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My wife got tickets to see them tonite, Only 3 miles from our house. Don't know much about them but we will see tonite. South oklahoma city Juior college is the venue. Phil
Wellington international ukulele orchestra
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They were here, and I had to work. I heard mixed reviews, but most said they were fun. Let us know how it was!
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Ok Nickie Ill post something later this evening
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We got to see them here in NC last week. They were fantastic. No "mixed" reviews here. They are good players, great singers and have stage presence to spare. It was a very fun evening. I hope you had as great a time as we did.
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just got home and yes to what knowspickin said. great players not a tongue in cheek show like UOGB. I like that too. very entertaining and nice folks. There was a family from New Zeland at the show which for Ok. is rare. Highly recommend wellington.
What do you mean not a tongue in cheek show ? I have a chance to go tomorrow, but it is quite along drive. From the video I have seen of this group it seems to be like a jam session of a group of ukulele players.
Can you elaborate ?
Can you elaborate ?
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In some ways they are MORE tongue in cheek than UOGB, just in a much more zany and kinetic way. They all stand for the entire show. There is a good bit of on stage dancing by the band members; and they ENCOURAGE dancing by the audience, which they got.
UOGB relies a lot on the irony of such elegantly dressed, staid looking folks playing such funny arrangements. WIUO is visually more splashy. But even more crazy. Both groups have a great time.
I recommend the "Meet the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra" video. It does a pretty good job of capturing the feel of the groups concerts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaO_wKjWoic
I strongly recommend seeing them if they come your way.
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UOGB relies a lot on the irony of such elegantly dressed, staid looking folks playing such funny arrangements. WIUO is visually more splashy. But even more crazy. Both groups have a great time.
I recommend the "Meet the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra" video. It does a pretty good job of capturing the feel of the groups concerts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaO_wKjWoic
I strongly recommend seeing them if they come your way.
Bill
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I saw them in Athens, Georgia, on the 15th - they rocked it! Also, drove over 2 hours to see them; it was well WORTH the drive!
One of the best shows I have seen in a while. Great stage presence, variety in song choices, wonderful playing, super energy, and the interaction with the audience was very fun and cool!
One of the best shows I have seen in a while. Great stage presence, variety in song choices, wonderful playing, super energy, and the interaction with the audience was very fun and cool!
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Thanks for the video. THey had me as soon as the guy in the gorilla suit hit the gong.
I better start heading out. THey only have single seats available.
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