758 members Join group About Discussion More About Discussion About this group I started this page so we could share photos and videos. Long a mainstay of the Hawaiian music community, Israel Kamakawiwoole didnt reach mainstream success until his cover of Over the Rainbow was used in a toy commercial in 1999. }. padding-bottom: 5px;
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As the days are getting longer with the sun in the morning and sunshine on our shoulders we will let the sunshine in!! Bob's . Here we are playing in Capitola. Most people can recognize the sound of the ukulele. Quite the skill. }
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Grace VanderWaal skyrocketed to fame during the eleventh season of Americas Gog Talent and ever since, shes been performing at various venues worldwide. Youve got to hear James Hill play the ukulele! padding-bottom: 56%;
The first one is basic solo fingerstyle for playing simple chords. Title Leader. Participants can lead a song; perform an "open mic" number or just enjoy the event.Our events are on the third Saturday of the month from 10AM to noon. position: absolute;
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Named with an acronym matching that of the local university, they claimed the club was the UCSC where you could get a real (ukulele) education, the first monthly Third Thursday meetings consisted of everyone playing a few songs together following the chord and lyrics on song sheets they handed out, entertainment by accomplished ukulele musicians, a little ukulele education, and of course good company, while eating and drinking at the pub where they held the meetings. padding-bottom: 56%;
Not only is it a fantastic song, but it was actually written by the ruler of Hawaii at the time, Queen Liliuokalani. Nowadays theres a lot of great and diverse music you can find on the ukulele. More tips on picking and strumming required, How to Play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on Ukulele. Besides ukulele, Joe plays mandolin, guitar, fiddle, banjo, and a few other instruments! His musical journey began shortly after he was born and by age ten, he was on stage singing and playing ukulele. This Brazilian composer, musical educator and ukulele player is easily one of the most inspiring weve heard in a while. Here we are playing in Capitola with the Capitola Ukulele Players. Ukulele Chord Chart (Michelle Kiba Version) Individual Songs (All of these songs are included within the November 2021 songbook above) A Kind of Hush. See more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vWLQyxCuGcHs. thanks you guys, Carli 24.130.129.124, 2012-04-30 13:38:21 I'm coming down from Mendocino this week and was hoping to meet up with some uke players in SC sorry I'll miss your monthly meeting; it sounds like fun! 2010-03-26 07:36:46 Check out the 4 day music festival on Oahu during memorial day weekend to see the greats in ukulele and slack key! Best Professional Banjo (2023 Buyers Guide), Best Electric Guitar Tuners (2023 Buyers Guide), Best Acoustic Guitars for Fingerstyle (2023 Buyers Guide), Gretsch G9350 Mandolin Review (Hands-On & In-Depth), Big Muddy M-11 Mandolin Review (Hands-On & In-Depth). Greater Purpose Brewery And there is always room for more: if you want to get more involved, start up a new ukulele band, a new weekly sing along, or just host a party, go for it! position: absolute;
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San Diego native John King was a ukulele player who famously revived baroque-era classical music on a ukulele. Ledward Kaapana was born in 1948 in rural Kalapana Hawaii, where people played music for fun rather than watching TV. http://community.nahokufestival.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network. 841 N. Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz. The Ukulele Primer Book for Beginners by Bert Casey is our number 1 pick for the best ukulele songbook. position: absolute;
Just two years later, he won the grand prize at Hamakuas music scholarship competition.
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See more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?cShM3cle8qA. The ukulele is an instrument that has its roots in Portugal. Zach Condon of the band Beirut has made quite a name for himself on the Indie scene, combining world music with indie rock. After you get the basics, you will be provided 50 popular songs notes with written instructions, tips, chord chart and many other helpful details. The South Redding Ukulele Club meets on the first and third Thursday of each month from 5:30PM-8:00PM. Though he didnt release many albums as a musician, his music appeared frequently on screen and stage at the time. position: relative;
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4 Easy Chords Baritone Ukulele G-Emin-C-D7 #shorts, Kamaka HF-2D Deluxe Concert Ukulele Solid Hawaiian Koa. Our US based team of Account Specialists are here to help every step of the way. }, Many famous actors arent afraid to try their hand with a musical instrument, and Ryan Gosling is no different. Our plan for March is to continue our Room & Zoom approach. padding-bottom: 5px;
But ask the average person on the street to name some famous ukulele players and theyll do well to name even one! Like most others who found a place on our list of the worlds best ukulele players, shes an incredibly talented vocalist! What many fans might not know is that Eddie is amazing with a ukulele, too! }
14 Lazy Bones - v2a web }, As previously mentioned, Lancashire-born Andy Eastwood taught comedian Frank Skinner to play the ukulele for the 2006 BBC One show, Play It Again. If you want to lead a meeting let us know by sending a message using the form below. 831-475 1455 Established January 2002 The Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz usually meets (check website for up-to-date info) on the third Thursday of each month at Bocci's Cellar. margin-bottom: 15px;
His version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow from his Facing Future album has appeared in TV shows and films, perhaps most famously in Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymores 50 First Dates. Song and Leader List. Energetic, talented, and often hilarious, Cosmo Jarvis has inspired many to pick up the ukulele and give it a try! .yt_play_icon {
English singer / songwriter Samantha Brown stands out for her incredible jazz, pop, and blue-eyed soul stylings. See more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?V5peMb0H76s. This songbook as the name suggests has all the songs from everyones favorite band The Beatles. Learn your favorite ukulele chords, songs, progressions, and music theory. Once the booking is confirmed, it's covered by Our Guarantee. Besides the original, and world famous, third Thursday Ukulele Club meetings, there are gatherings of ukulele players almost every day of the week, as well as annual and semi-annual events. Privacy Policy | Its not only culturally important and impactful, but often features some of the most interesting and virtuosic playing (which led to the name of the ukulele, translated as jumping flea). Here we are playing in Capitola with the Capitola Ukulele Players. 2022 Uke Like The Pros Blog. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole is one of the most famous ukulele players . See more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vHo35Qmu3fOk. One of the founding members of the Sons of Hawaii, Eddie Kamae was widely regarded as the worlds best ukulele player. Hes been called the Jimi Hendrix of the Ukulele and hes easily one of the best players anywhere in the world. See more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vuqaYN_JKlh8. See more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?7t6p9dMANpg, Cliff Edwards was the voice of Jiminy Cricket in Disneys Pinocchio. Super welcoming and friendly group. Welcome to the website for the Red Bluff Northern Valley Ukulele Club (formerly Kukana's Uke Klub). position: absolute;
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Lead vocalist Tyler Joseph is known to play the ukulele alongside other instruments such as piano, keyboard and synthesizers.
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Is there anything Taylor Swift cant do? He has been referred to as the Hendrix of the ukulele (quite accurately I might add). If not, youll want to listen to Zahra Lowsleys version: Its just one of many astonishing pieces she has performed over the years. Ringo Starr, accompanied by Paul McCartney and George Harrison, casually plays the ukulele in their version of "Ain't She Sweet" like he has played the instrument from birth. You would able to learn the basics like parts of the uke, tuning, different right and left hand positions and also how to strum. See more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vtphHReecQgU. }, Peter Sellers is best-known for his roles as Inspector Clouseau and Dr. Strangelove in the Pink Panther series, but also embarked on a successful singing career. ukulele. .yt_play_icon iframe {
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3 Bring Me Sunshine G. 4 Bye, Bye Blues Connie P. 5 Folsom Prison (C) in C. 6 House of the Rising Sun_Am. The movie star can be seen serenading Michelle Williams in the 2010 romantic hit Blue Valentine. margin-bottom: 15px;
Thats a wrap for the best ukulele songbook list where we picked out the top 5 choices for you. All the beginners and even the advanced players can have this songbook as a gig book or even a method supplement. .yt_play_icon iframe {
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Uke Like The Pros is a participant in the Amazon affiliate program. And from those humble beginnings the club has grown over the years to claim hundreds, maybe even thousands, of fun-loving ukulele players in its ranks, meeting on various days, for various reasons, in various venues all over Santa Cruz County. Another is lyric-and-chord lead sheets for basic strumming and singing. 33 When Irish Eyes Are Smiling position: absolute;
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Beginners need not feel unworthy the volume of the many ukuleles strumming along will mask any little mistakes you make. See more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com//watch?v=i-hETgj9_B0. It is extremely rare to see Hill make a concert appearance without conducting a ukulele workshop, such is his passion for the instrument. Did you think we were done? See more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vES_aFUIvBz0. 3,731 Tennis Players San Francisco Bay Area Outings. Learn your favorite songs and serenade everyone. Interesting list, how about George Formby & Taimane Gardner? .yt_play_icon {
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31 Well Meet Again - v1a Here is my list of who I believe are the best ukulele players of all time. We have Arthur Godfrey to thank for the ukuleles popularity! If youve never heard campanella style ukulele, youll be amazed. Let's Meetup! Not only is he one of the best, hes also an amazing instructor. }
See more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vg6zx1o0-Ylc. Though many virtuosic players played the ukulele earlier in the 20th century, Jake Shimabukuro brought the possibilities of what could be played on the uke to the forefront with his cover of While My Guitar Gently Weeps. He also happened to be one of the worlds best ukulele players! For advanced players, or anyone looking to really commit to the instrument, the Martin S1 (opens in new tab) is a masterclass in ukulele construction. This is "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" on June 20, 2021 . The son of a navy pilot, King was born in San Diego. Find one in the Capitola, CA area who can play like Jack Johnson or even Elvis. Along with Ingrid Michaelson, his rise to fame with his 2005 album In Between Dreams helped to bring the ukulele another wave of prominence in pop music. }, Famous for winning Americas Got Talent at the age of 12, Grace VanderWaal shot to fame when she performed an original song called I Dont Know My Name. Ever since the folk revival of the 1960s, the ukulele has been used by folk musicians to accompany singer-songwriters on their sweetest songs. The first rule of Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz is, there are no rules, and that rule has served the club well. position: absolute;
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He was quickly requested on TV, on recordings, and by other great musicians including Bela Fleck, Yo-Yo Ma, and Jimmy Buffet. 3 Bring Me Sunshine G Dave is a musical chameleon, equally at home performing on stage in front of thousands, working in a recording studio or pit orchestra, or playi Selin Eskandarian has been described as a versatile musician who is able to play multiple instrumentswith great ease and confidence; a true utility player. padding-bottom: 56%;
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Her style has been compared to Norah Jones and Regina Spektor, with classic jazz and blues qualities paired with a modern taste. See more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vexBtH_xMVkM. The first single released from that album, Longing to Belong, received widespread acclaim. position: absolute;
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21 Sunny Afternoon landscape For real, if you've never played before, you should still come! I play Traditional Hawaiian/Contempor Matt Commerce's sound blends soulful, acoustic folk/rock with a smooth, beachy vibe. }
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Her first album was published in November 2017. If there is one song that encapsulates how deeply ingrained the ukulele became in such a short period of time, its the classic Hawaiian song Aloha Oe. Youll be blown away by her technique! I have a variety of guitars, a ukulele, cah Ruby Jaye was recently featured on NPR's Capital Public Radio and Good Day Sacramento. Organized by Bob S and 1 other About Events Members Photos Discussions More Join this group What we're about A group for current and future ukulele players to gather and jam out. I have all pro gear and need no electricity. position: relative;
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So if youre anywhere nearby, or even far away but yearning for the fun, come to Santa Cruz, to one of the events listed on this web site, and join in the fun. Though often overlooked for its diminutive size and use in novelty songs for many years, the ukulele is a truly great and unique instrument that deserves a place in fun, silly, and serious music. }, Born in Blackburn, Lancashire, Andy Eastwood saw his 1999 album Ukulele Serenade championed by BBC Radio 2 presenter Desmond Carrington. To take matters on your own hand, buy yourself a songbook and keep your electronic devices away. 35 Zip A Dee Doo Dah. position: relative;
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In this genre, the ukulele is used to highlight the silly or absurd lyrics while still providing jaunty melodies and harmonies. Looking to celebrate your event online? Thanks! }
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Check out our About Us section for more information. This is the time for eats, drinks, visiting with old friends and making new ones. See more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNjpCASixG4. There are countless ukulele songs that could make up the top three ukulele songs, but I chose these three for their historical significance, cultural impact, and sheer virtuosity. Along with his music, Iz holds a special place in Hawaiian culture, not only because of his wonderful music, but also because of his advocacy for native Hawaiian rights. Raised in Hawaii, Jack Johnson brings much of the laid-back island vibe of his upbringing to his music, including often using the ukulele. }
This is a genre that was especially popular in the early 20th century and still has plenty of appeal (see Garfunkel and Oates). See more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnM9L4vQShI. In this Gretsch G9350 Mandolin Review, a professional musician and mandolin player offers his firsthand experience. The meeting starts about 7 and features a themed play-a-long of 5-7 new songs followed by a guest ukulele performer. I have been playing various venues around the Bay Area for twenty years and have a vast variety of music from the forties to today. Eddie Kamae was one of the leading voices of the Hawaiian cultural revival in the middle of the 20th century, both as a musician and filmmaker. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. Hi - Thanks for visiting ! German comedian Stefan Raab is also quite a ukulele player. LocalWiki is a grassroots effort to collect, share and open the worlds local knowledge. We'll be jamming at Grandma's House - a brewery in Platte Park. Since theres so much variety out there and everyone has a favorite or two, weve arranged our list of world-class ukulele players in alphabetical order. This is Ill Be Your Baby Tonight on June 20, 2021. To date, shes sold more than six million albums and more than ten million singles, and performed alongside other legendary acts including Jason Mraz and Taylor Swift. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. position: relative;
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The Red Bluff Ukulele Club meets from 5:30-7:00PM on the 3rd Monday of each month. Enjoy! Sing and play along. It is always great to see new faces!
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It is designed for ukuleles with C tuning! The Capitola Begonia Festival began in the 1950s, and coincided with the Capitola Water Fantasy Carnival, which . Im a ukulele player, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter from Chicago, Illinois, who has been playing ukulele and teaching for over 10 years. This songbook will include fingerpicking melodies, solo ukulele and fingerpicking accompaniment. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for who you think should be included on this list, please feel free to leave a comment below. Edwards taught himself to play the ukulele as a young man, and also voiced Jiminy Cricket in the 1940 classic Pinocchio. }
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[emailprotected] 69.236.94.136, 2010-10-07 00:15:32 I still haven't had a chance to create a page for this local Santa Cruz Ukulele maker: http://www.ukebrand.com/ AlexDarocy, 2011-05-04 01:11:02 Capitola Village sends a big THANK-YOU to everyone who played May Day morning. See more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vmDyxykpYeu8. padding-bottom: 56%;
From Mama Cass to Nickel Creek, some of the best folk singers use the instrument to bring a different texture to their music. Come on down and join us! See more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUyHGMHBoLI, Performing artist Amanda Palmer was the lead vocalist of The Dresden Dolls and if youre at all familiar with the group, you know that theres nothing quite like their music anywhere else. Underground artist Carmaig de Forest has been a singer-songwriter since the 1980s, playing with the Violent Femmes and They Might Be Giants along the way. Jake Shimabukuro. }
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This is "Hanalei Moon" on June 20, 2021. Just click on the video titled "Na Hoku O Hawaii Music Festival Promo". We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. margin-bottom: 15px;
Here we are performing Sentimental Journey with the Capitola Ukulele Players for Jenni's birthday last weekend. .yt_play_icon {
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Third Wednesday Club Meeting Third Wednesday of the month 5ish - 7:45ish depending on month A new leader and new surprises every month. There is always an opening act band from 6 to 7. British singer-songwriter Nellie McKay debuted in a Broadway production of The Threepenny Opera, but shes more often found at smaller venues around NYC. The last book in our list and the number 5 spot goes to The Ukulele Songbook by Thomas Balinger. Join Meetup. See more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vV1bFr2SWP1I. She has had two singles reach the Billboard Hot 100, with The Way I Am and Girls Chase Boys reaching number 37 and 52 respectively. padding-bottom: 5px;
See more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBBB9R5xc5w. James Hill. It is not to early to send in your song suggestions. 15 Let The Sunshine In Am Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This is the time for eats, drinks, visiting with old friends and making new ones. Hes also featured as a producer, singer, and player in the movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall. They've been kind enough to let us use their space. See more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vcxnQRTZM7HU. For the past 100 years, the ukulele has been used in popular music as a way to play delicate and vulnerable songs as a counterpoint to some of the louder and more bombastic songs in the genre. Her inspiring song Try is a reminder that you should never, ever give up your dreams. The best acoustic guitars for fingerstyle as chosen by a professional guitar player and musician whos played dozens of guitars. 22 Sunny Side of the Street .yt_play_icon {
It truly is an all rounder. American Pie (key of D) Another Saturday Night (Key of C) At The Hop. I recorded many CD's and won 3 Na Hoku Hano Hano (Hawaiian Grammy) Awards while playing for the Ka'au Crater Boys. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He started to perform professionally at age 14 and ever since then, has received many prestigious awards playing a variety of instruments including the steel guitar and ukulele. .yt_play_icon {
Find one in the Capitola, CA area who can play like Jack Johnson or even Elvis. With several albums released across a number of decades, Moon was inducted into the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame in 2007. A group for current and future ukulele players to gather and jam out. position: relative;
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We have the Christmas Classics for Solo Ukulele as the number 2 choice for the list of best ukulele songbook. Looking for inspiration to become a better ukulele player? She sings harmonies while performing with the ukulele, guitar and piano. margin-bottom: 15px;
At the Bandstand in Capitola's Esplanade Park. These can be virtuosic, as seen from Jake Shimabukuro, or simple and quiet pop music covers, which you can find all over Youtube. Yes, you can learn a lot these days from the internet but we all know how we spend hours scrolling through social media and not get things done. }
His duet with Will Smith is easily one of the most entertaining ukulele covers of all time. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. March 2023 Strummin the Sunshine. .yt_play_icon {
Shimabukuro was the subject of a 2012 award-winning documentary. The list covered books catered for beginners to intermediate players. Together with John Chalmers Doane, the Canadian musician created the Ukulele in the Classroom program back in 2008 and has traveled the world with his profession. Weve rounded up a list of 51 of the worlds best ukulele players, spanning different musical genres and time periods. Smoldering Uke 2023 at Hidden Valley Music Center will run from March 9th to the 12th. Ingrid Michaelson started her musical journey with piano lessons at age four and since then, shes recorded songs while accompanying herself on piano, guitar, and of course, ukulele! .yt_play_icon {
During the 1920s and 1930s, he was influential in making the ukulele mainstream so much so that he earned the nickname Ukulele Ike!, See more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?_TZaW89Y68Y. Zach started playing as a teen in his bedroom proof that anyone can become an awesome instrumentalist! margin-bottom: 15px;
Of course, any list of styles of ukulele music has to start with traditional Hawaiian music. Zing Instruments is a participant in the Amazon Services Associates Program. position: absolute;
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His talent goes beyond vocals, and in 2011 he released his second solo album Ukulele Songs. 21517 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, Robbies Pizza and Subs You can join then fun any Sunday at 10 AM at the stage on the south end of the beach in beautiful Capitola . This book has 30 songs from easy to intermediate levels so that you keep challenging yourself. San Francisco based musician Cynthia Lin has released three independent albums including Doppelganger, which was named among the top 5 Asian American albums of 2007. margin-bottom: 15px;
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