Back in the day I felt the need to argue that the ukulele wasn’t just for uggos like Tiny and Formby but sexy people played it too. How the times change. Now I feel the need to say, “Ugly men play the ukulele too.” So this edition of UkeTube features plenty of facial hair and stretched t-shirts; and smells of sweat and Lynx.
Of course, none of them are ugly. I’d snog each and every one.
John King and James Hill – Larry O’Gaff & Swallowtail Jigs
JT Royster – Song for My Best Friend
Patsy Monteleone – Blues in My Heart
Eric Stetson – I’m Pretty Sure I Like You
Ugly, hairy mans? I hope none of these guys are offended!
But there’s something very charming about a big guy and little instrument…musical instrument, that is. If I ever saw a big guy playing the uke, I’d probably have the impulse to hug him.