A look at Chicago’s Windy City Ukulele Festival and more links.

News on how to buy George Formby’s ukulele (previously owned by George Harrison).

Ukulele, Yes! the new e-zine from James Hill.

New ukulele chord sites and a new site for Lanikai

A support group for UAS sufferers and other ukulele news.

Ukulele news from North California Ukulele Festival, Italy and Jonathan Coulton.

I’m embarking on a new mini-project on the blog. I’m going to list the definitive ukulele songs – the one’s most associated with the uke – and the definitive versions of those songs. If you’ve got any ideas about what should be included, leave a comment. There’s a really great little feature of Mike DaSilva […]

Ukulele Muxtape. eMusic has a Friday afternoon time waster quiz. Apparently, I’m a Mix-Tape Master (123/180). And I’m still cursing myself about a couple I got wrong. The Ukulele Project draws our attention to ‘Little Bill’ Cosby’s ukulele. Almost certainly the coolest cushions you will ever see. Pssst. You didn’t hear about this secret page […]

Paolo Nutini drives his bands mates to destruction with his endless ukulele playing. The uke’s death was followed by a cremation. If you like Audrey Lighting‘s style, learn how to make your own ukulele LED light. The winners of Ukulele Review’s Play It Forward contest. As one uke competition ends, another begins on Ukulele Underground. […]

The New York Uke Fest is officially up and running. You can check out the running order here and read a dubious letter of welcome from the Mayor of New York here. I’ve mentioned a few times that WeePOP! Records is officially my favourite record label at the moment. So it’s sad news that their […]