Gerald Ross at the 2008 NYC Ukulele Festival

Gerald Ross and Ali Lexa at the Tiki Terrace, part of the 2008 Windy City Uke Fest

 

 

     
    Ukulele Stomp  -     Moonlight And Shadows

 

On today's show we heard selections from Gerald's CD's:
Ukulele Stomp - Ukulele Stomp - UkeTone Records
Stoned Soul Picnic - Ukulele Stomp - UkeTone Records

Smoke Rings - Moonlight and Shadow - UkeTone Records
Moonlight and Shadows - Moonlight and Shadow - UkeTone Records

 

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 September 2008 Southern California Ukulele Events

September 2008 Southern California Ukulele Events
Thursday August 28th, 2008 7PM - No Cover
King Kukulele Presents The Floating Luau At The Tiki Ti
Guests include: Tiki carver Tiki Diablo, Mike Buhen son of Tiki Ti founder. Plus the legendary Lefthanders Club.
Come share this ultra rare opportunity to hear live music at Ray Buhen's Tiki Temple, the Tiki Ti!!!
Tiki-Ti
4427 Sunset Boulavard
Hollywood (Los Angeles) California 90027
323-669-9381
 

Fri August 29, 2008
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Smokin' Menehunes
Location: Catalina Fish Kitchen in Huntington Beach, CA

Aug 29, 30, 31, September 1st
Janet Klein & her Parlor Boys
Sweet & Hot Festival
LA Airport Marriott Hotel
http://www.sweethot.org
please check their calendar for performance schedule and to reserve tickets/passes!



Sunday, August 31.  Show Time: 7:00 P.M.  Tix: $20
Caji & Salomé...voice, guitar, pandeiro, uke
Caji comes from the rich cultural city of Salvador, Bahia in Brazil. Here Afro-Brazilian roots are blended with influences from around the world. A distinctive guitarist in the Brazilian style and unique singing interpretation redefines the grooves from his hometown. After studying classical and Brazilian music in college, he worked for an organization that provided relief throughout Brazil, giving him the opportunity to travel and play folk music with many people. His sophisticated acoustic guitar playing, sensitive voice and original compositions are a true expression of strong, sensual and percussive Brazilian music.
Salomé, native from Portugal, joined him with vocals, pandeiro and ukulele. Born on the islands of Azores she moved to the cosmopolitan city of Montréal, where she was able to develop her unique musical style combining traditions of European music with the contemporary sounds of Brazil. Salomé brings to her music, the influences of many languages and cultures, transmitting a love for the Portuguese and Brazilian music and for the many cultures of the continents that surround her homeland islands: Africa, Europe, North, Central and South America, and a desire to bring them closer together in one voice.
Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 N. Lake
Altadena, Ca. 91001
Reservations/Information: (626) 398-7917
http://www.coffeegallery.com/




September 5, 2008 - Torrance, CA 6 - 10 pm
Ukulele Workshops with Daniel Ho and Herb Ohta Jr.
6:00 pm ..... Beginning `Ukulele
Aimed towards beginners, Daniel and Herb will be teaching sections from their instructional book, Discovering the 'Ukulele. You will learn how to tune your 'ukulele, strum your 'ukulele and hold your 'ukulele. Learn left hand technique and right hand fingerstyle technique, while learning the basic "c scale" and "c chords" to get you on your way to strumming a few songs.
 8:00 pm ..... Intermediate `Ukulele
Geared for the intermediate and advanced 'ukulele lovers, Daniel and Herb will teach from their instructional book, Exploring the 'Ukulele. You will learn more sophisticated techniques and strumming patterns, learn more advanced scales using 3rd's and 6th's and learn how to do improvisation.
 $25 for one class; $40 for both classes
Each class is 1 hour 30 minutes
El Camino College
16007 Crenshaw Boulevard
Torrance CA 90506
Music Building, Room 138
Pre-Registration: dzinesource@gmail.com




Sat September 6, 2008
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Hula & Hawaiian Music Concert in Ojai, CA
Authentic hula performance accompanied by Grammy and Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning musicians
Ojai, CA --- Local hula school Hula Halau O Puananiha’aheo celebrates their 10th anniversary with the production, "Hula & Hawaiian Music 2008 Celebration Concert, on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Libbey Bowl in Ojai, CA.
The dancers of Hula Halau O Puananiha'aheo and its San Jose-based affiliate, Halau Napuaokamokihana'ohaikapolioluana, start the show with kahiko (ancient) and 'auana (modern) hula. Intricate choreography tells the story of the Hawaiian's past as well as sharing their hopes for the future.
The captivating experience continues with 3-time Grammy Award-winning musician Daniel Ho. Other great performers scheduled are Herb Ohta, Jr. and hula legend Loea Kumu Hula Kawaikapuokalani Hewett. Up and coming musicians Lorien Sanders and Makena round out the tropical afternoon.
"After studying under Loea Kawaikapuokalani Hewett in Hawaii, I am looking forward to sharing our hula legacy with people here in California," says Kumu Hula Sylvia Puananiha'aheo Edgar, director of the hula school.
The concert will take place from 1-4pm at the Libbey Bowl at Ojai Avenue and Signal Street in Ojai, CA. Tickets are $20 pre-sale and $22 at the door. Children 10 and under are free.
For more information or to buy tickets, please contact Lowell Edgar at 805.390.2918, or visit www.puanani.org.


Sat September 20, 2008
1st Annual Pacific Islander Festival in Orange County
All day event
Featuring cultural traditions, performances and the arts of Pacific Island peoples represeting: Hawai'i Samoa, Tonga Aoteroa , Guam, Northern Marianas, Marshall Islands and Fiji. Island illages will provide cultural demonstrations, hands-on art projects, story-telling and exhibits of cultural artifacts. Traditional protocol, ceremony along with authentic island performances of song and dance will be featured from center stage.

Parking and admission is FREE!!
Location: Huntington Beach Centralk Library Park in Huntington Beach, CA
http://www.huntingtonbeachevents.com/calendar.html

 

Wednesday September 24th 2008 9:00 PM
"Ukulele Cordiale" a free acoustic event at "Cafe Cordiale"
Presenting a special all Ukulele Night with a great collection of talent!
Featuring Abe Lagrimas Jr., Ali Lexa, Jason Arimoto and Tony Gamble.
Free parking, all ages and they serve amazing dinners till 10:30. Full bar too.
 
Cafe Cordiale
14015 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
http://www.myspace.com/cordiale




Sat September 27, 2008
IMOHF 6th Annual Fundraiser
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lu'au in the Park - South Pacific Island Journey
IMOHF 6th Annual Fundraiser
La Habra Heights Park
1885 N. Hacienda Rd.
La Habra, CA
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: $25 Adults, $10 Kids (3-12)
Ono Food, entertainment, hula show, workshops & vendor booths.
Info: http://www.imohf.com




Saturday, September 27, 2008 4:00 pm
Madame Pamita's Salon of the Supernatural: A Spirited Soiree at the Casa de Sousa
Casa de Sousa - Olvera Street, 634 N. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 (MAP)
Madame Pamita's Salon of the Supernatural

A Monthly Party on the Fourth Saturday of Every Month
Time: 4PM-8PM
An Esoteric Early Evening Soiree at the Casa de Sousa
Join Madame Pamita at 4PM for an opening ceremony to lift the veil between the seen and unseen worlds.
Partake in a detailed private card reading with Madame Pamita between 4PM-7PM
(be sure to come early to write your name on the sign up sheet to ensure a spot)
At 7PM, learn the ancient art of Milomancy (divination using apples) as Madame Pamita gives an interactive class to teach you the skill of fortune telling.
Come early, bring an acoustic instrument for an old time hootenanny and plan to spend the entire evening relaxing, conversing, enjoying music, drinking, eating and delving into the mystical with friends old and new.
This is an open party - friends and family of all ages are welcome and of course there is no charge!
634 N. Main Street (enter on the Olvera Street side: W-19 Olvera Street)
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213.703.5236
http://www.madamepamita.com
http://www.myspace.com/madamepamita


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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

Island Breeze
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Island Breeze
Garlic Jo's
2332 West Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA

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Ukulele Clubs


Every Monday at 9:00 am - 11:00 am
The Hemet Ukulele Club
Meets at The Simpson Center
305 E. Devonshire Ave.
Hemet, CA
New members are welcome. Bring your uke, banjo or guitar. Meetings are free.


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 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

1010 Broad St. (creekside door). 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information, call Carol at: (805)473-3457

 

 

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
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.
Location: 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.


Wednesday July 30, 2008
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
(This event repeats every week.)
Ventura Ukulele Jam
Location: Java Joe's @ Century 16 Center
Street: 2950 Johnson Drive
City State Zip: Ventura, CA
Note: 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."

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



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
In Santa Barbara
Newly forming 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 Paul Halula at 882-2495 for more info

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Coming up Friday, October 03, 2008 - Saturday, October 04, 2008
Time: Friday 5:00-10:00 pm, Saturday All Day
The 7th Annual Southern California Ukulele Festival!
Friday if club night where 7 local ukulele clubs perform. Free
Saturday 45+ workshops in; hula, beginning, intermediate, advanced ukulele, songs, Hawaiian language and culture, slack key guitar, Hawaiian steel guitar, workshops by Kanile'a and DaSilva ukuleles, 35 vendors, food. An evening luau and concert featuring Ohta San and Ka'ala Carmack as Charles E. King.
Held at Cerritos Park East
13234 E. 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703

Order tickets through the website.
http://www.ukulelefestival.org