Ooktown - The Ukulele Podcast

Guests: Mary Agnes, Robin Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Well, the heat goes on, as we live through the hottest summer on record, and we can’t get enough of GNUF. So in this episode we invited back Mary Agnes, one of the founders of the Grand Northern Ukulele Festival, and Robin, long-time GNUF volunteer and Guiness Book Record holder, along with a rich tranche of topics from Doug Brown. Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 OokTown YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWKuVjsJKQUHYXaXXfmGtA Links: • Heart of Kyber: https://soundcloud.com/plantzen/heart-of-kyber • Mary Agnes Krell: https://northernuke.com/ • Robin Evans: https://ukulelemagazine.com/stories/news/ukulele-marathon-record-set#:~:text=The%20Guinness%20World%20Record%20for,of%20Uke%20shop%20in%20London. • Biskee Brisht: https://www.biskeebrisht.online/ • Bernadette Teaches Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHF88ovEEPETzNtEUbgGBuw • Rob Crisp: https:

Guests: Bernadette, Matt Stead, Phil Doleman, Peter Luongo, Boris Mogievski, Elisabeth Pfeiffer, Marc Gallagher, The Mayor of Dorkshire, Uke Dad Host: Doug Brown From far across the Pond, we bring you this special edition of the OokTown Podcast recorded at the Grand Northern Ukulele Festival in Huddersfield, England, with many new and returning guests, all interviewed by my co-host Doug Brown! Make a donation: https://donorbox.org/info-ooktown-com-ooktown-podcast-donations Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 OokTown YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWKuVjsJKQUHYXaXXfmGtA Links: The Grand Northern Ukulele Festival: https://northernuke.com/ A Full English Breakfast: https://iamafoodblog.com/a-breakdown-of-the-full-english-breakfast/ Bernadette Teaches Music 30 Day Ukulele Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRAKvghfOxk&ab_channel=BernadetteTeachesMusic Matt Stead: https://www.mattsteadukulele.com/

Guests: David Blake Hosts: Stuart Yoshida Links: - The Kanakapila Project website https://www.kanikapilaproject.org/ - Tickets for Live Concert and Dinner for Kapi’olani Medical Center on 4/30 in Oahu (with Jake Shimabukuro, Kimmo Hussey, Zanuck Lindsey and Roy Sakuma): https://buytickets.at/thekanikapilaproject/853722 - Donation Link to help Kapi’olani Medical Center for Woman and Children fund a new music therapy program: https://www.mightycause.com/event/Kapiolani - The Kanikapila Project YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kanikapilaproject - Friends of Firefighters: https://friendsoffirefighters.org/ - Guardian Revival: https://guardianrevival.org/ - Stars of Hope: https://starsofhopeusa.org/ - Karl Jackson (one hand strum man): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkrqurLQ-UTv90vzeFENkqw - Mya-Moe Ukulele: https://www.myamoeukuleles.com/

Guests: Marlén Rodriguez-Wolfe Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown While the snows falls on Los Angeles and solar flares pummel the earth, we find our warm and safe spot for wellness with the CEO of the Ukulele Kids Club, Marlén, and learn about the history, programs, and Big Hairy Audacious Goal of the UKC for 2023. PLUS, hear about how you can help kids in Ukraine, AND the return of Casa Bonita in Denver, Colorado! Links: - The Ukulele Kids Club: https://theukc.org/ - Corey Bergman Music Heals - TEDx CoconutGrove: https://youtu.be/4IgyDjFAxdg - UKC Academy: https://theukc.org/ukcacademy/ - James Hill’s UkeTropolis: https://www.uketropolis.com/ - Peace Like a Ukulele: https://www.uketropolis.com/peace - Portland Ukulele Anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pdxukulelewednesdays - Denver Ukulele Community: https://den-uke.com/ - Berklee music therapy: https://college.berklee.edu/music-therapy - Querétaro, Mexico: https://goo.gl/maps/gBojHmb661WcPPUo8 - Casa Bonita, Denver: https://www.casabo

Guest: Brittni Paiva Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Hey, Internet, we’re back! And we have a GREAT show for you with the amazing Brittni Paiva, Hawaii homegrown ukulele performer, producer, and songwriter who has shared the stage with Santana and Tommy Immanuel, and she’s just getting started! She shares her humble roots growing up in the small town of Hilo, and she surprised us years ago with an unexpected rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” and it’s probably not what you think. So sit tight, and join us on... the OokTown Podcast. Make a donation: https://donorbox.org/info-ooktown-com-ooktown-podcast-donations Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 OokTown YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWKuVjsJKQUHYXaXXfmGtA Links: - Brittni Paiva: https://brittnipaiva.com/ - Kamaka: http://www.kamakahawaii.com/ - Brittni’s Kamaka Page: http://www.kamakahawaii.com/connect/artists/artist/17.html - Brittni’s Somewhere Ov

Guest: James Hill Hosts: Stuart Yoshida On the show this fine spring day is James Hill to tell us about his collaborative ukulele album called Uke Heads, where you can get to play on his album, get an NFT Uke Head picture of your own, and get your ticket to a once-in-a-lifetime experience to help him make music! Plus, we learn that Tony Danza had a talk show. All coming up next... on the OokTown Podcast. Links: - The Tony Danza show (2004-2006): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0421470/ - Tony Danza playing ukulele: https://youtu.be/eb1c2nPKB4Y - James Hill Music: https://www.jameshillmusic.com/music - Uke Heads: https://www.ukeheads.com - NFTs, explained: https://www.theverge.com/22310188/nft-explainer-what-is-blockchain-crypto-art-faq - Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com - 1879 clothing line: https://www.1879.co/pages/about - The Derelicte clothing line scene from Zoolander: https://youtu.be/mVscQYjuq_s - Uketropolis: https://www.uketropolis.com - Bernadette Teaches Music: https:/

Guest: Victoria Vox Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Like the arrival of Spring, we welcome back long-time friend of the show Victoria Vox, who brings us soooo songs that she performs live from her upcoming new album, as we get to hear her loop her way through Nirvana in REM, talk about how art inspired her to write new songs, and catch up on all her ukulele happenings. Links: - Victoria Vox: https://www.victoriavox.com/ - The last time VV was on the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-100-5-chased-by-cows/id436722774?i=1000523194784 - Camo app: https://reincubate.com/camo/ - Apollo 8: https://www.uaudio.com/apollo-rack-plug-ins-promo?gclid=CjwKCAjwloCSBhAeEiwA3hVo_dp41Cy5F9bD3cIokRDAFQRrtb9zv5_3uJS3v0YiZnRav5SfekYnoBoCsgYQAvD_BwE - To order your Nirvan in REM: https://www.victoriavox.com/boutique-musique - Fred Stonehouse: https://fredstonehouseart.com/ - Looking to study art?: https://art.wisc.edu/ - Lying - Sissela Bok: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/15606/lying-by-s

Guests: Cali Rose Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Coming to you straight outta Culver City just outside the City of Angeles, Cali Rose - yes, that’s her real name - comes to talk to us about the beginnings of the CC strummers, affirms the power of the ukulele in music therapy, and takes us through her journey from studying nursing to full-time musician. So buckle up all you pandemic pluckers and players, as we come back to you after our winter break to give you a big dose of original songs and conversation. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a donation: https://donorbox.org/info-ooktown-com-ooktown-podcast-donations Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 OokTown YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWKuVjsJKQUHYXaXXfmGtA shoutouts: - Michael Kohan and the CC Strummers - and special recognition to Eric's Guitar in Van Nuys, CA, for converting Michael's small electric guitar into a bass - and he can d

Guest: Marlowe Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Not even a power outage could prevent Marlowe from joining the show, and we’re so glad she persevered! Coming up next is a stellar ukulele artists who’s traveled from her home state of Michigan to seek her fortune in LA. Find out all about her musical journey, and stick around because to the end to hear an exclusive sneak peak of a song from her upcoming album, and learn whether she’s an MCU or DCEU fan. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a donation: https://donorbox.org/info-ooktown-com-ooktown-podcast-donations Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 OokTown YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWKuVjsJKQUHYXaXXfmGtA Links: - Marlowe’s website: http://www.marlowe-official.com/about - Disneyland: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/destinations/disneyland/star-wars-galaxys-edge/ - LA International Ukulele Festival: http://www.kalakoa.com/ukulele/ - HiS

Guests: Bernadette Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown With the new school year right around the corner, what better way to kickstart your education than a podcast with the YouTube sensation and ukulele teacher Bernadette from Bernadette Teaches Music. Hear her incredible story of teaching school in a small town in  California, to getting ukuleles into the classroom in Okinawa, Japan, and then coming back home to the states to conquer the Internet. You won’t want to miss this, coming up next... on the OokTown Podcast. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a donation: https://donorbox.org/info-ooktown-com-ooktown-podcast-donations Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 OokTown YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWKuVjsJKQUHYXaXXfmGtA Links: - Bernadette Ukulele Youtube Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHF88ovEEPETzNtEUbgGBuw - Bernadette's 30 day Uke Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/playlist

Guests: Kimo Hussey Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Summer is here, and we so hope this marks the beginning of the end of the pandemic! On this show, well, we must have said his name three times, because Kimo Hussey is making an appearance to school us on teaching music, ukulele, and the origins of Hawaiian ukulele music. You'll want to hear him talk story with us, so stick around because it's all coming up next. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a donation: https://donorbox.org/info-ooktown-com-ooktown-podcast-donations Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 OokTown YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWKuVjsJKQUHYXaXXfmGtA Links: - Mana'o Ukulele on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/823670088506576/ - Kimo's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KimoHusseyUkuleleKimo Hussey Ukulele - The Air Force Academy: https://www.usafa.af.mil/ - Kimo's College: https://www.oxy.edu/about-oxy/los-ange

Guests: Gerald Ross, Victoria Vox, Matt Stead Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Welcome to part two of our 100th episode and 10th anniversary show. We have one of our first guests back on the show, Gerald Ross, plus fan favorites Victoria Vox and Matt Stead. Our show is loaded with reflections on past shows, what new things we started doing over the last year, how to collaborate over the internet, and much more! ... all coming up next, on the OokTown Podcast. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a donation: https://donorbox.org/info-ooktown-com-ooktown-podcast-donations Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 OokTown YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWKuVjsJKQUHYXaXXfmGtA Links: - Matt Stead’s first time on OokTown: https://ooktown.com/2019-shows/ep-85-a-coat-of-mini-colors - Victoria Vox’s first time on OokTown: https://ooktown.com/2015-shows/ep-30-the-creation-eater - Gerald Ross’ first time on O

Guests: Lucy Laforge, Aaron Keim Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown We’ve reached a milestone I never expected to happen: This is our 100th episode and 10th anniversary show. Somehow, there’s symmetry and meaning there, but I’m not quite sure what it is. Come join Lucy of Lucy and La Mer, Aaron Keim of the Quiet American duo as they join us for a very special two-part show. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a donation: https://donorbox.org/info-ooktown-com-ooktown-podcast-donations Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 OokTown YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWKuVjsJKQUHYXaXXfmGtA Links: - Lucy and La Mer: https://www.listentolucy.com/ - Lucy and La Mer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD_aW6u5zlI&ab_channel=LucyAndLaMer - Aaron Keim - Quiet American: https://www.quietamericanmusic.com/home - Bean Sprout Musical Instruments: https://www.thebeansprout.com/ - Steely Dan - Aja: https

Guests: Michael Kohan, Stephen Cox Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Like Meghan Trainor says, it’s “All About That Bass.” That’s right, it’s time we revisited the U-Bass. And with us we have first time guests Michael Koh-han(d), a U-Bass gear-geek and Patron of the show, and Stephen Cox, bass instructor with his own YouTube channel. Come with us to explore all things U-Bass, strings, amps, and all kinds of things. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a donation: https://donorbox.org/info-ooktown-com-ooktown-podcast-donations Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 OokTown YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWKuVjsJKQUHYXaXXfmGtA Shoutouts: - CC Strummers - Portland Ukulele Group has been rotating hosts - Uwe is hosting Portland, the lovely lunch ladies - Don Hatlestad - Mahalo for increasing your pledge! Links: - MUSOO bass ukuleles: https://www.ebay.com/str/musooguitars - Ukulele is the New

Guests: Lisa Kljaich, Phil Doleman Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a donation: https://donorbox.org/info-ooktown-com-ooktown-podcast-donations There’re all kinds of things about online ukulele instruction that’s been fermenting while we’ve been in lockdown, and guests Lisa Kljaich and Phil Doleman to let us know what been growing in their respective countries. Plus, ideas for your video lessons and workshops, bear safety is a real thing, and a whole lot more. It’s all coming up next … on the OokTown Podcast. This is the OokTown Podcast, episode 98, recorded February 28, 2021. “Crepe by Radiobread.” Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a donation: https://donorbox.org/info-ooktown-com-ooktown-podcast-donations Shoutouts: - Stu Fuchs - we’ll catch you next time! - Robb Mapou - thanks for donating to the show, and say “Aloha!” to the UFH folks when you visit the Islands - Marc Gallagher - songwriter/musician

Guests: Meredith Harper, Brad Bordessa, Molly Lewis Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a donation: https://donorbox.org/info-ooktown-com-ooktown-podcast-donations On our first Podcast of the new year, we welcome first time guests Meredith Harper and Brad Bordessa, plus one of our favorite internet pals is back: Molly Lewis! Sit tight for some deep dives into the motivations for their podcasts, nerdy gear talk, and learn how Molly and Meredith escaped COVID on the JoCo Cruise because, you know, they follow instructions. Shoutouts: - Caitlin O'Connor - thanks for being a Patron! - Mike Hickman - thanks for letting us know how to say, "Worcestershire" - For being AWESOME and talking us up in the thread on Facebook: - Matt Stead - Jim Elliott - Dave Cornett - Mary Agnes Krell - MANDI FREAKIN' Harkett - Robb Mapou Links: - Molly Lewis: http://www.mollylewis.wtf/ - Ukulele Is The New Black Podcast: https://www.ukuleleisthenewb

Guests: Gerald Ross, Mary Agnes Krell Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a donation: https://donorbox.org/info-ooktown-com-ooktown-podcast-donations ‘Twas the night before solstice and all through the Podcast, we had Mary Agnes and Gerald Ross give us an amazing fun broadcast. Come with us as we figure out what we can salvage from this dumpster fire of a year, what we’re looking forward to, and in the end we bring laughter, hope, and good news to all lovers of the ukulele. It’s all coming up next… on the OokTown Podcast. Links: • Gerald Ross: https://geraldross.com/ • Mary Agnes Krell: https://profiles.sussex.ac.uk/p145629-mary-krell • GNUF: https://northernuke.com/ • GNUF work in care homes: northernuke.com/community • Pandemic Pluckers’ “Murder the Christmas Musical” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pandemicpluckers/permalink/1107954322994681 • Donate to Doctors Without Borders: https://www.facebook.com/donate/30232

Guests: Andy Andrews, Aldrine Guerrero Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown It's our Kama'aina episode with Hawaii residents Andy Andrews and Aldrine Guerrero joining me and my co-host, Doug Brown, to talk about ukulele thankfulness, maintaining your ukulele, the state of the ukulele in Hawaii, Craig and Sarah's new gig with the Ukulele Festival Hawaii, and WAIT FOR IT... an original song about Loco Moco and the Tip Top Cafe performed by Aldrine, but you gotta stay till the end... and it's all coming up next... on the OokTown Podcast. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a donation: https://donorbox.org/info-ooktown-com-ooktown-podcast-donations Shoutouts: - Sarah Maisel and Craig Chee: congrats on your new role on the Oahu Ukulele Festival! - Gerald Ross: we'll get you on the show soon! - Ben from Ukulele Roadtrips: for checking with Doug Links: - Oahu Ukulele Festival Hawaii: https://www.ukulelefestivalhawaii.org/en/oahu/ - Craig and Sarah: http://craigandsarah.com/ -

Guests: Dani Joy, Marlowe Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown t’s Halloween, a blue moon, and we’ve got fire in the sky! Come along to hear what first time guest, singer-songwriter Dani Joy and returning guest and ukulele instrumentalist Marlowe have to say about scary gig stories, what to do with your ukulele in lockdown, how to arrange cover songs, and much, much more. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a donation: https://donorbox.org/info-ooktown-com-ooktown-podcast-donations Guests: Dani Joy, Marlowe Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Shoutout: * Victoria Vox - thanks for your work at the Voting Center in OC! Links: * Dani Joy: https://danijoymusic.com/ * Marlowe: http://www.marlowe-official.com/about * The Last time Marlowe was on the Podcast (June 29, 2016): https://ooktown.com/2016-shows/ep-43-banana-sandwich/122-ep-43-banana-sandwich * Marlowe's Rainy Place: http://www.bluemugs.com.au/ * All kinds of Stories from…: https://www.namm.org/ * Dani Joy sponso

Guests: Matt Stead, Ben Hassenger, Jeff Krebs Host: Stuart Yoshida It’s officially the Fall in the year of the Pandemic, and this month we dive into Retail-palooza. On the show we’ve got returning guest Matt Stead of The Uke Room in the UK; Ben Hassenger, the unofficially-official ukulele ambassador of Michigan; and Jeff Krebs of Yooptone music. Come join us for a conversation about how they’ve been dealing the changes to their ukulele shops brought on by COVID-19. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a donation: https://donorbox.org/info-ooktown-com-ooktown-podcast-donations Shoutouts: • Jeff Jaros and the Denver Folklore Center Links: • Forest Ukuleles: forestukuleles.com • The Uke Room: https://theukeroom.com/ • ATEM Mini Video Switchers: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/atemmini • Bongo: https://www.bongolearn.com/about/ • Artistworks: https://artistworks.com/ • Uketropolis: https://www.uketropolis.com/ • Yooptone Music: https://www.yooptone.com/ • Ge