On today's show we featured an interview
and performance with Bosko & Honey
Bosko & Honey Strummin at KPFK
Get info about Bosko & Honey's Ukulele Safari here: http://www.ukulelesafari.com
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June 2008 Southern California Ukulele Events
Saturday May 31 & Sunday June 1, 2008 10:00AM - 6:00 PM
Annual Imua Ho'olaule'a
Northridge Park
10058 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, Ca. (south of Devonshire)
Free Admission PERFORMERS Mele Ohana, Moana, Aloha Hula Studio, Tago Le Pasifika, Kawalea Halau, Hula A Kawika, Laua`O Leinani, Local Blend, Kekaiulu Hula Studio, Kaleponi Hui Ukulele Club, Oahu Band, Hula Halau Ka Mele Wai O Ke Anuenue, da Ohana Boyz, Haleavalu Na Hoaloha, Ports of Paradise, The Tamalii`s
Also; Ono Polynesian Foods, Hot Malasadas, Hawaiian Shave Ice, Gift Boutiques, Arts & Crafts
Saturday May 31 9 PM $5 cover
King Kukulele Presents: Debut of the Floating Luau
The Floating Luau has arrived just in time for Tiki Season. After four years at anchor in Echo Park, Ca. Tiki Taix, the longest running show in Tiki is setting sail for exotic Ports O' Call. Our Floating Luau will be making stops all over Southern California. Our first Port is at the exotic Purple Orchid in El Segundo, Ca.
Purple Orchid Exotic Tiki Lounge.
221 Richmond Sreet, El Segundo, CA. 90245
From the 405 take El Segundo Blvd. west, pass Sepulveda, pass Main
Street, and turn right on Richmond Sreet.
From the 105 west, keep going until you see Main Street and turn
left. Go to Grand Ave and turn right. Turn left on Richmond Street.
Sat, Sun June 7 & 8, 2008 All day events
San Dimas Ho'olaule'a
The San Dimas Canyon Nature Center Associates and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation presents the 21st Annual
2008 San Dimas Ho'olaule'a
A fund raiser for nature programs and the feeding and care of the San Dimas Canyon Nature Center animals.
Location: San Dimas Canyon Park in San Dimas, CA
Sunday, June 22, 2008 5:00 pm
Madame Pamita at The Echo (Grand Ole Echo)
Madame Pamita 5PM
Triple Chicken Foot 6PM
The Black Tongued Bells 7PM
All Ages! Free!
The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl., Los Angeles, CA, 90026
mark your calendars!...
Coming up on July 10 The 2nd Annual Southern California Ukulele Showcase!
Thursday July 10th from 6 - 9 PM at the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo. This years lineup features the amazing singer songwriter and 2007 Na Hoku Hanahano winner Paula Fuga, also from New York performing 20's 30's tinpan and hawaiian swing "The Moonlighters", amazing young players Brittni Paiva and Abraham Lagrimas Jr., plus the wonderful duo Moana along with the antics of King Kukulele + the Friki Tikis, and more!
More info here: http://www.myspace.com/socalukeshowcase
Weekly Events:
Every Sunday:
Makena 10:00am
Center for Inspirational Living
Long Beach Playhouse, Long Beach, California
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
Most Wednesdays
Madame Pamita’s Parlor of Wonders at the hallowed halls of Taix
Enjoy the musical fortune-telling delights and baritone ukulele of Madame Pamita accompanied by a surprise array of musical luminaries - Mme. P. never knows who to expect!
A night of musical and mystical delights await you! And it's all FREE!
Most nights starting at 9:30PM Check website for showtimes : http://www.madamepamita.com
Taix
1911 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
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
Island Breeze
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Island Breeze
Garlic Jo's
2332 West Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA
Ukulele Clubs
Every Monday at 1:00 PM
The Corona Del Mar Ukulele club meets at the Oasis Senior Center in Corona Del Mar
Everyone is welcome!
800 Marguerite Ave, Corona del Mar (949) 644-3244
http://recreation.city.newport-beach.ca.us/oasis.htm
2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesday Nights 7 - 9PM
~~~ 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
ISLAND BAZAAR
16582 Gothard St. #R
Huntington Beach, Ca. 92647
Every Wednesday 6 - 9PM:
Moonlight Beach Uke Strummers
A group of about 50 to 75 ukulele strummers (over 200 members on website) in Encinitas, North of San Diego.
We meet every Wednesdays from 6 PM TO 9 PM, at 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.
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.
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
Thursday evenings
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
Alternating Thursdays 7:15 - 9:30 PM:
The Jumpin Flea Circus Players
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. Everything from playing technique to music theory is covered.
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
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
**NEW CLUB In Santa Barbara**
Newly forming ukulele/singing group meets every
Saturdays beginning June 7th 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 Paul Halula at 882-2495 for more info
FOR AN EXTENSIVE WORLDWIDE CALENDAR OF HAWAIIAN MUSIC
CONCERTS & EVENTS BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE "HAWAIIAN CONCERT GUIDE"!
http://www.hawaiianconcertguide.com/
