Double uke adventure

I am over the moon right now. I got to see Eddie Vedder and Glen Hansard in concert last night. My Christmas gift this year was a 4th row seat. Eddie's well known for his latest ukulele-only album, and he played several last night including his "Clarence"-sharpied uke, a resonator, and what looked like a steel string guitalele. I didn't see his new Kanile'a showcased in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsQWAyh9Z6o

I was so pleased that Glen has recently picked up the uke as well. He played a baritone Mya-Moe. http://www.myamoeukuleles.com/artistDetails.php?id=89

I am a fan of both guys, but a huge huge fan of Glen's. I had the amazing fortune to meet him after the concert and talk to him about various topics including the uke. Through a wonderful twist of fate, he got his crew to give me another ticket to come back and see the concert next week when they're closer to my town. I can't say enough of his generosity. Basically I'm in heaven right now. How cool to see a concert where both the opening and main acts showcase the ukulele so well! And both very cool guys too.

That's pretty awesome, Natalie. Congrats and have fun at the next show, too!

What a great, extra-special ending to a super night!

Aloha Nat,
Wow wow you got to meet both of them and you talked about ukes...that is heaven girl...woo hoo and a free ticket....where was this concert in....glad you brought your MM baritone,
ha ha that sealed the deal....plus you are a pretty cool gal too...thank you for sharing....MM Stan don't forget to give us and review on the upcoming one...

Eddie Vedder is opening for Glen Hansard?

It sounds like a wonderful evening! Glen was featured recently on Mya-Moe's website and your experience with him indicates that he's a really nice guy as well as a very talented musician. It's great that he gave you tickets to another concert! Have a great time at that one, too!

Thanks guys, it was a great time!

Stan, I wish I had a Mya-Moe but this one belonged to Glen. I'm definitely jealous of it. And mds725, Glen was actually opening for Eddie. Oh, and the concert was in Orlando.

Awesome...I was hoping to make it to one of Eddie's show's. Hopefully there will be a next time.

Glen is great, but I really think he is rough on guitars. ONCE was a great film and the received an Oscar for the "original tune" for that movie.

Hi Pippin, I agree that Glen's guitar looks pretty rough; however, what a cool story that he's played that one guitar since 1990 and that he refuses to part with it! It is a cedar top without a pickguard, and watching him play I can easily see how it got to its current state over 22 years. I'm all for a guitar being weathered that way (as opposed to a rocker just busting apart a perfectly nice guitar onstage for no reason).