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Martin, National: Ukulele Window Shopping
July 3, 2009 · 3 Comments
Quite a number of Martin ukuleles on eBay this week. Particularly catching my attention are this Style 3 Taropatch, this 1926 Tiple and this Daisy 5M. I’m going to have to buy a Le Domino one of these days. This week, shame on me, I’ve a g**tar catch my eye. A 1930s Slingerland Songster from Jake Wildwood. National are the resonator makers. So it’d be interested to hear what their bottom of the range resophonic ukulele sounds like. That one looks like it’s been used to hammer nails into a barn door.... [Read the full story]
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The Bobby McGee’s - Forever and a Day
July 2, 2009 · 3 Comments
Bobby McGee’s - When Father Died Ferrets Licked Away the Tears (Tab) Another Bobby McGee’s song with two titles. The longer, less obvious one comes from a headline in The Brighton Argus. What the story was about, I have no idea. Jimmy’s take on the more obvious title and the song itself: “FOREVER & A DAY: was a phrase whose first “recorded” utterance was in the Shakespere play “As You Like It” (or possibly “Taming Of The Shrew”)…..queue many bad Shakespere... [Read the full story]
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Ingrid Michaelson - You and I (Chords)
June 23, 2009 · 10 Comments
Ingrid Michaelson - You and I (Chords) I’m slightly concerned this one is going to anger the Indie Gods. Particularly since she’s played it with Jason Mraz a few times. But I’ve had a bunch of requests for it and I took a lot less convincing than I did with the song that won’t be named (henceforth to be known as ‘the Scottish song’). The chords are pretty simple and ideal for beginners. She does use the less common variations of F and Am (with the A string at the third fret). But if... [Read the full story]
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The Bobby McGee’s Week - Interview
June 29, 2009 · 13 Comments
This week sees the long await release of The Bobby McGee’s debut album L’Appropriation Bourgoisie de la Bobby McGee’s. And what better way to celebrate than with a week packed with McGee-goodness. Starting with a interview with Jimmy. The Bobby McGee’s have been together for about 7 years. How come you’ve only just got round to releasing an album? A few reasons, firstly, I was never going to pay to have an album recorded or put one out myself. I reckoned if someone else wouldn’t put out... [Read the full story]
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Martin, National: Ukulele Window Shopping
July 3, 2009 · 3 Comments
Quite a number of Martin ukuleles on eBay this week. Particularly catching my attention are this Style 3 Taropatch, this 1926 Tiple and this Daisy 5M. I’m going to have to buy a Le Domino one of these days. This week, shame on me, I’ve a g**tar catch my eye. A 1930s Slingerland Songster from Jake Wildwood. National are the resonator makers. So it’d be interested to hear what their bottom of the range resophonic ukulele sounds like. That one looks like it’s been used to hammer nails into a barn door.... [Read the full story]
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Learn Ukulele With The Bobby McGee’s
July 1, 2009 · 7 Comments
Jimmy has upload a bunch of ukulele advice videos teaching you how to be a Bobby McGee’s style ukulele hero in the way that only he can. Here’s a selection and you can watch them all on his YouTube Channel. [Read the full story] Read More →
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Katzenjammer, Ukulelezo: Saturday UkeTube
June 27, 2009 · 17 Comments
Every week as I’m putting this post together I’m amazed how much talent there is around. And it’s almost always better than the dreck that ends up on the TV and radio. Certainly they are more individual and heartfelt. This week includes another song from Clare Costa. Last week she was singing in French, this week Italian. She’s obviously pitching for a mention on Ukulele & Languages. Katzenjammer’s ukulele song finally shows up (although the sound quality leaves a bit to be desired). And... [Read the full story]
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Cairns Ukulele Festival: Friday Links
July 3, 2009 · 4 Comments
The Cairns Ukulele Festival seems to have been turned into a political football. It looks like local politicians became involved (always bad news) - and Bosko and Honey are no longer involved in organising it. Understandably, the prospect of funding a ukulele festival didn’t go down well with the uke-ignorant tax payers. This article in the Cairns Post, complete with mocked up photo of the mayor of Cairns, attracted plenty of uke-bashing comments from people with an obvious axe to grind: “Do the investors in... [Read the full story]
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Becca McGee Interview
July 2, 2009 · 1 Comment
Becca is the latest addition to the Bobby McGee’s and is described by Jimmy as a combination of, “my looks and Eleanor’s ukulele ability.” Not content with that description, I grilled Becca for some more details. How did you come to join the Bobby McGee’s? I saw Jim and El play in my Fresher’s week, and then met them through a mutual friend; before I knew it we were sharing a flat and they were badgering me about playing saxophone with them. For a long time I refused, but when they told... [Read the full story]
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Ingrid Michaelson - You and I (Chords)
Ingrid Michaelson - You and I (Chords) I’m slightly concerned this one is going to anger the Indie Gods. Particularly since she’s played it with Jason Mraz a few... [Read more]
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Quite a number of Martin ukuleles on eBay this week. Particularly catching my attention are this Style 3 Taropatch, this 1926 Tiple and this Daisy 5M. I’m... [Read more]
The Cairns Ukulele Festival seems to have been turned into a political football. It looks like local politicians became involved (always bad news) - and... [Read more]
Becca is the latest addition to the Bobby McGee’s and is described by Jimmy as a combination of, “my looks and Eleanor’s ukulele ability.”... [Read more]
Bobby McGee’s - When Father Died Ferrets Licked Away the Tears (Tab) Another Bobby McGee’s song with two titles. The longer, less obvious... [Read more]