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“The Bag End Boys write contemporary pop songs that feature melodies that sometimes swirl in neat, unexpected ways. They can also cut a fine cover version of the Beatles classic, "The Word." Most amazing is how two ukes and two voices can sound so full. Further proof that the ukulele can rock and pop like its six string relative.” - Jim Beloff, Flea Market Music
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( from artist's site ) - An engaging young singer, accomplished songwriting and solid musicianship give this father-daughter team a sound all their own. Hard to classify but loads of fun with a touch of vintage charm, their refreshing style has earned them widespread recognition. Fans from around the globe have enjoyed the musical rapport and humor apparent in their performances.
In 2008, The Barnkickers had the #1 featured video on YouTube and performed with Julia Nunes and other artists at the Bushman Ukulele Luau. This year they released “Up Before Noon”, their debut CD of original music which received great reviews and earned them new fans such as Ukulele Noir host Craig Robertson and Jerry Corbitt of the Youngbloods.
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“Aussie Azo Bell is one of the best uke players of the new-uke generation. Along with band mates Billy Milroy on single string bass and Tim Reeves on snare drum, Azo shows off some amazing single note picking and strumming that are one part vaudeville, and one part modern jazz. Includes many standards Rag Mop, Foggy Day In London Town, Misty, and a slew of originals including the instant uke classic Spider Walk. Serious chops mixed with a wicked sense of humor.” - - Jim Beloff (Review of 'Lost In Spice' CD), Flea Market Music, California.
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(From fleamarketmusic.com) Jim Beloff is the author of The Ukulele-A Visual History (Backbeat Books) and author, compiler and publisher of the popular Jumpin' Jim's series of ukulele songbooks.
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(From web site bio ) 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 traditional and classic tunes with a unique, romantic approach that is appealing to listeners of all ages.
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Book 'em Danno are: Stuart Yoshida, Chris Kennison, Wes Melander and Dean Cilli
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(from artist's site) - In 2008 BOSKO & HONEY'S UKULELE LOVE-IN is coming to you!
B&H are pleased to announce that as of FEBRUARY 2008, they will be embarking on a new project called BOSKO & HONEY'S UKULELE SAFARI
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The Boulder Acoustic Society is Aaron Keim Double Bass, Ukulele, Banjo, Vocals, Scott Aller Spoons, Washboard, Cajon, Hand Drums, Snare, Cymbols, Kailin Yong Violin, Mandolin, Ukulele, Vocals and Scott McCormick Accordion, Ukulele, Washboard, Vocals.
“Here, for us, is the future of String Band Music on a silver platter.” - - Darol Anger
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After playing the guitar for over 40 years, Craig discovered the ukulele, and has not looked
back. Although he enjoys nearly all styles of music, his true passion is creating chord
melody arrangements and finds the ukulele to be a perfect fit. Craig's ukulele idols
include Herb Ohta-San, Benny Chong, and Lyle Ritz. However, his single greatest
influence is the legendary guitar player and arranger, Howard Heitmeyer. Craig had the
good fortune to begin studying with Howard in 1991 and is still working with him on
ukulele arrangements today. Howard makes a rare appearance on this CD, playing,
“Craig’s Waltz” with his trusty Kono classical guitar.
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“A strum is the execution of a rhythmic pattern — in a specific style”
A Guide to Ukulele Strums
One of the first skills a ukulele player learns is the art and craft of strumming, playing rhythm. This refers to an accompaniment technique suitable for the singer, singer - songwriter or someone who plays a support role for another instrument.
Strumming requires a specific set of skills. They are: 1) Memorization of chords 2) The ability to switch chords smoothly and 3) The ability to choose and execute a suitable rhythmic strum. It is this 3rd skill that is our focus in “A Guide to Ukulele Strums & Rhythmic Patterns”.
Though strumming looks natural to the casual observer, it is anything but natural to the beginning ukulele player. Even experienced players have difficulty in identifying and executing certain strums. Though this is one of those topics that is typically taken for granted, there is much to learn about rhythmic feels, accents, dynamics, strum direction, feel, percussive accents, idiomatic styles and tempo variation.
First and foremost, the subject of strumming is inseparably linked to rhythm. Though an ability to read rhythm is helpful, it’s not necessary to profit from this material.
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