Keston Cobblers’ Club are releasing their record three tracks at a time. The excellent first part is already out and the uke-heavy Pett Level suggests the second part is going to be just as good. Also up this week a collab between Eddie Vedder and Beck, My Brightest Diamond, a Halloween-appropriate tune from Holland Greco, […]

I think Tangi have stopped making their distinctive violin ukuleles and they didn’t make many of them when they did. But you can pick one up here. Beansprout and Mya-Moe hook up to make a banjo ukulele. Uker of OZ banjolele. Lightnin’ Bug resonator. Felix the Cat ukulele (via Ukulelia). I feel the need to […]

A bumper collection of ukulele songbooks for ukulele clubs. If you’re looking for something topical, Hull Ukulele Group has two Halloween/Guy Fawkes themes songbooks. The Martin Tiple blog is turning up some fantastic vintage pictures and clips. Well worth following. Heart Strings – it’s being made into an animated film and she’s looking for ukulelists […]

Lana Del Rey – Video Games (Tab) Lana Del Rey has had a real love/hate reaction. I am very firmly in the love camp but I can see why some people would have an instant negative reaction. Although people accusing her of being a slick record company product obviously haven’t seen her being interviewed. The […]

I had a trawl through Project Gutenberg for references to ukuleles. There were a few passing references from people you might expect like F. Scott Fitzgerald and P.G. Wodehouse. You can read those – and plenty of others – on Backwards Ukulele Player’s posts on this subject. But it’s obvious the writer most fond of […]

Tom Waits – Whistlin’ Past the Graveyard (Chords) A Halloween song and also – since he has a new album out – a long overdue Tom Waits song (unless you count his take on the Wire theme). The chords are exactly the same for the – possibly slightly better – Screamin’ Jay Hawkins version. Plenty […]

This week’s videos include animated cryogenics from Helen Arney, Brazilian uker Lemoskine, an original Celtic-styled tune from Ken Middleton and plenty more besides. Don’t forget, I’m posting new videos as I find them on UkeToob where you can have your say on what makes it to the final list.

Ukulele documentary, The Mighty Uke is going to be touring Europe with James Hill appearing at the UK dates. New releases: Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra have a new EP out, Givers’ In Light is finally out in the UK, Shelley O’Brien’s Vivarium. Videos: Is this a solid electric ukulele in the 50s? (Via Alex), Lorraine […]

It’s a shame to see REM splitting up. But looking at the age of most of these songs suggests it’s a good move on their part. All these riffs are in the original key. If you’re looking for the chords for these I suggest looking on Ultimate Guitar. Losing My Religion It makes a nice […]

Some tunes you may wish to bone up on before the big night. Addams Family Theme Tune Chopin – Funeral March Dance Macabre Ghostbusters (Duet) The Gothic Archies – Freakshow Halloween Theme Harry Potter – Hedwig’s Theme London Bridge Is Falling Down (From Halloween) The Misfits – Dig Up Her Bones The Misfits – Halloween […]