All right, Eric Gilliom and Uncle Willie K don’t play ukuleles prominently (or perhaps at all?), but this talented duo has banded together to form The Barefoot Natives and, since it’s great Hawaiian music, I figure it belongs here anyway. The two were in the Sacramento (California) area on Saturday as part of their latest (first?) mainland tour and Borders Books in Sacramento (which is recognized for hosting a number of Hawaiian music events) had them as guests for an afternoon mini-concert.

In three months the “Ukuleles of Paradise” group has gone from 6 folks to 13 to 25! That’s right, we had passle of people at last night’s meeting (we’re looking for a new, roomier location), most of whom had never picked up an ukulele before. Thanks to the “experienced” folks (Harry, Cynthia, Andy, Vince and […]

I’ve spent this evening culling through various ukulele photos and finally have them online. The photos are sorted out by specific festivals and other fun activities. Look here!