Todays segment featured an interview with Ian Whitcomb

Recent shows can be heard here.
This show is also podcast, here is the xml link :

Enjoy Ian and his Bungalow Boys at their regular gig at Cantalini's Salerno Beach Italian Ristorante. Here they are: Fred Sokolow (guitar), Ian, and Dave Jones (bass) in their corner at this cozy yet buzzing spot by the beach in Southern California. Where the Happening People meet. Land at LAX and you're minutes away. The address is 193 Culver Blvd, Playa Del Rey, California, 90293. Make your reservations at (310) 821 0018. The Boys play every other Sunday from 6:30 pm till 9:30 pm. For details go to www.salernobeach.com.

The Ian Whitcomb Show can be heard online at http://www.luxuriamusic.com/

December 2008 Southern California Ukulele Events


Mele Turkeyday! There's a whole feast of great Ukulele and Hawaiian events happening this November in So. Cal.
So have a look, and mark your calendars with all the events that appeal to you!


Friday, November 28, 2008 4:00pm-8:00pm PST
Uncle Henry Kalana Kamae and pals play most every Friday night at Bob's O kazuya. Call ahead to be sure he is in.
Bob's Okazuya 16814 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA (310) 515-2250 Ono grinds!!
http://www.myspace.com/unclehenrykamae


Friday, November 28, 2008 6pm - 9pm
Pat Enos and Titus Napoleon
Haleiwa Joe's in Ranch Mirage


Friday, November 28, 2008 7:30pm-10:30pm PST
Island Breeze
Garlic Jo's in Corona Del Mar, CA
http://www.lokelanisroti.com/islandbreeze/


Saturday, November 29, 2008 9:00am-11:00am PDT
Uncle Pete Naluai leads kanikapila music every Sunday morning at Bob's Okazuya.
Bob's Okazuya
16814 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, C A
(310) 515-2250


Sunday, November 30, 2008 6:00pm-9:00pm PST
Auntie Geri and Friends at Back Home in Lahaina Restaurant
Come and enjoy tasty food and live music featuring Auntie Geri and friends
Back Home in Lahaina Restaurant
519 E. Carson St., Carson, CA



Thursday, Dec 4th 8PM Steve Allen Theatre
Janet Klein & the Parlour Boys
4773 Hollywood Boulevard
LA, CA 90027
Info: http://www.steveallentheater.com/



Sunday, Dec 7, 6:30-9:30
IAN WHITCOMB & HIS BUNGALOW BOYS
(Fred Sokolow/guitar, Dave Jones/bass)
at CANTALINI'S
193 Culver Blvd., Playa Del Rey, 90293 (at the end of Culver Blvd.)
Ian's a British X-rock star and an extraordinary entertainer.
Funny and very knowledgeable about antique musical forms! We'll do songs of the teens & twenties, original tunes, and requests.
No cover, but it fills up quick so make reservations: 310) 821-0018
and try to get a seat near the band...
their menu is at cantalinis.com
GREAT ITALIAN FOOD...AND WINE!



Sunday Dec 7th 6 to 8 PM
Local Blend, Gregg Lumm, Dan Lagronio and friends
Back Home in Lahaina Restaurant
519 E. Carson St., Carson, CA



Friday, December 12th, 2008 6pm - 9pm
Pat Enos and Titus Napoleon
Haleiwa Joe's in Ranch Mirage

Friday Dec 12th 11:00 am (PST) on KPFK 90.7 FM (98.7 FM Santa Barbara) On the "The Global Village with Sergio" music show, interview and performance with Jim "Kimo" West. Listen in for a chance to win tickets to his upcoming shows!

Sunday Dec 14th 8:00 pm
Hollowbody LA at TRIP
Jim "Kimo" West, Ali Lexa, Antoine Salem & Jason Arimoto
Hawaiian Themed night. Come check out the versatility of the the ukulele and acoustic guitar. The night will feature Jim "Kimo" West, Ali Lexa, Antoine Salem & Jason Arimoto. Good sized stage. Nice sounding PA.
Just off the Lincoln Exit from the 10. Come see all this amazing talent for just 5 bucks w/ flyer. Parking is free. 21 and up! Fantastic Talent!
TRiP
2101 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, California 90405
Cost: $7, $5 w/ flyer
Info: http://www.myspace.com/hollowbodyla



Fri December 19th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Smokin' Menehunes
Location: Catalina Fish Kitchen in Huntington Beach, CA
The Smokin' Menehunes will be performing this at the Catalina Fish Kitchen (Magnolia and Garfield, Huntington Beach)
As usual, they will have special guests such as Bill Tapia joining in the fun.


Saturday Dec 20th 10 to 1 PM
Local Blend, Gregg Lumm, Dan Lagronio and friends
Bob's Okazuya
16814 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, C A
(310) 515-2250


Sunday, December 21, 2008 - Doors 6:30P | Show 7:00P
Hawaiian Holiday Concert with JIM "KIMO" WEST & POLYNESIAN PARADISE DANCERS
Let us share some aloha spirit with you! "Jim West’s new recording continues his Slack Key explorations in his unique and beautiful style, and in various tunings, including two of his own invention, further accentuating his own sound." -- George Winston. pianist/ guitarist
The Polynesian Paradise Dancers specialize in the traditional and modern dances of Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand and Samoa. They provide vibrant, high-energy and authentic Polynesian entertainment to audiences of all ages.
Concert: 7:00pm - $15.00 pre-sale / $17.00 at the door Workshops: 4:00pm - $10.00 Learn the enchanted dances of the Islands with the Polynesian Paradise Dancers (beginner) OR Learn the basics of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar with Jim 'Kimo' West
The Grand Annex 434 W. 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731


Friday, December 26th, 2008 6pm - 9pm
Pat Enos and Titus Napoleon
Haleiwa Joe's in Ranch Mirage

Wednesday Dec 31st New Year's Eve
Pat Enos and the Dukes Trio will be at Dukes in Huntington Beach, at the Huntington Beach Pier. New Years Eve
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Weekly Events:

Every Sunday:
Makena
10:00 am
Center for Inspirational Living
Long Beach Playhouse, Long Beach, California
More Info: http://www.myspace.com/makenamusic

Every Sunday:
Island Breeze is a talented trio of musicians who play contemporary Hawaiian music. In addition to accompanying the Lokelani's dancers, the band is available to provide entertainment for special events. Roy Asuega leads the group, singing, drumming, and playing guitar. Ron Reyes and Mata Grey play ukulele and bass while providing background vocals.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Give us a call at (714) 437-1146 or drop us an email at music@lokelanisroti.com
Riptide in Newport Beach, CA
27741 Crown Valley Pkwy
Mission Viejo, CA 92691


Every Friday:
Uncle Henry Kalana Kamae
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Uncle henry and pals play most every Friday night at Bob's Okazuya. Call ahead to be sure he is in.
Bob's Okazuya
16814 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA
(310) 515-2250

Island Breeze
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Island Breeze
Garlic Jo's
2332 West Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA


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Ukulele Clubs (11 clubs and counting!)


Every Monday at 9:00 am - 11:00 am
The Hemet Ukulele Club
Meets at The Simpson Center
305 E. Devonshire Ave.
Hemet, CA
New members are welcome. Bring your uke, banjo or guitar. Meetings are free.


Every Monday at 1:00 PM
The Corona Del Mar Ukulele club meets at the Oasis Senior Center in Corona Del Mar
Everyone is welcome!
800 Marguerite Ave, Corona del Mar (949) 644-3244
http://recreation.city.newport-beach.ca.us/oasis.htm


2nd & 4th fourth Monday evenings
The SLO Strummers of the Ukulele Society of the Central Coast. All levels of stummers are welcome!!
Meets at the Art Center in San Luis Obispo
1010 Broad St. (creekside door). 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information, call Carol at: (805)473-3457

Tuesday mornings 9am to 11am
The Loma Linda Ukulele Strummers (around 50 to 70 Ukulele players) meet every Tuesday morning from nine to eleven at the Loma Linda Senior Center, 25571 Barton Road, Loma Linda, CA 92354 (corner of Loma Linda Drive and Barton Road - behind the fire station and the library) For more information call 909 796-8934. All levels are welcome!

2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesday Nights 7 - 9 PM
~~~ KOLOHE 'UKULELE CLUB ~~~
KOLOHE WILL NOW BE JAM'N ISLAND STYLE ON THE 2nd, 3rd, & 4th TuesNites OF THE MONTH WITH UNCLE HENRY KAMAE......... MALAMA PONO & A HUI HOU
ISLAND BAZAAR
16582 Gothard St. #R
Huntington Beach, Ca. 92647

Every Wednesday 6 - 9 PM
Moonlight Beach Uke Strummers
A group of about 50 to 75 ukulele strummers (over 200 members on website) in Encinitas, North of San Diego.
Location: Today's Pizza 481 SANTA FE DR., at the intersection of Hwy 5 and Santa Fe Dr. at the Vons Rite-Aid shopping center in Encinitas.
BRING YOUR UKES AND JOIN US FOR A FUN TIME.
Members from our group are from many Hawaiian High schools like Kamehameha, Punahou, StLouis, McKinley, AIEA, DAMIEN, MARYKNOLL, ROOSEVELT, FARRINGTON, CASTLE, KAILUA.


Wednesday July 30, 2008
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
(This event repeats every week.)
Ventura Ukulele Jam
Location: Java Joe's @ Century 16 Center
Street: 2950 Johnson Drive
City State Zip: Ventura, CA
Note: The Ventura Chapter of the Ukulele Society of America hosts its weekly ukulele jam at Java Joe's Coffee House in the Century 16 Center on Johnson Drive in Ventura, CA. Alan Ferentz is the Alaka'i (Conductor). From Alan -- "Please join us for our ukulele circle sing-along."

Thursdays 6:30 PM
'Ukulele Jam' 40 to 50 ukulele players come and strum their hearts out.
We also feature 2 or 3 soloists per session.
Lots of fun. We ask a small donation, but just walk past the "collector" if there is a problem or objection to a donation.
We love and wish to include all ukulele players who wish to come.
Standard American Songs Repetoire...20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, and so on. Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffet, and a large selection of tunes.
ISLAND BAZAAR
16582 Gothard St. #R
Huntington Beach, Ca. 92647


Thursdays 6 - 9 pm
Ukulele Society of America (USA) meets every Thursday evening in Oceanside. Conducted by Pat 'Palika' Enos, this new group has over 50 members, and growing every week. All levels of ukulele players welcome. For further information, email palika@socal.rr.com
Ocean House of Carlsbad Village
300 Carlsbad Village Drive



Alternating Thursdays 7:15 - 9:30 PM:
The Jumpin Flea Circus Players Players Of Los Angeles
It's large, eclectic membership gathers twice a month in Sherman Oaks for ukulele fun and fellowship.
The Jumpin Fleas play songs from every time and place, though there's a fondness for tin pan alley, jazz standards, comedy and folk songs. Led by professor of uke Clay Allen, the first hour of the fleas meeting in dedicated to improving the musicianship of the players. The second hour reviews the club's favorite songs of the day. Come join us, won't you. You won't regret it!
Info: http://www.jumpingflea.tumblr.com
Church of the Chimes
14115 Magnolia Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423


Saturdays 9:30 am - 11:00 am
The Southbay Strummers
Ukulele strummers of all ages and from all walks of life meet at the
Bartlett Senior Citizens Center
1318 Cravens Ave. Torrance, California
(310-320-5918)
http://www.ukulelestrummers.com



Saturdays 1 - 2:30pm
In Santa Barbara
Newly forming ukulele/singing group meets every
Saturday at the East Beach Bath House from 1:00 - 2:30pm.
Bring a music stand, ukulele, and a portable chair.
There is street parking on Ninos in front of the Zoo.
Call Paul Halula at 882-2495 for more info

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FOR AN EXTENSIVE WORLDWIDE CALENDAR OF HAWAIIAN MUSIC
CONCERTS & EVENTS BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE "HAWAIIAN CONCERT GUIDE"!
http://www.hawaiianconcertguide.com/