Restoration Project Step 7: Reassembly and Set up
Finally getting there!!! Once the Uke was all painted, lacquered and oiled, and given a good polish up, it was time to start to reassemble all the parts, but first, time to sand down the bridge… Now...
View ArticleRecord Breakers!
“If you’re the best, the worst, longest immersed, if you’re the base, the ace, furthest in space, If you can score, more, than a herbivore, then you’re a record breaker, you’re a record maker,You’re a...
View ArticleA Youtube Ukulele Story
I came across this lovely ukulele story, an audio radio documentary produced for a masters degree Radio course at Goldsmiths University, and set to images on youtube. Part one is about the history of...
View ArticleFancy a trip down under?
The Wonderful Bosko and Honey from Ukulele Safari have announced that thanks to sponsorship from DaSilva Ukulele Co. and Kiwaya, they have started a Ukulele contest, offering one lucky winner the...
View ArticleU-900 and a slice of heaven
I challenge anyone to watch these two videos and not have a little smile. These are absolutely wonderful, both musically and visually. I am officially U-900′s latest fan!
View ArticleUkulele Safari Winner Announcement
Here’s the video announcement of the winning video entry for the Ukulele Safari competition… it’s very funny… … and the winning entry on it’s own…. as it’s a bloody great tune!
View ArticleThe best punk Uke.
Joe Strummer, the frontman of one the greatest Punk bands, played his first gig in Green Park Tube Station, on a Ukulele he bought for £1.99 down Shaftesbury Rd. Thus Uke’s Punk credentials were...
View ArticleThe ukulele that never sleeps
I came across this lovely little documentary about the ukulele scene in New York City, and the now on hiatus “midnight Ukulele disco” cabaret. Its very “new york” and lots of fun. Enjoy!
View ArticleThe Streets Are OURS!
I didn’t realize until recently that the lead singer of The King Blues was a ukulele player! I’ve only recently really started to actually listen to their music. It’s awesome stuff. Above is a ‘fan...
View ArticleMighty Uke, Mighty Film
It’s been a few months since I watched the ‘Mighty Uke’ film, and although I was thoroughly impressed I’ve still not got around to writing a proper review. So for now I’ll just say it’s an interesting...
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