Coastal towns beginning with ‘Bri’ seem to be uke hotspots at the moment. This week Brighton representative is Sophie Madeleine (she’s finally got her own YouTube channel). And Bristol is represented by Cat Green Bike (whose Breakbeat/Thrash/Concrete EP is rather fantastic) and Lulu and the Lampshades (this video, despite being uke-less, is a must-watch). And watching this video, it looks like Rocky and Balls might have been formed in Bristol.
I expect a Bridlington ukulele explosion any day now.
Also this week is a video of Humble Pie era Steve Marriott playing uke (and thanks to Grant for drawing my attention to it). “If I’m a foot, then you’re my sock.” How romantic.
Cat Green Bike – Gone To Get Geese/Pretty Little Lob
Sophie Madeleine – Take Your Love With Me
Good selection. I liked the sound of Daddy Stovepipe’s banjouke.