Jun/2/07
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UkeTube

A bumper crop of YouTube videos this week. It was tough narrowing it down.

Wilfried Welti – Elspeth of Nottingham

Welti plays with a restraint and clarity that’s rarely seen on the uke – suiting the classical pieces perfectly. You can download some of his tabs and mp3s here

Jake Shimabukuro – Orange World

This isnt’ the first time this clip has been uploaded but it’s well worth watching again.

TT Cafe – In The Mood

A battle between uke and accordion complete with Angus Young/Arnold Schwarzenegger style heal kicks.

Ukulelezaza – Rockin’ The Uke

ukulelezaza at First Ukefest of Belgium

It’s heartening to see Uke Fest spreading around the world. This week has seen clips uploaded from the Swedish Ukulele Festival (featuring an impressive young banjo-uker) and the Ukulele Festival of Belgium (from which this tasty piece of strummery comes).

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  1. Nipper June 3rd, 2007 8:11 am

    Some good films! I agree about WW, he plays very well.

    It is great that the clips from the Ukulele Festival of Belgium show such a high standard of playing and performance.

  2. Woodshed June 3rd, 2007 11:08 pm

    I really admire WW’s playing. I wish I had the restraint to play classical tunes. I always start messing with them and bending them round. They never turn out as good as they should. It’s almost as if Beethoven is a better composer than me :P

  3. Wininboy June 8th, 2007 8:20 am

    Hey, hey! Thanks for adding our festival to your blog. I’ve been listening to your playing and, boy, let me say you are quite the ukulele player! A real “Smeckhead”… Keep up the good work and see you at the next Belgian Ukefest!

  4. Woodshed June 8th, 2007 10:41 pm

    Thanks, Wininboy. I’m glad the festival went so well. I hope I can make it to next year’s. Many of my favourite things come from Belgium :P

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