Thursday July 29th 11:15 am (PST) on "The Global Village" on KPFK 90.7 FM (98.7 FM Santa Barbara) and online at http://www.kpfk.org

Tony Coleman, producer of the new motion picture "Mighty Uke" stopped by to talk about the experience of making this wonderful documentary about the Ukulele, it's newfound popularity, and the Hollywood Premiere of the film (see below)!

Archive and podcast of the broadcast can be found after 12 noon July 29th here:

http://www.kpfk.org/programs/35-ukulele.html

Film info: http://www.mightyukemovie.com

ON TODAY's PROGRAM WE HEARD THE FOLLOWING MUSICAL SELECTIONS:

Jake Shimibukuro - Heartbeat - Walking Down Rainhill - Hitchhike Records

John King - Ahe Lau Makani - The Classical Ukulele - Nalu Records

John King - Alekoki Hula - The Classical Ukulele - Nalu Records

James Hill - Down Rideau Canal - A Flying Leap - James Hill Enterprises

Kimo Hussey - 'A 'o ia - Eminent 'Ukulele - Kapa Kuiki Records

King Kukulele - I'm Carrying a Tiki Torch For You - Paradise Lost & Found - Fleamarket Music

as well as selections from the film "Mighty Uke"

Saturday, August 7 event begins at 5pm, film starts around 7:30pm

MIGHTY UKE Hollywood Premiere...

Film info: http://www.mightyukemovie.com

Saturdays, August 7-28 10:30-11:30 AM

Summer session of UKULE-ar Family, Led by Heidi Swedberg
All ages (Under 7 with participating adult) welcome in this family-friendly class designed for you to have fun and play songs, even if  -especially if-  you have never picked up an instrument before!
Only$110.00 for the whole series,
Sign up at     http://www.mccabes.com/
Drop in the store 3101 Pico Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90405  Or call (310) 828-4497

SukeyJumpMusic.com

The Old Town Music Hall

140 Richmond St .

El Segundo , CA 90245

Admission: $20
For Reservations & Tickets Call

(310) 322-2592

http://www.otmh.org/

Sunday, August 15, 2010 7 pm

ALOHAFEST! SONGS & DANCES FROM PARADISE
ENCHANTING MUSIC AND DANCE FROM THE PACIFIC
COMES TO HOLLYWOOD AT THE  JOHN ANSON FORD
ESCAPE TO POLYNESIA with "AlohaFest! Songs & Dances from Paradise" and experience the exciting, pulse-pounding rhythms of Tahitian drums, the majesty of ancient Hawaiian chant and the unique sounds of contemporary Hawaiian music in one spellbinding concert that celebrates Polynesian history and tradition.  Over 100 dancers and musicians take the stage at the historic John Anson Ford on Sunday, August 15 at 7:00pm  to reveal the cultures of the Pacific.

The evening begins with a performance of kahiko, the ancient hula and chant of Hawaii as presented by award-winning halau Hula Halau O Lilinoe.  The power and beauty of the kahiko is combined with the oli (chant) of ancient stories that have been handed down through generations of Hawaiians. The dances are performed using the syncopated rhythms of Hawaiian indigenous instruments such as the pahu and ipu.

Tahiti is the final stop on this musical journey. Award-winning Nonosina Polynesia also makes its Ford debut with the excitement and splendor of Tahitian music and dance.  Set to the hard-driving, pulsating sounds of indigenous to'ere (drums) are the rapid oteas  and aparimas performed by the dancers and musicians of Nonosina.

Tickets for "AlohaFest!" are $27.00 and $12.00 for full-time students with ID and children 12 and under and can be purchased from the Ford box office at http://www.fordtheatres.org or 323-461-3673 (for non-visual media 323-GO 1-FORD).   Through the Ford's early buyer incentive, adults who buy tickets on or before August 8 pay only $22.00.

Heidi Swedberg andThe Sukey Jump Band
The whole band rides again for a great high-energy join-in-the-fun kids show at world-famous McCabes!
Bring your uke and play along!
Only  $8  (KIDS  UNDER 2 FREE!)

Friday, September 17th, 7:30 pm

with special guests ..... Lorien Sanders & Da Band

Tickets:  $15.00 (cash only)

Happa Restaurant (310) 323-8890

Styles of Hawai`i   (310) 326-2151

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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!

Ki Ho'alu Tuesdays
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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A San Diego Chapter of the Ukulele Society of America just started on mondays at Old Tyme Music in San Diego. Check out their calendar:

http://www.sdoldtimemusic.com/Pages/calendar.html


SECOND AND FOURTH MONDAY of each month, 1 to 3 P.M.
TEMECULA VALLEY UKULELE STRUMMERS
Open to all, age 50 and over, who play or would like to learn to play ukulele
Membership is free - Beginners welcome
MURRIETA SENIOR CENTER
41717 Juniper Street
Murrieta, California 92562
Visit our website at: http://mysite.verizon.net/realgeorge/temeculavalleyukulelestrummers.htm


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 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 numerous 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. 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 are in Pacific Beach. Across the street is La Jolla.
We meet at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall at 853 Torquiise Street.



First and Third Wednesday until Friday December 31, 2010
WindNSea Ukulele Orchestra
Wednesday July 7, 2010
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, La Jolla, CA
Street: 853 Turquoise St.
City State Zip: San Diego/CA/92109
Fred Thompson leads this growing group that meets (now) twice a month (1st and 3rd Wednesdays) in La Jolla. It is a part of the WindNSea Surf Club, there are about 40 members. Everything is still free!
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall is about 100 yards east of the corner of Turquiose and Mission Boulevard where pacific beach becomes La Jolla.

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/windanseauke

Every Thursday 10:00-12:00 a.m.
Aloha Ukulele Strummers
Bring your Uke and join the fun
All levels are welcome
Call Mike for info: 949-940-6090
Murray Community Center
24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, Ca 92692



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. Guest Conductors also lead 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.
Group website http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ukulele_Society_of_America/  (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 eclectic membership gathers twice a month in Sherman Oaks for ukulele fun.
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.
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 at the harbor, in front of the Maritime museum,
and have recently added a Wednesday at Borders, on State st.
Call ahead to make sure they are meeting: Paul Halula at 882-2495

Sundays 5 PM to 7 PM
Ukulele Sundays meets every Sunday, from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Hulaville Island Cafe and Company Store in San Clemente.  2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, CA 92672, (949) 369-1905.  Website: www.hulavillecafe.com
Ukulele Sundays is a group of nice people from all walks of life who are united by a common bond.  We enjoy ukulele music, hula, Hawai`i, tropical beaches, great food drink, warm friendships, and sharing these things with others.
http://www.meetup.com/Ukulele-Sundays-at-San-Clemente/

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

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On Thursday, July 29th at 10:00am pacific standard time, the Kickstarter campaign will come to an end and production will begin on a very historical album with our friend, ukulele legend Bill Tapia!

There is still time to be involved and take advantage of the cool premium packages.

Here you can watch the video, and read about Bill and more about the project:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/panioloproductions/a-live-album-of-ukulele-legend-and-jazz-guitarist?pos=1

21 of the most popular bluegrass songs & fiddle tunes, arranged for uke.  Learn to strum the chords & sing the tunes, plus play them as instrumentals, including 3-finger, banjo-style picking. Songs include: Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms, Wabash Cannonball, Old Joe Clark, Little Maggie, Will The Circle Be Unbroken, Banks of the Ohio, Soldier's Joy & more. Uke sounds great playing Scruggs-style!

Book & CD $24.95 Order from his website, sokolowmusic.com