Todays Segment Featured and Interview with Heidi Swedberg
Heidi Swedberg stopped by to share some music, talk about her ukulele clinics and her recent trip to Haiti where she taught ukulele to the children of Haiti!
The classroom in Haiti that Heidi and the children set up in the orphanage.
Heidi's website: http://sukeyjumpmusic.com/
On today's program we heard selections off of Heidi's CD "PLAY!"
Dream a Little Dream
Buckeye Jim
Froggie Went a Courtin'
See Ya Later, Alligator
Pop Goes the Weasel
Recent "Ukulele Spotlight" shows can be heard here.
This show is also podcast. This is the xml link : 
Heidi's class:
The UKE-LEAR FAMILY
Saturdays, Beginning Jul 9 (4 sessions)
Ukuleles are the ultimate holiday gift - portable, accessible and inexpensive. Here's an idea: once you have one - why not learn how to play it? This kid and family class will show you just what to do with that shiny new instrument! We'll start with simple 2- and 3-chord songs that will have everyone playing in the first lesson. Parents can accompany kids five and up, while kids eight and older are welcome on their own. Even parents are welcome on their own! Got a song you just have to play? Suggest it, and we'll work it out with you!
Heidi Swedberg 10:30-11:30am Saturdays, Starting Jul 9 $110
At McCabe's in Santa Monica
http://mccabes.com/classuke.html
July 2011 So California Ukulele Events
Aloha and Summer Greetings to EVERYONE!
This July is packed with all kinds of Ukulele Goodness!
Check out the concerts, festivals and other events below and mark your calendar with everything that appeals to you!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Hulaville Open Mic Night
Hulaville Island Cafe and Company Store now hosts Hulaville Open Mic Night, every Thursday from 6 PM until 8 PM
Hulaville Cafe 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, California 92672
(949) 369-1905
www.hulavillecafe.com
Hawaiian Luau on The Green
with The Kalama Brothers
Sat July 2nd 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Fallbrook Golf Club
2757 Gird Rd
Fallbrook CA 92028
http://www.meheulamusic.com/
Herb Ohta, Jr. & Patrick Landeza come to Southern California!
A night of UKULELE & SLACK KEY at it's finest!
San Diego - Wed July 6th
Bali Hai Restaurant
2230 Shelter Island Drive - San Diego, CA
Huntington Beach - Thur July 7th
Don The Beachcomber
16278 S. Pacific Coast Highway - Huntington Beach, CA
Tickets only $20 General Admission & $25 Reserved Seating
http://www.meheulamusic.com/
Wednesday, July 6 8 PM
Slack Key Guitar Master Jim "Kimo" West-An Evening of Ki Ho'alu and Hula $12
Soho Restaurant and Music Club http://www.sohosb.com/ Reservations: 805-962-777637.
1221 State St. #205, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
KImo's first solo show at SOHO, featuring Santa Barbara's premiere hula ensemble, Hula Anyone? with Kumu hula Angelita Eller.
July 9 - Kay Das
Steel and Strings. One of the best steel guitar players anywhere, Kay is bringing back his band for a night of Hawaiian Music. If you were here last time you know how incredible they were. $5
Hulaville Cafe
2720 Camino Capistrano
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 369-1905
www.hulavillecafe.com
July 16 - Tim Fuller
Another Slack Key night at Hulaville! Kimo West recommends Tim to us, so Tim is coming down from Santa Cruz. $5
Hulaville Cafe
Sunday July 17th
Hapa at the Orange County Fair
Details: 08:00 PM
Venue: Orange County Fair - The Hangar
Info/Tix: Tickets $20 http://ns.ocfair.com/ocf/calendar/ViewEvent.asp?EventId=1712
Wednesday, July 20 Jim Kimo West at the OC Fair Wine Garden
Free with admission to the OC Fair!
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 http://www.ocfair.com/2011/
Sample some great wines from some of California's most respected wineries and enjoy the smooth, buttery sound of Hawaiian slack key guitar!
July 23 - Rob Mehl
Singer Songwriter - Surf/Hawaiian. $5
Hulaville Cafe
Sunday, July 24 3 PM Jim Kimo West in a Special Matinee Performance! $20
Alva's Showroom http://www.alvasshowroom.com/ Reservations: 1-800-403-3447
1417 W. Eighth St., San Pedro, CA 90732
This is a wonderfully intimate performance space where you can really appreciate the warm and relaxing resonance of slack key guitar!
July 30 - Wes Miller
This one is almost sold out. $5 for the remaining seats.
Hulaville Cafe
2720 Camino Capistrano
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 369-1905
www.hulavillecafe.com
Saturday, July 16
ShowTime: 7:00 P.M. Tix: $20
Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys
Merrymakers of Whoopee
The enchanting and effervescent chanteuse Janet Klein performs obscure, naughty and lovely tunes from the 1910’s, 20’s and 30’s. Janet’s band THE PARLOR BOYS will include sensational musicians: John Reynolds best on the planet 1930’s style guitar and plectrum banjo whistling master, hobo bon vivant Marquis Howell who plays stand-up bass with an authentically inspired vintage panache, the ever entertaining Ian Whitcomb author, historian and British invader of pop music fame circa 1960’s and the extraordinary Benny Brydern who is the hottest classically trained violin player ever. you’ll be treated to spirited, soulful and inspired renditions of Tin Pan Alley, early hot Jazz, vaudeville & Yiddish novelty tunes, ragtime and other rare, sweet and rustic gems.
www.janetklein.com
Coffee Gallery
2029 N. Lake
Altadena, Ca. 91001
http://www.coffeegallery.com
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Other Items of Interest to Ukulele Fans:
Luau & "Hawaii: A Voice for Sovereignty" Event
Host: Adam Schmidt, Honorary host Kat Kramer
When: Saturday, July 2 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Adam Schmidt & Richard Klug
7750 Mulholland Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
A Hawai'i style luau and documentary screening of Hawaii A Voice For Sovereignty by filmmaker Catherine Bauknight, sponsored by Adam Schmidt and Richard Klug. Honorary host Kat Kramer.
Food by TheMegaWay.com. Event Producer, Scott Harden. Bring swimsuit and towel.
A fundraiser to help save Native Hawaiian culture.
$25.00 online at http://www.hawaiiavoiceforsovereignty.com or
$40.00 at door.
Please RSVP at http://www.hawaiiavoiceforsovereignty.com if you are interested in attending this event.
July 2nd & 3rd
The Los Angeles Guitar Festival with Tommy Emmanuel, Dick Dale, Jimmy Vaughan, Laurence Juber, Cyril Pahinui and more!
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach CA 90278
http://www.laguitarfestival.com/
Sunday July 3rd
Polynesian Paradise Dancers
www.polynesianparadise.net
7:00PM - 10:00PM performance is in the Dagger Bar.
Don the Beachcombers
16278 PCH Huntington Beach, Ca. (562) 592-1321
Saturdays, Beginning Jul 9 (4 sessions)
The UKE-LEAR FAMILY
Ukuleles are the ultimate holiday gift - portable, accessible and inexpensive. Here's an idea: once you have one - why not learn how to play it? This kid and family class will show you just what to do with that shiny new instrument! We'll start with simple 2- and 3-chord songs that will have everyone playing in the first lesson. Parents can accompany kids five and up, while kids eight and older are welcome on their own. Even parents are welcome on their own! Got a song you just have to play? Suggest it, and we'll work it out with you!
Heidi Swedberg 10:30-11:30am Saturdays, Starting Jul 9 $110
http://mccabes.com/classuke.html
Sunday, July 10, 2011 3 & 7 pm
Halau Keali'i O Nalani - 20th Anniversary Ho'ike
El Camino College - Marsee Auditorium
http://ponowaiwai.com/kon/flyer.html
San Diego Ukulele Festival
Featuring Jake Shimabukuro and James Hill!
July 14-16, 2011
NTC Liberty Station
Ingram Plaza
San Diego, California USA
http://www.sandiegoukefestival.moonfruit.com/
Music & entertainers throughout Event, Fire Dancers, Ukulele workshops, Hula workshops, and more.
Thursday July 30th
Dancing Tehani's VAUDE-NOUVEAU
*Opening Act: Magician Jeff T.G.
*Featured Performer: Jaz Kaner (MTV, Comedy Channel, A&E, ABC, etc)
*And then there's Tehani - closing the show with a fire performance.
Don the Beachcombers
16278 PCH Huntington Beach, Ca. (562) 592-1321
New Lil' Rev video:
Called: Tiny's Rag (Yep! In honor of Tiny Tim)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6AbLLl3qH8
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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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Ukulele Clubs (Over 17 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
"Oasis Senior Center Strummers"
Please note: The Oasis Senior Center has been remodeled and we are now meeting back there.
OASIS Senior Center, 801 Narcissus Ave., Corona del Mar, CA 92625
We meet every Monday and start around 12:45PM and go to around 2:30PM
Everyone welcome- we are not a teaching group, we just play music everyone knows
Attendance is usually between fifty and ninety,plenty of parking and a large remodeled auditorium
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 San Luis Obispo Museum of Art in San Luis Obispo
1010 Broad St. (creekside door). For more information, call Carol at: (805)473-3457
2nd & 4th 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
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
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
Thursdays 10 to 11:00 A.M.
The CC Strummers meet at the Culver City Senior Center, 4095 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA 90232. Must be 50 years or older and members of the Culver City Senior Center ($10 a year). It's all about joy!
Taught by Cali Rose: info@calirose.com www.calirose.com
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
First and Third 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 unique and original arrangements 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://thejumpinfleacircusplayersla.blogspot.com/ or email yourfriendclay@gmail.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 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 in San Clemente
Hulaville Café 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, California 92672
(949) 369-1905
www.hulavillecafe.com
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
Every third Sunday 3:30-5:00pm
Claremont Ukulele Club
Meets at
The Hip Kitty
501 W First Street
Claremont, CA 91711)
Info: katystonemusic@gmail.com
