Todays segment featured an interview and performance
with Daniel Ho and a NAMM show review
Daniel Ho & Ali Lexa "Pōlani", Daniel Ho's latest CD
On today's show we heard selections from several of Daniel's CD's
plus a live performance of "Living In Paradise" and "Pineapple Mango"
Information about Daniel and his music can be found at: http://danielho.com
2009 NAMM MUSIC CONVENTION
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 "Blues Ukulele" book and CD by Fred Sokolow http://www.fleamarketmusic.com |
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Derick Sebastian at the GraphTech Booth
http://www.dericksebastian.com
http://www.dericksebastian.com
Recent "Ukulele Spotlight" shows can be heard here.
This show is also podcast, here is the xml link : 
The February 2009 issue of SPIN Magazine
declares that "Ukuleles Are Officially Cool Again"!!
February 2009 Southern California Ukulele Events
Well 2009 is off and strumming, and the Ukulele popularity continues to gain momentum!
We now have over 15 Ukulele clubs meeting throughout Southern California. If you're not already in one. Find one near you and start going! See the list of Ukulele clubs at the bottom of this email.
We now have over 15 Ukulele clubs meeting throughout Southern California. If you're not already in one. Find one near you and start going! See the list of Ukulele clubs at the bottom of this email.
There are a bunch of very cool Ukulele, Slack Key and Steel Guitar happenings going on this February.
Have a look, and mark your calendars with all the events that appeal to you!
Daniel Ho w/Randy Drake, Steve Billman & Nani Edgar
Recital Hall Cal Poly Pomona
3801 West Temple Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
$45-$75 admission
Recital Hall Cal Poly Pomona
3801 West Temple Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
$45-$75 admission
Email Mary Danico for more information: mkydanico@csupomona.edu
Location: Recital Hall Cal Poly Pomona
Location: Recital Hall Cal Poly Pomona
URL: http://www.class.csupomona.edu/mu/
Sunday, February 1 6:00pm-9:00pm
Auntie Geri and Mehana will be at Back Home in Lahaina restaurant from 6pm - 9pm.
Back Home in Lahaina Restaurant
519 E. Carson St., Carson, CA
519 E. Carson St., Carson, CA
4 Saturdays Feb 7, 14, 21 & 28 2 - 4 pm
Introduction To Chord Melody Methods - Workshop.
A four session series of workshops on developing and playing your own chord melodies. Chord structures, altered chords, melody development, inversions, intros and endings and performance fundamentals. Designed for intermediate players. Attendance is limited. $65 for the course. Taught by John McDonald.
Island Bazaar in Huntington Beach, 16852 Gothard St.
(between Warner & Heil)
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Contact Shirley Orlando 714 843-9350, http://www.ukuleleparadise.com
Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 1:30pm 2009 GRAMMY Nominees in Concert
Enjoy this rare opportunity to meet so many of Hawaii's finest musicians, our 2009 Grammy Award Nominees Slack Key Masters Collaborate Again in a fourth compilation CD...
...nominated for the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards for Best Hawaiian Music Album! "The Spirit Of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar"
Appearing: Dennis Kamakahi, George Kahumoku Jr, Daniel Ho, Bobby Ingano, Owana Salazar, Sterling Seaton & Peter DeAquino, Keoki Kahumoku, Richard Ho`opi`i, Sonny Lim, and Norton Buffalo!
Tickets $20
Seating is limited, Call toll free to reserve tickets...
Seating is limited, Call toll free to reserve tickets...
(888) 669-3858
Also, workshops in slack key guitar, ukulele and Hawaiian steel guitar.
Learn from the Masters! 10am to noon (before the concert), $25
very limited class size: Reservations toll free: (888) 669-3858
Manhattan Beach Community Church
303 S. Peck Ave
Learn from the Masters! 10am to noon (before the concert), $25
very limited class size: Reservations toll free: (888) 669-3858
Manhattan Beach Community Church
303 S. Peck Ave
Manhattan Beach, California
Sunday Feb 8 6 to 8 PM
Local Blend, Gregg Lumm, Dan Lagronio and friends
Back Home in Lahaina Restaurant
519 E. Carson St., Carson, CA
Opening Reception: Friday, Feb.13th 7-11PM
On View: Feb. 13th – Mar. 6th, 2009
On View: Feb. 13th – Mar. 6th, 2009
"Dreamgirls & Ukes" from Amy Crehore
(Los Angeles, CA) Thinkspace Gallery is proud to present Dreamgirls & Ukes, the debut Los Angeles solo show from Portland based artist Amy Crehore. This exhibition will feature new paintings on both linen and antique ukuleles as well as an installation and a special performance. In addition to Dreamgirls & Ukes, we will also be presenting the debut solo show from local artist Anthony Clarkson. Amy Crehore’s solo exhibit will feature a new series of oil paintings of playful, iconic nudes and will introduce some new characters (in addition to her well known cats, pierrots and monkeys): a lion, a tortoise, and large flying insects. Ukuleles will play a role in these new narratives, giving the works musical ambience. Some of these dream sequences will take place in nature, others in curtained rooms.
Crehore has also painted over a dozen antique ukuleles as part of this special exhibit. Most of these instruments are from the American ukulele boom of the 1920’s. Crehore personally hand-picked a collection that represents a variety of styles and designs including banjo ukes, mahogany and koa ukes, as well as art deco novelty ukes. On these ukes, she will incorporate motifs from her paintings, plus she will be adding creative type and logo design. Crehore’s long-time music partner, Lou Reimuller, is also a luthier and he has lovingly restored each of these instruments. These ukes are all “players” as well as fine art objects.
In addition, Crehore’s band, The Hokum Scorchers (duo), will be giving a rare musical performance during the opening night reception of blues, rags and jug band songs from the 20’s and 30’s. We have performed in the past at the Seattle Folk Festival, Bumbershoot and other northwest venues. We started the “Tickler” fine art ukulele company in 2007 (hand-built ukes) and the vintage ukuleles in this show will be called “Tickleroos”.
Crehore has also painted over a dozen antique ukuleles as part of this special exhibit. Most of these instruments are from the American ukulele boom of the 1920’s. Crehore personally hand-picked a collection that represents a variety of styles and designs including banjo ukes, mahogany and koa ukes, as well as art deco novelty ukes. On these ukes, she will incorporate motifs from her paintings, plus she will be adding creative type and logo design. Crehore’s long-time music partner, Lou Reimuller, is also a luthier and he has lovingly restored each of these instruments. These ukes are all “players” as well as fine art objects.
In addition, Crehore’s band, The Hokum Scorchers (duo), will be giving a rare musical performance during the opening night reception of blues, rags and jug band songs from the 20’s and 30’s. We have performed in the past at the Seattle Folk Festival, Bumbershoot and other northwest venues. We started the “Tickler” fine art ukulele company in 2007 (hand-built ukes) and the vintage ukuleles in this show will be called “Tickleroos”.
Saturday Feb 14th 10 AM to 1 PM
Local Blend, Gregg Lumm, Dan Lagronio and friends
Bob's Okazuya
16814 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, C A
Bob's Okazuya
16814 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, C A
(310) 515-2250
Saturday, February 28, 2009 6 PM & 8:30 PM Bill 'Tappy' Tapia's 101st Birthday Celebration & Show
San Pedro will once again celebrate the longevity and legend of Bill Tapia who, at 101, is the world's oldest performing musician! Tapia turned 101 January 1st of this year, and wants to share his good fortune with all of his friends and fans.
A virtuoso musician and thoroughly engaging entertainer on stage, Tapia has been delighting audiences with his jazz chops and sharp wit over the last nine decades. Chances are slim to none you'll find another entertainer anywhere in the world who can introduce a song as "something I learned during World War I" and then jump into his unique version of "Stars and Stripes Forever" which he came up with in 1918 at the age of ten...
Join Paniolo Productions and the Grand Vision Foundation on Saturday, February 28th for two inspiring back-to-back concerts. Tapia will perform with a few of L.A.'s top jazz musicians and sing to beautiful Hawaiian dancers.
* TWO SHOWS * #1 - 6:00p (doors 5:30p) #2 - 8:30p (doors 8:00p)
$35.00 Advance $40.00 At the door General Seating
GRAND ANNEX
434 West Sixth Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
http://www.panioloproductions.com
The Magic & Mystery of Slide Guitar at The Museum Of Making Music
From October 11, 2008 through March 31, 2009 the Museum explores the Magic & Mystery of Slide Guitar.
A five part series of exhibition-related events showcasing the many genres impacted by slide guitar.
Check their site for the full schedule:
Museum of Making Music
5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, California 92008
Phone: (760) 438-5996
Phone: (760) 438-5996
http://www.museumofmakingmusic.org
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Hawaii Music Awards - The People's Choice Awards
Voting is now open
Voting is now open
Vote for your favorite artists! Winners are decided by votes from all over the world.
Vote online at http://www.hawaiimusicawards.com/
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Weekly Events:
Every Sunday:
Every Sunday:
Makena
10:00 am
Center for Inspirational Living
Long Beach Playhouse, Long Beach, California
More Info: http://www.myspace.com/makenamusic
10:00 am
Center for Inspirational Living
Long Beach Playhouse, Long Beach, California
More Info: http://www.myspace.com/makenamusic
Every Sunday:
Island Breeze is a talented trio of musicians who play contemporary Hawaiian music. In addition to accompanying the Lokelani's dancers, the band is available to provide entertainment for special events. Roy Asuega leads the group, singing, drumming, and playing guitar. Ron Reyes and Mata Grey play ukulele and bass while providing background vocals.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Give us a call at (714) 437-1146 or drop us an email at music@lokelanisroti.com
Riptide in Newport Beach, CA
27741 Crown Valley Pkwy
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Every Friday:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Give us a call at (714) 437-1146 or drop us an email at music@lokelanisroti.com
Riptide in Newport Beach, CA
27741 Crown Valley Pkwy
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Every Friday:
Uncle Henry Kalana Kamae
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Uncle henry and pals play most every Friday night at Bob's Okazuya. Call ahead to be sure he is in.
Bob's Okazuya
16814 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Uncle henry and pals play most every Friday night at Bob's Okazuya. Call ahead to be sure he is in.
Bob's Okazuya
16814 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA
(310) 515-2250
Fridays 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Island Breeze
Garlic Jo's
2332 West Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA
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Garlic Jo's
2332 West Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA
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Ukulele Clubs (15+ clubs and counting!)
Every Monday at 9:00 am - 11:00 am
The Hemet Ukulele Club
New members are welcome. Bring your uke, banjo or guitar. Meetings are free.
New members are welcome. Bring your uke, banjo or guitar. Meetings are free.
Meets at The Simpson Center, 305 E. Devonshire Ave., Hemet, CA
Every Monday at 1:00 PM
The Corona Del Mar Ukulele club formerly at the Oasis Senior Center in Corona Del Mar
Everyone is welcome!
Notice, location has moved.
Notice, location has moved.
The group has moved to St. Michael's church.
The senior center is to be razed and rebuilt.
The senior center is to be razed and rebuilt.
New Address is 3233 Pacific View Dr, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 (949) 644-0463
2nd & 4th fourth Monday evenings
The SLO Strummers of the Ukulele Society of the Central Coast. All levels of stummers are welcome!!
Meets at the Art Center in San Luis Obispo
Meets at the Art Center in San Luis Obispo
1010 Broad St. (creekside door). 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information, call Carol at: (805)473-3457
Tuesday mornings 9am to 11am
The Loma Linda Ukulele Strummers (around 50 to 70 Ukulele players) meet every Tuesday morning.
For more information call 909 796-8934. All levels are welcome!
Loma Linda Senior Center, 25571 Barton Road, Loma Linda, CA 92354 (corner of Loma Linda Drive and Barton Road - behind the fire station and the library)
Every Tuesday 1-3 pm
Palm Desert Ukulele Strummers
Bring your Uke and join the fun. All levels are welcome.
Call Mike @ 760-835-6891 for more info.
44-600 Monterey Ave. Palm Desert,Ca 92260
2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesday Nights 7 - 9 PM
2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesday Nights 7 - 9 PM
~~~ KOLOHE 'UKULELE CLUB ~~~
KOLOHE WILL NOW BE JAM'N ISLAND STYLE ON THE 2nd, 3rd, & 4th TuesNites OF THE MONTH WITH UNCLE HENRY KAMAE......... MALAMA PONO & A HUI HOU
KOLOHE WILL NOW BE JAM'N ISLAND STYLE ON THE 2nd, 3rd, & 4th TuesNites OF THE MONTH WITH UNCLE HENRY KAMAE......... MALAMA PONO & A HUI HOU
ISLAND BAZAAR, 16582 Gothard St. #R, Huntington Beach, Ca. 92647
Every Wednesday 6 - 9 PM
Moonlight Beach Uke Strummers
A group of about 50 to 75 ukulele strummers (over 200 members on website) in Encinitas, North of San Diego.
BRING YOUR UKES AND JOIN US FOR A FUN TIME.
Members from our group are from many Hawaiian High schools like Kamehameha, Punahou, StLouis, McKinley, AIEA, DAMIEN, MARYKNOLL, ROOSEVELT, FARRINGTON, CASTLE, KAILUA.
Today's Pizza, 481 SANTA FE DR., at the intersection of Hwy 5 and Santa Fe Dr. at the Vons Rite-Aid shopping center in Encinitas.
Wednesday July 30, 2008
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
(This event repeats every week.)
Ventura Ukulele Jam
The Ventura Chapter of the Ukulele Society of America hosts its weekly ukulele jam at Java Joe's Coffee House in the Century 16 Center on Johnson Drive in Ventura, CA. Alan Ferentz is the Alaka'i (Conductor). From Alan -- "Please join us for our ukulele circle sing-along."
Java Joe's @ Century 16 Center, 2950 Johnson Drive, Ventura, CA
Every Thursday from 10:30am to 12 noon
THE ORANGE BLOSSOM UKULELE PLAYERS
The Orange Blossom Ukulele Players meet at the Joslyn Senior Center in Redlands CA.
Our collection of songs covers various styles of music: Tin Pan Alley, Country, Spanish, Easy Listening, Hawaiian, etc...Bring your ukulele and be ready to sing with the Orange Blossoms!! We also welcome banjo, guitar, harmonica and other instrumentalists to join us for the fun. For more information call Cathy Ekaitis - (909) 875-1054
Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant Street, Redlands CA.
Thursdays 6:30 PM
'Ukulele Jam' 40 to 50 ukulele players come and strum their hearts out.
We also feature 2 or 3 soloists per session.
Lots of fun. We ask a small donation, but just walk past the "collector" if there is a problem or objection to a donation.
We love and wish to include all ukulele players who wish to come.
Standard American Songs Repetoire...20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, and so on. Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffet, and a large selection of tunes.
We also feature 2 or 3 soloists per session.
Lots of fun. We ask a small donation, but just walk past the "collector" if there is a problem or objection to a donation.
We love and wish to include all ukulele players who wish to come.
Standard American Songs Repetoire...20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, and so on. Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffet, and a large selection of tunes.
ISLAND BAZAAR, 16582 Gothard St. #R, Huntington Beach, Ca. 92647
Thursdays 6 - 9 pm
Ukulele Society of America (USA) meets every Thursday evening in Oceanside. Conducted by Pat 'Palika' Enos, this new group has over 50 members, and growing every week. All levels of ukulele players welcome. For further information, email palika@socal.rr.com
Ocean House of Carlsbad Village, 300 Carlsbad Village Drive
Alternating Thursdays 7:15 - 9:30 PM:
The Jumpin Flea Circus Players Players Of Los Angeles
It's large, eclectic membership gathers twice a month in Sherman Oaks for ukulele fun and fellowship.
The Jumpin Fleas play songs from every time and place, though there's a fondness for tin pan alley, jazz standards, comedy and folk songs. Led by professor of uke Clay Allen, the first hour of the fleas meeting in dedicated to improving the musicianship of the players. The second hour reviews the club's favorite songs of the day. Come join us, won't you. You won't regret it!
Info: http://www.jumpingflea.tumblr.com
It's large, eclectic membership gathers twice a month in Sherman Oaks for ukulele fun and fellowship.
The Jumpin Fleas play songs from every time and place, though there's a fondness for tin pan alley, jazz standards, comedy and folk songs. Led by professor of uke Clay Allen, the first hour of the fleas meeting in dedicated to improving the musicianship of the players. The second hour reviews the club's favorite songs of the day. Come join us, won't you. You won't regret it!
Info: http://www.jumpingflea.tumblr.com
Church of the Chimes, 14115 Magnolia Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Every Friday from 10:30am to 12 noon
THE RIO-ALTAS UKULELE CLUB
The Rio-Altas gather at the Rialto Senior Center at 1411 S. Riverside Ave. Rialto, CA.
Our song book contains many styles of music: Tin Pan Alley, Easy Listening, Hawaiian, Spanish, Country etc...
Our song book contains many styles of music: Tin Pan Alley, Easy Listening, Hawaiian, Spanish, Country etc...
Bring your ukulele and be ready to sing with the Rio-Altas!! We also welcome banjo, guitar, harmonica and other insrumentalists to join us for a good time.
For more information call Cathy Ekaitis - (909) 875-1054
Rialto Senior Center,1411 S. Riverside Ave.,Rialto, CA.
Friday mornings 10:30 am
SURF CITY STRUMMERS- meet at Island Bazaar every Friday morning at 10:30am. We play standards of all eras and have opportunities to solo, also. About 40 players show up each week to start the weekend right. Please join us. $5.00 donation requested, but not mandatory. If you're visiting the Southland from out of the area, please come!
Island Bazaar, 16582 Gothard St. "R", Huntington Beach, CA. 92647- 714-843-9350. Ukuleleparadise.com
Saturdays 9:30 am - 11:00 am
The Southbay Strummers
Ukulele strummers of all ages and from all walks of life meet at the
Ukulele strummers of all ages and from all walks of life meet at the
Bartlett Senior Citizens Center, 1318 Cravens Ave., Torrance, California
(310-320-5918)
http://www.ukulelestrummers.com
Saturdays 1 - 2:30pm
Santa Barbara Ukulele/singing group meets every
Saturday at the East Beach Bath House from 1:00 - 2:30pm.
Bring a music stand, ukulele, and a portable chair.
There is street parking on Ninos in front of the Zoo.
Bring a music stand, ukulele, and a portable chair.
There is street parking on Ninos in front of the Zoo.
Call ahead to make sure they are meeting: Paul Halula at 882-2495
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