The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain will perform at Stanford Live on March 23. Courtesy Stafan Mager. A ukulele band walks into Windsor Castle to play for the queen … It’s not the set-up for a joke ...
CHICO — Harmonious plucking sounds could be heard ringing through Trinity United Methodist Church on Sunday, as more than 100 musicians of all ages gathered to celebrate the tiny instrument known as a ...
Something a little different is coming to the New Zealand International Comedy Festival - a ukulele orchestra. The Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra is teaming up with some 'surprise' special ...
“The ukulele has always fascinated me because it doesn’t intimidate other people,” ukulele player and composer Jake Shimabukuro said during his workshop on March 26. My borrowed ukulele reaffirmed his ...
Don't miss out on the headlines from North Shore. Followed categories will be added to My News. The group, affectionately known as the NUTs, had their second meeting last weekend, attracting more than ...
Whoo-hoo! Hurrah for another pluckin’ music craze! And this one has gone global. From Bondai Beach to Bognor, Mississippi to Margate, the humble, once derided ukulele (don’t mention George Formby) is ...
Two visitors take a close look at the ukuleles on display at a musical instruments exhibition in Beijing. The guitar-like stringed instrument has become popular, particularly among the young people.
The Polynesian Cultural Center’s new “Ukulele Experience” shows visitors how the instrument is made and allows for hands-on playing time. Friday’s grand opening featured a cultural blessing and ...
Matt Cudmore is the first to admit that the ukulele may not be the first instrument that comes to mind when you think of rock 'n' roll. "Rock ukulele. It's not the rockinest instrument," said Cudmore, ...
A growing subculture in our city has captured the imaginations of hundreds of enthusiast, but it comes with strings attached. Four strings. Ukulele strings. In Edmonton and surrounding communities, ...