Reccomended Listening....

spazus_maximus · Mar 13, 2009

Could you guys post some of your recommended Ukulele listening.....

I just heard Victoria Vox this morning & really wish I knew of some other contemporary artists making that Uke work!

Thanks in advance:shaka:

Stackabones · Mar 13, 2009

Lyle Mays, How About Uke?

hoosierhiver · Mar 13, 2009

Petty Booka is alot of fun.

hoosierhiver · Mar 13, 2009

and there's James Hill

http://www.ukulelejames.com/

DoodlesMcDeezleLippy · Mar 13, 2009

Beirut is really good. Check out his songs "Elephant Gun", that has a really cool uke part

spazus_maximus · Mar 13, 2009

Stackabones said:
Lyle Mays, How About Uke?

Havent found anything of his yet...Im at work so im blocked from Youtube...

hoosierhiver said:
Petty Booka is alot of fun.

Ok....That was fun for sure....not sure I could really get into them though...

hoosierhiver said:
and there's James Hill

Now that guy really is awesome....I like when he is paired up with a cello!

DoodlesMcDeezleLippy said:
Beirut is really good. Check out his songs "Elephant Gun", that has a really cool uke part

I really need to check these guys out....The strange instruments I saw the other day really do have me curious...

Stackabones · Mar 13, 2009

spazus_maximus said:
Havent found anything of his yet...Im at work so im blocked from Youtube...

I think there are a few things on YouTube, but the CD How About Uke? is killer and a classic in uke jazz.

Captain Google · Mar 13, 2009

Don't forget the Barnkickers! They're definitely worth checking out. I believe they either released an album recently or will do so soon.

I really hope Amazon chooses to stock it...

spazus_maximus · Mar 13, 2009

Stackabones said:
I think there are a few things on YouTube, but the CD How About Uke? is killer and a classic in uke jazz.

Cool....I'll be sure to check him out tonight!:cheers:

haole · Mar 13, 2009

I recommend:

Melvern Taylor and his Fabulous Mel-Tones (old-timey skiffle-y band fronted by a uke player)

Jon Braman (socially-conscious ukulele hip-hop...actually a lot cooler than it sounds.

)

Saw both of them (along with Victoria Vox and Jake Shimabukuro) at a big uke show in NYC in November. Loved them all.

And any UU member videos!

Ukulele JJ · Mar 13, 2009

I've been checking out the samples of Greg Hawke's The Beatles Uke on iTunes. It sounds pretty good! Might have to get it.

JJ

Harold O. · Mar 13, 2009

For "lovely, naughty, and obscure music from the 1910s, 20s, and 30s" check out Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys. Ian Whitcomb plays with her regularly.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=63770259

http://www.janetklein.com/

UkuCouS · Mar 13, 2009

Have a look at Yalego on youtube and myspace

generem · Mar 13, 2009

Aldrine Guerrero is pretty cool...

. I think he plays the ukulele
:shaka:

spazus_maximus · Mar 13, 2009

Captain Google said:
Don't forget the Barnkickers! They're definitely worth checking out. I believe they either released an album recently or will do so soon.

I really hope Amazon chooses to stock it...

I will have to check them out tonight as well....

haole said:
I recommend:

Melvern Taylor and his Fabulous Mel-Tones (old-timey skiffle-y band fronted by a uke player)

Jon Braman (socially-conscious ukulele hip-hop...actually a lot cooler than it sounds. )

Saw both of them (along with Victoria Vox and Jake Shimabukuro) at a big uke show in NYC in November. Loved them all.

And any UU member videos!

Melvern Taylor seems pretty cool....Jon Braman isnt for me though....rap usually makes me wanna vomit...lol....Thanks for the suggestions though

Ukulele JJ said:
I've been checking out the samples of Greg Hawke's The Beatles Uke on iTunes. It sounds pretty good! Might have to get it.

JJ

Just listened to Elanor Rigby off that disk.....must say i really enjoyed it!

Harold O. said:
For "lovely, naughty, and obscure music from the 1910s, 20s, and 30s" check out Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys. Ian Whitcomb plays with her regularly.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=63770259

http://www.janetklein.com/

Janet Klein has a cool old timey sound......I felt like I was visiting a prostitute when i went to her site.....was i supposed to feel that way?...lol....Thanks

UkuCouS said:
Have a look at Yalego on youtube and myspace

Yan Yalego.....Very cool.....Yes Sir!!! That made it to the must get list!!!

Thanks!

generem said:
Aldrine Guerrero is pretty cool... . I think he plays the ukulele
:shaka:

I need to hear some more Aldrine....I like his playing that's for sure...

Thanks for all of your input....looks like i should have no problem spending money now......could someone spot me a $20?:shaka:

Ahnko Honu · Mar 13, 2009

Troy Fernandez - Hawaiian Style Ukulele
I know you said contemporary but this is too good to pass up.

Stackabones · Mar 13, 2009

UkuCouS said:
Have a look at Yalego on youtube and myspace

Another thumb's up for Yalego! :shaka::cheers:

Howlin Hobbit · Mar 13, 2009

It's Lyle Ritz for "How About Uke," not Lyle Mays.

thejumpingflea · Mar 13, 2009

Howlin Hobbit said:
It's Lyle Ritz for "How About Uke," not Lyle Mays.

His newest album, No Frills is great.

Some artists to check out:

James Hill
Daniel Ho
Herb Ohta Jr.
Herb Ohta-San
Lyle Ritz
Jake Shimabukuro
Bill Tapia
Eddie Bush
Taimane Gardner
Brittni Paiva

Harold O. · Mar 13, 2009

spazus_maximus said:
Janet Klein has a cool old timey sound......I felt like I was visiting a prostitute when i went to her site.....was i supposed to feel that way?...lol....Thanks

You came out of there feeling better, didn't you? More relaxed? Ready to go take on the world? Well, maybe after a little nap...

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