The ukulele show Bossarocker did for Chorlton Arts Radio is now available to listen online. You can hear two hours of ukulele goodness including sessions from Pyjama Party and David Leech on her new website.
Dhani ‘son of George’ Harrison is busting out his Dad’s ukes on his new album.
Last week‘s video of Peter ‘UK Uke Orch’ Moss had me doing a bit of research on Eric Clapton’s uke playing. I was familiar with Intro and Outro but – given the song also claims to feature, “Princess Anne on sousaphone,” – had assumed the phrase, “Eric Clapton on ukulele,” was also a gag. Turns out it really was him. And the line-up of the song performed by the cast of a kids’ TV show is even more impressive.
Three very pleasant mp3s from Aussie uke-led collective Inland Sea on Triple J.
Where to find an ukulele in which you can hide your alcohol?
Pictures: Little elephant, big ukulele, U is for ukulele, Please Do Not Climb on Ukulele!
In the comments: In the barre chord post I noted that it was easier to play barre chords if you bring your elbow into your side – but couldn’t explain why. SamD knew:
In answer to your above question, bringing the elbow in to your side means that the vector in which the finger muscles are pulling is perpendicular to the fretboard, allowing greater pressure with less effort. Just a little biomechanics for you there…
Parish notice: I’m off to the Lake District next week. I’ve got posts lined up, but it might take me longer than usual to reply to emails/comments/tweets/court summonses.
Thanks for the mention, Al. Currently having an identity crisis, don’t whether to post as Lou or Bossa…
Anyway, Ed Mann made a nice cigar box uke recently with a booze holder inside: http://cbu.tumblr.com/post/3535469507/ive-drilled-the-hole-for-the-pickup-and-fastened
Have fun in the Lakes & say hello from me.