Today's Segment Featured an Interview
and Performance with Jake Shimabukuro
Jake in KPFK's Studio D
Ali Lexa and Jake outside KPFK's studio D
An archive of this show can be heard here.
This show is also podcast, here is the xml link
On Today's show we heard:
"Heartbeat/Dragon" from the CD "Gently Weeps" Hitchhike Records
"Spain" from the CD "Gently Weeps" Hitchhike Records
"Going To California" LIVE
"The Dance" from the CD Soundtrack "Hula Girls" Hitchhike Records
"Hula Girl" from the CD Soundtrack "Hula Girls" Hitchhike Records
"In My Life" LIVE
"Toaastmanland" from the CD "Dragon" Hitchhike Records
Jake's New EP My Life
Jake offers an EP release featuring six brand new solo-ukulele arrangements of his favorite tunes by the likes of Sarah McLachlan, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, and Cyndi Lauper, all on one album wrapped around the timeless classic "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." On this heartfelt and beautiful recording, Jake respects the originals while integrating his own soulful, one-of-a-kind interpretations. "MY LIFE was a lot of fun because it's a compilation of songs that have inspired me since I first heard them growing up in Hawaii," says Jake. "The covered tunes have timeless melodies and were written by artists that I admire greatly. Another highlight for me was having the opportunity to record a song with my younger brother Bruce. He played the guitar part on 'Time After Time.'
Hula Girls Soundtrack
One of the top movies in Japan, "Hula Girls" returned to the U.S. this year for a major coast-to-coast run after earning rave reviews at numerous international film festivals. The soundtrack, scored by Jake Shimabukuro, is an instrumental masterpiece, recently earning a Japanese Academy Award for Best Sound Recording. The disc features eight new recordings by Jake and two songs by Hawaiian female vocal group Na Leo. The uke maestro's tender ukulele stylings give dramatic effect to emotional scenes in the film. "The HULA GIRLS soundtrack was equally as exciting because it was my first film score experience," says Jake. "It was a completely new concept for me and extremely challenging. Scoring for piano, guitar, and string quartet was an entirely fresh experience that has inspired me to learn more about orchestral arrangements and think beyond my own instrument, the ukulele."
The DVD of the movie "Hula Girls" from VIZ Media is available from Amazon and CD Universe
More info about Jake Shimabukuro can be found here: http://jakeshimabukuro.com and http://www.myspace.com/officialjakeshimabukuro
February 2008 So. California Ukulele Events
Sunday, February 3rd Showtimes 8:00pm & 9:30pm (two one-hour sets)
Janet Klein & her Parlour Boys
dinner dancing in the most beautiful nightspot in town!
Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club
617. S. Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Valet Parking, Fine Dining, Full Bar, All ages
No Cover Charge - Dinner and Drink minimums apply
Dinner reservations: 213-488-9488
Dress code enforced (fancy! and old fashioned preferred!)
Check the website for more information at http://clubcicada.com
Thursday February 7th 8pm
Janet Klein & her Parlour Boys
along with Jerry Beck's rare films
The Steve Allen Theater at The Center For Inquiry
4773 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, (2 blocks west of Vermont)
To purchase tickets visit:
http://www.steveallentheater.com
Thursday February 7th 7:30pm and 9:30pm
JAKE SHIMABUKURO
Anthology in Downtown San Diego. Two shows
Tickets are $12-$36.
For details go to www.anthologysd.com
Friday, February 8
JAKE SHIMABUKURO With The David Benoit Trio
Norris Pavilion/Rolling Hills Estates
An Asia America Symphony Ass'n. Sponsored Event
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion
27570 Crossfield Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
310-544-0403
Friday February 15th
Janet Klein & her Parlour Boys
free concert at the Second Space Theatre
in Santa Monica
at Santa Monica Blvd and 11th Street
TICKETS ARE FREE // SEATING IS LIMITED
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
CALL 310-434-3414 OR E-MAIL: Stoeber_denise@smc.edu This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Saturday February 16th, 2008
Janet Klein & a petite selection of Parlor Boys
Will perform loving ditties for stretching out your Valentines feelings
Our pals, the one and only.. Hobo Jazz opens!! At 7:30
At the Folk Music Center
Tickets & info: http://www.folkmusiccenter.com
Sunday, Feb. 17th, 6:30-9:30, at
CANTALINI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Ian Whitcomb with Fred Sokolow (guitar) & Dave Jones (bass)
will play & sing very old jazz, British music hall tunes, 50s music & your requests.
Ian is a British x-rock star, expert on antique musical forms, raconteur extraordinaire and one-of-a-kind entertainer.
make reservations at (310) 821-0018.
There's no cover charge.
193 Culver Blvd., Playa Del Rey 90203
Wednesday February February 27th 8PM
The UkuLady's Album Release Skate Party
Free CD The UkuLady "Banned From Canters!" at the door
Moonlight Rollerway
5110 San Fenrnando Road
Glendale, CA 91204
Info: http://www.myspace.com/theukulady
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 and journeys into tiki-culture
Taix Restaurant
1911 Sunset Blvd. in Echo Park
Los Angeles 90026 One block north of the lagoon
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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 This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
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 This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Garlic Jo's
2332 West Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA
Saturdays:
Local Blend with Gregg Lum, Dan Lagronio, Vince Pico, Gary Yano
February 2nd 4 - 7 pm
February 9th & 16th 10am - 1 pm
Bob's Okazuya
16814 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA
(310) 515-2250
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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 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:
JAKE SHIMABUKURO will perform on LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN (NBC)
on Tuesday, February 19 This is a new appearance, not a re-run. Jake will be playing SOLO Ukulele!
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/
