Join Ukuleles of Paradise for an Oct. 17, 2015 “All That Jazz” ukulele workshop led by Stu Herried of “The Strum Shop” in Roseville. Melody playing is not near as hard or complicated as you think and this classic jazz standards up learn will “wow” your friends and family. And me, too! This is a […]
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Pineapple Jam—and a lot of “oooooh-ing”
Sharing aloha.
That’s what Pineapple Jam did recently when they helped Paradise’s Craig Memorial Congregational Church celebrate its 134th birthday.
Fourteen of us—including a few who just learned to play earlier in the summer at our Ukuleles of Paradise meetings—provided the event’s Hawaiian-themed entertainment. We had six practices ahead of time (a lot for us) and it paid off with lots of smiling faces in the audience that night.
I was quite nervous about taking on “leading” the group. I can talk in front of people all day (and longer) but leading a group of players so that we started, ended and played together was a new skill I wasn’t sure I could handle. Plus, I’m definitely not a strong singer…
2013 Reno Uke Fest: Bet on it!
Gambling isn’t my thing—but ukuleles sure are—so you can bet I was at the 2013 Reno Uke Fest. Lots of other folks joined me and I’m not exaggerating when I say this festival is one of the “most bang for the buck” ukulele events you’ll find. Choose your favorite element: Evening concerts with […]