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Bill Tapia's 102nd Birthday Celebration!
Saturday December 5th 12 Noon
Great Hawaiian performers along with master jazz musicians will join Bill on stage while you feast on ono Polynesian food. Expect the unexpected. It will be an afternoon to remember
Each ticket ($48) will be autographed by Bill. Tables of 10 may be reserved. To purchase email Pat Enos at palika@socal.rr.com or call (800) 416-8838
Steven's Steak & Seafood House
5332 Stevens Pl
Commerce, CA 90040-3993
(323) 723-9856 www.stevenssteakhouse.com
Bill Tapia & Ali Lexa
Scott Chesak, Ali Lexa, Pat Enos, Miguel Mendiola & Bill Tapia
Entertaining Angels: http://www.ea-ep.com
Sunday, December 13 7:00PM
Polynesian Performing Arts Presents "Post Cards From Paradise"
The International Touring company the Polynesian Paradise Dancers and the Award winning Academy of Polynesian Performing Arts Presents "Post Cards From Paradise". Come and Share the Memories of paradise with story telling, music and hula dancing. This is a truely unique presentation that should not be missed
Vic Lopez Auditorium
(on the corner of Whittier Ave. and bailey St.)
at Whittier High School 12417 E.Philadelphia St.
Whittier, Ca. 90601
Call (562) 945-2599 for ticket info or email: booking@polynesianparadise.net
Sunday, Dec 20, 8 PM
Special Christmas Slack Key Guitar show with Jim "Kimo" West and T.Dan Hofstedt.
Jim "Kimo" West, the US mainland's best-known Hawaiian "slack key" guitar artist will perform a special Christmas show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena, CA on Sunday Dec. 20, 8 PM.
Kimo will play selections from his CD, "Kimo's Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas" which recently won the Hawaii Music Awards and which was nominated for a Na Hoku Hanohano (the Hawaiian "Grammy") award.
Opening is local "slacker" and Oahu native, T.Dan Hofstedt who will perform some of his original "ki ho'alu" and Christmas songs.
Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 N. Lake Ave. Altadena, CA 91001 626-398-7197
http://www.coffeegallery.com/home.html
The Moonlighters:
http://www.blissblood.com/index_moonlighters.html
http://www.worldsound.com/news/index.asp?newsid=133
Free Moonlighter song download at www.worldsound.com/free/moon
Program Playlist:
2. Bill Tapia, “Little Grass Shack,” Duke of Uke, Moon Room Records
11. THE MOONLIGHTERS – INTERVIEW
December 2009 Southern California Ukulele Events
Bill Tapia's 102nd Birthday Celebration!
Saturday December 5th 12 Noon
Great Hawaiian performers along with master jazz musicians will join Bill on stage while you feast on ono Polynesian food. Expect the unexpected. It will be an afternoon to remember
Each ticket ($48) will be autographed by Bill. Tables of 10 may be reserved. To purchase email Pat Enos at palika@socal.rr.com or call (800) 416-8838
Steven's Steak & Seafood House
5332 Stevens Pl
Commerce, CA 90040-3993
(323) 723-9856 www.stevenssteakhouse.com
Not a uke events per-se, but definitely of interest to fans of hawaiiana
Sunday, December 13 7:00PM
Polynesian Performing Arts Presents "Post Cards From Paradise"
The International Touring company the Polynesian Paradise Dancers and the Award winning Academy of Polynesian Performing Arts Presents "Post Cards From Paradise". Come and Share the Memories of paradise with story telling, music and hula dancing. This is a truely unique presentation that should not be missed.
Surprise Guest!
This is event is also a partnership with the "Entertaining Angels" outreach for underprivileged children. Bring an unwrapped Christmas present to the event which will be distributed to orphans and foster children by Entertaining Angels.
http://www.polynesianparadise.net
http://www.ea-ep.org
Vic Lopez Auditorium
(on the corner of Whittier Ave. and bailey St.)
at Whittier High School 12417 E.Philadelphia St.
Whittier, Ca. 90601
Call (562) 945-2599 for ticket info or email: booking@polynesianparadise.net
Sunday December 13 7PM
JANET KLEIN & The Parlor Boys.......
Come out and frolic with Ukulele Chanteuse Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys ! Janet and her distinctive musician pals bring to life "Obscure, Naughty and Lovely tunes of the 1910s, 20s & 30s, delivering a bundle of spirited and inspired renditions of cleverly fun but forgotten Tin Pan Alley, early hot jazz, saucy bits and late ragtime gems. These merrymakers zestfully branch into obscure vaudeville and Vitaphone numbers, Hawaiian, Yiddish novelty tunes, French and Italian knock-out ballads.The Parlor Boys feature Ian Whitcomb, on accordion and ukulele (A Backstage favorite) , as well as the astonishing guitar,banjo and whistling talents of John Reynolds and Tom Marion on guitar, banjo & mandolin, alumni of R. Crumb's Cheap Suit Serenaders, along with a bevy of hot musicians on violin, cornet, trombone and slap-happy bass.. Watch out for the Charming and Alarming Ms. Klein!
Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 N. Lake
Altadena, Ca. 91001
Reservations/Information: (626) 398-7917
Sat., Dec. 19, at Lobo Castle (Malibu/Agoura) starting at 8 p.m.
The Corner Laughers
2 more non uke events per-se, but definitely of interest to fans of hawaiiana
Saturday, December 19.. Evening Show: 7:00 P.M. Tickets $20
"If Can Can. If No Can. No Can."
Hawaiian Pidgin English Stories with Kamaka Brown
Hawaiian island native Kamaka Brown returns to the Coffee Gallery Backstage with his show of original short storiesaccompanied by guitarist T.Dan Hofstedt. His January 2009 show was sold out.This is a whole band show with all the trimmings. Outstanding.
Brown, a comic, writer, and producer born and raised in Hawai'i now lives in Southern California. He has a catalog of original stories written in Hawai'ian Pidgin English of pre-statehood Hawai'i told through the eyes of a child living in rural O'ahu.
This is a one of a kind unique show that must be experienced to understand. Previously sold out shows in Southern California attest to the power of the spoken word and the joy of a simple solo guitar playing softly like a gentle breeze blowing along a north shore beach at sunset.
The show will feature slack key guitarist T.Dan Hofstedt. T.Dan has beautiful CDs out with his original compositions. "T.Dan has been influenced by the masters of slack key. His music flows sweet and melodic a perfect background to my stories," Brown said. Contemporary Hawaiian music duo ISLAND JAM with Miles Kaawa and Noel Calucag provide musical selections to enhance the experience.
Don't miss this Hawaiian holiday special !!
Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 N. Lake Ave.
Altadena CA 91001
Sunday Dec. 20, 7 PM
Jim "Kimo" West presents an intimate evening of Hawaiian slack key guitar featuring selections from his award-winning CD, "Kimo's Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas".
Opening up is Oahu native T Dan Hofstedt who has composed many Christmas songs in the slack key style. Come join us in evening of aloha!
Kimo also records and performs with the universe's top-selling musical comedy artist, "Weird Al" Yankovic. They were nominated for a Grammy this evening by the way!
Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas at the Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 N. Lake Ave.
Altadena CA 91001
Reservations recommended! 626-398-7917
$20 or $15 if you come wearing an aloha shirt, dress or lei!
www.coffeegallery.com
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Upcoming events of interest to Ukulele Fans:
3rd Annual So Cal Slack Key Festival January 24th 2010
Cyril Pahinui, Ledward Kaapana, Makana, Jeff Peterson & more! http://www.socalslackkeyfest.com
Ukulele Cruise January 24th thru 31st 2010
Join Susan McCormick, Lil' Rev and other great instructors for a fun-filled 7 day cruise to the Mexican Riviera, that includes hours of Ukulele and Hula classes, a welcome aboard party, jam sessions, hula sessions and even a talent show! Additional details are located at: http://www.seacruises.com/uke
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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:
Uncle Pete Naluai leads kanikapila music every Sunday morning at Bob's Okazuya.
10am - 4pm
Bob's Okazuya
16814 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA
(310) 515-2250
Every Tuesday:
Ho'alu Tuesdays
Come hear beautiful ki ho'alu performances by members of Southern California Slack Key Society on Tuesday nights at 6 p.m.
Kaisen Sushi Restaurant
1906 Oceanside Blvd. #H
Oceanside, CA - Phone: (760) 757-1484
P.S. Hiki i na mea hula ke hula ma 'o!
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
Fridays 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Island Breeze
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. Info: http://www.lokelanisroti.com/islandbreeze/
Garlic Jo's
2332 West Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA
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Ukulele Clubs (Over 15 clubs and counting!)
Every Monday at 9:00 am - 11:00 am
The Hemet Ukulele Club
New members are welcome. Bring your uke, banjo or guitar. Meetings are free.
Meets at The Simpson Center, 305 E. Devonshire Ave., Hemet, CA
Every Monday at 1:00 PM
The Corona Del Mar Ukulele club formerly at the Oasis Senior Center in Corona Del Mar
Everyone is welcome!
Notice: The group has moved to St. Michael's church.
The Oasis senior center is to be razed and rebuilt.
New Address is 3233 Pacific View Dr, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 (949) 644-0463
2nd & 4th fourth Monday evenings 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The SLO Strummers of the Ukulele Society of the Central Coast. All levels of strummers are welcome!!
Meets at the Art Center in San Luis Obispo
1010 Broad St. (creekside door). 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.
For more information call 909 796-8934. All levels are welcome!
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)
Every Tuesday 1-3 pm
Palm Desert Ukulele Strummers
Bring your Uke and join the fun. All levels are welcome.
Call Mike @ 760-835-6891 for more info.
44-600 Monterey Ave. Palm Desert,Ca 92260
Every Tuesday Night 7 - 9 PM
KOLOHE 'UKULELE CLUB
Formed in 2000 & meets for practice at "ISLAND BAZAAR" in Surf City U.S.A. every Tues Night of the month @ 7:pm. Under our Kumu UNCLE HENRY KAMAE, we play Hawaiian & Hapa Haole music and invites ALL levels of 'UKULELE PLAYERS to jam with us Island Style till 9:pm.
KOLOHE has performed at the Southern California Ukulele Festival, the Tiki Beach Fest in Belmont Shore, the Asian & Pacific Islander Council Banquets, the San Dimas Ho'Olaule'a, Aloha-Cruz Island Beach Shows, Bob's Ohana Hawaiian Style Resturant, for many'a Lu'au, Halau performances, festivals, & other functions. Remembah; "Mo 'Ukulele, Mo Beddah" .. Mahalo Nui Loa & A Hui Hou
For more info email kentinhb@verizon.net
Island Bazaar, 16582 Gothard St. "R", Huntington Beach, CA. 92647- 714-843-9350. www.Ukuleleparadise.com
Every Wednesday morning
PINEAPPLE JAM UKULELE CLUB
Beginning class meets from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15:a.m.-Jim Grundy
Full Club meets from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.-Glenn Clement
The Pineapple Jam Ukulele Club, has been meeting in Yucaipa since April 2006.
It is composed of players of all ages with various ability levels, that enjoy singing.
YOU CAN FIND US ON-YOU TUBE-- (PINEAPPLEJAMUKULELE)
http://www.youtube.com/user/PINEAPPLEJAMUKULELE
All new members are welcome to join us, whatever their ability level
Scherer Community Center
12202 First Street (at B Ave) Yucaipa Ca 92399
Phone: 909 797-1177 or 760-326-9230
Pineapple Jam Director Glenn Clement 951-836-8393
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.
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.
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.
Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ventura Ukulele Jam
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."
Java Joe's @ Century 16 Center, 2950 Johnson Drive, Ventura, CA
Every 1st and 3rd Wed. of the month from 5:30 to 7:30PM
The WINDanSEA Ukulele Strummerrs
meet for fun and the joy of the ukulele.
Everything is free. I even pass out the music for free. We invite all levels of skill. We have some young players, one is 8 and she is a ring terror on the ukulele. The age range is wide and so is the level----who cares, we have a good time.
We are in Pacific Beach. Across the street is La Jolla.
We meet at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall at 853 Torquiise Street.
Every 1st and 3rd Wed. of the month from 5:30 to 7:30PM
The WINDanSEA Ukulele Strummers meet for fun and the joy of the ukulele.
Everything is free. I even pass out the music for free. We invite all levels of skill. We have some young players, one is 8 and she is a ring terror on the ukulele. The age range is wide and so is the level----who cares, we have a good time. Join us!
We are in Pacific Beach. Across the street is La Jolla.
We meet at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall at 853 Torquiise Street.
Every Thursday from 10:30am to 12 noon
THE ORANGE BLOSSOM UKULELE PLAYERS
The Orange Blossom Ukulele Players meet at the Joslyn Senior Center in Redlands CA.
Our collection of songs covers various styles of music: Tin Pan Alley, Country, Spanish, Easy Listening, Hawaiian, etc...Bring your ukulele and be ready to sing with the Orange Blossoms!! We also welcome banjo, guitar, harmonica and other instrumentalists to join us for the fun. For more information call Cathy Ekaitis - (909) 875-1054
Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant Street, Redlands CA.
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)
The group of 50+ ukulele players regularly meets on Thursday evenings in Carlsbad, CA (North San Diego County and South Orange County) to play ukulele, sing, and hula. Conducted by professional entertainer Pat 'Palika' Enos and often aided by the 101 year old, Duke of Uke, Bill Tapia. The nightly format includes instructions and sing-along with Pat and Bill, Guest Conductors leading the group in song, a Kokua Team to help newcomers jam along on their first night, and an Open Mike to encourage advancing members to showcase their stuff. Our goals are to become a fun learning center for aspiring group leaders to learn from the pros and then move on to start and nurture their own groups across the country and to train our group members to lead small groups in outreach performances to the community (Children's hospital and Senior Centers).
All levels of ukulele players welcome. For further information, visit our group website http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ukulele_Society_of_America/ and ask Captain Mike to join.
Ocean House of Carlsbad Village (Palm Room)
300 Carlsbad Village Drive, west of the I-5 Carlsbad Village Drive exit, at the intersection with Pacific Coast Highway.
Carlsbad CA
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
Every Friday from 10:30am to 12 noon
THE RIO-ALTAS UKULELE CLUB
The Rio-Altas gather at the Rialto Senior Center at 1411 S. Riverside Ave. Rialto, CA.
Our song book contains many styles of music: Tin Pan Alley, Easy Listening, Hawaiian, Spanish, Country etc... Bring your ukulele and be ready to sing with the Rio-Altas!! We also welcome banjo, guitar, harmonica and other instrumentalist to join us for a good time.
For more information call Cathy Ekaitis - (909) 875-1054
Rialto Senior Center,1411 S. Riverside Ave.,Rialto, CA.
Friday mornings 10:30 am
SURF CITY STRUMMERS- meet at Island Bazaar every Friday morning at 10:30am. We play standards of all eras and have opportunities to solo, also. About 40 players show up each week to start the weekend right. Please join us. $5.00 donation requested, but not mandatory. If you're visiting the Southland from out of the area, please come!
Island Bazaar, 16582 Gothard St. "R", Huntington Beach, CA. 92647- 714-843-9350. Ukuleleparadise.com
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
Santa Barbara 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 ahead to make sure they are meeting: Paul Halula at 882-2495
Sundays 5 - 8 pm
Monterey's Ukulele Club
Gianni's Pizza
725 Lighthouse Ave
Monterey, CA. Info: Steve Brooks (831) 624-7022
First Sunday Of Each Month 1-3 pm
Riverside Ukulele Liberation Ensemble.
RULE meets the first Sunday of each month at the Back to the Grind Coffeehouse on University Avenue in Riverside, CA, from 1 - 3. For more information people can contact Jeff Odien at 951-505-9508 or at JeffOdi@msn.com or Bill Odien at ODIENIENN@aol.com
Ali Lexa - 2009 Ukulele top 10
1. Daniel Ho - Polani - DHC
2. The Moonlighters - Enchanted - WorldSound
3. Bill Tapia - Living It Live - Red Spider
3. Jake Shimabukuro - Live - Hitchhike
4. Daniel Ho & Herb Ohta Jr. - 2 to 3 Feet `Ukuleles in Paradise 3 - DHC
5. Derrick Sebastian - From His Heart - Sounds Of Sebastian
6. Lil Rev - Drop Baby Drop - Patchwork
7. Square Pegs & Round Holes - Compilatian Benefit CD - Steve Boisen
8. Gordon Mark - Solo `Ukulele Orchestrations - DHC
9. Gerald Ross - Ukulele Hit Parade - UkeTone
10. Janet Klein - Ready For You - Coeur de Jeanette
