Hello everyone! I have only been playing Uke for a few months and I am really enjoying it. I have recently upgraded and bought a Bushman Jenny (soprano) since...
Regarding my last message; well I stated the note was flat when it was really sharp (backwards day perhaps). I have taken the string off and reinstalled it and...
Greetings Scott, It is possible you got a lemon, certainly for the money the Jenny costs you would expect a well playing instrument. It sounds like it does...
Called Bushman music first things this morning. They put me on the phone with the Luthier. When I explained the problems to him he said it was most likely an...
Scott, Thanks for the followup message. Glad to hear they stand behind their products. Sometimes those things get past even the best builders. Although I build...
Voting for the Hawaii Music Awards is open to music fans all over the world with a valid email address (even better if you have multiple ones!). Please vote...
These are things I would look into: raise the nut raise the saddle (maybe) file the offending fret down a tiny bit Is it a GCEA or an ADF#B uke? My concert...
Here is a site about ukes that was mentioned on another list. Check it out. Cheers, Tom All this talk about Ukuleles I thought you might be interested in this...
Great link. I have heard of this group, and it was great to listen to their audio samples. Joyce www.alohayall.net Tom Dutart <oldtoadpis@...> wrote: ...
The UOGB are indeed great. They came over to Nova Scotia last October for our ukulele ceilidh and in addition to performing they gave a great workshop. They...
Ernest, Thanks for the advice. However, I sent the Uke back to Bushman and the Luthier there (Warren) said that the instrument had a severe intonation problem....
I have been recording a lot of uke stuff for some friends of mine. They like the modal mandolin more, but I thought what the heck. I'll toss in some blues and...
Lately I've been expanding my repetiore into 80's pop music, some of it is pretty good with a little rephrasing. I'm also looking into campy old bluegrass...
Give us an example of what you consider 'quirky' so that we'll a better idea of what you are looking for. I have a pretty decent library of songs of the genre...
Does anyone have any interest in taking a Hawaiian cruise with as many Uke players as we can get sometime next year (2007)? I am talking about folks from this...
Hi When I go to Hawaii I don't like cruises. I want to be on the island making friends with the locals! Thanks Noel ... From: ukulelemadness@yahoogroups.com...
The Ukulele Ladies and Gents will be spending one week on `Oahu for the annual ukulele festival in July 2006. Then, some of the folks are hopping on the ship...
Sounds like fun. What do you have so far? I will have to check out the 80's lists. Joyce www.alohayall.net niceperson2112 <niceperson2112@...> wrote: ...
Well, so far all my practice has gone into the essential 80's theme Take on me By ah-ha. I play it like a ballad, go figure. Then It's a little bluegrass with...
The patriotic bracelets pictured below were especially made to help support _Ukes for Troops_ (http://hometown.aol.com/acoyoli1/myhomepage/index.html) . They...
A gentle reminder to anyone interested in attending NY Uke Fest 2006 April 27 - 30 in Manhattan. February 15 the ticket price goes from $125 to $145. If you...
People are interested but we need to settle on where, how long, and when. Please provide your interest on where, how long, and when and I will let you know...
Have you thought about some old blues like the St Louis Blues? We play a version that sounds great on uke. We are working on Milk Cow Blues now. I haven't...
You Wrote...Otherwise it's back to the seventies ... My reply... Kinks where mainly 60s most there best stuff.. that was my time . Lola was well appreciated by...
NY Uke Fest presents 4 concert readings of the new musical comedy “Ukulele 2079” at NY Uke Fest April 27-30. Set in 2079, it follows three young musicians...
CNN wants to do a story on "Ukes for Troops" in Iraq. However, they are asking for some video footage of the troops actually playing the ukes in Iraq. If ...
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