Phredd, being a purveyor of goofy songs for kids songs and worship songs, is an act I would expect to hate. Yet he has a knack of winning over grumpy atheists like me and Craig Robertson. I think it’s because his songs sound naturally fun. It’s so easy for this sort of thing to sound […]

tUnE-YaRdS – Hatari (Tab) Before I start, a quick update on the Sebi situation. After having his channel suspended for covering a song owned by WMG, he’s set up a new one with two videos sharing his love for Warners. I’ve already covered most of the best ukulele albums from 2009 (like Sophie Madeleine‘s Life. […]

Part two of the UkeTube features a beautiful song from Matt Kresling, shouty Scots GUGUG, fleat-fingerwork from Martin Wheatley and Ian Emmerson and plenty more.

A two parter needed for all the videos that have cropped up during my break. The first includes Emily Ritz’s newly christened band Honeycomb, Jake Wildwood, part of the UOGB’s Proms performance and Supercute! the new band of Rachel Trachtenburg (of the Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players) covering the Mighty Zeppelin.

There are a few bits and pieces from, the big guitar shindig, NAMM flying around but easily the best finds come from thejumpingflea. He came across Mid-East Ukuleles which have ukes based on the oud, the balalaika and (OMGOMGOMG!!!!1!) a sitarlele. There’s a brief and dark video of one here. Other new stuff: – Is […]

I’m back! If you’re in the London area, there are going to be beginner and intermediate ukulele workshops from Martin Wheatley and Colin Tribe in February and March. Here’s a pdf with all the info (dates and contact details on page two): Ukulele Workshops (PDF) New free recordings from a few Uke Hunt favourites: – […]

UPDATE: Voting closed. Thanks to everyone who took the time to vote. I’ve been dragged from my Christmas break to bring you an important announcement. The Bobby McGee’s are one of the contenders for Xfm’s New Music Award and need your help to get through to the shortlist phase. Go to this page and write […]