tYxJg - UKC Emmy: https://theukc.org/2022-mid-america-emmy-winner/#:~:text=Oct%2031%202022&text=Louis%2C%20MO%5D%20%E2%80%93%20A%20video,medical%20short%20form%20content%20category. - Luthiers for A Cause: https://www.luthiersforacause.org/ - Masters of Hawaiian Music: https://swallowhillmusic.org/masters-of-hawaiian-music/
Guest: Brittni Paiva Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Hey, Internet, we’re back! And we have a GREAT show for you with the amazing Brittni Paiva, Hawaii homegrown ukulele performer, producer, and songwriter who has shared the stage with Santana and Tommy Immanuel, and she’s just getting started! She shares her humble roots growing up in the small town of Hilo, and she surprised us years ago with an unexpected rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” and it’s probably not what you think. So sit tight, and join us on... the OokTown Podcast.
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Links: - Brittni Paiva: https://brittnipaiva.com/ - Kamaka: http://www.kamakahawaii.com/ - Brittni’s Kamaka Page: http://www.kamakahawaii.com/connect/artists/artist/17.html - Brittni’s Somewhere Over the Rainbow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLXWAu8kUOg - Santana and Brittni: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvdJdzbJETs - Tony Emmanuel and Brittni: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd1qHyCbZNU - Tony Emmanuel: https://tommyemmanuel.com/ - More Cowbell!!!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVsQLlk-T0s - Weird the Al Yankovic Story: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/watch/066097da82ed5762966888a59b151058?fbclid=IwAR2Q6EfGzC5GHUmm0qYK536bKMcNQxPl99IYbHEgKM5Nh-amzbN3qL4lWwk - Hilo Hawaii: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilo,_Hawaii - An article about Brittni winning the Hoku Hanohano Awards: https://www.honolulumagazine.com/the-2013-na-hoku-hanohano-awards/ - Brittni Paiva - Apple music (but also on spotify, amazon music, and all that..): https://music.apple.com/us/artist/brittni-paiva/148037083 - Here is Smile: https://open.spotify.com/track/6vMvqyZD3e5PG1TZZzwBIE - A little bit about lo fi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lo-fi_music - Merrrie Monarch Fashion Showcase: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/page/hawaii-fashion-showcase-tribute-to-merrie-monarch-2022/ - Brittni on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambrittnipaiva/?hl=en - ANueNue Ukuleles: https://www.anuenueusa.com/collections/ukulele - Ukulele - Slack Key Guitar Festival: https://kahilutheatre.org/Showinfo/20th-Anniversary---Ukulele---Slack-Key-Guitar-Festival---HO--OLAULEA - Ukulele Picnic Concert: https://www.ukulelepicnicinhawaii.org/en/ - Healing Songs Ted Gioia: https://www.abebooks.com/Healing-Songs-Gioia-Ted-Duke-University/30753688657/bd?cm_mmc=ggl-_-US_Shopp_Trade_10to20-_-product_id=COM9780822337027NEW-_-keyword=&gclid=CjwKCAjwtp2bBhAGEiwAOZZTuPBD2W0ver82LgeViSAljZJXAyopz-mLxLwIk2aDPXrPa7o-LVmbrRoClWkQAvD_BwE - Hana Hou Brittni Paiva (Remix): https://youtu.be/FaaXC77eC9U
Guest: James Hill Hosts: Stuart Yoshida
On the show this fine spring day is James Hill to tell us about his collaborative ukulele album called Uke Heads, where you can get to play on his album, get an NFT Uke Head picture of your own, and get your ticket to a once-in-a-lifetime experience to help him make music! Plus, we learn that Tony Danza had a talk show. All coming up next... on the OokTown Podcast.
Links: - The Tony Danza show (2004-2006): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0421470/ - Tony Danza playing ukulele: https://youtu.be/eb1c2nPKB4Y - James Hill Music: https://www.jameshillmusic.com/music - Uke Heads: https://www.ukeheads.com - NFTs, explained: https://www.theverge.com/22310188/nft-explainer-what-is-blockchain-crypto-art-faq - Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com - 1879 clothing line: https://www.1879.co/pages/about - The Derelicte clothing line scene from Zoolander: https://youtu.be/mVscQYjuq_s - Uketropolis: https://www.uketropolis.com - Bernadette Teaches Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHF88ovEEPETzNtEUbgGBuw - Hans Zimmer on the making of the music for Dune: https://youtu.be/93A1ryc-WW0
Guest: Victoria Vox Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Like the arrival of Spring, we welcome back long-time friend of the show Victoria Vox, who brings us soooo songs that she performs live from her upcoming new album, as we get to hear her loop her way through Nirvana in REM, talk about how art inspired her to write new songs, and catch up on all her ukulele happenings.
Links: - Victoria Vox: https://www.victoriavox.com/ - The last time VV was on the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-100-5-chased-by-cows/id436722774?i=1000523194784 - Camo app: https://reincubate.com/camo/ - Apollo 8: https://www.uaudio.com/apollo-rack-plug-ins-promo?gclid=CjwKCAjwloCSBhAeEiwA3hVo_dp41Cy5F9bD3cIokRDAFQRrtb9zv5_3uJS3v0YiZnRav5SfekYnoBoCsgYQAvD_BwE - To order your Nirvan in REM: https://www.victoriavox.com/boutique-musique - Fred Stonehouse: https://fredstonehouseart.com/ - Looking to study art?: https://art.wisc.edu/ - Lying - Sissela Bok: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/15606/lying-by-sissela-bok/ - Legally Taylor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-A_RrOeoWw&ab_channel=LegalEagle - Tour Dates for VIctoria: https://victoriavox.com/shows - Grandma’s House is where the Denver Ukefest Kick off open mic is located: https://www.grandmasbeer.co/ - Camp Vox: https://victoriavox.com/camp-vox - Robischon Gallery: https://www.robischongallery.com/artist/FRED_STONEHOUSE/works/7156 - Denver Uke Fest: https://swallowhillmusic.org/ukefest/ - Doug’s Woodburning: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10227917301225679&set=a.1066248304210 - Sweetest Melodies - Victoria Vox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6KXmChJefA&ab_channel=VictoriaVox - Romero Creations Tiny Tenor: https://www.romerocreations.com/tiny-tenor - Looking back at the 2019 Czech Ukulele Festival: https://goout.net/en/czech-ukulele-festival-2019/szsqptl/ - Motu ukuleles: https://www.ukulele-motu.fr
Guests: Cali Rose Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Coming to you straight outta Culver City just outside the City of Angeles, Cali Rose - yes, that’s her real name - comes to talk to us about the beginnings of the CC strummers, affirms the power of the ukulele in music therapy, and takes us through her journey from studying nursing to full-time musician. So buckle up all you pandemic pluckers and players, as we come back to you after our winter break to give you a big dose of original songs and conversation.
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shoutouts: - Michael Kohan and the CC Strummers - and special recognition to Eric's Guitar in Van Nuys, CA, for converting Michael's small electric guitar into a bass - and he can do the same for you!
Links: - See the CC Strummers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCCStrummers - Eric’s Guitar Shop: https://www.ericsguitarshop.com/ - Pandemic Pluckers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pandemicpluckers/ - Portland Ukulele Anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pdxukulelewednesdays/ - Calrose Rice: https://www.allrecipes.com/article/what-is-calrose-rice/3 - The Mercury Space Program: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Mercury - A little something about Sputnik: https://history.nasa.gov/sputnik.html - Bernadette Teaches Music: http://www.bernadetteteachesmusic.com/ - Cali’s Spotifiy: https://open.spotify.com/track/6RNQXVyKfL5Nt9BQKaMyX6 - To make a reservation at Sir Windston’s: https://queenmary.com/dining/casual-fine-dining/ - Leroy Van Dyke Auctioneer Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPqzfiesoJY&ab_channel=FM1156 - John Michael Montgomery - Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_VbwZsYPwY&ab_channel=WarnerMusicNashville - Ukulele Kids Club: https://theukc.org - Flamethrower Ukulele: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzfyoSgFGNc&ab_channel=Make%3A - McCabes: https://www.mccabes.com/?v=7516fd43adaa
Guest: Marlowe Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Not even a power outage could prevent Marlowe from joining the show, and we’re so glad she persevered! Coming up next is a stellar ukulele artists who’s traveled from her home state of Michigan to seek her fortune in LA. Find out all about her musical journey, and stick around because to the end to hear an exclusive sneak peak of a song from her upcoming album, and learn whether she’s an MCU or DCEU fan.
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Links: - Marlowe’s website: http://www.marlowe-official.com/about - Disneyland: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/destinations/disneyland/star-wars-galaxys-edge/ - LA International Ukulele Festival: http://www.kalakoa.com/ukulele/ - HiSessions with Marlowe: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPXM3kciNXm1l_-qQbSdAlQtQONC4oTX - Andrew Kitakis and The Ukulele Site: https://theukulelesite.com/ - Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel: https://craigandsarah.com/ - Brittni Paiva: https://www.brittnipaiva.com/ - Kalei Gamiao: https://www.facebook.com/kaleigamiaofanpage/ - Jake Shimabukuro: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_Shimabukuro - Marlowe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marlowe.offic/?hl=en - Where to get “Moments”: http://www.marlowe-official.com/buymarlowe - Marlowe’s Bandcamp: https://marlowe.bandcamp.com/releases - Shimmer effect: https://www.eventideaudio.com/products/stompboxes/multi-effect-processor/h9-max - Box of Rock pedal: https://www.zvex.com/guitar-pedals/box-of-rock-guitar-effects-pedal - If I leave Here Tomorrow: A Film about Lynyrd Skynyrd: https://www.netflix.com/title/80993413 - Benny Chong: http://benny-chong.com/ - Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival: https://www.facebook.com/bluemountainsukefest/
Guests: Bernadette Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
With the new school year right around the corner, what better way to kickstart your education than a podcast with the YouTube sensation and ukulele teacher Bernadette from Bernadette Teaches Music. Hear her incredible story of teaching school in a small town in California, to getting ukuleles into the classroom in Okinawa, Japan, and then coming back home to the states to conquer the Internet. You won’t want to miss this, coming up next... on the OokTown Podcast.
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Links: - Bernadette Ukulele Youtube Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHF88ovEEPETzNtEUbgGBuw - Bernadette's 30 day Uke Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJFa3EaocfZmF5B_jvdBTahGVWftWFbq7 - Bernadette's website: http://www.bernadetteteachesmusic.com/ - Terry Carter's website: https://www.ukelikethepros.com/about - OokTown Podcast with Terry Carter: https://ooktown.com/2019-shows/ep-83-i-know-a-lot-of-baroque-guitarists - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/ - The Lion Sleeps Tonight collab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhF1WF4mzAM&ab_channel=BernadetteTeachesMusic - Profesor de Ukelele: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4ENpynZWp9lSzhwMtUoRiA - Ukulele Teacher (John Atkins): https://www.youtube.com/user/theukuleleteacher - Denver Uke Community: https://www.den-uke.com/ - Fear is the Mind Killer...: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJsYKhEV6o0 - The Pandemic Pluckers group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pandemicpluckers/ - Okinawa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okinawa_Island - Two Hits and a Miss: https://www.facebook.com/TH1Miss/ - Bernadette's Signature Uke: https://www.amazon.com/Bernadettes-Signature-Bougainvillea-EUC-MAD-XB/dp/B08NPGM9CX - El Centro: https://www.google.com/maps/place/El+Centro,+CA/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x80d75f9c2642bbbd:0xcb0448b8249ffdaf?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwip8eibhf_xAhUMCc0KHTj3C3AQ8gEwJnoECGYQAQ - Bougainvillea Plant Care: https://www.joyusgarden.com/bougainvillea-plant-care/ - Bernadette Flight Uke: https://flightmusic.com/product/flight-tus31-sakura/ - Stuart Yoshida Yesterday: https://youtu.be/xOfVgEO8HVs
Guests: Kimo Hussey Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Summer is here, and we so hope this marks the beginning of the end of the pandemic! On this show, well, we must have said his name three times, because Kimo Hussey is making an appearance to school us on teaching music, ukulele, and the origins of Hawaiian ukulele music. You'll want to hear him talk story with us, so stick around because it's all coming up next.
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Links: - Mana'o Ukulele on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/823670088506576/ - Kimo's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KimoHusseyUkuleleKimo Hussey Ukulele - The Air Force Academy: https://www.usafa.af.mil/ - Kimo's College: https://www.oxy.edu/about-oxy/los-angeles/eagle-rock-highland-park - Kamehameha School: https://www.ksbe.edu/education/hawaii/ - Kimo's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KimoHusseyUkulele/videos - Jake: https://jakeshimabukuro.com/ - Kalei Gamaoi: http://www.ukulelemusichawaii.com/kalei_gamaoi_redefined.html - Aldrine - Ukulele Underground: https://ukuleleunderground.com/ - Ukulele Kids Club: https://theukc.org/ - Kimo's Tutorial on Strumming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-YJO0Ttj-M - Gabby Pahinui: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabby_Pahinui - Ukulele Festival of Hawaii: https://www.ukulelefestivalhawaii.org/en/ - North Pole ukulele: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781493057306/A-Stowaway-Ukulele-Revealed-Richard-Konter-and-The-Byrd-Polar-Expeditions - Eddie Bush CD for Sale: https://www.amazon.com/Man-His-Ukulele-Eddie-Bush/dp/B001A11O7G - Vinicius Vivas (Brazil artist at the Hawaii Festival): https://www.anuenuemusic.com/en/artists/vinicius-vivas
Guests: Gerald Ross, Victoria Vox, Matt Stead Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Welcome to part two of our 100th episode and 10th anniversary show. We have one of our first guests back on the show, Gerald Ross, plus fan favorites Victoria Vox and Matt Stead. Our show is loaded with reflections on past shows, what new things we started doing over the last year, how to collaborate over the internet, and much more! ... all coming up next, on the OokTown Podcast.
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Links: - Matt Stead’s first time on OokTown: https://ooktown.com/2019-shows/ep-85-a-coat-of-mini-colors - Victoria Vox’s first time on OokTown: https://ooktown.com/2015-shows/ep-30-the-creation-eater - Gerald Ross’ first time on OokTown: https://ooktown.com/2012-shows/ep-5-the-pinnacle-of-my-decline - The Ashokan Uke Fest 2021: https://ashokancenter.org/uke-fest-2021/ - Matt Stead: https://theukeroom.com/ - Geral Ross: https://geraldross.com/ - KoAloha Ukuleles: https://www.koaloha.com/ - Kimo Hussey: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkmBIoyqbjcm4NR7jgql_iA/videos - Victoria Vox: https://www.victoriavox.com/ - The Lindy Hop: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindy_Hop - Lucy LaForge shows the Billie Eilish ukulele: https://shop.fender.com/en-US/ukuleles/concert/billie-eilish-signature-ukulele/0971752106.html - Jim Tranquada’s History of the Ukulele: https://www.amazon.com/Ukulele-History-Jim-Tranquada/dp/0824836340 - Zaireeka by The Flaming Lips: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaireeka - Book ’em Danno band: http://www.seldomfed.com/danno/ - Steel Bridge Songfest: https://www.facebook.com/SteelBridgeSongfest/ - Collaborating over the Internet: https://www.npr.org/2020/07/14/891091995/playing-music-together-online-is-not-as-simple-as-it-seems - WeTransfer for exchanging large files: https://wetransfer.com/ - Apple Garageband: https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/ - “Knives Out” movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8946378/ - Phil Doleman: https://www.phildoleman.co.uk/ - Huntington Beach Election Office: https://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/government/election_info/ - The Uke Room: https://theukeroom.com/product/jazz-standards-chord-melody-book-by-matt-stead/ - Pat Megowan on Ukulele Review Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vibiGUvZHZI - Mya Moe Ukuleles: https://www.myamoeukuleles.com/ - Dino Muradian and his Amazing Ukulele Pyrography: https://www.ukulelemag.com/stories/news/dino-muradian-and-his-amazing-ukulele-pyrography - Bean Sprout Instruments: https://www.thebeansprout.com/
Guests: Lucy Laforge, Aaron Keim Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
We’ve reached a milestone I never expected to happen: This is our 100th episode and 10th anniversary show. Somehow, there’s symmetry and meaning there, but I’m not quite sure what it is. Come join Lucy of Lucy and La Mer, Aaron Keim of the Quiet American duo as they join us for a very special two-part show.
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Links: - Lucy and La Mer: https://www.listentolucy.com/ - Lucy and La Mer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD_aW6u5zlI&ab_channel=LucyAndLaMer - Aaron Keim - Quiet American: https://www.quietamericanmusic.com/home - Bean Sprout Musical Instruments: https://www.thebeansprout.com/ - Steely Dan - Aja: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-FMrz7OwLo - The Wrecking Crew: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wrecking_Crew_(music) - Boulder Acoustic Society: https://www.boulderacousticsociety.net/ - Menucha's Ukulele Band Camp: https://menucha.org/programs/uke-band-camp - Port Townsend Ukulele Festival: https://centrum.org/port-townsend-ukulele-festival-performances/ - Hawaii Ukulele Festival: https://www.ukulelefestivalhawaii.org/en/ - Craig and Sarah: http://craigandsarah.com/ - Daniel Ward: https://danielward.net/home - Kala Koa Ukuleles: http://www.kalakoa.com/ukulele/ - McCabe's in LA: https://www.mccabes.com/ - Crepe by Radiobread: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jb3QEkNieg - Tyde Custom Instruments: https://tydemusic.com/pages/custom - Bean Sprout Ukulele Gallery: https://www.thebeansprout.com/gallery/2020/8/1/alojvz8p79ti2vvy9fsuenwffoktaz - Billie Eilish ukulele: https://shop.fender.com/en-US/ukuleles/concert/billie-eilish-signature-ukulele/0971752106.html - Steven Espaniola: https://www.stevenespaniola.com/ - The ‘Ukulele: A History: https://www.amazon.com/Ukulele-History-Jim-Tranquada/dp/0824836340 - I'll Never Smoke Weed With Willie Again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX-7QejAi8M - Pandemic Pluckers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pandemicpluckers/ - OokTown Podcast Ep. 63: https://www.stitcher.com/show/ooktown-ukulele-podcast/episode/ep-63-my-new-years-resolution-is-1080p-53526459 - Chewbacca door!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMn-9lbwl0w
Guests: Michael Kohan, Stephen Cox Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Like Meghan Trainor says, it’s “All About That Bass.” That’s right, it’s time we revisited the U-Bass. And with us we have first time guests Michael Koh-han(d), a U-Bass gear-geek and Patron of the show, and Stephen Cox, bass instructor with his own YouTube channel. Come with us to explore all things U-Bass, strings, amps, and all kinds of things.
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Shoutouts: - CC Strummers - Portland Ukulele Group has been rotating hosts - Uwe is hosting Portland, the lovely lunch ladies - Don Hatlestad - Mahalo for increasing your pledge!
Links: - MUSOO bass ukuleles: https://www.ebay.com/str/musooguitars - Ukulele is the New Black with Stuart!: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/18402683 - The CC Strummers group: https://www.facebook.com/TheCCStrummers/Đăng nhập Facebook - Stephen Cox: https://www.stephencoxmusic.com/ - McCabes Music in California: https://www.mccabes.com/ - Bruce Wei Ukuleles: https://www.ebay.com/b/Bruce-Wei-Ukuleles/16224/bn_3118967 - Road to Music bass ukuleles: http://www.roadtoadmusic.com/main.html - CC Strummers Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm-yxNSIKXf_8P1Nn8hHcYA - Steven Cox Bass Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/user/stephencoxbass - Roland Micro Cube bass amp: https://www.roland.com/us/products/micro_cube_bass_rx/ - Ampeg bass amps: https://ampeg.com/products/classic/svt810e/ - Fender Rumble amplifier: https://shop.fender.com/en-US/bass-amplifiers/contemporary-digital/rumble-25/2370200000.html - Steven's starters List: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2lISzz7U_xIO6fP6VY3iBjGGQ3BVHyJyU-Bass Beginner Tutorials - Uke Wales: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxNRbyi3i4Nvqpo55bWBkg - Julia Bass String noise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iD2ZtRy_Gw&ab_channel=Thomann%27sGuitars%26Basses - Aquila bass strings: https://kalabrand.com/products/aquila-thunder-reds-u-bass-strings - Road to Music UKB-24 bass ukulele: https://www.rondomusic.com/UKB-24.html - Cutting Pickups: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71D1rqL16Ms&ab_channel=stephencoxbass - Pahoehoe bass strings: https://kalabrand.com/products/road-toad-pahoehoe-u-bass-strings?variant=6031545089 - Kala flat-wound bass strings: https://kalabrand.com/collections/u-bass-strings/products/ka-bass-4fw - Bass string comparison: https://goldtonemusicgroup.com/goldtone/mbass-string-comparison.php - Hadean Acoustic Electric Bass Ukulele: https://www.amazon.com/Hadean-Acoustic-Electric-Ukulele-UKB-23/dp/B00QHFHEEC - EP Davis | SecondHandSongs: https://secondhandsongs.com/artist/81335 - The Wrecking Crew: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wrecking_Crew_(music) - 15 Greatest Hits By The Johnny Mann Singers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfXcVbkPHoA - Aquila Thundergut bass strings: https://kalabrand.com/products/aquila-thundergut-u-bass-strings - Bakithi Kumalo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakithi_Kumalo - Sting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sting_(musician) - Transitions (music by Stephen Cox): https://open.spotify.com/album/07rgCsYQPvskzFgR4KOU72 - Cali Rose CC Strummers: https://calirose.com/wackyworld/ - Santa Clarita Ukulele Monopoly (SCUM): https://www.facebook.com/Santa-Clarita-Ukulele-Monopoly-113873560323819 - Uke Jams: http://www.ukejams.com - Pandemic Pluckers in the UK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pandemicpluckerss - Ukulele Union of Boston: https://www.facebook.com/BostonUke - Lisa, the Ukulele Fool: https://www.facebook.com/newtouke - Jazzuleles from Australia: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ihujam
Recorded February 28, 2021.
Guests: Lisa Kljaich, Phil Doleman Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
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There’re all kinds of things about online ukulele instruction that’s been fermenting while we’ve been in lockdown, and guests Lisa Kljaich and Phil Doleman to let us know what been growing in their respective countries. Plus, ideas for your video lessons and workshops, bear safety is a real thing, and a whole lot more. It’s all coming up next … on the OokTown Podcast.
This is the OokTown Podcast, episode 98, recorded February 28, 2021. “Crepe by Radiobread.”
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Shoutouts: - Stu Fuchs - we’ll catch you next time! - Robb Mapou - thanks for donating to the show, and say “Aloha!” to the UFH folks when you visit the Islands - Marc Gallagher - songwriter/musician/instructor (www.marcgallaghermusic.com) - thanks for contacting me!
Links: - Lisa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newtouke - Lisa on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnILEKaqC7Plp33DZUZ8Mkg - Lisa on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theukulelefool - Phil Doleman on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/pjdoleman - Phil Doleman on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/phildoleman - Phil Doleman website: https://www.phildoleman.co.uk/ - Flipgrid: https://info.flipgrid.com/ - Bongo eLearning: https://www.bongolearn.com/ - Radiobread - Crepe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jb3QEkNieg - New to Uke class: https://folk.school/events/event/new-to-uke-2/ - Opera-lele: https://www.opera-lele.co.uk/ - Phil Doleman music: https://www.phildoleman.co.uk/downloads - Bandcamp: https://bandcamp.com/ - Phil Doleman signature ukulele://worldofukes.co.uk/soprano-ukuleles/millar-pd-210mn-all-solid-mahogany-soprano-ukulele-phil-doleman-signature-model - Bear safety: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/mtn/ours-bears/securite-safety/ours-humains-bears-people - Safe travel in bear country - Phil Doleman instructional books: https://www.phildoleman.co.uk/books - Ukulele Kids Club on OokTown: https://ooktown.com/2020-shows/ep-92-hi-kermit - West Coast Ukulele Retreat: https://westcoastukuleleretreat.com/ - Ukulele Courses in the UK for credit: https://lcme.uwl.ac.uk/exams/guitar-ukulele/ukulele - Petey Mack: https://peteymack.weebly.com/ - Ukulele Superheroes interview with Doug Brown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6m-atBEeek&feature=youtu.be - Ukes for UNICEF: http://www.ukesforunicef.com/
Recorded February 28, 2021.
Guests: Meredith Harper, Brad Bordessa, Molly Lewis Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
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On our first Podcast of the new year, we welcome first time guests Meredith Harper and Brad Bordessa, plus one of our favorite internet pals is back: Molly Lewis! Sit tight for some deep dives into the motivations for their podcasts, nerdy gear talk, and learn how Molly and Meredith escaped COVID on the JoCo Cruise because, you know, they follow instructions.
Shoutouts: - Caitlin O'Connor - thanks for being a Patron! - Mike Hickman - thanks for letting us know how to say, "Worcestershire" - For being AWESOME and talking us up in the thread on Facebook: - Matt Stead - Jim Elliott - Dave Cornett - Mary Agnes Krell - MANDI FREAKIN' Harkett - Robb Mapou
Links: - Molly Lewis: http://www.mollylewis.wtf/ - Ukulele Is The New Black Podcast: https://www.ukuleleisthenewblack.com/ - Live Ukulele: https://liveukulele.com/ - Strathmore Ukulele Festival: https://www.strathmore.org/events-and-tickets/uke-summit - Molly Lewis playing "Toxic": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWxxTph7ibU - JoCo Cruise guests: https://jococruise.com/guests/ - Craig Chee & Sarah Maisel: http://craigandsarah.com/ - Ukulele Festival Hawaii: https://www.ukulelefestivalhawaii.org/en/ - Questlove: https://questlove.com/ - Questlove Supreme podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6X0ThBWpiPUplNxoaa7SMx - Molly Lewis' Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/mollylele - rode nt1 | Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=rode+nt1
Recorded January 30, 2021.
Guests: Gerald Ross, Mary Agnes Krell Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
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‘Twas the night before solstice and all through the Podcast, we had Mary Agnes and Gerald Ross give us an amazing fun broadcast. Come with us as we figure out what we can salvage from this dumpster fire of a year, what we’re looking forward to, and in the end we bring laughter, hope, and good news to all lovers of the ukulele. It’s all coming up next… on the OokTown Podcast.
Links: • Gerald Ross: https://geraldross.com/ • Mary Agnes Krell: https://profiles.sussex.ac.uk/p145629-mary-krell • GNUF: https://northernuke.com/ • GNUF work in care homes: northernuke.com/community • Pandemic Pluckers’ “Murder the Christmas Musical” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pandemicpluckers/permalink/1107954322994681 • Donate to Doctors Without Borders: https://www.facebook.com/donate/302322471142278/ • Oahu Hawaii Ukulele Festival: https://www.ukulelefestivalhawaii.org/en/oahu/ • Danielle Anderson (aka “Danielle Ate The Sandwich”): http://danielleatethesandwich.com/ • CD Baby: https://cdbaby.com/ • UK Music Union: https://musiciansunion.org.uk/ • American Federation of Musicians: https://www.afm.org/ • Phil Doleman: https://www.phildoleman.co.uk/teaching • The Hebden Bridge Film Festival: https://www.hebdenbridgefilmfestival.org/ • Kristen Wiig shares UK slang: https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/kristen-wiig-shares-some-uk-slang-she-learned-filming-wonder-woman/vi-BB1c1DIw • Andy Eastwood: http://www.andyeastwood.com/ • Kristen Wiig + her ukulele: https://mckittenkat.tumblr.com/post/162047013354/a-collection-of-kristen-wiig-her-ukulele-part
Recorded on December 20th, 2020.
Guests: Andy Andrews, Aldrine Guerrero Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
It's our Kama'aina episode with Hawaii residents Andy Andrews and Aldrine Guerrero joining me and my co-host, Doug Brown, to talk about ukulele thankfulness, maintaining your ukulele, the state of the ukulele in Hawaii, Craig and Sarah's new gig with the Ukulele Festival Hawaii, and WAIT FOR IT... an original song about Loco Moco and the Tip Top Cafe performed by Aldrine, but you gotta stay till the end... and it's all coming up next... on the OokTown Podcast.
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Shoutouts: - Sarah Maisel and Craig Chee: congrats on your new role on the Oahu Ukulele Festival! - Gerald Ross: we'll get you on the show soon! - Ben from Ukulele Roadtrips: for checking with Doug
Links: - Oahu Ukulele Festival Hawaii: https://www.ukulelefestivalhawaii.org/en/oahu/ - Craig and Sarah: http://craigandsarah.com/ - Andy Andrews: https://www.facebook.com/ukeandy - Ukulele Underground: https://ukuleleunderground.com/ - Jake Shimabukuro Halloween Concert: https://jakeshimabukuro.com/blog/2020/10/12/jake-shimabukuro-spoo-ukulele-halloween-concert/ - The Simpsons Season 30, ep. 3 (Bob's Burgers theme performed by Aldrine): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Way_or_the_Highway_to_Heaven - Hotel Transylvania (song performed by Aldrine): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel_Transylvania - Loco Moco: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loco_moco - Poke: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poke_(Hawaiian_dish) - Planet Waves string winder: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Planet-Waves-PW-LMN-Lemon-Oil/dp/B000BNSYHW - Willy Nelson's guitar (Trigger): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trigger_(guitar) - Luthier doing maintenance on Trigger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhQuJTc5yFY - String cleaner and lubricant: https://www.amazon.co.uk/GHS-Guitar-String-Cleaner-Lubricant/dp/B0002D0CQC - April Fools - OokStringz iPhone app: https://vimeo.com/90626390 - Aldrine's Aquila signature strings: https://www.amazon.com/Aquila-Aldrine-Guererro-Signature-Ukulele/dp/B074QPNPQP - Roy Sakuma Ukulele Studios (Hawaii Ukulele Festival): https://www.roysakuma.net/ukulelefestival/ - Gabby Pahinui: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabby_Pahinui - Music for Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFnvp6QugJo - George Formby: https://www.georgeformby.co.uk/ - Uke Lesson 100 – Seasons of Love (from RENT): https://ukuleleunderground.com/2016/04/uke-lesson-100-seasons-of-love-from-rent/ - Ukulele Underground: https://ukuleleunderground.com/sign-up/ - Ukulele Underground Aloha Friday Jam: https://ukuleleunderground.com/courses/aloha-friday-jam/ - Tip Top Cafe: https://www.tiptop-motel.com/
Guests: Dani Joy, Marlowe Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
t’s Halloween, a blue moon, and we’ve got fire in the sky! Come along to hear what first time guest, singer-songwriter Dani Joy and returning guest and ukulele instrumentalist Marlowe have to say about scary gig stories, what to do with your ukulele in lockdown, how to arrange cover songs, and much, much more.
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Guests: Dani Joy, Marlowe Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Shoutout: * Victoria Vox - thanks for your work at the Voting Center in OC!
Links: * Dani Joy: https://danijoymusic.com/ * Marlowe: http://www.marlowe-official.com/about * The Last time Marlowe was on the Podcast (June 29, 2016): https://ooktown.com/2016-shows/ep-43-banana-sandwich/122-ep-43-banana-sandwich * Marlowe's Rainy Place: http://www.bluemugs.com.au/ * All kinds of Stories from…: https://www.namm.org/ * Dani Joy sponsored: https://www.romerocreations.com/ * Where Doug saw Stuart: https://www.downtowndenver.com/a-taste-of-colorado-2020/ * Soup Nazi Clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2lfZg-apSA * Where to get Dani's Music: https://danijoymusic.com/shop/ * Dani Joy "Strange World" w Daniel Ho and Perry Stauffe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0bzifaSA_0&feature=emb_logo * Daniel Ho's Site: https://www.danielho.com/ * Harvest Moon Dani Joy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zPyKw7IGb0 * Eddie Van Halen playing…: https://liveforlivemusic.com/news/eddie-van-halens-final-performances-hollywood-bowl-2015/ * best Eddie Van Halen impersonation on “Bring Your Adz,” a song that was inspired by repeated teenage viewings of a Van Halen concert video. “I thought, that’s what a ukulele concert should sound like!” exclaimed Shimabukuro. https://americannoise.com/concert-review-jake-shimabukuro-at-the-birchmere/ * Dani Joy's Reverb Page: https://reverb.com/shop/dani-joy-music
Guests: Matt Stead, Ben Hassenger, Jeff Krebs Host: Stuart Yoshida
It’s officially the Fall in the year of the Pandemic, and this month we dive into Retail-palooza. On the show we’ve got returning guest Matt Stead of The Uke Room in the UK; Ben Hassenger, the unofficially-official ukulele ambassador of Michigan; and Jeff Krebs of Yooptone music. Come join us for a conversation about how they’ve been dealing the changes to their ukulele shops brought on by COVID-19.
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Shoutouts: • Jeff Jaros and the Denver Folklore Center
Links: • Forest Ukuleles: forestukuleles.com • The Uke Room: https://theukeroom.com/ • ATEM Mini Video Switchers: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/atemmini • Bongo: https://www.bongolearn.com/about/ • Artistworks: https://artistworks.com/ • Uketropolis: https://www.uketropolis.com/ • Yooptone Music: https://www.yooptone.com/ • Get a "Great Uke State" shirt like Jeff is wearing: https://mimymi.square.site/ • Marquette MI where Yooptone is: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Marquette,+MI/@44.5821054,-88.8631028,7.02z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x4d51df5dc446b685:0x91364aad4c5ac71a!8m2!3d46.5436199!4d-87.3953713 • Hiawatha Music Co-op: https://www.facebook.com/HiawathaMusicFestival • Uketoberfest at Interlochen October 3: https://college.interlochen.org/adult-classes/uketoberfest • Cyber MUD X (Mighty Uke Day 10) October 23 & 24: http://mightyukeday.com
Guests: Stephanie Epstein, Heidi Swedberg Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
We’re taking a break from the Pandemic to talk about ukuleles and music therapy. And I guess we said their name three times on the show, because we have Stephanie Epstein, president of the Ukulele Kids Club charity. And and also joining us is regular guest Heidi Swedberg, performer extraordinaire. And did you know that Kermit is the secret name of Heidi’s wrist cast? Come along and learn all about the healing power of the ukulele… on the OokTown Podcast.
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Links • Hawaii Five-O: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaii_Five-O • Ukulele Kids Club Inc.: https://theukc.org/ • Ukulele Kids Club YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_odLYQdtZnFMnvxeMr3OQ • UKC inc. Gear: https://www.dartermall.com/ukulelekidsclub/ • UKC Ukulele Resorces: https://theukc.org/resource-portal/general-resources/ • UKC on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UkuleleKidsClubInc/ • Heidi and Daniel: https://sukeyjumpmusic.com/ • Oliver Sacks MD: https://www.oliversacks.com/ • Nature article on fMRI Study on Composers: https://www.nature.com/articles/srep12277 • Music therapy with Gabrielle Giffords: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Wellness/gabrielle-giffords-music-therapy-rewires-brain-tragedy-tucson/story?id=13075593 • HAPI Drum: http://www.hapidrum.com/ • SnHugFest 2020: https://theukc.org/pdf/events/event-snhugfest-2020.pdf • Tis the Season for Ukulele - Arpeggio Meditations/Melodic Meditations: https://danielward.net/book-storedanielward.net - Book Store • Listen to some tunes from the Tis the Season book: https://www.ooktown.com/2019-shows/ep-86-participating-in-whamageddon • Ukulele meditation: https://www.ukulelemag.com/lessons/ukulele-lesson-unlock-big-changes-in-your-playing-with-daniel-wards-meditative-arpeggio • Australian Uke Mag: https://kamuke.com/Kamuke • Ukulele Magazine All Access: https://store.ukulelemag.com/products/ukulele-magazine-all-access-subscription • UKC Band of the Year Contest: https://theukc.org/ukulele-band-of-the-year-2020/ • Port Townsend Uke Fest: https://centrum.org/the-port-townsend-ukulele-festival/ • Tunes in the Dunes: https://tunesinthedunes.com/
Recorded on August 23rd, 2020.
Guest: Ben from Ukulele Roadtrips Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
This could be the start of a Bromance as we welcome back Ben from Ukulele Roadtrips to have another Nice-olation podcast on ukuleles and the Pandemic. It soon goes off the rails as we bounce from Batman tee-shirts, to Swedes, to GNUF, and to a box of ukuleles falling the stairs, and that’s just in first 15 minutes. You might just have to watch this one on YouTube. So grab your favorite drink, so back and enjoy another episode… of the OokTown Podcast.
Episode 91 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBCY7HfQdfY OokTown YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWKuVjsJKQUHYXaXXfmGtA
Shoutouts: • James Elliot - our newest Patron! • Mary Agnes Krell - for renewing her support! • Robert Sawyer - for upping your pledge!
Links: • Ben from Ukulele Roadtrips: https://www.ukuleleroadtrips.com/bens-blog • GNUF: https://northernuke.com/ • UK Pandemic Pluckers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pandemicpluckers/?=bookmarks • Netflix: https://www.netflix.com • Asterix: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asterix • Learn with Ben: https://www.ukuleleroadtrips.com/learn-with-ben • Swedish COVID expert: https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/swedish-covid-expert-says-the-world-still-doesnt-understand • Deep Thought from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: https://hitchhikers.fandom.com/wiki/Deep_Though • Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: https://focusrite.com/en/usb-audio-interface/scarlett/scarlett-2i2-studio • Ben from Ukulele Roadtrips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJF_1GevowMFgfmJ-4aNaA • Mighty Uke Day (MUD): https://mightyukeday.com • Royal City Uke Fest: https://www.royalcityukefest.com/ • Niagara Falls: https://www.niagarafallstourism.com • Don't Call me Dracula: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGc0kQr9CeM • Smile and Wave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GhG9k-rGBI • MAPS — Ukulele Road Trips • DUC King of the Road Easy Ukulele Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-3Q-TK7MDk&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2Q5A7rR2XZ9C_sMRHkTUeFv9XxfrWy6_n_jGsbaHwLiXDEMCaTsi_k8R8DUC • Solid Spruce Flame Maple Pocket Sopranino ukulele: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kala-Ka-Pu-Ssfm-Solid-Spruce-Flame-Maple-Pocket-Sopranino-Ukulele-with-Bag/264688975939?hash=item3da0b14043:g:dKcAAOSwSD9eh8qU • Exiles Rugby team: https://www.exiles.dk/cms/ShowContentPage.aspx?ContentPageID=15 • Chordal Axis: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/11907350_23 • Community (TV show): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1439629/
Recorded July 26, 2020
Guests: Erin & Jeff, Mandi & George Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
We’re coming to you on the Summer Solstice in the year of the pandemic, and it’s part two of our “Nice-olation” podcasts. Only this time our focus is on performers. And we get to hear great punditry from our dual duets of Erin and Jeff, AKA Victor and Penny, and Mandi and George (AKA Opera-lele).
Shoutouts: * Janet Klein & the parlor boys - great to hear from you! Check out her latest digital music release on Bandcamp in the show notes! https://janetklein.bandcamp.com/album/yiddisha-follies-2020-release
Links: * Polish Ukulele Festival - Inicio: https://www.facebook.com/polishukuleleday/ * I'M YOURS - Cały Poznań Ukulele 2020 (Ukulele Cover): https://youtu.be/AHh0LbusIYE * Kansas City BBQ Restaurant - The Ship: https://www.theshipkc.com/ * Wonderstruck Ukulele Academy: https://www.wonderstruckukuleleacademy.com/ * Shure MV88 mic: https://www.amazon.com/Shure-MV88-Digital-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B07M8JLFLK/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=shure+mv88+mic&qid=1593310395&sr=8-3 * Premiere software: https://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.html * Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/ * Opera-lele: https://www.opera-lele.co.uk/shop * Mandi: https://www.facebook.com/mandi.harkett/videos/10158694122501133/ * Victor and Penny: http://www.victorandpenny.com/ * Victor and Penny Tour: http://www.victorandpenny.com/tour/ * Janet Klein and the Parlor Boys: https://www.janetklein.com/web/main.htm * Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer: https://mrbthegentlemanrhymer.bandzoogle.com/ * Taco Tuesday: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taco_Tuesday
Recorded June 21, 2020
Guests: Sarah Goodroad, Mary Agnes Krell, Ben Hassenger Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
It’s May 2020 in the year of the pandemic, and we’re still hunkered down trying to figure out how to do things like: having virtual ukulele strum along and festivals! And we’ve got an all-star panel of guests with Sarah Goodroad of the Boulder Ukulele Group, Mary Agnes Krell of GNUF, and Ben Hassenger, the self-proclaimed Ukulele Ambassador of Michigan. Now, grab your favorite self-isolation beverage, sit back, and join us… on the OokTown Podcast.
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Shoutouts: * Lisa (the Ukulele Fool) Kljaich the Host of The Ukulele Fool Strum along in Kentucky, and Ross who was strumming along with us are both fans and gave us a Woot!: https://www.facebook.com/newtouke/ * Boston John from the Steamboat John Denver Strum along gave us a shout out!: https://steamboatlibrary.org/ukuleles/steamboat-uke-jammers-club
Links: * Boulder Ukulele Group - A community group of musicians: https://www.boulderukulelegroup.com/BUG_About_Us.php * Mary Agnes Krell - Grand Northern Ukulele Festival: https://northernuke.com/team/mary-agnes-krell/ * Mighty Uke Day | The biggest little ukulele festival in the "Great Uke State": https://mightyukeday.com/ * Uke Fest 2021 - The Ashokan Center: https://ashokancenter.org/uke-fest-2021/ * Music is the Foundation | Mighty Uke Day: https://mightyukeday.com/mitf/ * UKE Magazine — World of Ukes: https://worldofukes.co.uk/uke-magazine-shop * Chap-Hop And Chill 'Nice-olation Mix': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdWYtgFmFd8 * FREE Online Uke Fest — Craig Chee & Sarah Maisel: http://www.cheemaisel.com/minifest * Why Zoom Is Terrible: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/29/sunday-review/zoom-video-conference.html * Everything You Need to Know About Slow Internet Speeds: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/20/technology/personaltech/slow-internet-speeds.html * Boulder Ukulele Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boulderukulelegroup/ * Lansing Area Ukulele Group: https://benhassenger.com/laugh/
Recorded May 31, 2020
Guests: Ray Ortega, Abe Deshotel Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
While we hunker down in place, I’m holding a special Podcasters summit to talk about Ukulele in the time of the Corona Virus Pandemic. Special guests Ray Ortega of the Podcasters’ Studio, Abe Deshotel of the Ukulele Podcast, and my co-host Doug Brown join in to share their thoughts on making it through these difficult times. Oh, and then we totally geek out on Podcasting equipment.
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YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWKuVjsJKQUHYXaXXfmGtA/
Shoutouts: • Tori Knight for sending me his ukulele song, “You’re My Brother” - great funky, upbeat song - send me a link if you have one • Dan Panke of the My Uke site for including the OokTown Podcast in his News page (http://myuke.ca) Links: • Ray Ortega – Professional Podcast Producer: Ray Ortega – Professional Podcast Producer • This Week in Tech (TWiT): https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech • Kala brand ukuleles: https://kalabrand.com/ • Abe's Ukulele Podcast: https://ukepodcast.com/ • Finch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqQdNoTSFRgCMkf7L-3wjeU0xCYHWhvs6 • Gordi: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDTPxSZXH70k-tz92kRv5HY8plHbynQDM • The Oh Hellos: https://music.theohhellos.com/album/notos • Simon and Garfunkel: https://youtu.be/yoY84cJoLe0 • Mini-Uke Fest: http://www.cheemaisel.com/minifest • Post Malone x Nirvana Tribute - Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7eaGcIyhPU • Opera-lele: https://www.opera-lele.co.uk/ • John Krasinski Surprises 'Hamilton' Superfan With A Cast Reunion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0zXReyaNCA • Ep. 77: Unconscious Ukulele Playing from OokTown: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ooktown-ukulele-podcast/e/59856160 • Heavyweight | Gimlet: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/heavyweight • COVID 19 and the ukulele world: https://ukepodcast.com/episode/2d2e3977a83740d7/covid-19-and-the-ukulele-world • Podcasters’ Roundtable: https://podcastersroundtable.com/ • Potterless Podcast | A Grown Man Reads Harry Potter for the First Time: https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/ • Ep. 38: A Moody Songwriting Bear: https://ooktown.com/2015-shows/ep-33-a-moody-songwriting-bear • Ray Ortega on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thepodcastersstudio • Opinion | Rules for Using the Sidewalk During the Coronavirus: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/05/opinion/coronavirus-walk-outside.html • Terry Carter | Ukulele Teacher | Uke Like The Pros: https://www.ukelikethepros.com/about • RØDE Microphones: http://en.rode.com/ • Rode RodeCaster Pro Podcast Production Studio: https://www.rode.com/rodecasterpro • “Arpeggio Meditations For Ukulele” By Daniel Ward – Review: https://liveukulele.com/reviews/arpeggio-meditations-for-ukulele-daniel-ward/ • I will be what I will be, by Abe Deshotel: https://ukuleleabe.com/releases • Ukulele Wednesdays group in UK: https://ukulelewednesdays.com/latest-news/
Guests: Cynthia Kinnunen, James Hill, Amber Rozel, Jimmy Brink Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Wow! We’ve got a content-rich podcast for you, featuring JHUI members Cynthia Kinnunen, Amber Rozel, JHUI founder James Hill, PLUS first time guest and Music Teacher, Jimmy Brink. So join us on this Ukulele Education journey as we talk about the why’s and how’s of teaching music, drive-by ook’ing, and SO MUCH MORE.
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Shoutouts: • New Patron Tara Maysey of the London Ukulele Project! • Chris Russell for giving me some great ideas and topics to talk about today! My apologies if I don’t quite get everything you were talking about. Links: • Amber Rozel | Allegheny Ukulele Soirée: http://ukulelesoiree.com/guests/amber-rozel • UkuleleX - James Hill Teaches Extreme Ukulele: https://www.uketropolis.com/ukulelex • The Ukulele Way: https://www.theukuleleway.com/ • Cynthia K Music: http://www.cynthiakmusic.com/ • Denver UkeFest 2020: https://swallowhillmusic.org/ukefest/ • Ukulele in the Classroom: https://ukuleleintheclassroom.com/ • UKETROPOLIS with James Hill: https://www.uketropolis.com/ • Lyons Hummbucker Electric Kazoo: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Lyons/Hummbucker-Electric-Kazoo-Black-1274423038378.gc?source=4WWRWXGP&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3vvk6p3o5wIVguNkCh0PxgzPEAQYASABEgJY7PD_BwE • Ukulele Time Black Hawaiian Shirt: https://alohafunwear.com/products/ukulele-time-black-hawaiian-shirt?variant=10765247316004&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI89T-vp7o5wIV7x-tBh2sFQWWEAQYASABEgL7xfD_BwE • Education Homepage – Kala Education: https://education.kalabrand.com/pages/edu-intro • Cordoba Cares - Cordoba Guitars: https://www.cordobaguitars.com/cordoba-cares/ • Royal City Uke Fest | Guelph, Ontario CANADA: https://www.royalcityukefest.com/ • OboeFest: http://www.ou.edu/finearts/music/workshops_camps/oboefest • Little Kids Rock: Music education charity in US public schools: https://www.littlekidsrock.org/ • What is Orff Schulwerk?: https://aosa.org/about/what-is-orff-schulwerk/ • The Status of Music Education in the US: https://www.giveanote.org/media/2017/09/The-Status-of-Music-Education-in-US-Public-Schools-2017_reduced.pdf • Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh: https://pittsburghkids.org/ • Allegheny Ukulele Soirée: https://ukulelesoiree.com/2020-welcome • James Hill Ukulele Initiative (JHUI): https://www.jhui.org/certification/ • ATD's Talent Development Capability Model: https://tdcapability.org/#/personal/communication • Ashokan UkeFest: https://ashokancenter.org/uke-fest/ • Mid-West Uke and Harmonica Camp: http://www.midwestukecamp.com/
Recorded February 23, 2020.
Guests: Phil Doleman, Heidi Swedberg and Daniel Ward Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
We welcome back our friends Phil Doleman, Heidi Swedberg, and Daniel Ward for a holiday-Christmas themed exploration of mentors and mentoring, ukulele in the UK, the way cool and hopeful London Ukulele Project, and the annual Whamageddon game.
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Shoutouts: • Patrons: o Robert Sawyer o Mandi Harkett - ukulele player, part of Opera-lele o Mary Agnes Krell - GNUF o George Anzivino o Jessica Sammis o Caroline Francklyn • Steve - Podcast listener - thanks for your note! Feedback always appreciated. Links: • Phil Doleman - Old time, good time music: https://www.phildoleman.co.uk/ • Heidi Swedberg: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidi_Swedberg • LCM Exams | Ukulele Graded exams - University of West London: https://lcme.uwl.ac.uk/exams/guitar-ukulele/ukulele • London Ukulele Project: https://londonukuleleproject.co.uk/ • Heidi Swedberg - Ukulele Magazine: http://www.ukulelemag.com/?s=swedberg • GNUF - A Grand Northern Ukulele Festival: https://northernuke.com/ • How to Find Your Bliss: Joseph Campbell: https://www.brainpickings.org/2015/04/09/find-your-bliss-joseph-campbell-power-of-myth/ • Appreciating the legacy of George Formby: http://www.georgeformby.co.uk/ • U3A - University of the Third Age: https://www.u3a.org.uk/ • Koaloha Opio Concert Ukulele Package: https://www.theukulelesite.com/koaloha-opio-concert-ukulele-package.html • 2019 Ken Timms Ukulele Style 0: https://shop.gryphonstrings.com/products/2019-soprano-ken-timms-ukulele-style-0-57226 • Daniel Ward: https://danielward.net/shopping/pre_order_tis_the_season_for_ukulele/ • CDs | Phil Doleman: https://www.phildoleman.co.uk/cds • Doug Brown and the Denver Ukulele Community: https://den-uke.com/
Recorded on December 15, 2019.
Guests: Matt Stead, Andy Andrews Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
It’s a fun-filled episode with first time guest Matt Stead of the Uke Room, and regular guest Andy Andrews of PUKA joining Doug Brown and me to talk about creating an ukulele experience, looking at ways of inspiring us, creativity traps, ways of using the ukulele to connect people and end loneliness, and a whole bunch more!
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWKuVjsJKQUHYXaXXfmGtA/
Shoutouts: • Greg Simpson • Tom Towle • Beverly Wood • Don Hatelstad • Ben • Jodie Lee • Matt Williams • Abe Deshotel
Links: • The Uke Room (Matt Stead): https://theukeroom.com/ • Fender Custom Andy Summers Strat reproduction: https://andysummers.com/news/fender-guitar/ • Phil Doleman: https://www.phildoleman.co.uk/ • Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._B_The_Gentleman_Rhymer • Charlie Beer Ukulele: https://www.facebook.com/Charliebeerukulele/ • Andydan - Uke Planet: https://www.ukeplanet.co.uk/tag/andydan/ • GNUF: https://northernuke.com/ • Matt Stead on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoAMOtbORqibSDsxBCVFZlw • Andy Andrews on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukeandy • Sulfur dioxide (volcanic emission): https://www.environment.gov.au/protection/publications/factsheet-sulfur-dioxide-so2 • Wonderstruck Ukulele Academy: https://www.wonderstruckukuleleacademy.com/ • Forest Ukulele Retreat 2020: https://theukeroom.com/events/retreat/ • Tunes in the Dunes: https://tunesinthedunes.com/ • Musical Instrument Museum: https://mim.org/ • London Ukulele Project: https://londonukuleleproject.co.uk/london-youth-ukulele-orchestra/tutors • Gabby Pahinui: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabby_Pahinui • Feed to meters conversion: https://www.metric-conversions.org/length/feet-to-meters.htm • Doug Brown and the Denver Ukulele Community: https://den-uke.com/
Recorded on November 17, 2019.
Guests: Stu Fuchs, Amber Rozel Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Ukulele Zen Instructor extraordinaire Stu Fuchs returns to the show, along with first time guest and Level 3 Certified JHUI instructor Amber Rozel, PLUS text message kibitzing from Doug Brown, as we explore the world of Zen workshops, harnessing the healing power of ukulele music, discuss some unexpected ways of teaching ukulele, and D minor, the saddest key of all.
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWKuVjsJKQUHYXaXXfmGtA/
Shoutouts: • In memory of EP Davis, one of our original friends of the show who was with us from the beginning • Long time Patrons: o Steve Blair o Ward Jewell o Mike Hind o Mark Jones o Wesla Weller o Matt Stead - he’s joining us on the show next month
Links: • 4th Annual Ukulele Zen Retreat! @ Omega Institute - Jun 30 2019: https://stufuchs.com/event/2378243/474073311/4th-annual-ukulele-zen-retreat • Amber Rozel | Allegheny Ukulele Soirée: http://ukulelesoiree.com/guests/amber-rozel • NHSS: https://www.nhstringstudio.com/ • Stu Fuchs: https://stufuchs.com/lessons-workshops • Zoom: https://zoom.us/meetings/?zcid=1173&creative=356421677439&keyword=zoom%20meeting&matchtype=e&network=g&device=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgNXtBRC6ARIsAIPP7RspqdsunS-O3q38RR7sHS5D3H_t6g47B0eb6Myw7ztcsRZFdwD38b0aAl7zEALw_wcB • Steel City Ukuleles: https://www.meetup.com/Steel-City-Ukuleles/ • Andrew Yang: https://www.yang2020.com/ • Mark Trevis | Coast Cultural Alliance: https://suncoastarts.com/organizer/mark-trevis/ • Quadra Island: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadra_Island • The Impossible Burger: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/impossible-burger-everything-you-need-to-know/ • Kala Brand Ukuleles: https://kalabrand.com/ • Cordoba Cares - Cordoba Guitars: https://www.cordobaguitars.com/cordoba-cares/ • KLOS Carbon Fiber Acoustic Electric Ukulele: https://klosguitars.com/products/klos-carbon-fiber-acoustic-electric-ukulele?variant=11369413378091 • Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz Burning Uke, 2019: https://www.burninguke.com/ • A Mach piece (in D minor) by Nigel Tufnel of Spinal Tap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgViOqGJEvM • First Note Sand Blocks: https://www.musiciansfriend.com/classroom-kids/first-note-sand-blocks/464248000000000?cntry=us&source=3WWRWXGP&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgNXtBRC6ARIsAIPP7RuJ0fb_GYLrHVgSjWwhFLV4muD0dMQ2bNnY5YW0Ob0eUIvhTMuNIBMaAoIIEALw_wcB • The Return of Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARp-TrtI_dY • The Best Metronome App (for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch): http://www.frozenape.com/tempo-metronome.html • Brazilian Drum Machine | Beat Production: https://beatproduction.net/brazilian-drum-machine/ • Metronaut iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/metronaut-music-accompaniment/id1202148484 • Loopy: https://loopyapp.com/ • Acapella music app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/acapella-from-picplaypost/id924635678 • 2018 Caribbean Ukulele Cruise! @ Sailing from Ft. Lauderdale - Feb 17 2018: https://stufuchs.com/event/2036483/454602706/2018-caribbean-ukulele-cruise • The Brothers Cazimero: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Brothers_Cazimero • James Hill: https://www.jameshillmusic.com/home • UkeFest Virginia 2019: https://www.ukefestva.com/ • Stu Fuchs on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ukulelezen
Guests: Sam Muir, Terry Carter Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
First time guests Sam Muir and Terry Carter go over their recent ukulele festival experiences, delve into finger style and classical ukulele, compare notes on music education in the UK and the US, and get me hankering for Tim Tam, vegemite and making a visit to the folks down under at Valla Beach, plus lots more!
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Shoutouts: • To long-time patrons: o Michael Kohan of the CC Strummers o Patrick Timms o Andy Andrews o Cynthia Bigelow o Victoria Vox o Paul Wynia
Links: • LA International Ukulele Festival: http://www.kalakoa.com/ukulele/ • Terry Carter’s Store: store.ukelikethepros.com • Terry Carter’s website: ukelikethepros.com • MIDI Plant music: https://www.midisprout.com/ • Valla Beach Ukulele Camp in Australia: https://www.vallabeachukulelecamp.net/ • Samantha Muir: https://samanthamuir.com/ukulele/ • Classical Ukulele (Sam Muir): https://iloveclassicalukulele.com/ • Wild Women of Anywhere Beach: https://www.thewildwomenofanywherebeach.net/ • Tim Tam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Tam • Vegemite: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegemite • Forest Ukulele Retreat: https://www.facebook.com/forestukuleleretreat/ • Deck The Halls (finger style lesson by Terry Carter): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzO-FtCH0cI • Daniel Ward: https://www.danielward.net/ • Stu Fuchs: https://www.stufuchs.com/ • Denver Ukulele Festival 2019 Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-BXfinXBAs • Andrew Molina: https://andrewmolinaukulele.com/ • Kris Fuchigami: https://www.krisfuchigami.com/ • John King: https://iloveclassicalukulele.com/artists/ • Campanella Ukulele Major Scale Tutorial (Terry Carter): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YMWUmId474
Guest: Jodie Lee Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
What summer songs have you been listening to? On this episode, we take a deep dive into songs with Jodie Lee and my co-host Doug Brown as we dig into the top ukulele songs playlist, then later try to guess who’s playlist we’re looking at, and talk about John Atkins and Grace Vanderwaal, deconstructing and reconstructing songs, and so much more!
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Shoutouts: • John Adkins - cool twitter pics with Grace!
Links: • Paddleboard & Ukulele Lessons on the Water: https://paddleandstrum.com/ • Blue milk: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Blue_milk • Parker Palmer ("When Way Closes"): https://onbeing.org/blog/when-way-closes/ • News about barack obama summer playlist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/search?q=barack+obama+summer+playlist&ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Esearch • Grace Vanderwaal talks about John "The Ukulele Teacher": https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher/videos/853775638116912/ • Dougs Picture (you need a Facebook account): https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156344231038639&set=t.1466114992&type=3&theater • Planet Waves Ukulele capo: https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Waves-PW-CP-12-Ukulele-Capo/dp/B00GTSM8CK/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=waves+capo+ukulele&qid=1566763950&s=gateway&sr=8-4 • Grace VanderWaal Takes the Stage with ‘Moonlight’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULdxpGzfx20 • Can't Help Falling in Love: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Can%27t_Help_Falling_in_Love • House Of Gold - twenty one pilots (Ukulele Tutorial): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APc11dBFjtQ • Ukulele Underground: https://ukuleleunderground.com/ • Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride) on Ukulele: http://ukulelehunt.com/2012/04/04/bridal-chorus-here-comes-the-bride-on-ukulele/ • Wonderstruck Ukulele Academy: https://www.wonderstruckukuleleacademy.com/ • Can't Help Falling in Love (Elvis): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Can%27t_Help_Falling_in_Love • Jake Shimabukuro - "Missing Three": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kn2gJ3CGfA • Sarah Goodroad: https://www.goodroadmusic.com/ • Rocky Mountain Ukulele Orchestra: https://ukuleleorchestra.org/ • The Stowaway Ukulele: https://www.amazon.com/Stowaway-Ukulele-Revealed-Richard-Expeditions/dp/1495099482 • Women of Folk Ensemble with Jen Hitt has something for everyone - Swallow Hill Music: https://swallowhillmusic.org/women-of-folk-ensemble-jen-hitt/ • What Makes This Song Great * The Police: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB_bJAllmV0 • What Makes This Song Great * Rush: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P-yUOlOC5M • What Makes This Song Great * Steely Dan (check out Rick getting into the song at 5:30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXH7cqrTbmM • What Makes This Song Great * Yes (Roundabout): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFisOTDzGuE&list=PLW0NGgv1qnfzb1klL6Vw9B0aiM7ryfXV_&index=35&t=666s
Guests: Mary Agnes Krell, Gerald Ross Hosts: Stuart Yoshida
We’re all about the 50th anniversary of the landing on the moon, Zero-G ukuleles, GNUF awards, and welcoming back two of my favorite guests, Gerald Ross of geraldross.com and Mary Agnes Krell, one of the driving forces behind GNUF. Plus, we talk about ukulele festival workshops, creating “experiences” at ukulele festivals, and much more!
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CD7vDdJIU4
Shoutouts: * Doug at the Denver County Fair - let us know how the ukulele contest goes! * GNUF for the Duke of York Community Initiative Award 2019, Epic Award for England from Voluntary Arts in 2018, and Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in 2017
Links: * GNUF: http://northernuke.com/ * Mary Agnes: https://www.maryagneskrell.com/ * Gerald Ross: http://geraldross.com/ * Milo Fultz, bass player: https://www.milofultzmusic.com/about-me * Mauloa Ukuleles: http://www.taiyuanmusical.com/en/products/All-solid-series.html * Ukulele Kids Club: https://theukc.org/ * Planet Waves ukulele capo: https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Waves-PW-CP-12-Ukulele-Capo/dp/B00GTSM8CK * Rob Collins ukuleles: https://tinguitar.com/portfolio/standard-ukuleles/
Guests: Victoria Vox, Hope Dunbar Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWBPlOeJiuU
As the heat and allergies of summer roll in, we welcome back two great singer-songwriters to the show: Victoria Vox and Hope Dunbar! We follow a circuitous path while we talk about ukulele travels, tackling writers block, ideas on expanding listernship, collaborating on songwriting, and much more!
Shoutouts: • Swallow Hill for hosting the OokTown Podcast at the 12th Annual Denver UkeFest - especially Lindsay Corbin and all the hard working folks at Swallow Hill that made the festival great! • Congrats to Na Hoku Hanohano winners Herb Ohta Jr. for instrumental album of the year, Kris Fuchigami for instrumental composition of the year for his song “Life Is,” and Taimane for performer of the year - all fabulous ukulele players!
Links: • Victoria Vox: https://victoriavox.com/ • UKE Magazine — World of Ukes: http://worldofukes.co.uk/uke-magazine-shop • Prompt Queens: http://promptqueens.libsyn.com/ • Hope Dunbar: http://www.hopedunbarmusic.com/ • Star Belle Ukulele Band: https://www.facebook.com/events/crescent-moon/star-belle-ukulele-band/1028167157273765/ • Take It Easy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Take_It_Easy • Mandy Harvey - Deaf Singer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKSWXzAnVe0 • Jackson Browne "Take It Easy": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Take_It_Easy • Carl Jung article: https://thefirstgates.com/2014/01/02/jungs-tower-simplicity-and-the-inner-life/
Guests: Aldrine Guerrero, Aaron Nakamura, Stu Fuchs, Casey Cormier Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
We’re back at Swallow Hill for our annual spring Denver UkeFest Podcast with first time guest Stu Fuchs, plus Aldrine Guerreo, Aaron Nakamura, and Casey Cormier. Our conversations go from song arranging using a fish bowl, to ukulele festival cruises and sea sickness, to Scandinavian blue grass heavy metal, and so much more.
Watch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-BXfinXBAs
Shoutouts: • Ben Hassenger: best wishes for a quick recovery and healing! http://mightyukeday.com/ • New Patron Michael Kohan of the CC Strummers (https://calirose.com/wackyworld/the-cc-strummers/) out of the Culver City Senior Center led by Cali Rose, and their “We Will Uke You” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRPtFOPZ_4w&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1tDnYcUcltSboDAyL7qdtK981GOKXt-Vs4TaECYpuXHUSoy298rVxZw5g) • New Patron George AnzivinoI of The Unlikely Strummers (https://unlikelystrummers.weebly.com/about-us.html). They did a fundraiser for UKC and raised $12,500! • Daniel Ate The Sandwich and V&P: Their next Wonderstruck Ukulele Academy is Nov 7, 2019 - Nov 9, 2019 (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wonderstruck-ukulele-academy-2019-fort-collins-co-tickets-61610281009)
Links: • Aldrine Guerrero & Aaron Nakamura - Ukulele Underground: https://ukuleleunderground.com/ • Stu Fuchs: https://stufuchs.com/ • Ukulele Zen: https://www.youtube.com/user/StUkulele • Swallow Hill UkeFest 2019: • Casey Cormier: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6O2RF03lDDcoZjkqTRVOpQ • JoCo Cruise: https://jococruise.com/ • 'Ukulele Cruise — Craig Chee & Sarah Maisel: http://www.cheemaisel.com/ukulele-cruise • Steve ’N’ Seagulls (https://stevenseagulls.com/) version of “Thunderstruck”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4Ao-iNPPUc • Grand Northern Ukulele Festival (GNUF): http://northernuke.com/ • Kalei Gamiao (ukulele) and Milo Fultz (bass ukulele) (go to 32:30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLFiElwJUcI&t=2107s
Recorded May 11, 2019.
Guests: Ben Hassenger, Andrew Nufer, Cynthia Kinnunen, Steve Espaniola Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Ahhh… spring time in the Rockies! With april showers, snow and hay fever, all is new again. And speaking of new, we have new guest Steven Espaniola, Clark Holmes of the Naked Waiters, plus returning guests Cynthia Kinnunen of the Royal City Uke Fest, and Ben Hassenger of the Might Uke Day festival. So you bet we’ll be talking about ukulele festivals, plus the JHUI program, NAMM 2019, and so much more.
Shoutouts: • Michelle - thanks for getting in touch with Nataly Dawn! I’m working on contacting her • Sabrina of the Grand Paname Ukestra of Paris
Links: • Cynthia Kinnunen: http://www.cynthiakmusic.com/ • Royal City Uke Fest: https://www.royalcityukefest.com/ • Ukuleles In The Classroom: https://ukuleleintheclassroom.com/ • The James Hill Ukulele Initiative (JHUI): http://www.jhui.org/ • The Naked Waiters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tnwaiters/ • The Boring Song: https://youtu.be/_anFZZZGRI8 • On the Balcony: https://youtu.be/daVhCVu3RIA • Lee Lee Bear: https://youtu.be/nJECnX3xN7Q • The Cat Song: https://youtu.be/Rs2tL_kGBaQ • Good ol Days: https://youtu.be/Cv6yfeUbTxI • Dear Ida: https://youtu.be/1oFTSmOOFC4 • Dance With You: https://youtu.be/tmsJLyrol3g • Steven Espaniola: https://www.stevenespaniola.com/ • Doug Brown: https://den-uke.com/
With returning guest Jodie Lee of Baristas Unfiltered, plus co-host Doug Brown, we have first time visitors to the Podcast George Bartle and Mandi Harkett (aka Opera-lele) for some laugh snortin' good fun as we meander through talking talking about performing, finding your style, Huffle Puff, new stuff we’ve seen or gotten, and more!
Shoutouts: • Hope Dunbar - how about coming on the show in April? • Ben Hassenger - ditto! Links: • Opera-lele: https://www.opera-lele.co.uk/ • Barista Unfiltered by Jodie Lee & Austin Miller: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/barista-unfiltered/id1440211101?mt=2 • Paddleboard & Ukulele Lessons on the Water: https://paddleandstrum.com/ • Rocky Mountain Ukulele Orchestra: http://ukuleleorchestra.org/ • Prompt Queens Podcast — Hope Dunbar: http://www.hopedunbarmusic.com/prompt-queens-podcast • Czech Ukulele Festival: http://ukulelefestival.cz/domains/ukulelefestival.cz/index.php/home • Victor and Penny Victor and Penny: http://www.victorandpenny.com/ • Opera-lele on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Operalele/posts/1376991745775907?comment_id=1378353292306419&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R%22%7D • Danielle Ate The Sandwich: http://danielleatethesandwich.com/ • Wonderstruck Ukulele Academy: https://www.wonderstruckukuleleacademy.com/ • This Week @ the Lodge: https://boulderelks.com/2017/02/23/this-week-the-lodge-36/ • Frome Ukuklele Festival: http://www.fromeukulelefestival.org/ • Burlesque Festival 2019: http://hebdenbridge.org/burlesque-festival-2019-line-up/ • London Ukulele Project: https://londonukuleleproject.co.uk/ • World of Ukes: http://worldofukes.co.uk/ • League of Ukulele Gentlemen: https://www.leagueofukulelegentlemen.com/ • A Proposed New Event for 2020 - A Ukulele River Cruise on the Danube: http://worldofukes.co.uk/blog/2018/12/11/a-proposed-new-event-for-2020-a-ukulele-river-cruise-on-the-danube • Jodie Lee: https://jodielee.com/
Guests: Mary Agnes Krell, Heidi Swedberg and Daniel Ward Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
t’s a mid-Winter Podcast, and it’s great to have back regular guests Heidi Swedberg and Daniel Ward, along with Mary Agnes Krell of GNUF. And Doug is back after surviving the National Western Stock Show. There’s lots of discussion on ukuleles and public libraries, upcoming events and guests at GNUF, the Denver Ukulele Fest, finding the “Why” for your ukulele groups, and much more.
Shoutouts: • John Campbell - a listener from down-under - Thanks for checking on the Brandy Chords from Jeff Thomas! • DATS - congrats on the five songs in 24 hours! • Hope Dunbar - invite me to your Podcast! • Rose from Ukulele Highway - I’m looking forward to being on your show • Operalele - looking forward to having you on in March!
Links: • Heidi Swedberg: http://sukeyjumpmusic.com/ • Daniel Ward: http://danielward.net/ • GNUF - A Grand Northern Ukulele Festival: http://northernuke.com/ • Danielle Ate The Sandwich: http://danielleatethesandwich.com/ • DATS 24 Hour Album: http://danielleatethesandwich.com/dats-4th-annual-24-hour-album/ • Hope Dunbar: http://www.hopedunbarmusic.com/ • Ukulele Library Program: https://sukeyjumpmusic.wordpress.com/2019/01/13/ukes-in-libraries-check-it-out/ • Library Contact: mhortan@lapl.org • Welcome - Music for Life: http://www.musicforlife.org/ • Events | Jefferson County Public Library: https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/search/q=ukulele&local_start=2018-12-31%20TO%202019-02-28 • The Duke of York Award: http://www.thedukeofyorkscommunityinitiative.org.uk/ • The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service: https://www.gov.uk/queens-award-for-voluntary-service • Bad Mouse Orchestra: https://www.facebook.com/badmouseorchestra/ • Ralph Shaw: http://ralphshaw.ca/ • Stanley Brinks & Freschard — Fika Recordings: https://fikarecordings.com/stanley-brinks-and-freschard • Denver Ukulele Festival 2019: https://swallowhillmusic.org/ukefest/ • Ukulele Festival of Great Britain: https://www.facebook.com/Ukulele-Festival-of-Great-Britain-307157506649/ • Uke Ohana: https://ukeohana.com/
Recorded February 24, 2019.
Just ahead of the arctic vortex (which thankfully didn’t reach Colorado), it’s a mini-summit on Ukulele Podcasting! My guest and ukulele paddler, Jodie Lee, comes aboard to talk about her experiences starting a podcast, the shared experience of Wonderstruck, and we even had a guest appearance by Doug Brown as he takes a break from the last day of the National Western Stock Show. PLUS, I reveal the name of the 15 year old singer-songwriter prodigy.
Guest: Jodie Lee Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc4XBZKCkNE
iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774
Shoutouts: * Toby - for asking about the 15-year old prodigy we saw at Wonderstruck… because I can finally report back that: * Julia Kirkwood is the phenom we saw and heard. Thanks to her mom Andie for giving us the “ok” to give a shoutout to Julia. Here’s the link to her website: https://www.juliakirkwood.com/ * John Campbell from Oz - mahalo for contacting me and suggesting a guest! * Jeffrey Thomas - for sending me his arrangement of Brandy * Rose from Ukulele Highway - we’ll get you on another Podcast, and thanks for the topics! https://ukulelehighway.com/ * Mike and Caroline - I hope everything went well, and ditto on having you on an upcoming show: http://www.unplugthewood.com/unplugthewood/
Links: * Rocky Mountain Ukulele Orchestra: http://ukuleleorchestra.org/ * Barista Unfiltered podcast: www.baristaunfiltered.com * Wonderstruck Ukulele Academy: https://www.wonderstruckukuleleacademy.com/ * Paddle and Strum: www.paddleandstrum.com * Rock Choir Colorado: http://faceacademyofmusic.com/rock-choir/ * Jodie bought her first serious ukulele - the Ohana Pineapple PK 70G: https://ohana-music.com/product/pk-70g-pineapple-shaped-solid-spruce-solid-mahogany-soprano/ * Clogging: http://www.applechillcloggers.org/ * YouTube Cogging video featuring Jodie Lee: https://youtu.be/eQFNvhxdPXo * National Western Stock Show: https://nationalwestern.com/
Recorded on January 27, 2019.
Guests: Lucy Laforge, Victoria Vox Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
The season of Thanksgiving reminds us to be grateful, and so it’s with deep gratitude that I welcome back Lucy Laforge fresh off her tour of Europe, along with Victoria Vox, ukulele artist and mouth trumpeter extraordinaire. We celebrate Grrl Power, talk about what it’s like being a female ukulele artist, explore the ins and outs of getting onto the Ukulele Festival Circuit, and much more.
Shoutouts: • Renée for becoming a Patron and being a part of the ukulele group at Spotlight Music in Fort Collins • The Plymouth Ukulele Club - thanks for attending the strumming workshop! http://www.plymouthucc.org/
Links: • Global Village Museum: http://globalvillagemuseum.org/ • Victoria Vox: https://www.victoriavox.com/ • Raiatea Helm on OokTown - Ep. 12: Heavy Nylon: https://ooktown.com/2013-shows/ep-12-heavy-nylon • Raiatea Helm: http://raiateahelm.com/ • Grace VanderWaal: https://gracevanderwaal.com/ • Pomplamoose: https://www.pomplamoose.com/ • Gerald Ross: https://geraldross.com/ • American Federation of Musicians: https://www.afm.org/ • Victoria Vox on Jay Leno: https://www.facebook.com/TheTimeMachine/videos/222018528464/ • A Very Merry Mouth Trumpet Holiday with Victoria Vox: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/victoriavox/a-very-merry-mouth-trumpet-holiday • Wigs for kids: https://www.wigsforkids.org/ • Locks of Love: https://locksoflove.org/ • Galactron vs Reptar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-nkgdhf258
Guest: Gerald Ross Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
On our last Podcast of the year, we visit Wendy’s in search of product placement sponsorship, talk about our top five ukulele gadgets and songs; send shoutouts to all our guests in 2018, patrons, listeners, and our families; and in general celebrate our time together just laughing and talking about the ukulele with regular guest Gerald Ross and co-host Doug Brown.
Shoutouts: • Too many to list! To all my guests, listeners, family, and people who've written to me: MAHALO (THANK YOU)!
Links: • Ashokan Uke Fest: https://ashokan.org/uke-fest/ • Gerald Ross website: https://geraldross.com/ • Gerald Ross | CD Baby Music Store: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/geraldross8 • Wendy's: https://menu.wendys.com/ • Carbon Fiber Ukulele: https://klosguitars.com/pages/ukulele • Zoom H6: https://www.zoom-na.com/products/field-video-recording/field-recording/h6-handy-recorder • Plymouth Congregational UCC: http://www.plymouthucc.org/ • Xvive wireless transmitter: http://www.xviveaudio.com/productInfo.asp?id=359 • Ukulele Kids Club: https://theukc.org/
Guests: Mike Hind, Ben Hassenger Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
The Fall is bringing the cold air down from Canada into Lansing, home of returning guest Ben Hassenger. We’re also bringing in the warmth from Bermuda with first time guest Mike Hind. You’ll get a sneak peak at what it was like at Wonderstruck, get some tips on performing, building a better ukulele club, and so much more.
Become a Patron of the Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
Shoutouts: • Cynthia, Michelle and Jody - it was great to meet you in person at Wonderstruck. • Ukulele Rob and the St. John’s Second Saturday Uke Gathering - Mahalo for mentioning the OokTown Podcast • Rose for starting the “Ukulele Highway” podcast - congratulations! • Plymouth Ukulele Group - they did a fantastic job at the opening of the “Living Aloha” exhibit at the Global Village Museum • Dave from ukulelego.com
Links: • Ep. 72 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3uuXWDhG90 • Ukulele Festival of Scotland: https://ukulelefestivalofscotland.co.uk/ • Mike Hind: https://mikehind.bandcamp.com/ • Tribal Rites Tattoo in Fort Collins: http://www.tribalritestattoo.com/ • Peace, Love, and Donuts: https://www.peaceloveandlittledonuts.com/ • Wonderstruck Ukulele Academy: https://www.wonderstruckukuleleacademy.com/ • Might Use Day: http://mightyukeday.com/ • Jake Shimabukuro (“The Greatest Day”): http://jakeshimabukuro.com/ • Uketoberfest: http://college.interlochen.org/adult-classes/uketoberfest • Flea Bitten Dawgs: http://www.fleabittendawgs.com/ • The Dock in Bermuda: https://www.fairmont.com/southampton-bermuda/dining/thedock/ • Grand Norther Ukulele Festival: http://northernuke.com/ • Zoë Bestel: http://zoebestel.co.uk/ • Unplug The Wood: http://www.unplugthewood.com/ • Ukulele Kings & Ben Hassenger:http://benhassenger.com/music/the-ukulele-kings/ • Mid-west Uke Camp: http://www.midwestukecamp.com/ • Janey Klein: http://www.janetklein.com/web/main.htm • Ukulele Magazine: http://www.ukulelemag.com/ • Lansing Area Ukulele Group: https://benhassenger.com/laugh/ • Ohana DIY ukuleles: https://ohana-music.com/product-tag/diy-kit/ • Mikes found his happy place | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Lifestyle: http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130716/ISLAND/707169999 • Little Drummer Girl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cozHT9QaFJo • Moe’s BBQ in Denver: https://moesdenver.com/englewood-bbq-restaurant-sports-bar/
Guests: Danielle Anderson, Erin McGrane and Jeff Freling Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
As the Summer winds down, we’re still all about The FUN of talking ukulele with folks like Danielle, Erin, and Jeff, AKA Danielle Ate The Sandwich, and Victor and Penny. It’s all kinds of talk about wrassling, Wonderstruck, UkeFest 2.0, busking, and lots, lots more!
Become a Patron of the Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
Video of episode: https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=gtZbDpww23E
Shoutouts: * Cam to update me on the Kala UBass * Ross for reaching out to me about ukulele happenings around Fort Collins * Rachel for reaching out to me about “A Stowaway Ukulele” book by Larry Bartram - I’m reading it right now
Links: * Wonderstruck Academy: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wonderstruck-ukulele-academy-by-victor-penny-danielle-ate-the-sandwich-tickets-45628519129 * Victor & Penny: http://www.victorandpenny.com/ * Danielle Ate The Sandwich: http://danielleatethesandwich.com/ * Music Institute: https://www.mi.edu/ * “Men In Black” featuring Danielle Ate The Sandwich: https://stuartyoshida.bandcamp.com/releases * Tap Dancing lessons: http://teaganbrown.com/about/ * Laurence Busker Festival: http://www.lawrencebuskerfest.com/ * RTA app: http://www.studiosixdigital.com/ * MacGyver: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacGyver * New Peter + Wendy: The Entire Adventure: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkF--ahv3nwpPqCfzKh1OyfR9NwVRAXwD * Maker Faire: https://denver.makerfaire.com/ * Paula Pizan Jewelry: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PaulaPizaniJewelry * Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com/
Guests: Ben from "Ukulele Roadtrips," Gerald Ross Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
The Autumnal Equinox has come and gone, and as the year flies by our theme for this episode is appropriately about traveling. And who better to bring on the show than Ben from “Ukulele Roadtrips,” and our regular guest Gerald Ross. Both of these Road Warriors share stories with Doug and me as we explore how to travel with an ukulele.
Shoutouts:
- Jodie and her Paddle and Strum classes: http://paddleandstrum.com/
- Rose from Melbourne Australia is starting an ukulele Podcast - looking forward to hearing it!
- Michelle - for being a Patron and sending me the topic suggestion and possible guests and to the East Mountain Strummers
Links:
- Paddleboard & Ukulele Lessons on the Water: https://paddleandstrum.com/
- Wonderstruck Ukulele Academy: https://www.wonderstruckukuleleacademy.com/
- Ben from Ukulele Roadtrips: http://www.ukuleleroadtrips.com/
- Gerald Ross: https://geraldross.com/
- Ukulele Roadtrips Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ukulele-road-trips-podcast-ukulele-road-trips/id995220120?mt=2
- Ukulele Roadtrips Store: http://www.ukuleleroadtrips.com/
- CLOUDMUSIC Fashion Musical: https://www.cloud-music.us/
- Hoffee Cases, inc.: http://www.carbonfibercases.com/
- Czech Ukulele Festival: http://ukulelefestival.cz/domains/ukulelefestival.cz/index.php/home
- Lviv: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lviv
- Ashokan Ukulele Festival: https://ashokan.org/uke-fest/
- Transnistria: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transnistria_autonomous_territorial_unit
- Uke Fest du Nord: http://ukefestdunord.weebly.com/
- KLOS Guitars: https://klosguitars.com
- Greendale Community College: http://community-sitcom.wikia.com/wiki/Greendale_Community_College
- Baby Elephant Walk - Swing Ukulele - Gerald Ross: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYHD_Wuy3SM
- Strummin' Man Ukulele Festival | Panama City, FL: https://www.standrewsukes.org/strum
- UKEtoberfest Ukulele Festival Springfield Oregon October 26-28: http://uketoberfest.com/
Guests: Heidi Swedberg, John “The Ukulele Teacher” Adkins, Andy Andrews Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown (maybe)
We have a hot one for you on this summer day, with Andy Andrews and the Volcano, John “The Ukulele Teacher” Adkins, Heidi and Daniel, plus my co-host Doug Brown who took time out from Bass fishing to join the Podcast. This episode we discuss bridging the partisan divide with ukulele playing, revisit the ukulele bass, talk about gear to record ukulele videos, and much more!
Become a Patron of the Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
Video of episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYfmbBj9Cwo
Links: * Indian Hills Resort and Campground on Lake Sakakawea: http://www.fishindianhills.com/ * The Ukulele Teacher on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheUkuleleTeacher * Andy Andrews interview: http://www.playukulelebyear.com/3-questions-interview/3-questions-interview-andy-andrews-the-blues/http://www.playukulelebyear.com/3-questions-interview/3-questions-interview-andy-andrews-the-blues/ * VidCon: http://vidcon.com/ * Kailua, Oahu: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g60652-Kailua_Oahu_Hawaii-Vacations.html * Heidi Swedberg and Daniel Ward | Mighty Uke Day: http://mightyukeday.com/heidi-swedberg-and-daniel-ward/ * Sukey jump Music: http://sukeyjumpmusic.com/ * The Ukulele Teacher and solid body Kala bass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6R0LWLjcVg * Uke U-7: http://ukeu.info/ * Daniel Ward and Ukulele Meditation: http://www.ukulelemag.com/stories/news/ukulele-lesson-unlock-big-changes-in-your-playing-with-daniel-wards-meditative-arpeggio * McCabes: https://www1.mccabes.com/ * Strummin’ Man Ukulele Festival: https://www.bayartsevents.com/event/1st-ever-st-andrews-ukulele-festival-official-name-tba/ * Daniel Ward: https://www.danielward.net/ * Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz: https://www.facebook.com/UkuleleClubOfSantaCruz/ * Aloha Shirts - Sig Zane Designs: https://sigzanedesigns.com/ * Tunes in the Dunes: https://tunesinthedunes.com/ * Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com/
Guests: Zoë Bestel, Abe Deshotel Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
The dog days of summer are upon us, and to be the heat we’ve got some cool guests on the show like Zoe Bestel and Ukulele Abe, along with my co-host Doug Brown. This time out we go off the rails right away exploring hot dog buns, appropriate cosplay accessories, and lots and lots of ukulele, including physicality when performing, Kala bass ukuleles, and much more.
Shoutouts: * Shoutout to Andy Andrews - great to hear from you and that PUKA found a new home! There’s still a lot of lava flow activity, and you can make a donation here: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/volcanorecovery
Links: * Zoë Bestel: http://zoebestel.co.uk/ * Ep. 35 with Zoë Bestel: https://ooktown.com/2015-shows/ep-35-mr-montgomery-plinkerty * Winchester Ukulele Festival: http://www.winchesterukefest.co.uk/ * Ukulele Abe: https://www.ukuleleabe.com/ * Sunny Sweeney Podcast: https://www.rollingstone.com/country/news/hear-sunny-sweeney-talk-songwriting-with-chris-shiflett-w482339 * Ohana Ukuleles: https://ohana-music.com/ * Fusion ukulele gig bags: https://www.fusion-bags.com/collections/ukulele-gig-bags * James Hill: https://jameshillmusic.com/ * Berliner Ukulele Festival in Germany: http://berliner-ukulele-festival.de/en/ * Unplug The Wood Podcast: http://www.unplugthewood.com/unplugthewood/ * Mogami instrument cables: http://www.mogamicable.com/category/instrument/ * Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com/
Guests: Gerald Ross, Craig Chee, Sarah Maisel, Marcy Marxer, Cathy Fink, Ben Hassenger Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Broadcasting from Daniel’s Hall at Swallow Hill Music, we bring you the OokTown Podcast recorded in front of a live audience during the 11th Annual Denver Ukulele Festival, with plenty of returning guests, new guests, and a surprise (but not really) guest appearance from the Mighty Uke Day Festival!
Shoutout to: * Andy Andrews and PUKA - we wish everyone there safe passage and restoration. I’ll include a link to a GoFundMe site to help people affected by the Puna lava flow. https://www.gofundme.com/hawaiinaturaldisastersrelief * Ukulele Abe on the release of his album. Great vocals AND ukulele! * Ben Hassenger and MUD (Mighty Use Day in Lansing) and Mary Agnes Krell and GNUF
Links: * Help Andy Andrews & People of Puna District from Volcano Natural Disaster: https://www.gofundme.com/hawaiinaturaldisastersrelief * Ukulele Abe new CD release: https://www.ukuleleabe.com/ * Gerald Ross: http://geraldross.com/ * Craig Chee & Sarah Maisel: http://www.cheemaisel.com/ * Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer: http://www.cathymarcy.com/ * Ben Hassenger: http://benhassenger.com/ * MUD: http://mightyukeday.com/ * Denver Ukulele Festival: https://swallowhillmusic.org/ukefest/ * Spam Musubi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spam_musubi * Poke: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poke_(fish_salad) * “A Parents' Home Companion” song by Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer: https://www.allmusic.com/album/a-parents-home-companion-mw0000073681
Doug Brown: * website: http://den-uke.com/
Guests: Ben Hassenger, Victoria Vox Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
It's our 7th anniversary Podcast, and it’s just like starting over again. So watch us stumble through our first LIVE Podcast - and, yes, I said “watch us” because you can view our first LIVESTREAM broadcast on YouTube with returning guests Victoria Vox and Ben Hassenger, along with my co-host Doug Brown, as we reflect back on our seven years of Podcasting. PLUS, watch a Victoria sing a cut from her “Colorful Heart” album.
Trivia quiz: * How many episodes? 68. Two of them are interview specials. * When did we record our first podcast? Trick question! August 12, 2009. It was a test Podcast which we never published. * Who has named the most Podcasts? Doug, far and away the most at 27 episodes. I’m next at 7. * Who ranks 3rd in number of episodes named? Gerald Ross at 5 episodes. * What was the first Denver Ukulele Festival we broadcast? UkeFest 2012 with Jake. * What was the title of Episode 1? "An Ukulele Shootenany." * How many ukulele festivals episodes do we have? 5. However, we held 6 OokTown Podcasts at the Denver Ukulele Festivals, but there is the infamous lost Podcast of 2013 which I lost the recording.
Victoria Vox: * website: https://www.victoriavox.com/home * 52 Covers Project: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2AB16A6C32471A58 * 52 Song Project: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/victoriavox/52-song-project-by-victoria-vox * Colorful Heart CD: https://www.victoriavox.com/boutique
Ben Hassenger: * website: http://benhassenger.com/ * Mighty Uke Day: http://mightyukeday.com/ * Mid-west Uke Camp: http://www.midwestukecamp.com/
Doug Brown: * website: http://den-uke.com/
Links: * YouTube video of Episode 66: https://youtu.be/yUbHJzkQV9Y * Our first Denver Ukulele Festival in 2012: https://ooktown.com/2012-shows/ep-8-denver-ukulele-festival-2012 * Ukulele Underground: https://ukuleleunderground.com/ * K-Town Heroes: https://ukuleleunderground.com/category/podcasts/k-town-heroes-podcast/ * Mya-moe ukuleles: https://www.myamoeukuleles.com/ * Elderly Instruments: https://www.elderly.com/ * TWiT: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech * Episode 33 “A Moody Songwriting Bear”: https://ooktown.com/2015-shows/ep-33-a-moody-songwriting-bear * Cynthia Lin: http://cynthialin.com/ukulele/
Guests: Aaron Keim, Phil Doleman, Mary Agnes Krell, Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Welcome to Springtime in the Rockies! We muscled through the winter, survived the change to daylight savings time, and we’re here with returning guests Aaron Keim, Phil Doleman, and Mary Agnes Krell to talk about ukulele strings for busking, beginner workshops, Guh-nuf 2018, and so much more! So stay right here… for the OokTown Podcast.
This is the OokTown Podcast, Episode 65, recorded March 25, 2018. “Go See Robots Fighting Monsters.”
Shout-outs to: * Ian Patterson (Follow The Dolphin) - thanks for your message, I’ll keep you in mind for a spot on the show * Mark Walser at the Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School and Music For Life for bringing ukuleles into the classroom! * Listener and budding busker Wesley Cheney - buzzing 'A' string & wants more robust strings for playing outdoors * Patchen Uchiyama with Luthiers For A Cause
Phil Doleman: * New CD "Skin & Bones”: www.phildoleman.co.uk * Sore Fingers Bluegrass & Old Time School: http://sorefingers.co.uk/
Mary Agnes Krell: * GNUF: northernuke.com * UK Beast from the East: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/mar/24/easter-snow-likely-as-beast-from-the-east-returns-for-third-time
Aaron Keim: * Quiet American: Quietamericanmusic.com * Bean Sprout Ukuleles: Thebeansprout.com
Doug Brown: * website: http://den-uke.com/
Links: * Mr. B Gentleman Rhymer: http://www.gentlemanrhymer.com/ * Pacific Rim Uprising: https://youtu.be/8BAhwgjMvnM
Guests: Andy Andrews, Gerald Ross Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
In the bleak mid-Winter, my co-host Doug Brown and i bring you ukulele joy with returning guests Andy Andrews and Gerald Ross. We get to talk about Burt Bacharach songs, Andy Andrews first Ukulele Festival, the evolving Ukulele Workshop instructor, ukulele amps, Warren Buffett, and much more!
Shoutouts: Don Thorne: Opening song is "Gilligan's Island" and "Hidden" Dennis Hicks: Good job on wanting to practice and play Doug's song!
Andy Andrews: * UkeFestWest Performers 2004 Lyle Ritz Bill Tapia Ian Whitcomb Jim Belloff Joel Eckhaus John King James Hill Tom Harker Ralph Shaw Dan Scanlan Manitoba Hal Janet Klein Bryan Tolentino Dan Sawyer Fred Fallin Del Rey Chris Kamaka Byron Yasui and 22 others: http://ukefestwest.com/ * Warren Buffett and Jon Bon Bovi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCm5-2UN2Ms * Warren Buffett and ukulele: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/30/warren-buffett-coke-ukulele_n_7181918.html * Playing ukulele might make you more successful: https://www.cnbc.com/2016/11/21/4-reasons-why-playing-the-ukulele-like-warren-buffett-could-make-you-more-successful.html * Uke U-7: https://www.facebook.com/events/681243092019014/ * Darth Vader: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darth_Vader
Gerald Ross: * website: https://geraldross.com/ * Uke U-7: http://ukeu.info/ * Tunes in the Dune: https://tunesinthedunes.com/
Doug Brown: * website: http://den-uke.com/
Links: * Burt Bacharach “Mexican Divorce”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd3brQuutKk * Burt Bacharach “My Little Red Book”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1AYxsKOlT4 * Burt Bacharach & Dionne Warwick “I Say A Little Prayer For You”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75lAZuzOEwk * Steely Dan “Haitian Divorce”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWYchJI0Cv8 * Henriksen The Bud Amp: https://henriksenamplifiers.com/ * Henriksen The Bud Amp for sale on Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Henriksen-The-Bud/dp/B01GU4RV56/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519591063&sr=8-1&keywords=henriksen+amp * Carrying case for The Bud Amp: https://www.amazon.com/Henriksen-JazzAmp-312-Gig-Bag/dp/B01GU7NVSO/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1519591089&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=henriksen+amp+carry+case * Tangelo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tangelo * Apple Bananas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8YsfVZxavk * Definition of a Kumu Hula: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumu_Hula * Making Kalua Pig: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalua * George Kahumoku workshop: http://kahumoku.com/2014/04/30/mahalo-dennis-kamakahi/ * GNUF: http://northernuke.com/ * Ukulele Festival of Scotland: https://ukulelefestivalofscotland.co.uk/ * Mr. B the Gentleman Rhymer: https://weirdestbandintheworld.com/2013/02/21/weird-bands-of-the-week-professor-elemental-vs-mr-b-the-gentleman-rhymer/ * Dammit It Feels Good To Be A Chap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xj02gt-5Ug * Reno Ukulele Festival: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-reno-ukulele-festival-tickets-38057690577 * Types of Bananas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_banana_cultivars * Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association: http://www.hsga.org/ * Bob Dylan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Dylan * Las Cruces Ukulele Festival: https://lascrucesukefest.com/
Guests: Victoria Vox, Lucy Laforge Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
It’s the start of a New Year, and my co-host Doug Brown and I welcomed back Victoria Vox and Lucy Laforge to the show. We got the scoop ont their new CD and Kickstarter project, discussed putting albums onto vinyl records, plus song production techniques, and you gotta stick around to hear Victoria’s story about how she met the Thin White Duke.
Shoutouts: * Roger Funke from Fort Collins for contacting about his custom made ukuleles: https://www.facebook.com/FunkeUkuleles/ * Paul Mansell from the UK - classical ukulele album, looking forward to hearing it: https://iloveclassicalukulele.com/paul-mansell/
Victoria Vox: * website: https://victoriavox.com/ * "Colorful Heart" album: https://www.victoriavox.com/boutique * Pre-order “Colorful Heart” on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/colorful-heart/1336904119 * Music and merchandise: https://www.victoriavox.com/boutique * 52-song Kickstarter project: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/victoriavox/52-song-project-by-victoria-vox
Lucy Laforge: * website: http://www.listentolucy.com/ * “Little Spoon” album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6Zn4Fsb9uz1Hd5Dm3HBIDE * iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/lucy-la-mer/id599809996 * Bandcamp: https://lucyandlamer.bandcamp.com/ * “Honey Put Your Weapons Down” music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6f-m4TUidE * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LucyAndLaMer/ * Show at The Echo: https://www.spacelandpresents.com/event/1630068-love-is-gay-bloodboy-los-angeles/
Doug Brown: * website: http://den-uke.com/
Links: * Kala Ukuleles: https://kalabrand.com/ * NAMM: https://www.namm.org/ * Hammond Organ guitar pedal: http://hammondorganco.com/products/leslie/digital-leslie-pedals/ * U-Space in LA: http://uspacela.com/ * Gerald Ross in concert at Island Bazaar: http://ukuleleparadise.com/ * Air Show Mastering: https://airshowmastering.com/ * Abbey Road records (for mastering): https://www.abbeyroad.com/ * Chinese Democracy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_Democracy * Parker Palmer: http://www.couragerenewal.org/parker/ * “When Way Closes”: https://onbeing.org/blog/when-way-closes/ * Our first Podcast from 2011: https://ooktown.com/2011-shows/ep-1-an-ukulele-shootenanny
Guests: Jon Howard, Chris Russell Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
We made it through another year of Podcasting, and we KNOW there'll be lots of new ukuleles for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, or just because it's the Winter Solstice. So this episode is dedicated to ukulele technology and all manner of gadgets for the ukulele. You will not believe how much fun we can have talking tech with first time guest Jon Howard, plus Doug Brown and Chris Russell!
Jon Howard: * The Ukulele App: http://theukuleleapp.com/
Chris Russell: * Technology in Music Education blog: https://techinmusiced.wordpress.com/ * YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/ukuleletenor
Doug Brown: * website: http://den-uke.com/
Links: * Andrew Kitakis and Jake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYN80VB0Xxs * Apps for Ukulele: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/learn-ukuele-songs-chords-apps-guides/ * Fretlight software: https://www.fretlightwired.com/pages/fretlight-studio-software * Populele: https://popuband.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIweOurO6R2AIVEHR-Ch0hOQP2EAAYASAAEgKYs_D_BwE * Populele accessories: https://popuband.com/collections/frontpage/products/populele-with-accessory * Tuning apps for stringed instruments: http://agilepartners.com/apps/guitartoolkit/ * Kala Ukulele app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kala-ukulele/id1064893690?mt=8 * Peterson Strobosoft tuner app: https://www.petersontuners.com/products/istrobosoft/ * TonalEnergy tuner: http://tonalenergy.com/products/te-tuner/ * Ukulele Underground: https://ukuleleunderground.com/app/ * Review of Populele: https://ukestuff.wordpress.com/2017/10/15/what-do-you-do-with-a-popuee-populele-review/ * Chris Russell skateboarder (not the same person): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iI31idnRu4w * Ryan Reviews Toys Age 6 $11 million per year: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGJGhZ9SOOHvBB0Y4DOO_w * Luongo Ukulele Experience: https://luongoukulele.com/ * Ukulele Store “Ukulele Republic”: http://www.ukerepublic.com/ * ENYA Ukuleles: https://www.amazon.com/ENYA/b/ref=bl_dp_s_web_9310698011?ie=UTF8&node=9310698011&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=ENYA * The Ukulele Site: https://www.theukulelesite.com/ * Mim’s Ukes: http://mimsukes.com/ * Southern Ukulele Store in UK: http://www.southernukulelestore.co.uk/ * Denver Folklore Center: https://www.denverfolklore.com/ * Duo Lingo language learning site: https://www.duolingo.com/ * Learn To Play Like Jake Shimabukuro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ugbvvkpa2tw * Uber Chord app: https://www.uberchord.com/ * Yousician app: http://yousician.com/ * Rocksmith app: https://rocksmith.ubisoft.com/rocksmith/en-ca/home/ * Xvive wireless rechargeable system: https://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-XVI-U2BLACK * Pageflip Dragonfly Bluetooth Pedal: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DragonFlyBT * AirTurn PEDPro Bluetooth Pedal: https://store.airturn.com/products/airturn-ped-pro
Guests: Ben Hassenger, Cynthia Kinnunen Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
The Thanksgiving season snuck up on me, and it gave me pause to be thankful to have a couple of friends back on the show from the upper regions of North America. We welcome Cynthia Kinnunen from Guelph, Canada, and Ben Hassenger from Lansing, Michigan, on the show again to talk about their recent ukulele festivals, try to figure out the “Why” of these festivals, and the healing power of the ukulele.
Ben Hassenger: website: http://benhassenger.com/music/the-ukulele-kings/ Mighty Use Day: http://mightyukeday.com/ Mighty Use Day merchandise: http://mightyukeday.com/shop/ Yooper Uke Week: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.krebs.58 Midwest Uke Camp: http://www.midwestukecamp.com/
Cynthia Kinnunen: website: http://www.cynthiakmusic.com/ Royal City Ukulele Festival: https://www.royalcityukefest.com/
Doug Brown: website: http://den-uke.com/
Links: “Four Strong Winds” : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjfTDPhMdTk “The Hockey Song” : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxJvrD80nJ4 This Week in Tech about automated Bodega: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/this-week-in-tech-mp3-3162/episodes/twit-632-smartest-dumb-people-20993227 Ukulele Hot Springs: http://ukulelehotsprings.com/index.html John Nash: http://ukuleleinspired.com/ Waterproof Ukulele - Waterman Ukulele: https://kalabrand.com/collections/the-waterman Find Your Why: https://startwithwhy.com/find-your-why/ Ukulele Festival Calendar on “Got A Ukulele": http://www.gotaukulele.com/p/ukulele-festival-calendar_11.html Zoe Bestel: http://zoebestel.co.uk/ Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel Ukulele Cruise: http://www.cheemaisel.com/ukulele-cruise/ Stu Fuchs Caribbean Ukulele Cruise: https://stufuchs.com/event/1496458/284290576/caribbean-ukulele-cruise EP Davis: http://www.hanaleiep.com/Hanaleiep/EP_Davis.html Healing Power of the Ukulele article: https://www.ukuleletricks.com/healing-power-of-ukulele/ Ukulele Kids Camp: https://theukc.org/ Ukulele as the new Yoga: http://www.ozy.com/fast-forward/why-the-humble-ukulele-could-be-your-new-yoga/80246 DIY Ukulele Flamethrower: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzfyoSgFGNc Thunderstruck played by Flame Throwing Bagpipe player: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Op1Mng4oY
Guests: Hope Dunbar, Nipper Lewis Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Crisp October air brings with it the Fall, as we bring back some old friends: Hope Dunbar of the Star Belle Trio and our guest at the infamous lost Podcast from the Denver Ukulele Festival; plus Nipper Lewis, one of the co-hosts of the long-running Ukecast. We talk about blending ukulele with other instruments on a song, using effects pedals, and how we might use ukuleles to keep teenagers engaged in life.
Hope Dunbar: “Three Black Crows" CD: https://hopedunbar1.bandcamp.com/album/three-black-crows Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopedunbarmusic “Revolver” single: https://soundcloud.com/hopedunbar/revolver
Ukulele Nipper: Water Gypsy’s “Caravan” EP: https://thewatergypsies.bandcamp.com/releases.. Website: http://www.ukulelenipper.com/ Ukecast Podcast: http://www.ukecast.com/ Gypsy Jazz: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gypsy_jazz Django Reinhardt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Django_Reinhardt YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TauntonUkulele Ukulele School Orchestra instructional book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/School-Ukulele-Orchestra/dp/1844179125
Doug Brown: Denver Ukulele Community: http://den-uke.com/
Links: American teenagers suffering severe anxiety:https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/11/magazine/why-are-more-american-teenagers-than-ever-suffering-from-severe-anxiety.html?_r=0 China-made ukuleles (reference from last show): http://www.caramelukulele.com/ Podcast with Mary Agnes Krell and the Grand Northern Ukulele Festival: https://ooktown.com/ep-54-inspecting-hedges James Hill and Janelle: https://www.jameshillannejanelle.com/ Tina and Her Pony: http://tinaandherpony.com/ Chris Kennison’s website: http://steelguitarwizard.com/ OokTown Podcast with Star Belle Trio: https://ooktown.com/2013-shows/ep-13-i-approach-from-the-left-side The Wrecking Crew: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wrecking_Crew_(music) Zoom G3 effects pedal: https://www.zoom-na.com/products/guitar-bass-effects/bass/zoom-b3-bass-effects-amp-simulator-pedal L.R. Baggs acoustic preamp: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ParaDI?mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3032569834&rkg_id=h-b37d8ad3b3925850fc245c057b9508fa_t-1508097585&utm_source=MSN&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=aaShopping&utm_term=Brand%3Dlr%2520baggs&campaigntype=shopping&campaign=aaShopping&adgroup=Accessories%2520-%2520Audio%2520Tools&placement=bing&creative=9338692668&device=c&matchtype=e Boss AD-5 acoustic preamp: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/boss-ad-5-acoustic-instrument-processor Share SM57 mic: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SM57?mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3032771300&rkg_id=h-b37d8ad3b3925850fc245c057b9508fa_t-1508097745&utm_source=MSN&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=aaShopping%2520Catch%2520All&utm_term=All%2520Products&campaigntype=shopping&campaign=aaShopping%2520Catch%2520All&adgroup=All%2520Products&placement=bing&creative=9338692666&device=c&matchtype=e Carlos Santana collaborations: http://wror.com/2016/07/20/happy-birthday-carlos-santana-3/ Carlos Santana and Sarah McLachlan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFr03FpjVP8 iRig acoustic pickup: http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/irigacousticstage/ OokTown Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1818591761745561/
Guests: Greg Olwell, Chris Russell Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
I survived the Great Eclipse of 2017! And now that fall is right around the corner, we’re gonna blow out the summer with a show to take on the Recorder controversy once again, with music technologist and teacher Chris Russell. And after saying “Ukulele Magazine” three times on our show, we finally get Greg Olwell, editor of Ukulele Magazine on the Podcast to join in the conversation.
Shoutouts to: Abe Deshotel Podcast #2: http://ukuleleabe.blubrry.net/ Chelsea Spear and “Sister Cities” song: https://twitter.com/travelswbrindle/status/905487021094920193 Musical U in London: https://www.musical-u.com/learn/new-learning-new-songwriting-new-scales-and-a-new-ukulele/
Greg Olwell: Ukulele Magazine with Daniel Ward’s Meditative Ukulele Exercise: http://www.ukulelemag.com/stories/ukulele-lesson-get-more-control-over-your-sound-and-rhythm-daniel-ward email: greg.olwell@stringletter.com Ukulele Magazine subscription: https://store.ukulelemag.com/products/ukulele-subscription
Chris Russell: Ukulele Blog: https://ukestuff.wordpress.com/ Music Technology Blog: https://techinmusiced.wordpress.com/ Music Technology in Education Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/music-education-technology-podcast/id1147822243?mt=2 Twin Cities Ukulele Club: http://www.bluegrassfun.com/twin-cities-uke-club.html
Links: Ukulele Music Podcast with Chris and Nipper: http://www.ukecast.com/ Podcast mic ATR2100-USB: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B004QJOZS4 Podcast mic Blue Snowball: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-SNOWBALLALUMINUM/dp/B01LQ4YET6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1505676960&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=snowball&psc=1 USB cable to connect a mic to iOS device: https://www.amazon.com/Camera-Connection-Reader-adapter-charging/dp/B071X8C9F7/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1505677244&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=ipad+usb+audio+adapter&psc=1 The Jive Aces: https://www.jiveaces.com/ OokTown Podcast with Heide Swedberg and Daniel Ward: https://ooktown.com/2015-shows/ep-37-i-give-good-google American Recorder Society: https://americanrecorder.org/ Kala Plastic Ukulele: https://kalabrand.com/collections/the-waterman Los Angeles Ukulele Festival: http://www.kalakoa.com/ukulele/ Roadie Automatic Tuner: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Roadie-Tuner/Automatic-Guitar-Tuner.gc Peterson Strobe Tuner: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/StompClassic iOS ClearTune app: https://itunes.apple.com/dk/app/cleartune-chromatic-tuner/id286799607?mt=8 Ukulele Charts and Tab app: https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/apps Ukulele Karaoke app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ukulele-karaoke-ukeoke/id887760236?mt=8 Ukulele education program in Canadal: http://www.rubysukes.ca/ Colored Ukulele strings for teahcingl: https://www.elderly.com/aquila-kids-educational-ukulele-string-set.htm Ukulele with LEDs: https://popuband.com/ Ukulele Chord Changer: http://www.ukechordchanger.com/store/p1/Ukulele_Chord_Changer_%26_Songbook_Set.html Definition of Millennials: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millennials Obscenely Optimistic Ukulele songs: https://www.jeremymessersmith.com/
Host: Stuart Yoshida Guests: Cynthia Kinnunen, Chris Kennison
It’s the day before the Great Eclipse 2017, and with me on the show today is newly minted Ukulele Podcaster Abe Deshotel, plus regular guest Andy Andrews of PUKA, along with my co-host Doug Brown. We have a full docket starting with talking about Abe’s Ukulele Podcast, the origins of some of the first ukulele festivals, and 20th anniversary of the death of Bruddah Iz, plus much, much more. It’s all coming up next… on the OokTown Podcast.
This is the OokTown Podcast, episode 58, recorded August 20th, 2017. “In The Aaaarrrrgggghhhh!-bour”
Abe Deshotel: website (including Podcast): https://www.ukuleleabe.com/ Shure MV88: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MV88 Shure MV51 (Abe’s Podcast mic): https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MV51
Andy Andrews: Tunes in the Dune Ukulele Festival: http://tunesinthedunes.com/ Bend Ukulele Group in Oregon: https://www.facebook.com/BendUkuleleGroup/ Ukulele University 2017: http://ukeu.info/ FIrst OokTown Podcast with Andy: https://ooktown.com/2014-shows/ep-23-we-should-burn-it
Doug Brown: Website - http://den-uke.com/
Links: Royal City Ukulele Festival: https://www.royalcityukefest.com/ Guelph in Ontario Canada: https://goo.gl/maps/7ASMNPyxmxn Blubrry Podcasting site: https://create.blubrry.com/resources/podcast-media-hosting/ Libsyn Podcasting site: https://www.libsyn.com/ Free Audio editing software: http://www.audacityteam.org/ "How to Start and Grow An Ukulele Group": https://www.amazon.com/How-Start-Grow-Ukulele-Group/dp/1546902732 OokTown episode with Jim Beloff: https://ooktown.com/2016-shows/ep-46-zipper-check Our “Dream Ukulele Cruises”: https://ooktown.com/2016-shows/ep-44-entertainable-goals “We Know Who We Are” from Moana: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwRv3HJoHD8 Tribute to Bruddah Iz: https://store.ukulelemag.com/collections/magazines/products/no-18-fall-2017 Tina Guo (Amazing Cello player on “Wonder Woman” theme song): http://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/2103901/cellist-tina-guo-sound-wonder-woman-theme-touring-hans-zimmer-slashs NAMM: https://www.namm.org/ Denver Folklore Center: https://www.denverfolklore.com/ Really expensive Martin ukulele: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2017/04/best-of-namm-2017-day-4-ukulele-underground-coverage/ Spyro Gyra “Shaker Song” with Dave Samuels on marimba: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2UcYsOaAtc Kala brand Waterman plastic ukulele: https://kalabrand.com/collections/the-waterman Myers acoustic pick-up (no modification needed to ukulele): https://www.myerspickups.com/ Mi-Si rechargeable acoustic pick-up: http://mi-si.com/products/
Host: Stuart Yoshida Guests: Cynthia Kinnunen, Chris Kennison
It’s the middle of July, and I’ve got some hot topics to talk about with my amazing panel of guests. Returning to the show are Cynthia Kinnunen from Guelph, Canada, along with Chris Kennison, a regular on this show and now with the Rhythm Cats Band in Mesa, Arizona. We go deep to talk about letting go of old beliefs about playing ukulele, and then all the things we love about grassroots music festivals.
Shoutouts: Abe Deshotel: https://www.youtube.com/user/abemyrabe Andrew Kitakis and Kalei Gamao of the Ukulele Site: http://www.theukulelesite.com/ Blind Lemon Chiffon (winner of the first annual Super Fantastic Ukulele Contest at the Denver Fair): https://twitter.com/ColoradoUkulele/status/888830646822502401
Cynthia Kinnunen: Teaching website: http://cynthiakmusic.com Royal City Ukulele Festival: http://www.royalcityukefest.com James Hill Teacher Training program: http://www.jhui.org Uketoberfest: http://ukulelehotsprings.com/index.html Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cynthiakmusic8
Chris Kennison: The Rhythm Cats: http://silverstartheater.com/ Book ‘em Danno: http://book-em-danno.com/
Guests: John “The Ukulele Teacher,” Erin McGrane and Jeff Freling (aka Victor and Penny) Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
I have plenty of shoutouts this month (see below), PLUS a NEW guest, John “The ukulele teacher,” returning guests and newlyweds Erin and Jeff, along with my co-host Doug Brown. We talk about whether it’s better to just make music versus be a good musician; the amazing power of the ukulele to connect people together in a joyful way; ukulele trends; and much more!
Shoutouts to: Jerry Noble and TRU Ukes of Fort Wayne, IN Paul Guss and Ukulele Sobu Train Matt Stead for sending me the CD’s Joshua Waldman for writing his “How to Start and Grown an Ukulele Group” Abe Deshotel for about being on an Ukulele Podcast, and then starting to plan his own Ukulele Podcast Walter Bates for the tip to the “ukulele review” podcast
Links: The "Ukulele Review” Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ukulele-review-podcast/id1118340956?mt=2 Matt Stead’s CD on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-wend/id1204000966 Joshua Waldman “How to Start and Grown an Ukulele Group”: https://www.amazon.com/How-Start-Grow-Ukulele-Group/dp/1546902732
John “The Ukulele Teacher”: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1HlihY-iNtOemAlYQq3GXQ Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/uketeacher App on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-ukulele-app/id1080635728?mt=8
Victor and Penny: http://www.victorandpenny.com/ Concert in Denver on August 5th: http://www.bandsintown.com/event/14894625?artist=Victor%20%26%20Penny&rsvp_status=unsure&trigger=MaybeRSVP&came_from=162&utm_source=just_announced&utm_medium=email_maybe&utm_campaign=Just%20Announced DATS song for V&P: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqE73jGTzp4
Doug Brown: Website - http://den-uke.com/
Guests: Greg and Jere Canote, Aaron Keim, Aldrine Guerrero, John Nash, Chris McGarry Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Continuing on with Ukulele Festival month, I help celebrate the 10th Annual Denver Ukulele Festival with my guests Greg and Jere Canote, Aaron Keim, Aldrine Guerrero, John Nash, and Chris McGarry, along with my co-host Doug Brown. We share our favorite Ukulele Festival stories, stay away from time travel questions, and talk about finding our own unique identity. So join me now live at Daniels Hall… on the OokTown Podcast.
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Links: 10th Annual Denver Ukulele Festival: http://swallowhillmusic.org/events-and-festivals/denver-ukefest/ John Nash: http://ukuleleinspired.com/ Chris McGarry: http://swallowhillmusic.org/about/contact-us/ Canote Brothers: http://www.canote.com/ Aaron Keim - The Quiet American Music: http://quietamericanmusic.com/ Aldrine Guerrero - Ukulele Underground: http://ukuleleunderground.com/
Doug Brown: Website - http://den-uke.com/
Guests: Astraluna, The Hedge Inspectors, Mary Agnes Krell, We Tigers, Victoria Vox Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
I’ve got a Podcast LIVE from the Grand Northern Ukulele Festival over in Jolly Old England, and YES, it’s recorded in a NOISY Pub, but that’s what makes it AUTHENTIC. So hang in there, because it’s well worth hearing what Astraluna, The Hedge Inspectors, We Tigers, Victoria Vox, and Mary Agnes Krell have to say as we talk about GNUF, ukulele podcasts, and cool projects the artists are working on.
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Guests and GNUF Links: Grand Northern Ukulele Festival: http://northernuke.com/ The Hedge Inspectors: https://www.facebook.com/thehedgeinspectors/ Astraluna Music: https://astralunamusic.com/about/ Victoria Vox: http://www.victoriavox.com/ We Tigers: https://www.facebook.com/wetigersukesongs
Links: Victoria Vox, Jack and the Vox: http://www.victoriavox.com/jackandthevox Victoria Vox new video single: https://youtu.be/AWAVJ365OIE Kala Elite Brand ukuleles: https://kalabrand.com/pages/kala-elite-usa-ukulele Songs for the Sea: http://songsforthesea.weebly.com/ We Tigers - Ukulele Players United to Decrease World Suck, Volume One: https://ukuleleplayersunitedtodecreaseworldsuck.bandcamp.com/releases Rainy Days by Lucy and La Mer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cCucGSdFAM
Doug Brown: Website - http://den-uke.com/
Guest: Lorraine Bow Host: Stuart Yoshida
E komo mai! Welcome to the OokTown Interview, a special edition of my Podcast where I have a one-on-one conversation with my guest. And this time around, I’ve got Lorraine Bow, founder of Ukulele Wednesdays in London and the owner of her own Ukulele School called “Learn to Uke.” We talk about how and why she started Ukulele Wednesdays 10 years ago, ideas for starting your own Ukulele Podcast, and lots more.
Links: Podcasters’ Studio: http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ Podcasters’ Roundtable: http://podcastersroundtable.com/ ATR2100 USB mic: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/751977-REG/Audio_Technica_ATR2100_USB_ATR2100_USB_Cardioid_Dynamic_USB.html
Lorraine Bow: Ukulele Wednesdays: https://ukulelewednesdays.com/ Learn to Uke: http://www.learntouke.co.uk/ Ukulele Wednesdays on the BBC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8S6BnfFxng
Guest: EP Davis Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Can you hear it? It’s the call of the wild ukulele that wants to be captured and brought home to be tamed and made part of your ukulele collection. That’s right, we’ve got EP Davis here to talk about the Ukulele Acquisition Syndrome - what it means, and how to begin. Plus, there’s a bunch of shoutouts to ukulele groups, ideas for starting your own ukulele Podcast, and part 4 of the Subversive Ukulele.
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References on the Subversive Ukulele: The Righteous Mind - http://righteousmind.com/
Shout-outs to: Gisborne Ukulele Underground - https://www.facebook.com/Gisborne-Ukulele-Underground-607416402694238/ Biggest Little Ukulele Ensemble (B.L.U.E.) in Reno, NV - https://www.facebook.com/events/1021436854642871/ Sons of the Beach - http://sonsofthebeach-santacruz.com/
Links: 10th Annual Denver Ukefest - http://swallowhillmusic.org/events-and-festivals/denver-ukefest/ Na Hoku Hanohano voting - http://www.nahokuhanohano.org/favorite2017 Musical Instrument Museum - https://mim.org/ The Podcasters' Studio - http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ Podcasting mic - https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B004QJOZS4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1493505632&sr=1-1&keywords=atr2100 Grand Northern Ukulele Festival (GNUF) - http://northernuke.com/
EP Davis: Website - http://www.hanaleiep.com/Hanaleiep/EP_Davis.html
Doug Brown: Website - http://den-uke.com/
Guests: Ben Hassenger, Heidi Swedberg, Daniel Ward Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
As spring rolls into the Rocky Mountains, we welcome back returning guests Ben Hassenger, Heidi Swedberg and Daniel Ward. And we’ve packed a lot into this show as we bid “Aloha” to Lyle Ritz, discuss how to be an “ukulele achiever,” and continue onto part 3 of the “subversive ukulele.”
Stuart’s new ukulele funk single, “Men in Black” featuring Danielle Ate The Sandwich: https://stuartyoshida.bandcamp.com/releases
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References on the Subversive Ukulele: Study of Children's Prosocial Skills - http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0141449&type=printable The Righteous Mind - http://righteousmind.com/ Article on how language may influence thought - http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01631/pdf
Ben Hassenger: Midwest Uke Camp - http://www.midwestukecamp.com/ Mighty Uke Day - http://mightyukeday.com/ The Ukulele Kings - http://benhassenger.com/music/the-ukulele-kings/ CD - https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/theukulelekings
Heidi Swedberg and Daniel Ward: Website - http://sukeyjumpmusic.com/ Las Cruces UkeFest 2017 - https://lascrucesukefest.com/ Daniel Ward music - http://www.danielward.net/ Make Music Day - http://www.makemusicday.org/
Doug Brown: Website - http://den-uke.com/
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Bryan Tolentino, Cynthia Kinnunen
We get a double-dose of newness with first time guests Bryan Tolentino and Cynthia K. my co-host Doug Brown and I explore what it means to be a good ukulele helper. And continuing from last month we talk about the subversive ukulele.
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Bryan Tolentino: CD: https://www.amazon.com/Ukulele-Friends-Bryan-Tolentino-Herb/dp/B00UZV27KU
Cynthia Kinnunen: Cynthia K Music: http://www.cynthiakmusic.com Royal City Uke Fest: http://www.royalcityukefest.com
Doug Brown: Website: http://den-uke.com/
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Andy Andrews, Gerald Ross
Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! Happy New Year, everybody! And the best way to start off the new year is to bust out that ukulele and start playing, especially those newbies who just got a 4-stringed bundle of joy under the Christmas tree. So we’ve got Andy Andrews, Gerald Ross, and my co-host Doug Brown to guide you through the beginning of a wonderful musical journey of learning. Even if you’re not a newbie, do someone a favor and share this podcast with them. Plus, we discuss how the ukulele is subversive, and a lot more!
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Andy Andrews: PUKA: http://www.leilaniestates.org/single-post/2017/01/26/PUKA-KanikapilaJam-at-230-pm-and-FREE-Lesson-at-1-pm-on-Jan-28-2017 Santa Cruz Ukulele Club: https://www.facebook.com/UkuleleClubOfSantaCruz/
Gerald Ross: Website: http://geraldross.com/
Doug Brown: Website: http://den-uke.com/
Host: Stuart Yoshida Guests: John Nash, Danielle Anderson
Brrrr! It’s darn-right cold here in Colorado as we get frosty from the arctic winds. So pull out your ukulele and get warmed up for our guests John Nash and Danielle Ate The Sandwich, as we talk about dealing with the SLOG of difficult ukulele sand traps; Baby Boomer versus Gen-X versus Millennials. PLUS special performances by John and Danielle, and a whole lot more.
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John Nash: Tickets to show: https://squareup.com/market/ukulele-inspired Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/183657508767633/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UkuleleInspired Website: http://www.ukuleleinspired.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/UkuleleInspired
Danielle “Ate The Sandwich” Anderson: Website: http://danielleatethesandwich.com/ Music: http://danielleatethesandwich.com/music/ Shows: http://danielleatethesandwich.com/shows/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DanielleAtetheSandwich
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Craig Chee, Sarah Maisel, Lucy Laforge
In this episode we talk about how we prepare for new shows, new songs, and creating new videos. Plus, our favorite songs to cheer us up, surprising uses for an ukulele sound port, spam musubi, and a whole lot more!
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Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel: Online Ukulele School: www.artistworks.com/ukulele Webpage: www.cheemaisel.com Ukulele Cruise: http://www.cheemaisel.com/ukulele-cruise/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0GFx0GV8XQBHid-QNxZVbQ Ukulele Ohana: http://ukeohana.com/ Sunshine Coast Ukulele Festival (AUS): http://www.sunshinecoastukulelefest.com/ Ukulele Festival of Scotland (UK): http://ukulelefestivalofscotland.co.uk/ Midwest Uke Camp: http://www.midwestukecamp.com/ Strathmore Uke and Guitar summit: https://www.strathmore.org/events-and-tickets/2015-uke-summit Sarah's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukemaisel/ Craig's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keyofchee/ Sarah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahMaisel Craig's Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigchee
Lucy Laforge: Webpage: http://www.listentolucy.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTXfV1bGq3hWL38fZ7aQ1Hw Save The Drop!: http://savethedropla.com/
Doug Brown: Denver Ukulele Community: http://den-uke.com/
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Mary Agnes Krell, Gary Jugert, Andy Andrews
t’s our Ukulele Organizers Summit, and we’ve got over an hour and a half of amazing content on starting an Ukulele Group, tips and advice sustaining a group, why you would want to get one going, and all manner of insightful conversations. Plus we review the “Chordify” program, and Stuart announces his funk ukulele single on Bandcamp.com, “Men in Black” featuring Danielle Ate The Sandwich on vocals.
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Stuart’s new ukulele funk single, “Men in Black” featuring Danielle Ate The Sandwich: https://stuartyoshida.bandcamp.com/releases
Mary Agnes Krell: Lorraine Bow’s Ukulele Wednesdays: https://ukulelewednesdays.com/ Grand Northern Ukulele Festival: http://northernuke.com/ Ukulele Clubs and Societies in the UK: http://www.gotaukulele.com/p/ukulele-clubs-and-societies.html
GC/EA shirts: I make and sell those. all the money goes into an account to help new/up-and-coming/evolving artists and ideas in the uke world.
All someone has to do is ask for help and if there’s money, I ask some of my GNUF team (as we’re a non-profit) to look at the request. as long as we believe it’s going to go toward music/musicality/etc. There are no strings attached. It’s just an ad hoc thing where we try to help folks in the uke world do nice things.
http://northernuke.com/t-shirts-for-ukers/
Andy Andrews: Tunes in the Dunes ukulele festival in Westwind, Oregon: http://tunesinthedunes.com/ Ukekopelli Festival in New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico: http://www.abqukefest.com/
Gary Jugert: Rocky Mountain Ukulele Orchestra: http://ukuleleorchestra.org/ James Hill’s Ukuleles in the Classroom program: https://www.ukuleleintheclassroom.com/index.htm Tickets for the RMUO Christmas program: https://lakewood.showare.com/ordertickets.asp?p=310
Doug Brown: Denver Ukulele Community: http://www.den-uke.com/
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Jim Beloff, Gerald Ross
On the show we have one of the pioneers of the modern ukulele movement, Jim Beloff of Flea Market Music. Plus, Gerald Ross gets ready to celebrate his retirement - don’t worry he’ll still be playing lots of ukulele! And along with my co-host Doug Brown, we talk about performing, technology, workshops and a whole lot more!
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Advice for starting an ukulele group:
Ep. 23: We Should Burn It (http://ooktown.com/2014-shows/ep-23-we-should-burn-it) Ep. 27: My Daughter Made Lemon Cello (http://ooktown.com/2015-shows/ep-27-my-daughter-made-lemon-cello)
Jim Beloff: Flea Market Music: https://www.fleamarketmusic.com/ Ukulele concerto: https://www.fleamarketmusic.com/ukuleles/ukulele_concerto.asp Jumpin’ Jim’s ukulele books: https://www.fleamarketmusic.com/store/Scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=24 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jimbeloffmusic Michigan Philharmonic concert: http://www.michiganphil.org/Events/November12.html Funky Frets Uke Festival: https://funkyfretsukefest.com/
Gerald Ross: http://geraldross.com/
Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com/
Recorded September 18, 2016.
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Victor & Penny
Get ready for another OokTown Podcast as we welcome back Jeff and Erin to the show, AKA Victor and Penny. We’ll talk about what it means to be mentored and how to be a mentor; why Chuck Close says “inspiration is for amateurs”; and learning to stop before ‘Just Enough’ becomes ‘Way Too Much’.
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Victor & Penny: https://www.facebook.com/events/165231967218969/ http://www.victorandpenny.com/
Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com/ http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/eve/5625290508.html
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Recorded August 21, 2016.
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Andy Andrews
As the weather heats up, our first official Podcast of summer features some hot topics on overcoming your ukulele obstacles, designing our fantasy ukulele cruise, and exploring why video ukulele lessons are still popular.
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Andy Andrews: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-andrews-5ba55431
Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com/ http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/eve/5625290508.html
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Recorded July 17, 2016.
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Marlow Teichman, Ben Hassenger
We welcome newcomer Marlowe Teichman on the show, along with Ben Hassenger, Michigan’s Ambassador of Ukulele, and we talk about the “personalities” of festivals versus camps; the Call To Be Creative, what that means, and how we can to exercise our creativity; and best practices for transporting your precious ukulele on a trip.
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Marlowe Teichman: Official Website: www.marlowe-official.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/marloweteichmanmusic YouTube: www.youtube.com/MarlowetMusicMI Kickstarter campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2141071136/marlowes-upcoming-album-unorchestrated-chaos?ref=user_menu Kala Artist Series Campaign: https://vimeo.com/channels/kalabrandartists One More Day (The band I play bass for - originally from Saint Paul, MN): www.onemoredayofficial.com One More Day YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE_ChnVaAG8JKv7HbqYyOhQ
Ben Hassenger: http://mightyukeday.com/ http://www.midwestukecamp.com/
Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com/ http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/eve/5625290508.html
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Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Guests: James Hill, Daniel Ho, Paul Hemmings, Gaku Takanashi, John Nash, Hanna Ackerman, Chris McGarry
It’s our annual Denver Ukulele Festival Podcast! On our esteemed panel was James Hill, Daniel Ho, Paul Hemmings, Gaku Takanashi, John Nash, Chris McGarry, Hanna Ackerman. We had amazing conversations and talked about what to do when you plateau, controlling your creative works, and leaving an ukulele legacy.
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James Hill http://www.jameshillmusic.com/ http://www.theukuleleway.com/
Daniel Ho http://www.danielho.com/
Paul Hemmings & Gaku Takanashi http://www.paulhemmings.com/
John Nash http://ukuleleinspired.com/
Hanna Ackerman, Chris McGarry http://swallowhillmusic.org/about/contact-us/ https://www.facebook.com/chrismcgarrymusic/
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Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: EP Davis, Aaron Keim, Andy Andrews
It’s our FIFTH ANNIVERSARY Podcast! Yup, we’ve been talking about all things Ukulele since 2011, and we have a ton ‘o fun on this show talking about ukulele trends with my co-host Doug Brown, with guests EP Davis, Aaron Keim, Andy Andrews, special guest commentary from Taryn Arnold of Patreon, and a message from Victor and Penny.
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Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com/
EP Davis: http://www.hanaleiep.com/
Andy Andrews: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-andrews-5ba55431
Aaron Keim: http://quietamericanmusic.com/ http://www.myamoeukuleles.com/
Victor & Penny: http://www.victorandpenny.com/
Taryn Arnold: https://twitter.com/Thetarynarnold https://www.patreon.com/
Matthew Stead: https://matthewstead.bandcamp.com/
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Host: Stuart Yoshida Guests: Lucy Laforge, Ben Hassenger
A big “Happy Spring” to everyone, and with it comes a huge dose of Hay fever for me. On the show is Lucy Laforge of Lucy and La Mer, and Ben Hassenger, the self-proclaimed Ambassador of Ukulele from Michigan. Come and listen as I sniffle and sneeze my way through our conversation on renewing your interest in the ukulele. You’re gonna find something that’s just what you need to get inspired!
Drop me a line at info@ooktown.com with your comments and questions, or follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele. If you share the link to the Podcast at your ukulele gathering, let me know and I’ll mention your group on the Podcast!
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Lucy Laforge: https://lucyandlamer.bandcamp.com https://facebook.com/LucyAndLaMer https://youtube.com/watch?v=fsrP5u0NIss https://youtube.com/watch?v=_EpEva9bTvg twitter.com/LucyAndLaMer
Ben Hassenger: http://benhassenger.com https://facebook.com/benhassengermusic http://mightyukeday.com http://midwestukecamp.com
Marie Kondo Tidying method: http://tidyingup.com/
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Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guest: John Nash
Aloha and Happy February! In this episode we discuss what to bring to your ukulele gig, jam session, or club get together. Big “Mahalo” to Barry Maz for the article he wrote on this topic! On the show is John Nash of ukuleleinspired.com who just moved to the Denver area and now is an ukulele instructor at Swallow Hill Music, along with my co-host Doug Brown.
Drop me a line at info@ooktown.com with your comments and questions, or follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele. If you share the link to the Podcast at your ukulele gathering, let me know and I’ll mention your group on the Podcast!
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Blog post from Barry Maz on “What To Take To The Ukulele Gig”: http://www.gotaukulele.com/2016/02/what-to-take-to-ukulele-gig.html
John Nash: http://ukuleleinspired.com/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/moment/id901209059 https://ukuleleinspired.bandcamp.com/
Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com
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Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Gerald Ross, Chris Kennison
It’s a brand New Year, and for our first show of 2016 we’ve got all kinds of goodies for the Newbies who just got an ukulele, plus lots of great ideas for those looking to improve their playing. It’s our “Top Five Things” episode with Gerald Ross, Chris Kennison, and my co-host Doug Brown.
Please support the OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron. Go to patreon.com/ooktown, or see the link in our show notes.
Drop me a line at info@ooktown.com with your comments and questions, or follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele. If you share the link to the Podcast at your ukulele gathering, let me know and I’ll mention your group on the Podcast!
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Gerald Ross: http://geraldross.com/
Christ Kennison: http://steelguitarwizard.com/ http://www.rhythmcatsshow.com/
Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com
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Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Heidi Swedberg, Daniel Ward, Andy Andrews
We made it! This is the FINAL OokTown Podcast of 2015, and it’s an Ukulele Educators Roundtable. We’ll be discussing how teaching people to play the ukulele can bring joy and community into children’s and adults’ lives. Our esteemed panel consists of Heidi Swedberg and Daniel Ward of Sukey Jump Music, Andy Andrews of the Puna Ukulele & Kanikapila Association (aka PUKA), and Doug Brown of the Denver Ukulele Community.
Please support the OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron. Go to patreon.com/ooktown, or see the link in our show notes.
Drop me a line at info@ooktown.com with your comments and questions, or follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele. If you share the link to the Podcast at your ukulele gathering, let me know and I’ll mention your group on the Podcast!
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Heidi Swedberg: http://sukeyjumpmusic.com/
Daniel Ward (plus his rendition of ‘Aloha Oe’ on ukulele): http://danielward.net/
Andy Andrews: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-andrews-5ba55431
Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com
Drop me a line if you have a topic you’d like me to consider for a future Podcast. It’s always great to hear from you!
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Phil Doleman, Victoria Vox, Gerald Ross, EP Davis
We’ve got a full panel of DIY musicians with Phil Doleman, Victoria Vox, Gerald Ross, EP Davis, and co-host Doug Brown. On the show we explore life as an independent musician. Plus, we discuss what it means to form an ukulele tribe, and to start it all off we answer a question from Canadian listener J.L. Gaudet.
Support the OokTown Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown
Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774
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Phil Doleman: http://phildoleman.co.uk
Victoira Vox: http://www.victoriavox.com Victoria Vox on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/victoriavox Victoria Vox underwear: http://victoriavox.bandcamp.com/merch/victoria-vox-ukulele-undies
Gerald Ross: http://geraldross.com/ The Ashokan Uke Fest: http://ashokan.org/uke-fest/
EP Davis: http://hanaleiep.com/Hanaleiep/EP_Davis.html
Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com
Tampa Bay Ukulele Getaway: http://www.tampabayukulele.com
The Vanilla Book: http://www.ralphpatt.com/VBook.html
Drop me a line if you have a topic you’d like me to consider for a future Podcast. It’s always great to hear from you!
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Guest: Zoë Bestel
On the show today is singer-songwriter Zoë Bestel coming to us all the way from Scotland, plus we have co-host Doug Brown, President…. We get the scoop on the ukulele scene in Scotland, ukuleles as instruments of Peace, and friends and enemies of the ukulele.
Zoë Bestel: http://zoebestel.co.uk/ Her debut Album: http://zoebestel.co.uk/product/slatm/
Doug Brown: http://www.den-uke.com/
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Lightsaber Ukulele: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHUdBb9sDUo
James Hill – promoting ukuleles in the classroom: https://www.ukuleleintheclassroom.com/
Heidi Swedberg doing a kids coloring book to learn how to play ukulele at home or in the classroom: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1999308189/color-along-ukulele-a-method-book-for-people-drawn/posts/1301725
The United Kingdom Ukulele Orchestra co-opting “Ukuleles for Peace”: http://www.ukulele-orchestra.co.uk/ukuleles-for-peace/
Not sure what to think:
Taylor Swift playing ukulele: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3lm4XseeU4
Felicia Day playing ukulele: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBh4Yi4PEvo
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Nipper Lewis, Gerald Ross
We discuss indigenous strums in workshops, the ukulele in Great Britain, playing pretty chords, and a whole lot more.
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If you want to take lessons via Skype, drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. Keep your feedback and questions coming too. And you can also follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele.
Nipper Lewis: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podca..
Gerald Ross: http://geraldross.com
Doug Brown: http://www.den-uke.com
Recorded September 20, 2015.
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Guests: Molly Lewis, Danielle Ate The Sandwich
On the show are two fantastic Ukulele playing Internet stars: Molly Lewis and Danielle Ate The Sandwich! Hosts Stuart Yoshida and Doug Brown nearly go off the rails as they geek out and talk about flame-throwing ukuleles, what Doug Brown’s hat smells like, Time Travel, why you’re never weird on the Internet, and a whole lot more.
Become a Patron of the Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
Felicia Day’s book, “You're Never Weird on the Internet”: http://feliciadaybook.com/
DIY Ukulele Flamethrower: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzfyoSgFGNc
Molly Lewis: mollylewis.bandcamp.com www.patreon.com/molly Molly Lewis with Felicia Day at w00tstock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd6XMHynvM4
Danielle Ate The Sandwich: www.danielleatethesandwich.com www.facebook.com/danielleatethesandwich www.youtube.com/daniellesmagic www.twitter.com/atethesandwich www.patreon.com/danielleatethesandwich www.danielleatethesandwich.bandcamp.com
Doug Brown: www.den-uke.com/ Flame-throwing Bagpiper playing AC/DC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Op1Mng4oY
Lil Rev's wife is in need of our help: Carol’s Cancer Recovery Fund http://www.gofundme.com/7fb33uw83w
Recorded August 25, 2015.
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown, Chris Kennison
It’s the “Bring Your Topic To The Show” episode, with Doug Brown from the Denver Ukulele Community and Chris Kennison of the Rhythm Cats. On this show we talk about playing punk rock songs, the outcome of the court case brought by the UOGB, handy tools for your iPhone and iPad, how to stay motivated to keep learning, and lots more.
Become a Patron of the Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. You can also follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele
Podcast from Ukulele Underground on keeping motivated: http://ukuleleunderground.com/2015/04/ukulele-underground-podcast-motivational-series-ep-1/
iPad apps for music and ukulele: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/i.. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/s..
Motivational book on learning music: http://kennywerner.com/effortless.. https://musiciansprocess.wikispac.. Motivation tools...
A Great looper: http://www.tc-helicon.com/en/prod..
Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com
Chris Kennison: http://www.rhythmcatsshow.com
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Uncle Zac, Steve Koehmstedt, EP Davis, Doug Brown
For the first time we’re going to talk at length about the baritone ukulele with special guest Uncle Zac, and then we explore the dark underbelly of the “ukulele backlash,” plus we’ll answer questions from our patrons and listeners.
Become a Patron of the Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. You can also follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele
Uncle Zac http://unclezac.com/
Steve Koehmstedt http://thephoenixgarage.org/
EP Davis http://www.hanaleiep.com/Hanaleiep/EP_Davis.html
Doug Brown http://den-uke.com/
Recorded June 11, 2015.
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Victor and Penny, Doug Brown, Victoria Vox, Danielle Ate The Sandwich, John Nash
This special edition of the show was recorded live at the 2015 Denver Ukulele Festival. We come full-circle to discuss the official adoption of the ukulele as the Hawaii State instrument, getting more kids involved with ukulele, and much more.
Become a Patron of the Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. You can also follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele
Swallow Hill Music School: http://swallowhillmusic.org/
Victor and Penny: http://www.victorandpenny.com/
Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com/
Victoria Vox: http://www.victoriavox.com/ https://www.patreon.com/victoriavox
Daniel Ate The Sandwich: http://www.danielleatethesandwich.net/ https://www.patreon.com/danielleatethesandwich
John Nash: http://ukuleleinspired.com/ https://www.patreon.com/johnnash
Recorded May 16, 2015.
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Aaron Keim, Doug Brown
Finding your voice on the ukulele, LOTS of interesting news tidbits, PLUS… it’s the start of our FIFTH year of Podcasting!
Aaron Keim (The Quiet American): http://quietamericanmusic.com/
Doug Brown and the Denver Ukulele Community: http://den-uke.com/
The videos of Blind Lemming Chiffon can be seen at: http://www.blindlemmingchiffon.net/see.html
An Ukulele Workshop will be held every 2nd Sunday at Pikes Perk Coffee & Tea House (5965 Academy Blvd. N #203, Colorado Springs, CO) from 2-5pm. Contact Keoni at (360) 556-8741 (hopukeh@hotmail.com).
Become a Patron of the Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. You can also follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele
Recorded April 26, 2015.
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Gordon Mayer, Gerald Ross, Doug Brown
For all of you wondering about ukulele woods and how they affect the tone of your instrument, we’ve got some great insights and tips. Plus, we talk about Ukuleles in the Classroom again.
Gerald Ross: http://geraldross.com/
The Ashokan Uke Fest 2015: http://ashokan.org/camps/uke-fest/
Mya-Moe Ukuleles: https://www.myamoeukuleles.com/
Doug Brown and the Denver Ukulele Community: http://den-uke.com/
Become a Patron of the Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. You can also follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele
Recorded March 29, 2015.
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Alan Rosen, Andy Andrews, Sarah Goodroad, John Hamilton, Doug Brown
I’ve got a cabal of Ukulele group leaders and organizers to talk about how they are secretly going to take over the world. Not really, but we have a fantastic show to talk about ukulele group demographics and more. Plus, the ukulele grown up and become mainstream, maybe?
Become a Patron of the Ukulele by supporting our Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. You can also follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele
Recorded February 8, 2015.
Happy New Year! This episode was SUPPOSED to have been recorded in December, so just pretend this is the last episode of 2014. And what a show we have for you with our high-powered panel of pundits consisting of Gerald Ross, Doug Brown, and EP Davis. We’ve got gobs of advice for the lucky ones who found an ukulele under the Christmas tree, plus our highlights and lowlights of 2014, and some controversy about being financially transparent as a touring musician.
Become a Patron of the Ukulele by supporting our Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. You can also follow me on the Twitter @ColoradoUkulele
Pomplamoose 2014 Tour Profits (or lack thereof): https://medium.com/@jackconte/pomplamoose-2014-tour-profits-67435851ba37
Response to Pomplamoose’s blog: http://lefsetz.com/wordpress/index.php/archives/2014/11/26/pomplamoose-blog/
Jack Conte’s response: https://medium.com/@jackconte/bob-lefsetz-published-accusations-about-my-integrity-4a6d03bb099d
Amanda Palmer chimes in: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/dec/13/amanda-palmer-art-business-difficult-honest-decisions
Recorded January 4, 2015.
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Gerald Ross, EP Davis, Doug Brown, Chris Kennison
We discuss recording, recording techniques, and most importantly, why you should care. The answers may surprise you.
Become a Patron of the Ukulele by supporting our Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. You can also follow me on the Twitter @ColoradoUkulele.
Gerald Ross’ website: http://geraldross.com/
Doug Brown and the Denver Ukulele Community website: http://den-uke.com/
EP Davis’ website: http://hanaleiep.com/
Chris Kennison’s websites: http://steelguitarwizard.com/ http://hsga.org/
Recorded November 16, 2014.
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, EP Davis, Doug Brown
We explore and share insightful tips and strategies that can work for those of you who want to know, “Where do I go now that I’ve learned all the basics?”
Become a Patron of the Ukulele by supporting our Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. You can also follow me on the Twitter @ColoradoUkulele.
EP Davis’ website: http://hanaleiep.com/
Denver Ukulele Community website: http://www.den-uke.com/
Recorded October 19, 2014.
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Andy Andrews, EP Davis, Doug Brown
This show is all about Ukulele Clubs, and we go in-depth about how the Santa Cruz Ukulele Club started, tips on starting and running a Club, how big should a Club be, and more.
Become a Patron of the Ukulele by supporting our Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. You can also follow me on the Twitter @ColoradoUkulele.
Andy Andrews’ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/andyinhawaii
EP Davis’ website: http://hanaleiep.com/
Denver Ukulele Community website: http://www.den-uke.com/
Recorded September 28, 2014.
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Gerald Ross, Doug Brown
Introducing a new feature on the show called “Tech Talk,” and this episode we talk about the Blues, and boy do we have some great stuff for you try out and think about. Plus the importance of knowing key changes, learning riffs, playing rhythm ukulele as part of the band, and more.
Become a Patron of the Ukulele by supporting our Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. You can also follow me on the Twitter @ColoradoUkulele.
Gerald Ross’ website: http://geraldross.com/
EP Davis’ website: http://hanaleiep.com/
Recorded August 17, 2014.
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Gerald Ross, Doug Brown
I give shout-outs to Lisa Weldy, Walter Bates, and a listener who wrote in but my email to him bounced, talk about the Reno Uke Festival, improvising on the ukulele, James Hill’s new endeavor, and much more.
Become a Patron of the Ukulele by supporting our Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. You can also follow me on the Twitter @ColoradoUkulele.
Gerald Ross’ website: http://geraldross.com/
Doug Brown and the Denver Ukulele Community website: http://den-uke.com/
Recorded July 20, 2014.
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Star Belle trio, Aldrine Guerrero, Doug Brown, Chris Kennison
It’s a special edition of the OokTown Podcast recorded LIVE at the Denver Ukulele Festival 2014. And, oh no! We talk about the ukulele as state instrument, but only because DOUG brought it up; where do we see ukulele festivals going; ukulele festivals overseas; ukuleles in the classroom; and much more!
Become a Patron of the Ukulele by supporting our Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
Recorded June 7, 2014.
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Danielle “Ate The Sandwich” Anderson, Gerald Ross, EP Davis, Chris Kennison
It’s the “Re-visited” Podcast where we talk about the art of songwriting (again), the ukulele as State Instrument (again), crowd-funding (again), finding your crowd and creating a fan base, and more.
Links for Danielle Ate The Sandwich: http://danielleatethesandwich.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DanielleAtetheSandwich http://www.patreon.com/danielleatethesandwich
Links for Gerald Ross: http://geraldross.com/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6Q4w8SfjgU
Link for EP Davis: http://hanaleiep.com/Hanaleiep/EP_Davis.html
Links for Chris Kennison: http://steelguitarwizard.com/ http://hsga.org/
Recorded May 28, 2014.
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Molly Lewis
Special guest co-host Molly Lewis, winner of the 2007 Ukulele Video of the Year, joins me to talk about all kinds of tips and approaches to songwriting on the ukulele, why the Geek shall inherit the earth, the almost big controversy of the Ukulele as the state instrument of Hawaii, and much more.
Links for Molly Lewis:
mollylewis.bandcamp.com mollylewis.fanbridge.com patreon.com/molly
PLUS: MUSIC ROBOTS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qlqe1DXnJKQ
Recorded April 27, 2014.
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Aldrine Guerrero, Gerald Ross, EP Davis, and Doug Brown.
Selecting the right ukulele size; how to adapt songs to the ukulele; using loops and pre-recorded music at live shows; what happened at this year’s NAMM show; and much more.
Support our OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron of the show! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
Aldrine Guerrero and the Ukulele Underground’s website is at http://ukuleleunderground.com/
Gerald Ross’s website is at www.geraldross.com
EP Davis’ website is at www.hanaleiep.com
Doug Brown and the Denver Ukulele Community website is at www.den-uke.com
Recorded March 2, 2014.
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Phil Doleman, EP Davis, Doug Brown.
The ukulele in Great Britain; finger-style playing; the “third wave” of the ukulele and why it works so well on YouTube; upcoming ukulele festivals; and much more!
Support our OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron of the show! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
Phil Doleman’s website is at www.phildoleman.co.uk
EP Davis’ website is at www.hanaleiep.com
Doug Brown and the Denver Ukulele Community website is at www.den-uke.com
Recorded February 9, 2014.
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown, EP Davis, and Gerald Ross.
It’s our first podcast of 2014! We talk about the Patron crowd-funding model; what makes someone a great music teacher; who uses a strap to hold your ukulele and when is it appropriate; and much more.
Support our OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron of the show! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
EP's website is at http://hanaleiep.com/
Geral Ross' website is at http://geraldross.com/
Doug Brown and The Denver Ukulele Community website is at http://den-uke.com/
Recorded January 26, 2014.
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Jeff Jaros, Doug Brown, EP Davis, Chris Kennison, and Gerald Ross.
Our Christmas Wishlists, the Ukulele Year in Review, selecting an ukulele, and much more!
Support our OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron of the show! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
Denver Folklore Center website is at http://www.denverfolklore.com/
EP's website is at http://hanaleiep.com/
Geral Ross' website is at http://geraldross.com/
Chris Kennison's gig at the Arizona Opry is at http://www.azopry.com/
Doug Brown and The Denver Ukulele Community website is at http://den-uke.com/
Recorded December 15, 2013.
Ep. 13: I Approach From The Left Side
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Star Belle (Jessica Luebbe, Hope Dunbar, Emily Dunbar), EP Davis, Gerald Ross, Doug Brown.
It's the TOTAL GEEK OUT Podcast show! The Star Belle microphone wish list, why ukulele groups should make professional level song charts, crowd-funding re-visited and kicked to death, pick-ups for the ukulele, and more.
To place an order for Star Belle's upcoming CD, "Make Room For Love," contact them at starbelle.trio@gmail.com, or Star Belle Uke Trio on Facebook.
Support our OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron of the show! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
EP's website is at http://hanaleiep.com/
Geral Ross' website is at http://geraldross.com/
The Denver Ukulele Community website is at http://den-uke.com/
Recorded November 24, 2013.
Welcome to the OokTown Interviews, where we interview an Ukulele Personality and talk about all things ukulele.
In this episode, we talk with Janet Klein, ukulele performer from Los Angeles. Our host is Doug Brown, President and certified Uke-a-maniac of the Denver Ukulele Community.
Janet talks about how she started out; her passion for songs from the 1920’s; the analog chatroom; origins of the Parlor boys; and more.
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Janet Klein’s website: http://www.janetklein.com/
Published November 3, 2013.
Festivals Galore: the upcoming Denver Ukulele Festival 2013, a 500% successful first annual Ashokan Uke Fest and Western and Swing Festival, let's get Raiatea Helm at the Denver Uke Fest, the Uke-on festival, our favorite Ukulele moments that changed history, and more.
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Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Gerald Ross, EP Davis, Doug Brown.
Little Hula Heaven featuring Gerald Ross on ukulele: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_CXIUggk1Q
Sign up for Ukulele Workshops: http://ooktown.com/index.php/appointments/book-workshop
Recorded July 29, 2013.
Hawaiian falsetto singing style tradition (ka leo ki’eki’e), Amanda Palmer's kick-starter project that raised $1.2M, the healing power of the ukulele, ukulele orchestras, and more.
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Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Raiatea Helm, Doug Brown, Chris Kennison, EP Davis.
Recorded May 19, 2013.
If you want to learn how to play the ukulele or teach others to play, this Bambucha Size Podcast is for you! Discussions on teaching methods (melody first or strumming a three-chord song); ukulele programs in Hawaii; how to learn to play solos; the Hi*Sessions; car/van recordings - is it safe?; and more.
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Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Aldrine Guerrero, EP Davis, Doug Brown, and Gerald Ross.
Recorded February 24, 2013.
The Year 2012 in Review.
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Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Gerald Ross, Chris Kennison, EP Davis, Doug Brown.
Recorded January 20, 2013.
Special Edition of the OokTown Podcast from the Denver Ukulele Festival 2012.
Interviews with Jake Shimabukuro, Aldrine Guerrero, Tina and Her Pony, Michael Schenkelberg.
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Recorded May 18, 2012.
Everything you wanted to know about the Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins Ukulele Groups; tips for starting an Ukulele Group; ideas on improvisation; and more!
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Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown, Sarah Goodroad, and John Hamilton.
Denver Ukulele Community website: click here
Boulder Ukulele Group: click here
Fort Uke Group: click here
Sarah Goodroad's summer ukulele class at the Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts: click here and click on the “High School/Adult” Tab.
Recorded April 28, 2012.
Discussion on EP's new Kamoa ES 335-style ukulele; Denver Uke Fest news; the first annual Denver Uke Community Songwriting Contest winner; Ukulele video of 2011; music as universal language; low-G versus high-G revisited; recording tips; and more.
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Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown, EP Davis, and Gerald Ross.
Ukulele Video of the Year 2011 (as chosen on Ukulele Hunt): “A Banda Mais Bonita da Cidade’s Oração.”
Cool Chords voicing using the high-G ukulele in Tab notation:
Fmaj7: 0-0-5-5
Dm7: 0-1-2-5
Recorded March 18, 2012.
Discussion on how Ukulele Festival participants have evolved; our favorite ukuleles and ukulele makers; cool archtop ukuleles soon to come from Kamoa; playing techniques to understand for all aspiring players; and more.
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Hosts: EP Davis, special guest Gerald Ross, and Stuart Yoshida.
Recorded February 19, 2012.
The roots of the Hawaiian Music Renaissance; being awestruck by Jake Shimabukuro; Big News about the 2012 Denver Ukefest that we bleep out; our favorite ukulele tips; and more.
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Hosts: Jeff Jaros, Doug Brown, EP Davis, and Chris Kennison.
Recorded November 11, 2011.
Discussions about NOT achieving a world-record of ukulele strum-along in Hawaii; South Park references; the Aloha Music Camp ukulele program; Low-G versus High-G; and more.
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Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown, Chris Kennison, and Jeff Jaros.
Recorded October 23, 2011.
Discussions about Tips on what works for ukulele get togethers; Heavy Metal ukulele; the new Eddie Vedder album; and more.
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Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown, EP Davis.
Recorded June 10, 2011.
We discuss whether ukulele is getting mainstream, artists picking up the ukulele, and an old-fashioned “Ukulele Shootenanny.”
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Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown, EP Davis.
Recorded April 28, 2011.