OokTown - The Ukulele Podcast
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Ep. 62: I Know Enya
Guests: Jon Howard, Chris Russell Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown We made it through another year of Podcasting, and we KNOW there'll be lots of new ukuleles for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, or just because it's the Winter Solstice. So this episode is dedicated to ukulele technology and all manner of gadgets for the ukulele. You will not believe how much fun we can have talking tech with first time guest Jon Howard, plus Doug Brown and Chris Russell! Jon Howard: * The Ukulele App: http://theukuleleapp.com/ Chris Russell: * Technology in Music Education blog: https://techinmusiced.wordpress.com/ * YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/ukuleletenor Doug Brown: * website: http://den-uke.com/ Links: * Andrew Kitakis and Jake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYN80VB0Xxs * Apps for Ukulele: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/learn-ukuele-songs-chords-apps-guides/ * Fretlight software: https://www.fretlightwired.com/pages/fretlight-studio-software * Populele: https://popuband.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIweOurO6R2AIVEHR-Ch0hOQP2EAAYASAAEgKYs_D_BwE * Populele accessories: https://popuband.com/collections/frontpage/products/populele-with-accessory * Tuning apps for stringed instruments: http://agilepartners.com/apps/guitartoolkit/ * Kala Ukulele app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kala-ukulele/id1064893690?mt=8 * Peterson Strobosoft tuner app: https://www.petersontuners.com/products/istrobosoft/ * TonalEnergy tuner: http://tonalenergy.com/products/te-tuner/ * Ukulele Underground: https://ukuleleunderground.com/app/ * Review of Populele: https://ukestuff.wordpress.com/2017/10/15/what-do-you-do-with-a-popuee-populele-review/ * Chris Russell skateboarder (not the same person): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iI31idnRu4w * Ryan Reviews Toys Age 6 $11 million per year: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGJGhZ9SOOHvBB0Y4DOO_w * Luongo Ukulele Experience: https://luongoukulele.com/ * Ukulele Store “Ukulele Republic”: http://www.ukerepublic.com/ * ENYA Ukuleles: https://www.amazon.com/ENYA/b/ref=bl_dp_s_web_9310698011?ie=UTF8&node=9310698011&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=ENYA * The Ukulele Site: https://www.theukulelesite.com/ * Mim’s Ukes: http://mimsukes.com/ * Southern Ukulele Store in UK: http://www.southernukulelestore.co.uk/ * Denver Folklore Center: https://www.denverfolklore.com/ * Duo Lingo language learning site: https://www.duolingo.com/ * Learn To Play Like Jake Shimabukuro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ugbvvkpa2tw * Uber Chord app: https://www.uberchord.com/ * Yousician app: http://yousician.com/ * Rocksmith app: https://rocksmith.ubisoft.com/rocksmith/en-ca/home/ * Xvive wireless rechargeable system: https://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-XVI-U2BLACK * Pageflip Dragonfly Bluetooth Pedal: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DragonFlyBT * AirTurn PEDPro Bluetooth Pedal: https://store.airturn.com/products/airturn-ped-pro
Ep. 61: FEMA Was Called
Guests: Ben Hassenger, Cynthia Kinnunen Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown The Thanksgiving season snuck up on me, and it gave me pause to be thankful to have a couple of friends back on the show from the upper regions of North America. We welcome Cynthia Kinnunen from Guelph, Canada, and Ben Hassenger from Lansing, Michigan, on the show again to talk about their recent ukulele festivals, try to figure out the “Why” of these festivals, and the healing power of the ukulele. Ben Hassenger: website: http://benhassenger.com/music/the-ukulele-kings/ Mighty Use Day: http://mightyukeday.com/ Mighty Use Day merchandise: http://mightyukeday.com/shop/ Yooper Uke Week: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.krebs.58 Midwest Uke Camp: http://www.midwestukecamp.com/ Cynthia Kinnunen: website: http://www.cynthiakmusic.com/ Royal City Ukulele Festival: https://www.royalcityukefest.com/ Doug Brown: website: http://den-uke.com/ Links: “Four Strong Winds” : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjfTDPhMdTk “The Hockey Song” : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxJvrD80nJ4 This Week in Tech about automated Bodega: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/this-week-in-tech-mp3-3162/episodes/twit-632-smartest-dumb-people-20993227 Ukulele Hot Springs: http://ukulelehotsprings.com/index.html John Nash: http://ukuleleinspired.com/ Waterproof Ukulele - Waterman Ukulele: https://kalabrand.com/collections/the-waterman Find Your Why: https://startwithwhy.com/find-your-why/ Ukulele Festival Calendar on “Got A Ukulele": http://www.gotaukulele.com/p/ukulele-festival-calendar_11.html Zoe Bestel: http://zoebestel.co.uk/ Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel Ukulele Cruise: http://www.cheemaisel.com/ukulele-cruise/ Stu Fuchs Caribbean Ukulele Cruise: https://stufuchs.com/event/1496458/284290576/caribbean-ukulele-cruise EP Davis: http://www.hanaleiep.com/Hanaleiep/EP_Davis.html Healing Power of the Ukulele article: https://www.ukuleletricks.com/healing-power-of-ukulele/ Ukulele Kids Camp: https://theukc.org/ Ukulele as the new Yoga: http://www.ozy.com/fast-forward/why-the-humble-ukulele-could-be-your-new-yoga/80246 DIY Ukulele Flamethrower: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzfyoSgFGNc Thunderstruck played by Flame Throwing Bagpipe player: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Op1Mng4oY
Ep. 60: L.R. Bigs or Bags
Guests: Hope Dunbar, Nipper Lewis Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Crisp October air brings with it the Fall, as we bring back some old friends: Hope Dunbar of the Star Belle Trio and our guest at the infamous lost Podcast from the Denver Ukulele Festival; plus Nipper Lewis, one of the co-hosts of the long-running Ukecast. We talk about blending ukulele with other instruments on a song, using effects pedals, and how we might use ukuleles to keep teenagers engaged in life. Hope Dunbar: “Three Black Crows" CD: https://hopedunbar1.bandcamp.com/album/three-black-crows Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopedunbarmusic “Revolver” single: https://soundcloud.com/hopedunbar/revolver Ukulele Nipper: Water Gypsy’s “Caravan” EP: https://thewatergypsies.bandcamp.com/releases.. Website: http://www.ukulelenipper.com/ Ukecast Podcast: http://www.ukecast.com/ Gypsy Jazz: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gypsy_jazz Django Reinhardt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Django_Reinhardt YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TauntonUkulele Ukulele School Orchestra instructional book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/School-Ukulele-Orchestra/dp/1844179125 Doug Brown: Denver Ukulele Community: http://den-uke.com/ Links: American teenagers suffering severe anxiety:https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/11/magazine/why-are-more-american-teenagers-than-ever-suffering-from-severe-anxiety.html?_r=0 China-made ukuleles (reference from last show): http://www.caramelukulele.com/ Podcast with Mary Agnes Krell and the Grand Northern Ukulele Festival: https://ooktown.com/ep-54-inspecting-hedges James Hill and Janelle: https://www.jameshillannejanelle.com/ Tina and Her Pony: http://tinaandherpony.com/ Chris Kennison’s website: http://steelguitarwizard.com/ OokTown Podcast with Star Belle Trio: https://ooktown.com/2013-shows/ep-13-i-approach-from-the-left-side The Wrecking Crew: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wrecking_Crew_(music) Zoom G3 effects pedal: https://www.zoom-na.com/products/guitar-bass-effects/bass/zoom-b3-bass-effects-amp-simulator-pedal L.R. Baggs acoustic preamp: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ParaDI?mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3032569834&rkg_id=h-b37d8ad3b3925850fc245c057b9508fa_t-1508097585&utm_source=MSN&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=aaShopping&utm_term=Brand%3Dlr%2520baggs&campaigntype=shopping&campaign=aaShopping&adgroup=Accessories%2520-%2520Audio%2520Tools&placement=bing&creative=9338692668&device=c&matchtype=e Boss AD-5 acoustic preamp: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/boss-ad-5-acoustic-instrument-processor Share SM57 mic: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SM57?mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3032771300&rkg_id=h-b37d8ad3b3925850fc245c057b9508fa_t-1508097745&utm_source=MSN&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=aaShopping%2520Catch%2520All&utm_term=All%2520Products&campaigntype=shopping&campaign=aaShopping%2520Catch%2520All&adgroup=All%2520Products&placement=bing&creative=9338692666&device=c&matchtype=e Carlos Santana collaborations: http://wror.com/2016/07/20/happy-birthday-carlos-santana-3/ Carlos Santana and Sarah McLachlan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFr03FpjVP8 iRig acoustic pickup: http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/irigacousticstage/ OokTown Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1818591761745561/
Ep. 59: Accordion to Who?
Guests: Greg Olwell, Chris Russell Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown I survived the Great Eclipse of 2017! And now that fall is right around the corner, we’re gonna blow out the summer with a show to take on the Recorder controversy once again, with music technologist and teacher Chris Russell. And after saying “Ukulele Magazine” three times on our show, we finally get Greg Olwell, editor of Ukulele Magazine on the Podcast to join in the conversation. Shoutouts to: Abe Deshotel Podcast #2: http://ukuleleabe.blubrry.net/ Chelsea Spear and “Sister Cities” song: https://twitter.com/travelswbrindle/status/905487021094920193 Musical U in London: https://www.musical-u.com/learn/new-learning-new-songwriting-new-scales-and-a-new-ukulele/ Greg Olwell: Ukulele Magazine with Daniel Ward’s Meditative Ukulele Exercise: http://www.ukulelemag.com/stories/ukulele-lesson-get-more-control-over-your-sound-and-rhythm-daniel-ward email: [email protected] Ukulele Magazine subscription: https://store.ukulelemag.com/products/ukulele-subscription Chris Russell: Ukulele Blog: https://ukestuff.wordpress.com/ Music Technology Blog: https://techinmusiced.wordpress.com/ Music Technology in Education Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/music-education-technology-podcast/id1147822243?mt=2 Twin Cities Ukulele Club: http://www.bluegrassfun.com/twin-cities-uke-club.html Links: Ukulele Music Podcast with Chris and Nipper: http://www.ukecast.com/ Podcast mic ATR2100-USB: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B004QJOZS4 Podcast mic Blue Snowball: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-SNOWBALLALUMINUM/dp/B01LQ4YET6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1505676960&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=snowball&psc=1 USB cable to connect a mic to iOS device: https://www.amazon.com/Camera-Connection-Reader-adapter-charging/dp/B071X8C9F7/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1505677244&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=ipad+usb+audio+adapter&psc=1 The Jive Aces: https://www.jiveaces.com/ OokTown Podcast with Heide Swedberg and Daniel Ward: https://ooktown.com/2015-shows/ep-37-i-give-good-google American Recorder Society: https://americanrecorder.org/ Kala Plastic Ukulele: https://kalabrand.com/collections/the-waterman Los Angeles Ukulele Festival: http://www.kalakoa.com/ukulele/ Roadie Automatic Tuner: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Roadie-Tuner/Automatic-Guitar-Tuner.gc Peterson Strobe Tuner: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/StompClassic iOS ClearTune app: https://itunes.apple.com/dk/app/cleartune-chromatic-tuner/id286799607?mt=8 Ukulele Charts and Tab app: https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/apps Ukulele Karaoke app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ukulele-karaoke-ukeoke/id887760236?mt=8 Ukulele education program in Canadal: http://www.rubysukes.ca/ Colored Ukulele strings for teahcingl: https://www.elderly.com/aquila-kids-educational-ukulele-string-set.htm Ukulele with LEDs: https://popuband.com/ Ukulele Chord Changer: http://www.ukechordchanger.com/store/p1/Ukulele_Chord_Changer_%26_Songbook_Set.html Definition of Millennials: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millennials Obscenely Optimistic Ukulele songs: https://www.jeremymessersmith.com/
Ep. 58: In The Aaaarrrrgggghhhh!-bour
Host: Stuart Yoshida Guests: Cynthia Kinnunen, Chris Kennison It’s the day before the Great Eclipse 2017, and with me on the show today is newly minted Ukulele Podcaster Abe Deshotel, plus regular guest Andy Andrews of PUKA, along with my co-host Doug Brown. We have a full docket starting with talking about Abe’s Ukulele Podcast, the origins of some of the first ukulele festivals, and 20th anniversary of the death of Bruddah Iz, plus much, much more. It’s all coming up next… on the OokTown Podcast. This is the OokTown Podcast, episode 58, recorded August 20th, 2017. “In The Aaaarrrrgggghhhh!-bour” Abe Deshotel: website (including Podcast): https://www.ukuleleabe.com/ Shure MV88: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MV88 Shure MV51 (Abe’s Podcast mic): https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MV51 Andy Andrews: Tunes in the Dune Ukulele Festival: http://tunesinthedunes.com/ Bend Ukulele Group in Oregon: https://www.facebook.com/BendUkuleleGroup/ Ukulele University 2017: http://ukeu.info/ FIrst OokTown Podcast with Andy: https://ooktown.com/2014-shows/ep-23-we-should-burn-it Doug Brown: Website - http://den-uke.com/ Links: Royal City Ukulele Festival: https://www.royalcityukefest.com/ Guelph in Ontario Canada: https://goo.gl/maps/7ASMNPyxmxn Blubrry Podcasting site: https://create.blubrry.com/resources/podcast-media-hosting/ Libsyn Podcasting site: https://www.libsyn.com/ Free Audio editing software: http://www.audacityteam.org/ "How to Start and Grow An Ukulele Group": https://www.amazon.com/How-Start-Grow-Ukulele-Group/dp/1546902732 OokTown episode with Jim Beloff: https://ooktown.com/2016-shows/ep-46-zipper-check Our “Dream Ukulele Cruises”: https://ooktown.com/2016-shows/ep-44-entertainable-goals “We Know Who We Are” from Moana: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwRv3HJoHD8 Tribute to Bruddah Iz: https://store.ukulelemag.com/collections/magazines/products/no-18-fall-2017 Tina Guo (Amazing Cello player on “Wonder Woman” theme song): http://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/2103901/cellist-tina-guo-sound-wonder-woman-theme-touring-hans-zimmer-slashs NAMM: https://www.namm.org/ Denver Folklore Center: https://www.denverfolklore.com/ Really expensive Martin ukulele: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2017/04/best-of-namm-2017-day-4-ukulele-underground-coverage/ Spyro Gyra “Shaker Song” with Dave Samuels on marimba: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2UcYsOaAtc Kala brand Waterman plastic ukulele: https://kalabrand.com/collections/the-waterman Myers acoustic pick-up (no modification needed to ukulele): https://www.myerspickups.com/ Mi-Si rechargeable acoustic pick-up: http://mi-si.com/products/
Ep. 57: Pocket Lint
Host: Stuart Yoshida Guests: Cynthia Kinnunen, Chris Kennison It’s the middle of July, and I’ve got some hot topics to talk about with my amazing panel of guests. Returning to the show are Cynthia Kinnunen from Guelph, Canada, along with Chris Kennison, a regular on this show and now with the Rhythm Cats Band in Mesa, Arizona. We go deep to talk about letting go of old beliefs about playing ukulele, and then all the things we love about grassroots music festivals. Shoutouts: Abe Deshotel: https://www.youtube.com/user/abemyrabe Andrew Kitakis and Kalei Gamao of the Ukulele Site: http://www.theukulelesite.com/ Blind Lemon Chiffon (winner of the first annual Super Fantastic Ukulele Contest at the Denver Fair): https://twitter.com/ColoradoUkulele/status/888830646822502401 Cynthia Kinnunen: Teaching website: http://cynthiakmusic.com Royal City Ukulele Festival: http://www.royalcityukefest.com James Hill Teacher Training program: http://www.jhui.org Uketoberfest: http://ukulelehotsprings.com/index.html Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cynthiakmusic8 Chris Kennison: The Rhythm Cats: http://silverstartheater.com/ Book ‘em Danno: http://book-em-danno.com/
Ep. 56: Don’t Flush The Toilet With Your Feet
Guests: John “The Ukulele Teacher,” Erin McGrane and Jeff Freling (aka Victor and Penny) Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown I have plenty of shoutouts this month (see below), PLUS a NEW guest, John “The ukulele teacher,” returning guests and newlyweds Erin and Jeff, along with my co-host Doug Brown. We talk about whether it’s better to just make music versus be a good musician; the amazing power of the ukulele to connect people together in a joyful way; ukulele trends; and much more! Shoutouts to: Jerry Noble and TRU Ukes of Fort Wayne, IN Paul Guss and Ukulele Sobu Train Matt Stead for sending me the CD’s Joshua Waldman for writing his “How to Start and Grown an Ukulele Group” Abe Deshotel for about being on an Ukulele Podcast, and then starting to plan his own Ukulele Podcast Walter Bates for the tip to the “ukulele review” podcast Links: The "Ukulele Review” Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ukulele-review-podcast/id1118340956?mt=2 Matt Stead’s CD on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-wend/id1204000966 Joshua Waldman “How to Start and Grown an Ukulele Group”: https://www.amazon.com/How-Start-Grow-Ukulele-Group/dp/1546902732 John “The Ukulele Teacher”: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1HlihY-iNtOemAlYQq3GXQ Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/uketeacher App on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-ukulele-app/id1080635728?mt=8 Victor and Penny: http://www.victorandpenny.com/ Concert in Denver on August 5th: http://www.bandsintown.com/event/14894625?artist=Victor%20%26%20Penny&rsvp_status=unsure&trigger=MaybeRSVP&came_from=162&utm_source=just_announced&utm_medium=email_maybe&utm_campaign=Just%20Announced DATS song for V&P: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqE73jGTzp4 Doug Brown: Website - http://den-uke.com/
Ep. 55: Was There Any Purell Around?
Guests: Greg and Jere Canote, Aaron Keim, Aldrine Guerrero, John Nash, Chris McGarry Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Continuing on with Ukulele Festival month, I help celebrate the 10th Annual Denver Ukulele Festival with my guests Greg and Jere Canote, Aaron Keim, Aldrine Guerrero, John Nash, and Chris McGarry, along with my co-host Doug Brown. We share our favorite Ukulele Festival stories, stay away from time travel questions, and talk about finding our own unique identity. So join me now live at Daniels Hall… on the OokTown Podcast. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a one-time donation: https://ooktown.com/donate Links: 10th Annual Denver Ukulele Festival: http://swallowhillmusic.org/events-and-festivals/denver-ukefest/ John Nash: http://ukuleleinspired.com/ Chris McGarry: http://swallowhillmusic.org/about/contact-us/ Canote Brothers: http://www.canote.com/ Aaron Keim - The Quiet American Music: http://quietamericanmusic.com/ Aldrine Guerrero - Ukulele Underground: http://ukuleleunderground.com/ Doug Brown: Website - http://den-uke.com/
Ep. 54: Inspecting Hedges
Guests: Astraluna, The Hedge Inspectors, Mary Agnes Krell, We Tigers, Victoria Vox Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown I’ve got a Podcast LIVE from the Grand Northern Ukulele Festival over in Jolly Old England, and YES, it’s recorded in a NOISY Pub, but that’s what makes it AUTHENTIC. So hang in there, because it’s well worth hearing what Astraluna, The Hedge Inspectors, We Tigers, Victoria Vox, and Mary Agnes Krell have to say as we talk about GNUF, ukulele podcasts, and cool projects the artists are working on. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a one-time donation: https://ooktown.com/donate Guests and GNUF Links: Grand Northern Ukulele Festival: http://northernuke.com/ The Hedge Inspectors: https://www.facebook.com/thehedgeinspectors/ Astraluna Music: https://astralunamusic.com/about/ Victoria Vox: http://www.victoriavox.com/ We Tigers: https://www.facebook.com/wetigersukesongs Links: Victoria Vox, Jack and the Vox: http://www.victoriavox.com/jackandthevox Victoria Vox new video single: https://youtu.be/AWAVJ365OIE Kala Elite Brand ukuleles: https://kalabrand.com/pages/kala-elite-usa-ukulele Songs for the Sea: http://songsforthesea.weebly.com/ We Tigers - Ukulele Players United to Decrease World Suck, Volume One: https://ukuleleplayersunitedtodecreaseworldsuck.bandcamp.com/releases Rainy Days by Lucy and La Mer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cCucGSdFAM Doug Brown: Website - http://den-uke.com/
OokTown Interview: Lorraine Bow
Guest: Lorraine Bow Host: Stuart Yoshida E komo mai! Welcome to the OokTown Interview, a special edition of my Podcast where I have a one-on-one conversation with my guest. And this time around, I’ve got Lorraine Bow, founder of Ukulele Wednesdays in London and the owner of her own Ukulele School called “Learn to Uke.” We talk about how and why she started Ukulele Wednesdays 10 years ago, ideas for starting your own Ukulele Podcast, and lots more. Links: Podcasters’ Studio: http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ Podcasters’ Roundtable: http://podcastersroundtable.com/ ATR2100 USB mic: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/751977-REG/Audio_Technica_ATR2100_USB_ATR2100_USB_Cardioid_Dynamic_USB.html Lorraine Bow: Ukulele Wednesdays: https://ukulelewednesdays.com/ Learn to Uke: http://www.learntouke.co.uk/ Ukulele Wednesdays on the BBC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8S6BnfFxng
Ep. 53: Egg-Zactly!
Guest: EP Davis Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Can you hear it? It’s the call of the wild ukulele that wants to be captured and brought home to be tamed and made part of your ukulele collection. That’s right, we’ve got EP Davis here to talk about the Ukulele Acquisition Syndrome - what it means, and how to begin. Plus, there’s a bunch of shoutouts to ukulele groups, ideas for starting your own ukulele Podcast, and part 4 of the Subversive Ukulele. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a one-time donation: https://ooktown.com/donate References on the Subversive Ukulele: The Righteous Mind - http://righteousmind.com/ Shout-outs to: Gisborne Ukulele Underground - https://www.facebook.com/Gisborne-Ukulele-Underground-607416402694238/ Biggest Little Ukulele Ensemble (B.L.U.E.) in Reno, NV - https://www.facebook.com/events/1021436854642871/ Sons of the Beach - http://sonsofthebeach-santacruz.com/ Links: 10th Annual Denver Ukefest - http://swallowhillmusic.org/events-and-festivals/denver-ukefest/ Na Hoku Hanohano voting - http://www.nahokuhanohano.org/favorite2017 Musical Instrument Museum - https://mim.org/ The Podcasters' Studio - http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ Podcasting mic - https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B004QJOZS4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1493505632&sr=1-1&keywords=atr2100 Grand Northern Ukulele Festival (GNUF) - http://northernuke.com/ EP Davis: Website - http://www.hanaleiep.com/Hanaleiep/EP_Davis.html Doug Brown: Website - http://den-uke.com/
Ep. 52: Open Carry Ukuklele
Guests: Ben Hassenger, Heidi Swedberg, Daniel Ward Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown As spring rolls into the Rocky Mountains, we welcome back returning guests Ben Hassenger, Heidi Swedberg and Daniel Ward. And we’ve packed a lot into this show as we bid “Aloha” to Lyle Ritz, discuss how to be an “ukulele achiever,” and continue onto part 3 of the “subversive ukulele.” Stuart’s new ukulele funk single, “Men in Black” featuring Danielle Ate The Sandwich: https://stuartyoshida.bandcamp.com/releases Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a one-time donation: https://ooktown.com/donate References on the Subversive Ukulele: Study of Children's Prosocial Skills - http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0141449&type=printable The Righteous Mind - http://righteousmind.com/ Article on how language may influence thought - http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01631/pdf Ben Hassenger: Midwest Uke Camp - http://www.midwestukecamp.com/ Mighty Uke Day - http://mightyukeday.com/ The Ukulele Kings - http://benhassenger.com/music/the-ukulele-kings/ CD - https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/theukulelekings Heidi Swedberg and Daniel Ward: Website - http://sukeyjumpmusic.com/ Las Cruces UkeFest 2017 - https://lascrucesukefest.com/ Daniel Ward music - http://www.danielward.net/ Make Music Day - http://www.makemusicday.org/ Doug Brown: Website - http://den-uke.com/
Ep. 51: Strong and Wrong
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Bryan Tolentino, Cynthia Kinnunen We get a double-dose of newness with first time guests Bryan Tolentino and Cynthia K. my co-host Doug Brown and I explore what it means to be a good ukulele helper. And continuing from last month we talk about the subversive ukulele. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a one-time donation: https://ooktown.com/donate Bryan Tolentino: CD: https://www.amazon.com/Ukulele-Friends-Bryan-Tolentino-Herb/dp/B00UZV27KU Cynthia Kinnunen: Cynthia K Music: http://www.cynthiakmusic.com Royal City Uke Fest: http://www.royalcityukefest.com Doug Brown: Website: http://den-uke.com/
Ep. 50: That's How Stink-eye Got Invented
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Andy Andrews, Gerald Ross Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! Happy New Year, everybody! And the best way to start off the new year is to bust out that ukulele and start playing, especially those newbies who just got a 4-stringed bundle of joy under the Christmas tree. So we’ve got Andy Andrews, Gerald Ross, and my co-host Doug Brown to guide you through the beginning of a wonderful musical journey of learning. Even if you’re not a newbie, do someone a favor and share this podcast with them. Plus, we discuss how the ukulele is subversive, and a lot more! Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a one-time donation: https://ooktown.com/donate Andy Andrews: PUKA: http://www.leilaniestates.org/single-post/2017/01/26/PUKA-KanikapilaJam-at-230-pm-and-FREE-Lesson-at-1-pm-on-Jan-28-2017 Santa Cruz Ukulele Club: https://www.facebook.com/UkuleleClubOfSantaCruz/ Gerald Ross: Website: http://geraldross.com/ Doug Brown: Website: http://den-uke.com/
Ep. 49: Judicious Reverb
Host: Stuart Yoshida Guests: John Nash, Danielle Anderson Brrrr! It’s darn-right cold here in Colorado as we get frosty from the arctic winds. So pull out your ukulele and get warmed up for our guests John Nash and Danielle Ate The Sandwich, as we talk about dealing with the SLOG of difficult ukulele sand traps; Baby Boomer versus Gen-X versus Millennials. PLUS special performances by John and Danielle, and a whole lot more. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a one-time donation: https://ooktown.com/donate John Nash: Tickets to show: https://squareup.com/market/ukulele-inspired Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/183657508767633/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UkuleleInspired Website: http://www.ukuleleinspired.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/UkuleleInspired Danielle “Ate The Sandwich” Anderson: Website: http://danielleatethesandwich.com/ Music: http://danielleatethesandwich.com/music/ Shows: http://danielleatethesandwich.com/shows/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DanielleAtetheSandwich
Ep. 48: Really Good Beer-cup Holders
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Craig Chee, Sarah Maisel, Lucy Laforge In this episode we talk about how we prepare for new shows, new songs, and creating new videos. Plus, our favorite songs to cheer us up, surprising uses for an ukulele sound port, spam musubi, and a whole lot more! Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a one-time donation: https://ooktown.com/donate Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel: Online Ukulele School: www.artistworks.com/ukulele Webpage: www.cheemaisel.com Ukulele Cruise: http://www.cheemaisel.com/ukulele-cruise/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0GFx0GV8XQBHid-QNxZVbQ Ukulele Ohana: http://ukeohana.com/ Sunshine Coast Ukulele Festival (AUS): http://www.sunshinecoastukulelefest.com/ Ukulele Festival of Scotland (UK): http://ukulelefestivalofscotland.co.uk/ Midwest Uke Camp: http://www.midwestukecamp.com/ Strathmore Uke and Guitar summit: https://www.strathmore.org/events-and-tickets/2015-uke-summit Sarah's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukemaisel/ Craig's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keyofchee/ Sarah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahMaisel Craig's Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigchee Lucy Laforge: Webpage: http://www.listentolucy.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTXfV1bGq3hWL38fZ7aQ1Hw Save The Drop!: http://savethedropla.com/ Doug Brown: Denver Ukulele Community: http://den-uke.com/
Ep. 47: I Don’t Wanna Get Better!
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Mary Agnes Krell, Gary Jugert, Andy Andrews t’s our Ukulele Organizers Summit, and we’ve got over an hour and a half of amazing content on starting an Ukulele Group, tips and advice sustaining a group, why you would want to get one going, and all manner of insightful conversations. Plus we review the “Chordify” program, and Stuart announces his funk ukulele single on Bandcamp.com, “Men in Black” featuring Danielle Ate The Sandwich on vocals. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a one-time donation: https://ooktown.com/donate Stuart’s new ukulele funk single, “Men in Black” featuring Danielle Ate The Sandwich: https://stuartyoshida.bandcamp.com/releases Mary Agnes Krell: Lorraine Bow’s Ukulele Wednesdays: https://ukulelewednesdays.com/ Grand Northern Ukulele Festival: http://northernuke.com/ Ukulele Clubs and Societies in the UK: http://www.gotaukulele.com/p/ukulele-clubs-and-societies.html GC/EA shirts: I make and sell those. all the money goes into an account to help new/up-and-coming/evolving artists and ideas in the uke world. All someone has to do is ask for help and if there’s money, I ask some of my GNUF team (as we’re a non-profit) to look at the request. as long as we believe it’s going to go toward music/musicality/etc. There are no strings attached. It’s just an ad hoc thing where we try to help folks in the uke world do nice things. http://northernuke.com/t-shirts-for-ukers/ Andy Andrews: Tunes in the Dunes ukulele festival in Westwind, Oregon: http://tunesinthedunes.com/ Ukekopelli Festival in New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico: http://www.abqukefest.com/ Gary Jugert: Rocky Mountain Ukulele Orchestra: http://ukuleleorchestra.org/ James Hill’s Ukuleles in the Classroom program: https://www.ukuleleintheclassroom.com/index.htm Tickets for the RMUO Christmas program: https://lakewood.showare.com/ordertickets.asp?p=310 Doug Brown: Denver Ukulele Community: http://www.den-uke.com/
Ep. 46: Zipper Check
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Jim Beloff, Gerald Ross On the show we have one of the pioneers of the modern ukulele movement, Jim Beloff of Flea Market Music. Plus, Gerald Ross gets ready to celebrate his retirement - don’t worry he’ll still be playing lots of ukulele! And along with my co-host Doug Brown, we talk about performing, technology, workshops and a whole lot more! Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a one-time donation: https://ooktown.com/donate Advice for starting an ukulele group: Ep. 23: We Should Burn It (http://ooktown.com/2014-shows/ep-23-we-should-burn-it) Ep. 27: My Daughter Made Lemon Cello (http://ooktown.com/2015-shows/ep-27-my-daughter-made-lemon-cello) Jim Beloff: Flea Market Music: https://www.fleamarketmusic.com/ Ukulele concerto: https://www.fleamarketmusic.com/ukuleles/ukulele_concerto.asp Jumpin’ Jim’s ukulele books: https://www.fleamarketmusic.com/store/Scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=24 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jimbeloffmusic Michigan Philharmonic concert: http://www.michiganphil.org/Events/November12.html Funky Frets Uke Festival: https://funkyfretsukefest.com/ Gerald Ross: http://geraldross.com/ Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com/ Recorded September 18, 2016.
Ep. 45: Put On Shoes and Socks
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Victor & Penny Get ready for another OokTown Podcast as we welcome back Jeff and Erin to the show, AKA Victor and Penny. We’ll talk about what it means to be mentored and how to be a mentor; why Chuck Close says “inspiration is for amateurs”; and learning to stop before ‘Just Enough’ becomes ‘Way Too Much’. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a one-time donation: https://ooktown.com/donate Victor & Penny: https://www.facebook.com/events/165231967218969/ http://www.victorandpenny.com/ Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com/ http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/eve/5625290508.html Drop me a line if you have a topic you’d like me to consider for a future Podcast. It’s always great to hear from you! Recorded August 21, 2016.
Ep. 44: Entertainable Goals
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Andy Andrews As the weather heats up, our first official Podcast of summer features some hot topics on overcoming your ukulele obstacles, designing our fantasy ukulele cruise, and exploring why video ukulele lessons are still popular. Become a Patron of the Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown Andy Andrews: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-andrews-5ba55431 Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com/ http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/eve/5625290508.html Drop me a line if you have a topic you’d like me to consider for a future Podcast. It’s always great to hear from you! Recorded July 17, 2016.
Ep. 43: Banana Sandwich
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Marlow Teichman, Ben Hassenger We welcome newcomer Marlowe Teichman on the show, along with Ben Hassenger, Michigan’s Ambassador of Ukulele, and we talk about the “personalities” of festivals versus camps; the Call To Be Creative, what that means, and how we can to exercise our creativity; and best practices for transporting your precious ukulele on a trip. Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 RSS Feed: http://ooktown.com/component/podcastmanager/?format=raw&feedname=1&limit=* Marlowe Teichman: Official Website: www.marlowe-official.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/marloweteichmanmusic YouTube: www.youtube.com/MarlowetMusicMI Kickstarter campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2141071136/marlowes-upcoming-album-unorchestrated-chaos?ref=user_menu Kala Artist Series Campaign: https://vimeo.com/channels/kalabrandartists One More Day (The band I play bass for - originally from Saint Paul, MN): www.onemoredayofficial.com One More Day YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE_ChnVaAG8JKv7HbqYyOhQ Ben Hassenger: http://mightyukeday.com/ http://www.midwestukecamp.com/ Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com/ http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/eve/5625290508.html Drop me a line if you have a topic you’d like me to consider for a future Podcast. It’s always great to hear from you!
Ep. 42: An Oboe Festival
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: James Hill, Daniel Ho, Paul Hemmings, Gaku Takanashi, John Nash, Hanna Ackerman, Chris McGarry It’s our annual Denver Ukulele Festival Podcast! On our esteemed panel was James Hill, Daniel Ho, Paul Hemmings, Gaku Takanashi, John Nash, Chris McGarry, Hanna Ackerman. We had amazing conversations and talked about what to do when you plateau, controlling your creative works, and leaving an ukulele legacy. Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 RSS Feed: http://ooktown.com/component/podcastmanager/?format=raw&feedname=1&limit=* James Hill http://www.jameshillmusic.com/ http://www.theukuleleway.com/ Daniel Ho http://www.danielho.com/ Paul Hemmings & Gaku Takanashi http://www.paulhemmings.com/ John Nash http://ukuleleinspired.com/ Hanna Ackerman, Chris McGarry http://swallowhillmusic.org/about/contact-us/ https://www.facebook.com/chrismcgarrymusic/ Drop me a line if you have a topic you’d like me to consider for a future Podcast. It’s always great to hear from you!
Ep. 41: Ukulele Outbreak
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: EP Davis, Aaron Keim, Andy Andrews It’s our FIFTH ANNIVERSARY Podcast! Yup, we’ve been talking about all things Ukulele since 2011, and we have a ton ‘o fun on this show talking about ukulele trends with my co-host Doug Brown, with guests EP Davis, Aaron Keim, Andy Andrews, special guest commentary from Taryn Arnold of Patreon, and a message from Victor and Penny. Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 RSS Feed: http://ooktown.com/component/podcastmanager/?format=raw&feedname=1&limit=* Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com/ EP Davis: http://www.hanaleiep.com/ Andy Andrews: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-andrews-5ba55431 Aaron Keim: http://quietamericanmusic.com/ http://www.myamoeukuleles.com/ Victor & Penny: http://www.victorandpenny.com/ Taryn Arnold: https://twitter.com/Thetarynarnold https://www.patreon.com/ Matthew Stead: https://matthewstead.bandcamp.com/ Drop me a line if you have a topic you’d like me to consider for a future Podcast. It’s always great to hear from you!
Ep. 40: Hiding In My Jacket
Host: Stuart Yoshida Guests: Lucy Laforge, Ben Hassenger A big “Happy Spring” to everyone, and with it comes a huge dose of Hay fever for me. On the show is Lucy Laforge of Lucy and La Mer, and Ben Hassenger, the self-proclaimed Ambassador of Ukulele from Michigan. Come and listen as I sniffle and sneeze my way through our conversation on renewing your interest in the ukulele. You’re gonna find something that’s just what you need to get inspired! Drop me a line at [email protected] with your comments and questions, or follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele. If you share the link to the Podcast at your ukulele gathering, let me know and I’ll mention your group on the Podcast! Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 RSS Feed: http://ooktown.com/component/podcastmanager/?format=raw&feedname=1&limit=* Lucy Laforge: https://lucyandlamer.bandcamp.com https://facebook.com/LucyAndLaMer https://youtube.com/watch?v=fsrP5u0NIss https://youtube.com/watch?v=_EpEva9bTvg twitter.com/LucyAndLaMer Ben Hassenger: http://benhassenger.com https://facebook.com/benhassengermusic http://mightyukeday.com http://midwestukecamp.com Marie Kondo Tidying method: http://tidyingup.com/ Drop me a line if you have a topic you’d like me to consider for a future Podcast. It’s always great to hear from you!
Ep. 39: Full Body Cavity Search
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guest: John Nash Aloha and Happy February! In this episode we discuss what to bring to your ukulele gig, jam session, or club get together. Big “Mahalo” to Barry Maz for the article he wrote on this topic! On the show is John Nash of ukuleleinspired.com who just moved to the Denver area and now is an ukulele instructor at Swallow Hill Music, along with my co-host Doug Brown. Drop me a line at [email protected] with your comments and questions, or follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele. If you share the link to the Podcast at your ukulele gathering, let me know and I’ll mention your group on the Podcast! Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 RSS Feed: http://ooktown.com/component/podcastmanager/?format=raw&feedname=1&limit=* Blog post from Barry Maz on “What To Take To The Ukulele Gig”: http://www.gotaukulele.com/2016/02/what-to-take-to-ukulele-gig.html John Nash: http://ukuleleinspired.com/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/moment/id901209059 https://ukuleleinspired.bandcamp.com/ Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com Drop me a line if you have a topic you’d like me to consider for a future Podcast. It’s always great to hear from you!
Ep. 38: I Get To Hear Hoofsteps
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Gerald Ross, Chris Kennison It’s a brand New Year, and for our first show of 2016 we’ve got all kinds of goodies for the Newbies who just got an ukulele, plus lots of great ideas for those looking to improve their playing. It’s our “Top Five Things” episode with Gerald Ross, Chris Kennison, and my co-host Doug Brown. Please support the OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron. Go to patreon.com/ooktown, or see the link in our show notes. Drop me a line at [email protected] with your comments and questions, or follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele. If you share the link to the Podcast at your ukulele gathering, let me know and I’ll mention your group on the Podcast! Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 RSS Feed: http://ooktown.com/component/podcastmanager/?format=raw&feedname=1&limit=* Gerald Ross: http://geraldross.com/ Christ Kennison: http://steelguitarwizard.com/ http://www.rhythmcatsshow.com/ Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com Drop me a line if you have a topic you’d like me to consider for a future Podcast. It’s always great to hear from you!
Ep. 37: I Give Good Google
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Heidi Swedberg, Daniel Ward, Andy Andrews We made it! This is the FINAL OokTown Podcast of 2015, and it’s an Ukulele Educators Roundtable. We’ll be discussing how teaching people to play the ukulele can bring joy and community into children’s and adults’ lives. Our esteemed panel consists of Heidi Swedberg and Daniel Ward of Sukey Jump Music, Andy Andrews of the Puna Ukulele & Kanikapila Association (aka PUKA), and Doug Brown of the Denver Ukulele Community. Please support the OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron. Go to patreon.com/ooktown, or see the link in our show notes. Drop me a line at [email protected] with your comments and questions, or follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele. If you share the link to the Podcast at your ukulele gathering, let me know and I’ll mention your group on the Podcast! Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 RSS Feed: http://ooktown.com/component/podcastmanager/?format=raw&feedname=1&limit=* Heidi Swedberg: http://sukeyjumpmusic.com/ Daniel Ward (plus his rendition of ‘Aloha Oe’ on ukulele): http://danielward.net/ Andy Andrews: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-andrews-5ba55431 Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com Drop me a line if you have a topic you’d like me to consider for a future Podcast. It’s always great to hear from you!
Ep. 36: The "Depends" Model
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Phil Doleman, Victoria Vox, Gerald Ross, EP Davis We’ve got a full panel of DIY musicians with Phil Doleman, Victoria Vox, Gerald Ross, EP Davis, and co-host Doug Brown. On the show we explore life as an independent musician. Plus, we discuss what it means to form an ukulele tribe, and to start it all off we answer a question from Canadian listener J.L. Gaudet. Support the OokTown Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 RSS Feed: http://ooktown.com/component/podcastmanager/?format=raw&feedname=1&limit=* Phil Doleman: http://phildoleman.co.uk Victoira Vox: http://www.victoriavox.com Victoria Vox on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/victoriavox Victoria Vox underwear: http://victoriavox.bandcamp.com/merch/victoria-vox-ukulele-undies Gerald Ross: http://geraldross.com/ The Ashokan Uke Fest: http://ashokan.org/uke-fest/ EP Davis: http://hanaleiep.com/Hanaleiep/EP_Davis.html Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com Tampa Bay Ukulele Getaway: http://www.tampabayukulele.com The Vanilla Book: http://www.ralphpatt.com/VBook.html Drop me a line if you have a topic you’d like me to consider for a future Podcast. It’s always great to hear from you!
Ep. 35: Mr. Montgomery Plinkerty
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guest: Zoë Bestel On the show today is singer-songwriter Zoë Bestel coming to us all the way from Scotland, plus we have co-host Doug Brown, President…. We get the scoop on the ukulele scene in Scotland, ukuleles as instruments of Peace, and friends and enemies of the ukulele. Zoë Bestel: http://zoebestel.co.uk/ Her debut Album: http://zoebestel.co.uk/product/slatm/ Doug Brown: http://www.den-uke.com/ Subscribe to Podcast on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 Podcast RSS Feed: http://ooktown.com/component/podcastmanager/?format=raw&feedname=1&limit=* Lightsaber Ukulele: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHUdBb9sDUo James Hill – promoting ukuleles in the classroom: https://www.ukuleleintheclassroom.com/ Heidi Swedberg doing a kids coloring book to learn how to play ukulele at home or in the classroom: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1999308189/color-along-ukulele-a-method-book-for-people-drawn/posts/1301725 The United Kingdom Ukulele Orchestra co-opting “Ukuleles for Peace”: http://www.ukulele-orchestra.co.uk/ukuleles-for-peace/ Not sure what to think: Taylor Swift playing ukulele: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3lm4XseeU4 Felicia Day playing ukulele: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBh4Yi4PEvo
Ep. 34: Do You Play A Real Instrument?
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Nipper Lewis, Gerald Ross We discuss indigenous strums in workshops, the ukulele in Great Britain, playing pretty chords, and a whole lot more. Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcas.. RSS Feed: http://ooktown.com/component/podc.. If you want to take lessons via Skype, drop me a line at [email protected]. Keep your feedback and questions coming too. And you can also follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele. Nipper Lewis: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podca.. Gerald Ross: http://geraldross.com Doug Brown: http://www.den-uke.com Recorded September 20, 2015.
Ep. 33: A Moody Songwriting Bear
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Molly Lewis, Danielle Ate The Sandwich On the show are two fantastic Ukulele playing Internet stars: Molly Lewis and Danielle Ate The Sandwich! Hosts Stuart Yoshida and Doug Brown nearly go off the rails as they geek out and talk about flame-throwing ukuleles, what Doug Brown’s hat smells like, Time Travel, why you’re never weird on the Internet, and a whole lot more. Become a Patron of the Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown Felicia Day’s book, “You're Never Weird on the Internet”: http://feliciadaybook.com/ DIY Ukulele Flamethrower: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzfyoSgFGNc Molly Lewis: mollylewis.bandcamp.com www.patreon.com/molly Molly Lewis with Felicia Day at w00tstock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd6XMHynvM4 Danielle Ate The Sandwich: www.danielleatethesandwich.com www.facebook.com/danielleatethesandwich www.youtube.com/daniellesmagic www.twitter.com/atethesandwich www.patreon.com/danielleatethesandwich www.danielleatethesandwich.bandcamp.com Doug Brown: www.den-uke.com/ Flame-throwing Bagpiper playing AC/DC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Op1Mng4oY Lil Rev's wife is in need of our help: Carol’s Cancer Recovery Fund http://www.gofundme.com/7fb33uw83w Recorded August 25, 2015.
Ep. 32: The Big Brain On Doug
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown, Chris Kennison It’s the “Bring Your Topic To The Show” episode, with Doug Brown from the Denver Ukulele Community and Chris Kennison of the Rhythm Cats. On this show we talk about playing punk rock songs, the outcome of the court case brought by the UOGB, handy tools for your iPhone and iPad, how to stay motivated to keep learning, and lots more. Become a Patron of the Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at [email protected]. You can also follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele Podcast from Ukulele Underground on keeping motivated: http://ukuleleunderground.com/2015/04/ukulele-underground-podcast-motivational-series-ep-1/ iPad apps for music and ukulele: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/i.. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/s.. Motivational book on learning music: http://kennywerner.com/effortless.. https://musiciansprocess.wikispac.. Motivation tools... A Great looper: http://www.tc-helicon.com/en/prod.. Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com Chris Kennison: http://www.rhythmcatsshow.com
Ep. 31: You're Strapless
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Uncle Zac, Steve Koehmstedt, EP Davis, Doug Brown For the first time we’re going to talk at length about the baritone ukulele with special guest Uncle Zac, and then we explore the dark underbelly of the “ukulele backlash,” plus we’ll answer questions from our patrons and listeners. Become a Patron of the Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at [email protected]. You can also follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele Uncle Zac http://unclezac.com/ Steve Koehmstedt http://thephoenixgarage.org/ EP Davis http://www.hanaleiep.com/Hanaleiep/EP_Davis.html Doug Brown http://den-uke.com/ Recorded June 11, 2015.
Ep. 30: The Creation Eater
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Victor and Penny, Doug Brown, Victoria Vox, Danielle Ate The Sandwich, John Nash This special edition of the show was recorded live at the 2015 Denver Ukulele Festival. We come full-circle to discuss the official adoption of the ukulele as the Hawaii State instrument, getting more kids involved with ukulele, and much more. Become a Patron of the Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at [email protected]. You can also follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele Swallow Hill Music School: http://swallowhillmusic.org/ Victor and Penny: http://www.victorandpenny.com/ Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com/ Victoria Vox: http://www.victoriavox.com/ https://www.patreon.com/victoriavox Daniel Ate The Sandwich: http://www.danielleatethesandwich.net/ https://www.patreon.com/danielleatethesandwich John Nash: http://ukuleleinspired.com/ https://www.patreon.com/johnnash Recorded May 16, 2015.
Ep. 29: Dennis Rodman Could Do It
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Aaron Keim, Doug Brown Finding your voice on the ukulele, LOTS of interesting news tidbits, PLUS… it’s the start of our FIFTH year of Podcasting! Aaron Keim (The Quiet American): http://quietamericanmusic.com/ Doug Brown and the Denver Ukulele Community: http://den-uke.com/ The videos of Blind Lemming Chiffon can be seen at: http://www.blindlemmingchiffon.net/see.html An Ukulele Workshop will be held every 2nd Sunday at Pikes Perk Coffee & Tea House (5965 Academy Blvd. N #203, Colorado Springs, CO) from 2-5pm. Contact Keoni at (360) 556-8741 ([email protected]). Become a Patron of the Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at [email protected]. You can also follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele Recorded April 26, 2015.
Ep. 28: The Ham on Rye
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Gordon Mayer, Gerald Ross, Doug Brown For all of you wondering about ukulele woods and how they affect the tone of your instrument, we’ve got some great insights and tips. Plus, we talk about Ukuleles in the Classroom again. Gerald Ross: http://geraldross.com/ The Ashokan Uke Fest 2015: http://ashokan.org/camps/uke-fest/ Mya-Moe Ukuleles: https://www.myamoeukuleles.com/ Doug Brown and the Denver Ukulele Community: http://den-uke.com/ Become a Patron of the Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at [email protected]. You can also follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele Recorded March 29, 2015.
Ep. 27: My Daughter Made Lemon Cello
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Alan Rosen, Andy Andrews, Sarah Goodroad, John Hamilton, Doug Brown I’ve got a cabal of Ukulele group leaders and organizers to talk about how they are secretly going to take over the world. Not really, but we have a fantastic show to talk about ukulele group demographics and more. Plus, the ukulele grown up and become mainstream, maybe? Become a Patron of the Ukulele by supporting our Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at [email protected]. You can also follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele Recorded February 8, 2015.
Ep. 26: The ZZ Top Twirl
Happy New Year! This episode was SUPPOSED to have been recorded in December, so just pretend this is the last episode of 2014. And what a show we have for you with our high-powered panel of pundits consisting of Gerald Ross, Doug Brown, and EP Davis. We’ve got gobs of advice for the lucky ones who found an ukulele under the Christmas tree, plus our highlights and lowlights of 2014, and some controversy about being financially transparent as a touring musician. Become a Patron of the Ukulele by supporting our Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at [email protected]. You can also follow me on the Twitter @ColoradoUkulele Pomplamoose 2014 Tour Profits (or lack thereof): https://medium.com/@jackconte/pomplamoose-2014-tour-profits-67435851ba37 Response to Pomplamoose’s blog: http://lefsetz.com/wordpress/index.php/archives/2014/11/26/pomplamoose-blog/ Jack Conte’s response: https://medium.com/@jackconte/bob-lefsetz-published-accusations-about-my-integrity-4a6d03bb099d Amanda Palmer chimes in: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/dec/13/amanda-palmer-art-business-difficult-honest-decisions Recorded January 4, 2015.
Ep. 25: The Talent Knob
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Gerald Ross, EP Davis, Doug Brown, Chris Kennison We discuss recording, recording techniques, and most importantly, why you should care. The answers may surprise you. Become a Patron of the Ukulele by supporting our Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at [email protected]. You can also follow me on the Twitter @ColoradoUkulele. Gerald Ross’ website: http://geraldross.com/ Doug Brown and the Denver Ukulele Community website: http://den-uke.com/ EP Davis’ website: http://hanaleiep.com/ Chris Kennison’s websites: http://steelguitarwizard.com/ http://hsga.org/ Recorded November 16, 2014.
Ep. 24: What was the question?
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, EP Davis, Doug Brown We explore and share insightful tips and strategies that can work for those of you who want to know, “Where do I go now that I’ve learned all the basics?” Become a Patron of the Ukulele by supporting our Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at [email protected]. You can also follow me on the Twitter @ColoradoUkulele. EP Davis’ website: http://hanaleiep.com/ Denver Ukulele Community website: http://www.den-uke.com/ Recorded October 19, 2014.
Ep. 23: We Should Burn It
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Andy Andrews, EP Davis, Doug Brown This show is all about Ukulele Clubs, and we go in-depth about how the Santa Cruz Ukulele Club started, tips on starting and running a Club, how big should a Club be, and more. Become a Patron of the Ukulele by supporting our Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at [email protected]. You can also follow me on the Twitter @ColoradoUkulele. Andy Andrews’ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/andyinhawaii EP Davis’ website: http://hanaleiep.com/ Denver Ukulele Community website: http://www.den-uke.com/ Recorded September 28, 2014.
Ep. 22: That was the time when I couldn't count the hairs on my head
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Gerald Ross, Doug Brown Introducing a new feature on the show called “Tech Talk,” and this episode we talk about the Blues, and boy do we have some great stuff for you try out and think about. Plus the importance of knowing key changes, learning riffs, playing rhythm ukulele as part of the band, and more. Become a Patron of the Ukulele by supporting our Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at [email protected]. You can also follow me on the Twitter @ColoradoUkulele. Gerald Ross’ website: http://geraldross.com/ EP Davis’ website: http://hanaleiep.com/ Recorded August 17, 2014.
Ep. 21: Is There A Vuvuzel World Record?
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Gerald Ross, Doug Brown I give shout-outs to Lisa Weldy, Walter Bates, and a listener who wrote in but my email to him bounced, talk about the Reno Uke Festival, improvising on the ukulele, James Hill’s new endeavor, and much more. Become a Patron of the Ukulele by supporting our Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at [email protected]. You can also follow me on the Twitter @ColoradoUkulele. Gerald Ross’ website: http://geraldross.com/ Doug Brown and the Denver Ukulele Community website: http://den-uke.com/ Recorded July 20, 2014.
Ep. 20: It's Like Burning Uke
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Star Belle trio, Aldrine Guerrero, Doug Brown, Chris Kennison It’s a special edition of the OokTown Podcast recorded LIVE at the Denver Ukulele Festival 2014. And, oh no! We talk about the ukulele as state instrument, but only because DOUG brought it up; where do we see ukulele festivals going; ukulele festivals overseas; ukuleles in the classroom; and much more! Become a Patron of the Ukulele by supporting our Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown Recorded June 7, 2014.
Ep. 19: Now I get that same effect...
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Danielle “Ate The Sandwich” Anderson, Gerald Ross, EP Davis, Chris Kennison It’s the “Re-visited” Podcast where we talk about the art of songwriting (again), the ukulele as State Instrument (again), crowd-funding (again), finding your crowd and creating a fan base, and more. Links for Danielle Ate The Sandwich: http://danielleatethesandwich.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DanielleAtetheSandwich http://www.patreon.com/danielleatethesandwich Links for Gerald Ross: http://geraldross.com/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6Q4w8SfjgU Link for EP Davis: http://hanaleiep.com/Hanaleiep/EP_Davis.html Links for Chris Kennison: http://steelguitarwizard.com/ http://hsga.org/ Recorded May 28, 2014.
Ep. 18: The Internet Is Like A Fairy Godmother
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Molly Lewis Special guest co-host Molly Lewis, winner of the 2007 Ukulele Video of the Year, joins me to talk about all kinds of tips and approaches to songwriting on the ukulele, why the Geek shall inherit the earth, the almost big controversy of the Ukulele as the state instrument of Hawaii, and much more. Links for Molly Lewis: mollylewis.bandcamp.com mollylewis.fanbridge.com patreon.com/molly PLUS: MUSIC ROBOTS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qlqe1DXnJKQ Recorded April 27, 2014.
Ep. 17: Wanna go to Casa Bonita?
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Aldrine Guerrero, Gerald Ross, EP Davis, and Doug Brown. Selecting the right ukulele size; how to adapt songs to the ukulele; using loops and pre-recorded music at live shows; what happened at this year’s NAMM show; and much more. Support our OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron of the show! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown Aldrine Guerrero and the Ukulele Underground’s website is at http://ukuleleunderground.com/ Gerald Ross’s website is at www.geraldross.com EP Davis’ website is at www.hanaleiep.com Doug Brown and the Denver Ukulele Community website is at www.den-uke.com Recorded March 2, 2014.
Ep. 16: I was hoping that was washing your hands!
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Phil Doleman, EP Davis, Doug Brown. The ukulele in Great Britain; finger-style playing; the “third wave” of the ukulele and why it works so well on YouTube; upcoming ukulele festivals; and much more! Support our OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron of the show! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown Phil Doleman’s website is at www.phildoleman.co.uk EP Davis’ website is at www.hanaleiep.com Doug Brown and the Denver Ukulele Community website is at www.den-uke.com Recorded February 9, 2014.
Ep: 15: Someone Release EP!
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown, EP Davis, and Gerald Ross. It’s our first podcast of 2014! We talk about the Patron crowd-funding model; what makes someone a great music teacher; who uses a strap to hold your ukulele and when is it appropriate; and much more. Support our OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron of the show! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown EP's website is at http://hanaleiep.com/ Geral Ross' website is at http://geraldross.com/ Doug Brown and The Denver Ukulele Community website is at http://den-uke.com/ Recorded January 26, 2014.
Ep. 14: A Banjo Mute
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Jeff Jaros, Doug Brown, EP Davis, Chris Kennison, and Gerald Ross. Our Christmas Wishlists, the Ukulele Year in Review, selecting an ukulele, and much more! Support our OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron of the show! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown Denver Folklore Center website is at http://www.denverfolklore.com/ EP's website is at http://hanaleiep.com/ Geral Ross' website is at http://geraldross.com/ Chris Kennison's gig at the Arizona Opry is at http://www.azopry.com/ Doug Brown and The Denver Ukulele Community website is at http://den-uke.com/ Recorded December 15, 2013.