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March 2009 Southern California Ukulele Events

Lots of great ukulele shows and clubs to check out this month, check the list for events that appeal to you and mark your calendars!

Saturday, February 28, TWO SHOWS | 6:00pm (doors 5:30p) & 8:30pm (doors 8:00p)
Bill Tapia 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 beautiful Hawaiian dancers.
Bill Tapia's Jazz band for this show features the amazing Jennifer Leitham on upright bass, Loyal McAvoy on guitar & Abe Lagrimas Jr. on drums.
Some of you will remember Jennifer Leitham from the 2007 Southern California Ukulele Showcase, and Abe Lagrimas Jr. from the 2008 SoCal Ukulele showcase.
Other special guests:
The Polynesian Paradise Dancers (both shows) http://www.polynesianparadise.net/
The Smokin’ Menehunes (8:30 show only)
GRAND ANNEX
434 W. 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
More info and to reserve tickets: http://panioloproductions.com/

Sunday March 1st 7:30pm
The Ukulady's Ponyshow returns for 1 Night Only! Join us for a super special Ukulady's Ponyshow BirthdayPartyShow Extravaganza!! Starring: Thessaly Lerner, The Ukulady, Nanny, Bridget McManus, Cat Davis, Daniel Leary, Riegel & Blatt, & featuring an aftershow music set by Sh*tting Glitter!
HOW MUCH: $10 with Reserved Tickets! $12 at the door! 3 for $20 Reserved! Email TheProgram@CelebrationTheatre.com for Reservations!
Celebration Theatre
7051 Santa Monica Blvd (across from Target)
W Hollywood, CA 90038

Sunday, March 8th, 6:30-9:30
IAN WHITCOMB & HIS TRIO
w/Fred Sokolow on guitar, Dave Jones on bass. Ian, British x-rock star, will regale you with music from the teens & twenties, Tin Pan Alley & English Music Hall... Ian's a unique entertainer, must be seen to be believed!
Listen to great music from the 30s & 40s while eating great Italian food!
No cover, but it fills up quick so make reservations: (310) 821-0018
and try to get a seat near the band...
CANTALINI'S
193 Culver Blvd., Playa Del Rey, 90203


Friday March 13 7 - 9 PM Ukulele workshop $15
Saturday March 14 8 - 10 PM Concert $20
Abe Lagrimas Jr. will be bringing his ukulele and vibraphone to Island Bazaar in Huntington Beach. One of the top young ukulele players in the world, he's amazing on both uke and vibes. Abe plays classic Hawaiian, contemporary, classic pop. Many of you will remember Abe from his performance last Summer at the 2008 Southern California Ukulele Showcase at the Japanese American Museum.
Island Bazaar
16582 Gothard St. "R"
Huntington Beach, CA. 92647
(714) 843-9350. http://www.Ukuleleparadise.com


Sunday March 15 6 to 8 PM
Local Blend, Gregg Lumm, Dan Lagronio, Vince Pico, Gary Yano and Pudge Albao.
Back Home in Lahaina Restaurant
519 E. Carson St., Carson, CA


Thursday March 19,
Friday March 20
Herb Ohta Jr.
Private Lessons: $65 per 45 minute session
Each lesson is catered to the individual.
Online Workshop & Lesson Registration http://www.dhcdesigns.com/wocoti.html
Doug Katsumoto (310) 339 - 7205
email: info@dhcdesigns.com
Island Legends
2120 W. Artesia Boulevard
Torrance CA 90504


Saturday March 21 Starting at 1 PM
Herb Ohta Jr.
`Ukulele Workshops
- `Ukulele for Beginners
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
$25 if registered before March 15, ($30 after 3/15/09)
In this workshop, Herb will explain how to hold an `ukulele, how to pick notes, how to strum a basic melody, and give an introduction
into music theory so you can develop confidence to go onto the next level.
- Learn How to Play a Song.... Herb Ohta Jr. Style (advanced)
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
$25 if registered before March 15, ($30 after 3/15/09)
How does Herb make a song sound so full while playing solo? Here you will learn how to play a song in the "Ohta" style. You will
learn how notes and chords work together and how to sound like someone is backing you up even though you're playing alone.
Online Workshop & Lesson Registration http://www.dhcdesigns.com/wocoti.html
Location Hula Halau o Lilinoe
305 W. Torrance Boulevard, #B
Carson CA 90745

Saturday March 21 7PM
An Evening with Herb Ohta, Jr.
Performance at Happa Restaurant
7:00 pm (Door open at 6:00 pm)
$40.00 presale - includes buffet style dinner; $50.00 at door
Presale ends March 15
Online Reservation http://www.dhcdesigns.com/wocoti.html
Happa Restaurant
1641 W. Redondo Beach Boulevard
Gardena CA 90247

Sunday March 22 starting at 12:30PM
Herb Ohta, Jr.
`Ukulele Workshops
- `Ukulele for Beginners
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
$25 if registered before March 15, ($30 after 3/15/09)
In this workshop, Herb will explain how to hold an `ukulele, how to pick notes, how to strum a basic melody, and give an introduction
into music theory so you can develop confidence to go onto the next level.
- Strumming Techniques on the `Ukulele (all levels)
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
$25 if registered before March 15, ($30 after 3/15/09)
In this workshop, Herb will show you different strumming techniques and also how to accent them on different beats so when you play a song more than once, it will never sound the same again.
Online Workshop & Lesson Registration http://www.dhcdesigns.com/wocoti.html
Orange County Buddhist Church
909 S. Dale Avenue
Anaheim CA 92804
Multi Purpose Building - Room #208

Sunday March 22 6PM (doors open 5:30)
Concert with Herb Ohta Jr. and Daniel Ho in Concert
with special guests Makena
Orange County Buddhist Church
Multi Purpose Building
$25 general seating presale, $30 at door
Presale ends March 15
Online Reservation http://www.dhcdesigns.com/wocoti.html
Information: (310) 339-7205


Monday March 23
Herb Ohta Jr.
Private Lessons: $65 per 45 minute session
Each lesson is catered to the individual.
Small Group Workshop (limited to 15)
Strumming Techniques on the `Ukulele (all levels)
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
$25 if registered before March 15, ($30 after 3/15/09)
In this workshop, Herb will show you different strumming techniques and also how to accent them on different beats so when you play a song more than once, it will never sound the same again.
Online Reservation http://www.dhcdesigns.com/wocoti.html
Momilani's Island Traditions
1906 Oceanside Blvd., #K
Oceanside CA 92054
http://momilanis.com


Tuesday March 24
Herb Ohta Jr.
Private Lessons: $65 per 45 minute session
Each lesson is catered to the individual.
Small Group Workshop (limited to 15)
`Ukulele Song Arranging (advanced)
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
$25 if registered before March 15, ($30 after 3/15/09)
Do you ever wonder how Herb arranges his music before he performs or records them? How do you arrange a song? How do you know what an Intro and Ending should sound like? How do you know what notes to pick throught the chords of the song? In this workshop, Herb will show you how to develop an introduction and how to create melodies through chords. You MUST have background in major scales and be familiar with the
fingerboard.
Online Reservation http://www.dhcdesigns.com/wocoti.html
Momilani's Island Traditions
1906 Oceanside Blvd., #K
Oceanside CA 92054
http://momilanis.com


Saturday March 28 10 AM to 1 PM.
Local Blend, Gregg Lumm, Dan Lagronio, Vince Pico, Gary Yano and Pudge Albao.
Bob's Hawaiian Style Restaurant
16814 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA
(310) 515-2250


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.
On January 10, 2009 at 7 PM, the Museum presents 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
http://www.museumofmakingmusic.org

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Coming up in April
The second annual Ukulele Cruise.
Sailing aboard the beautiful Carnival Paradise April 24th - 27th, 2009.
Leaving from Long Beach (next to the Queen Mary) and there will be a welcome aboard party, many hours of ukulele instruction, jam sessions, hula parties and even a talent show.
Back by popular demand, Shirley Orlando, Pat 'Palika' Enos and Darin Yamada will round out our team of instructors, click the link for more information about these great instructors and the agenda for the weekend.
http://www.seacruises.com/groups/uke09/index.shtml
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Weekly Events:

Every Sunday:
Makena
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:
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
(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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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.
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: The group has moved to St. Michael's church.
The Oasis 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 strummers are welcome!!
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


Every Tuesday Night 7 - 9 PM
~~~ KOLOHE 'UKULELE CLUB ~~~
KOLOHE 'UKULELE CLUB was formed in 2000 & meets for practice at "ISLAND BAZAAR" in Surf City U.S.A. every TuesNite of the month @ 7:pm. Under our Kumu UNCLE HENRY KAMAE, we play Hawaiian & Hapa Haole music and invites ALL levels of 'UKULELE PLAYERS to jam with us Island Style till 9:pm. KOLOHE has performed at the Southern California Ukulele Festival, the Tiki Beach Fest in Belmont Shore, the Asian & Pacific Islander Councle Banquets, the San Dimas Ho'Olaule'a, Aloha-Cruz Island Beach Shows, Bob's Ohana Hawaiian Style Resturant, for many'a Lu'au, Halau performances, festivals, & other functions. Remembah; "Mo 'Ukulele, Mo Beddah" ........ Mahalo Nui Loa & A Hui Hou
For more info email kentinhb@verizon.net
Island Bazaar, 16582 Gothard St. "R", Huntington Beach, CA. 92647- 714-843-9350. www.Ukuleleparadise.com


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.
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
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...
Bring your ukulele and be ready to sing with the Rio-Altas!! We also welcome banjo, guitar, harmonica and other instrumentalist 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
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.
Call ahead to make sure they are meeting: Paul Halula at 882-2495

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FOR AN EXTENSIVE WORLDWIDE CALENDAR OF HAWAIIAN MUSIC
CONCERTS & EVENTS BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE "HAWAIIAN CONCERT GUIDE"!
http://www.hawaiianconcertguide.com/