Preacher
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Got to see the UOGB last night. In a word: FUN! I think I was smiling or laughing for pretty much the whole show. Their banter has some groan-inducing puns mixed with subtle humor and utter laugh-out-loud moments. Even the printed program had several chuckles (especially in dealing with their recent legal battles with that "other" UK uke group).
Oh yeah--and they can play the ukulele! Really, really well! Their incredibly diverse repertoire included an Italian number, a Lady Gaga piece, and several of their YouTube fan favorites. They had 7 performers last night (not sure where the 8th one was) and it was hard to know where to look because they were all playing the separate parts and I kept trying to figure out who was playing what.
The sound system was amazing (this was at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin). They came out afterward and signed autographs. They did NOT have anything for sale due to customs fees. At this particular event, there was a pre-concert "discussion" where a local uke club talked to whoever was there about the ukulele and their club. The members of the UOGB joined them for part of the discussion. Very cool.
If you get the opportunity, definitely go see them. I am STILL smiling today.
Oh yeah--and they can play the ukulele! Really, really well! Their incredibly diverse repertoire included an Italian number, a Lady Gaga piece, and several of their YouTube fan favorites. They had 7 performers last night (not sure where the 8th one was) and it was hard to know where to look because they were all playing the separate parts and I kept trying to figure out who was playing what.
The sound system was amazing (this was at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin). They came out afterward and signed autographs. They did NOT have anything for sale due to customs fees. At this particular event, there was a pre-concert "discussion" where a local uke club talked to whoever was there about the ukulele and their club. The members of the UOGB joined them for part of the discussion. Very cool.
If you get the opportunity, definitely go see them. I am STILL smiling today.