The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain have won their court battle against the United Kingdom Ukulele Orchestra. Absolutely the right decision. They shamelessly ape every aspect of the UOGB.
Here’s an excellent article on the ukulele ‘fad’ with thoughts from James Hill and Tony ‘Mighty Uke‘ Coleman.
Whoever put together Apple Music’s UkeBox – The Ukulele Today playlist has been paying attention. The short list includes James Hill, Tune-Yards, Magnetic Fields, Beirut, Mr B, Garfunkel and Oates, Sophie Madeleine, Shiny and the Spoon, Victoria Vox and other Uke Hunt favorites. The only misstep is the incongruous inclusion of Arlo Guthrie’s version of Ukulele Lady.
– New album from Ben Rouse Love of Rin.
– In other UOGB news, the mash up of The Ukes and, early music ensemble, Theatre of the Ayre Lutes & Ukes have a new YouTube channel featuring some nutso instruments. (Thanks to Ron Hale.)
– Interesting to compare Seth Godin’s template for organic and viral growth to the success of ukulele groups.
– Lap steel ukulele (complete with Sons of Hawaii t-shirt).
– 2014 Kiwaya KTS-95 Flamed Koa Soprano Uke.
– Eddie Vedder ukulele gig posters.
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