On today's show we featured an interview
with Bliss Blood of 'The Moonlighters'
Info about the moonlighters can be found at http://blissblood.com/moon.html
On today's segment we heard:
"Hawaiian Blues" -The Moonlighters / Hello Heartstring
"World Of Destruction" - The Pain Teens
"Big Times" - The Moonlighters / Surrender
"Broken Doll" - The Moonlighters / Surrender
"Resophonic Lullaby" - The Moonlighters / Hello Heartstring
"Boxcar With A View" - The Moonlighters / Surrender
"Bali Hai" - The Moonlighters / Surrender
"Ginhouse Blues" - Delta Dreambox
"Makin' Wickey-Wackey Down In Waikiki" - The Moonlighters / Surrender
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July 2008 Southern California Ukulele Events
Friday June 27th 8 PM $5 cover
King Kukulele Presents the June Destination of the Floatingt Luau, at the Tonga Hut.
King Kukulele and the Friki Tikis will keep things lively as they play original Hapa Haole tunes and the standards. King is just back from performing in England, and bears gifts for all who come out to the show!
PLUS: FREE Mahiki Rum tastings! Yes, the King has brought back Mahiki Rum from London. Be among the first Yankee Tiki-philes to sample Mahiki Rum, which only debuted one week ago at the Mahiki Mayfair in London. Papa Jules, creator of the Mahiki Rum, worked with Master Distiller Richard Seale, of Four Squares Distillery in Barbados, to create this Master-class rum.
PLUS: The Polynesian Paradise Dancers will woo the audience into a hypnotic Hula trance with their swinging hips and flowing hair! Akemi and her girls will dance once again to their signature song Polynesian Paradise.
AND: Back by popular demand, an encore presentation of Johnny Halifax's film "Tiki Tiki Tiki".
AND: Ali Lexa, host of KPFK's Ukulele Spotlight, will be sitting in with the Friki Tikis.
We'll see you at the Tonga Hut!!!
Tonga Hut
12808 Victory Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 769-0708
From Los Angeles, take the 101 N. to 170N/Hollywood Fwy, exit 8B Victory, follow the signs for Vicotry Blvd West.
From the West Side, take the 405 North to Victory Exit and take Victory East
Friday June 27th 7 - 9 pm
The Smokin' Menehunes will be performing at the Catalina Fish Kitchen Friday from 7pm to 9pm. Enjoy the music and visit with friends. We perform there just about every last Friday of the month.
Hope to see you there:
Catalina Fish Kitchen
19171 Magnolia
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
ph.: (714) 963-9921
Thursday, July 3rd 7:30 PM $17.00
Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys
Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys Naughty, lovely and obscure musical gems of the 1910's, 20's and 30's performed with uncommon authenticity by the enchanting Janet Klein and her Parlor Boys.
Film historian Jerry Beck presents rare vintage short films to open the show.
at the Steve Allen Theater
4773 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90027
www.steveallentheater.com or phone for tickets - TIX: 800-595-4849
Tuesday July 8th 7 - 9 pm $20
Brittni Paiva
The wonderful Brittni Paiva in concert.
Island Bazaar
16582 Gothard St. Suite R
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 843-9350
http://www.ukuleleparadise.com
Wednesday July 9th
Brittni Paiva in concert.
WITH THE MOONLIGHT BEACH STRUMMERS
Today's Pizza
481 SANTA FE DR.
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
760-207-3376
At the intersection of Hwy 5 and Santa Fe Dr. at the Vons Rite-Aid shopping center in Encinitas.
Thursday July 10 6 - 9 PM Free
The 2nd Annual Southern California Ukulele Showcase!
Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo.
Last years event was a huge success, and we welcome you all to join us for another evening celebrating the ukulele!
Here's this years lineup:
We have the amazing instrumentalists Abe Lagrimas Jr, and Brittni Paiva each doing a set.
From New York city "The Moonlighters", who perform fantastic renditions of 20's & 30's style music and Hawaiian Swing, will make their West Coast debut.
Performing traditional Hawaiian songs and harmonies is Charles Kiaha and Ilima Lei Russel also known as Moana
2007 Na Hoku Hanohano winner Paula Fuga, who is well known for her work with Jack Johnson, will share her great original songs, delivered by her amazing voice.
All this, hosted by King Kukulele with the Friki Tikis, will surely make for another memorable evening of ukulele!
This is a free outdoor concert, sponsored by the Japanese American National Museum, the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, The James Irvine Foundation and others.
Seating is on a first come basis.
JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM
369 East First Street
Los Angeles, California 90012
phone: (213) 625-0414
More Info:
http://www.janm.org/events/2008/07/#10
http://www.myspace.com/socalukeshowcase
http://www.ukespot.com
Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 7:00 pm
Steven Espaniola & Jeff Peterson in concert
Carlsbad Senior Center Auditorium
799 Pine Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
$25.00
Ticketing and information:
Doug Katsumoto
310-339-7205
Friday July 11th 8PM $15
The Moonlighters
The Coffee Gallery Backstage
THE MOONLIGHTERS have been a part of the New York City jazz and pop music scenes since they formed in 1998. Based around a core of harmonized vocal-duets backed by warm acoustic instruments including Hawaiian lap steel guitar, ukulele, guitar and bass, they explore original, traditional and classic tunes with a unique, romantic approach. Their romantic lyrics and lyrical musicianship make them a favorite of lovers and jazz fans wherever they perform. The band members include Bliss Blood, vocalist and ukulele player; Cindy Ball, vocalist and guitarist, and Peter Maness on bass; and Mark Deffenbaugh on steel guitar. They have released four cds on their ONLIEST RECORDS label, "Dreamland" in 2000, "Hello Heartstring" in 2002, and "Live in Baden-Baden" in 2004, which features a performance recorded for German National Radio during their May 2002 tour of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, and "Surrender" in 2006.
Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 N. Lake
Altadena, Ca. 91001
Reservations/Information: (626) 398-7917
http://www.coffeegallery.com/
Saturday July 12th 7PM $20
IAN WHITCOMB & FRED SOKOLOW
The Coffee Gallery Backstage
Here they are Mr. Good Time Vaudeville and Mr. Jazz Man, gentlemen of great fun and world renown: IAN WHITCOMB has two hit records and a Grammy Award. This amusing British singer, songwriter will appear with FRED SOKOLOW.
Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 N. Lake
Altadena, Ca. 91001
Reservations/Information: (626) 398-7917
http://www.coffeegallery.com/
July 12th (Sat.) 5:00pm
Daniel Ho
OC Makapo Aquatics Project 2008 Benefit Luau
Newport Aquatic Center
1 White Cliffs Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
$75 per person includes: reception, dinner & dessert, entertainment
For tickets and more info, please visit:
http://www.ocmap.org
Saturday, July 12
Jeff Peterson & Steven Espaniola
Workshops & Concert
WORKSHOPS
STEVEN ESPANIOLA, `ukulele workshop ..... $35,
includes a FREE `ukulele t-shirt. 2007 Hawai`i Music Awards "New Artist of the Year". Featured performer at The First Annual Falsetto Festival.... July 13, 2008 Redondo Beach (see below) Steven will be covering various hawaiian rhythm patterns and strumming techniques. This class is geared towards beginner and intermediate levels.
CONCERT..... $25
See both award winning musicians in an intimate performance at Happa Restaurant.
9:30 pm
REGISTRATION / INFORMATION
Doug Katsumoto
310-339-7205
LOCATION
Happa Restaurant
1641 W. Redondo Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90247
Sun July 13th 2 PM $28.00-38.00
Falsetto Festival
The biggest gathering of Hawaiian falsetto (leo ki'eki'e) artists outside of Hawai'i
Showcasing the award-winning talents of Raiatea Helm, Gary Haleamau, Hoku Zuttermeister, Steven Espaniola, Auntie Geri Brigoli and Ryan Souza.
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd
Redondo Beach, CA
(310) 318-0644
Info: www.AlohaFalsettoFest.com
Sat & Sun July 19th and 20th all day
Alondra Park Ho'olaulea
This year the Hawaiian Inter-Club Council of Southern California celebrates 30 years of hosting the annual ho'olaule'a at Alondra Park in the city of Lawndale. Come and enjoy the 'ono tastes of Hawai'i; the awesome entertainment; the arts and crafts area and patronize our member clubs who've worked diligently over the years to make this event the success that it is. Bring your 'ohana and friends and celebrate this year's theme, "Mahalo 'ia 'Oukou. Thank you to all who have supported us over the 30 years. Come and share in the spirit we call Aloha! Mahalo Ke Akua!
Location: Alondra Park in Lawndale, CA
Sunday, July 20th 4:00-8:00pm Free
Janet Klein & the Boys will be playing a special event at the Historical Homestead Museum
an idyllic nook in the City of Industry
FREE all day event "ticket to the 1920s"
Period style picnic'ng, wonderful music, vintage cars, frolic in your 20s picnic frocks and searsucker suits and straw boater hats, if you wish!
For more info about this and other events as part of the 1920s weekend:
http://www.homesteadmuseum.org/index.htm
http://www.homesteadmuseum.org/events/index.htm
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Weekly Events:
Every Sunday:
Makena 10:00am
Center for Inspirational Living
Long Beach Playhouse, Long Beach, California
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
Most Wednesdays
Madame Pamita's Parlor of Wonders at the hallowed halls of Taix
Enjoy the musical fortune-telling delights and baritone ukulele of Madame Pamita accompanied by a surprise array of musical luminaries - Mme. P. never knows who to expect!
A night of musical and mystical delights await you! And it's all FREE!
Most nights starting at 9:30PM
Check website for showtimes and lineup: http://www.madamepamita.com
Taix
1911 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
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
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, 3rd & 4th Tuesday Nights 7 - 9PM
~~~ 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 - 9PM:
Moonlight Beach Uke Strummers
A group of about 50 to 75 ukulele strummers (over 200 members on website) in Encinitas, North of San Diego.
We meet every Wednesdays from 6 PM TO 9 PM, at 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.
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
Every Thursday 6-9PM:
Ukulele Society of America (USA)
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ukulele_Society_of_America
Our Vision: Reaching Hearts . . . . . One Ukulele at a Time. Eia He Pu 'u Hulu (A Special Group of People)
We are an ukulele group of 150 local members that meets at least once a week in Carlsbad, California to sing and play ukulele. We are the home group of Bill Tapia and Pat Enos! We watch the volume level so you can hear yourself play and each week is an ukulele workshop from Pat Enos on many aspects of playing ukulele from substitution chords, strums, vamps, and playing by ear. Beginners will be welcomed by our Kokua Team and loaner music books are available for first-timers. Many members teach songs as Guest Conductors and our musical tastes vary from George Formby, to Ukulele Jazz, to Traditional and Contemporary Hawaiian Mele. Hula dancers are welcome and dancing is encouraged. Visit and play with us and you will fit in at any Kanikapila in Hawai'i!
Ocean House, Palm Room
300 Carlsbad Village Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 729-4131
Alternating Thursdays 7:15 - 9:30 PM:
The Jumpin Flea Circus Players
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. Everything from playing technique to music theory is covered.
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
**NEW CLUB In Santa Barbara**
Newly forming ukulele/singing group meets every
Saturday beginning May 3rd 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
FOR AN EXTENSIVE WORLDWIDE CALENDAR OF HAWAIIAN MUSIC
CONCERTS & EVENTS BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE "HAWAIIAN CONCERT GUIDE"!
http://www.hawaiianconcertguide.com/
