Today's Segment was dedicated to Genoa Keawe
Genoa Leilani Keawe, widely known as Aunty Genoa, one of the most enduring and beloved voices in Hawaiian music, died on Monday at her home in Papakolea, on the island of Hawaii. She was 89.
On Today's program we pay tribute to Auntie Genoa.
March 2008 So. California Ukulele Events
Friday, February 29th 7 pm
The last Friday of every month, The Smokin' Menehunes and guests perform at the Catalina Fish Kitchen in Huntington Beach from 7pm to 9pm.
Upbeat vaudeville, Hawaiian style swing.
Friday, February 29th 10 pm
King Kukulele presents: Tiki Taix
King Kukulele the Friki-Tikis, with special guests including the Jazz Uke of Ali Lexa and other journeys into tiki-culture
Taix Restaurant
1911 Sunset Blvd. in Echo Park
Los Angeles 90026 One block north of the lagoon
Sun March 2, 2008
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CA-Ukulele Benefit Festival
Featuring:
Eddie Montana & Travis Harrelson, Moana & the Moana Dancers: Laua'e, Kaikea, Maieva and Taimani
Benefit Concert for The Southern California Ukulele Festival
Cerritos Park East Community Center - Malibu Room
13234 East 166th St
Cerritos, CA 90703
Phone: 714-826-9204
http://www.ukulelefestival.org
This Benefit Concert features the charm & variety that the ukulele has to offer. Proceeds will help to bring in artists and pay their expenses on October 3-4, 2008. So, treat yourself to a fabulous afternoon of entertainment and support a worthy cause. There are only 325 tickets available and only pre sale. There will not be any tickets available at the door.
Tickets are $17 for those over 18 and $10 for 12-17. Under 12 is free with an adult. Please send a SASE and
a check to Ukulele Festival for your tickets. 4232 Avenida Madrid, Cypress, CA 90630. For questions call
Susan at 714 826 9204.
Tickets also available at Island Bazaar 16582 Gothard St. Suite R Huntington Beach 92647 714-843-9350
OR
Seal Beach Music 118 Main St, Seal Beach 90740 562-430-0594 OR Cathy Kiaha ckiaha@socal.rr.com
Thursday, March 6th
Janet Klein & her Parlor Boys
Steve Allen Theater
4773 Hollywood Boulevard. (2 blocks west of Vermont)
For tickets:
www.steveallentheater.com
or call tix: 800-595-4849
doors open at 7:30
showtime 8pm
with Jerry Beck's rare & scintillating film shorts
Sunday, March 23 7:00 P.M
The Coffee Gallery Backstage
JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOUR BOYS.....Ukulele Chanteuse Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys will bring you a rollicking feast for the ears, eyes and heart! Janet and her distinctive musician pals bring to life "Obscure, Naughty and Lovely tunes of the 1910s, 20s & 30s, delivering a bundle of spirited and inspired renditions of cleverly fun but forgotten Tin Pan Alley, early hot jazz, saucy bits and late ragtime gems. These merrymakers zestfully branch into obscure vaudeville and Vitaphone numbers, Hawaiian, Yiddish novelty tunes, French and Italian knock-out ballads.The Parlor Boys feature Ian Whitcomb, on accordion and ukulele (A Backstage favorite) , as well as Tom Marion on guitar, banjo & mandolin, alumni of R. Crumb's Cheap Suit Serenaders, along with a bevy of hot musicians, the heart of Hot Club Quartet. Watch out for the Charming and Alarming Ms. Klein!
The Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 N. Lake
Altadena, Ca. Phone for Reservations: (626) 398-7917
Wednesday, March 26th
Uni & her Ukelele and Tippy Canoe
Madame Pamita (http://www.madamepamita.com)
TAIX, in the 321 Lounge
1911 Sunset Boulevard, Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA
http://www.taixfrench.com
free / 10:30pm / 21+
Saturday, March 29th
THE TOMORROW SHOW
Bizarre variety show. Music, comedy, madness. Hosted by Craig Anton, Ron Lynch and Brendon Small. Every Saturday night at midnight.
Featuring Uni & her Ukelele and Tippy Canoe
in The Steve Allen Theater at the Center for Inquiry - West
4773 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
http://www.steveallentheater.com/tomorrow $5 / Midnight / technically it’s all ages, but it, uh, starts at midnight.
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Weekly Events:
Every Sunday:
Makena 10:00am
Center for Inspirational Living
Long Beach Playhouse, Long Beach, California
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 Wednesday:
8 PM The UkuLady's PonyShow at Theatre Asylum!
6320 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90038
Cost : $7
http://www.myspace.com/ukuladysponyshow
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 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.
Give us a call at (714) 437-1146 or drop us an email at music@lokelanisroti.com
Garlic Jo's
2332 West Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA
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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 & 4th Tuesday Nights 7 - 9PM
KOLOHE 'UKULELE CLUB
~~ Aloha All; Come join in the Island Style fun! A Hui Hou ~~
at 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
Alternating Thursdays 7:30 - 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
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Other Events Of Interest to Uke Players and fans:
Susan McCormick's Weekend Ukulele Cruise to Baja!
Dust off the Uke, tune the strings and climb aboard for a fantastic 3 night cruise aboard the Monarch of the Seas. Along the way we'll have classes (10 hours of instruction!), parties, jam sessions and even a talent show. Imagine 100 Ukuleles on the Lido Deck!
In addition to all the Ukulele fun, you'll be pampered by Royal Caribbean's attentive staff, enjoy tons of delicious meals, fun activities, and terrific Las Vegas style entertainment including a full casino. You won't want to miss all the fun the weekend of April 18th-21st, 2008.
Even though it seems like it's a long time away, it's important that you sign up now, of you're interested as there is limited space and this will go quickly!
http://www.seacruises.com/uke
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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/
