Singer Stuns on Talent Show
By Greg Olwell “After I lost my hearing, I gave up,” said Mandy Harvey, as she stood in front of the judges of a popular television talent show to introduce her song “Try,” adding, “But I want to do more…
A Historic Martin Ukulele Visits the Arctic and is Signed by Edison, Coolidge, and Lindbergh
From the Summer 2017 issue of Ukulele | BY TOM WALSH The most carefully examined ukulele in the world is on display in the Martin Guitar Museum and Visitor Center in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Known as the “Konter” ukulele, this unassuming…
A Visit to the 2017 Ashokan Ukulele Festival
By Jim D’Ville /// Photos by Stewart Dean, imagovitae.org Just 100 miles north of the cacophony that is New York City, lie the tranquil Catskills Mountains, home to the Ashokan Ukulele Festival. Now in its fifth year, the festival is held…
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Learn to Play Lyle Ritz’s Ukulele Arrangement of ‘Let Me Call You Sweetheart’
2017 West Coast Ukulele Retreat: The most fun you can have with your uke on!
Text by Jim D’Ville ¦ Photos by Roberta Piazza Gordon You talk about your oh, how happy campers! The 7th annual West Coast Ukulele Retreat was held on the beautiful Monterey peninsula at the historic Asilomar State Beach and Conference Center in Pacific…
Exploring 100 Years of Martin Ukulele History
Find Your Ideal Ukulele Event with Help from Top Uke Fest Visionaries
From the Summer 2017 issue of Ukulele | BY HEIDI SWEDBERG Ukulele events big and small are popping up all over the United States and the world. Whether you are a curious first-time player or a pro, there are great things to…
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Ukulele Wins Big at 2017 Hawaiian Music Awards
By Greg Olwell The best in Hawaiian music was celebrated at the 40th annual Ha Noku Hanohano award show in Honolulu, Saturday May 20. The awards, which are sometimes referred to as the “Hawaiian Grammys,” focus on Hawaiian artists. It’s…