Ooktown - The Ukulele Podcast

Guest: EP Davis Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Can you hear it? It’s the call of the wild ukulele that wants to be captured and brought home to be tamed and made part of your ukulele collection. That’s right, we’ve got EP Davis here to talk about the Ukulele Acquisition Syndrome - what it means, and how to begin. Plus, there’s a bunch of shoutouts to ukulele groups, ideas for starting your own ukulele Podcast, and part 4 of the Subversive Ukulele. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a one-time donation: https://ooktown.com/donate References on the Subversive Ukulele: The Righteous Mind - http://righteousmind.com/ Shout-outs to: Gisborne Ukulele Underground - https://www.facebook.com/Gisborne-Ukulele-Underground-607416402694238/ Biggest Little Ukulele Ensemble (B.L.U.E.) in Reno, NV - https://www.facebook.com/events/1021436854642871/ Sons of the Beach - http://sonsofthebeach-santacruz.com/ Links: 10th Annual Denver Ukefest - http://swallowhillmusic

Guests: Ben Hassenger, Heidi Swedberg, Daniel Ward Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown As spring rolls into the Rocky Mountains, we welcome back returning guests Ben Hassenger, Heidi Swedberg and Daniel Ward. And we’ve packed a lot into this show as we bid “Aloha” to Lyle Ritz, discuss how to be an “ukulele achiever,” and continue onto part 3 of the “subversive ukulele.” Stuart’s new ukulele funk single, “Men in Black” featuring Danielle Ate The Sandwich: https://stuartyoshida.bandcamp.com/releases Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a one-time donation: https://ooktown.com/donate References on the Subversive Ukulele: Study of Children's Prosocial Skills - http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0141449&type=printable The Righteous Mind - http://righteousmind.com/ Article on how language may influence thought - http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01631/pdf Ben Hassenger: Midwest Uke Camp - http://www.mi

Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Bryan Tolentino, Cynthia Kinnunen We get a double-dose of newness with first time guests Bryan Tolentino and Cynthia K. my co-host Doug Brown and I explore what it means to be a good ukulele helper. And continuing from last month we talk about the subversive ukulele. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a one-time donation: https://ooktown.com/donate Bryan Tolentino: CD: https://www.amazon.com/Ukulele-Friends-Bryan-Tolentino-Herb/dp/B00UZV27KU Cynthia Kinnunen: Cynthia K Music: http://www.cynthiakmusic.com Royal City Uke Fest: http://www.royalcityukefest.com Doug Brown: Website: http://den-uke.com/

Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Andy Andrews, Gerald Ross Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! Happy New Year, everybody! And the best way to start off the new year is to bust out that ukulele and start playing, especially those newbies who just got a 4-stringed bundle of joy under the Christmas tree. So we’ve got Andy Andrews, Gerald Ross, and my co-host Doug Brown to guide you through the beginning of a wonderful musical journey of learning. Even if you’re not a newbie, do someone a favor and share this podcast with them. Plus, we discuss how the ukulele is subversive, and a lot more! Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a one-time donation: https://ooktown.com/donate Andy Andrews: PUKA: http://www.leilaniestates.org/single-post/2017/01/26/PUKA-KanikapilaJam-at-230-pm-and-FREE-Lesson-at-1-pm-on-Jan-28-2017 Santa Cruz Ukulele Club: https://www.facebook.com/UkuleleClubOfSantaCruz/ Gerald Ross: Website: http://geraldross.com/ Doug Brown: Website: http://den-u

Host: Stuart Yoshida Guests: John Nash, Danielle Anderson Brrrr! It’s darn-right cold here in Colorado as we get frosty from the arctic winds. So pull out your ukulele and get warmed up for our guests John Nash and Danielle Ate The Sandwich, as we talk about dealing with the SLOG of difficult ukulele sand traps; Baby Boomer versus Gen-X versus Millennials. PLUS special performances by John and Danielle, and a whole lot more. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a one-time donation: https://ooktown.com/donate John Nash: Tickets to show: https://squareup.com/market/ukulele-inspired Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/183657508767633/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UkuleleInspired Website: http://www.ukuleleinspired.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/UkuleleInspired Danielle “Ate The Sandwich” Anderson: Website: http://danielleatethesandwich.com/ Music: http://danielleatethesandwich.com/music/ Shows: http://danielleatethesandwich.c

Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Craig Chee, Sarah Maisel, Lucy Laforge In this episode we talk about how we prepare for new shows, new songs, and creating new videos. Plus, our favorite songs to cheer us up, surprising uses for an ukulele sound port, spam musubi, and a whole lot more! Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a one-time donation: https://ooktown.com/donate Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel: Online Ukulele School: www.artistworks.com/ukulele Webpage: www.cheemaisel.com Ukulele Cruise: http://www.cheemaisel.com/ukulele-cruise/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0GFx0GV8XQBHid-QNxZVbQ Ukulele Ohana: http://ukeohana.com/ Sunshine Coast Ukulele Festival (AUS): http://www.sunshinecoastukulelefest.com/ Ukulele Festival of Scotland (UK): http://ukulelefestivalofscotland.co.uk/ Midwest Uke Camp: http://www.midwestukecamp.com/ Strathmore Uke and Guitar summit: https://www.strathmore.org/events-and-tickets/2015-uke-summit Sarah's Facebook

Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Mary Agnes Krell, Gary Jugert, Andy Andrews t’s our Ukulele Organizers Summit, and we’ve got over an hour and a half of amazing content on starting an Ukulele Group, tips and advice sustaining a group, why you would want to get one going, and all manner of insightful conversations. Plus we review the “Chordify” program, and Stuart announces his funk ukulele single on Bandcamp.com, “Men in Black” featuring Danielle Ate The Sandwich on vocals. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a one-time donation: https://ooktown.com/donate Stuart’s new ukulele funk single, “Men in Black” featuring Danielle Ate The Sandwich: https://stuartyoshida.bandcamp.com/releases Mary Agnes Krell: Lorraine Bow’s Ukulele Wednesdays: https://ukulelewednesdays.com/ Grand Northern Ukulele Festival: http://northernuke.com/ Ukulele Clubs and Societies in the UK: http://www.gotaukulele.com/p/ukulele-clubs-and-societies.html GC/EA shirts: I make an

Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Jim Beloff, Gerald Ross On the show we have one of the pioneers of the modern ukulele movement, Jim Beloff of Flea Market Music. Plus, Gerald Ross gets ready to celebrate his retirement - don’t worry he’ll still be playing lots of ukulele! And along with my co-host Doug Brown, we talk about performing, technology, workshops and a whole lot more! Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a one-time donation: https://ooktown.com/donate Advice for starting an ukulele group: Ep. 23: We Should Burn It (http://ooktown.com/2014-shows/ep-23-we-should-burn-it) Ep. 27: My Daughter Made Lemon Cello (http://ooktown.com/2015-shows/ep-27-my-daughter-made-lemon-cello) Jim Beloff: Flea Market Music: https://www.fleamarketmusic.com/ Ukulele concerto: https://www.fleamarketmusic.com/ukuleles/ukulele_concerto.asp Jumpin’ Jim’s ukulele books: https://www.fleamarketmusic.com/store/Scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=24 Facebook page: https:

Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Victor & Penny Get ready for another OokTown Podcast as we welcome back Jeff and Erin to the show, AKA Victor and Penny. We’ll talk about what it means to be mentored and how to be a mentor; why Chuck Close says “inspiration is for amateurs”; and learning to stop before ‘Just Enough’ becomes ‘Way Too Much’. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Make a one-time donation: https://ooktown.com/donate Victor & Penny: https://www.facebook.com/events/165231967218969/ http://www.victorandpenny.com/ Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com/ http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/eve/5625290508.html Drop me a line if you have a topic you’d like me to consider for a future Podcast. It’s always great to hear from you! Recorded August 21, 2016.

Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Andy Andrews As the weather heats up, our first official Podcast of summer features some hot topics on overcoming your ukulele obstacles, designing our fantasy ukulele cruise, and exploring why video ukulele lessons are still popular. Become a Patron of the Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown Andy Andrews: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-andrews-5ba55431 Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com/ http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/eve/5625290508.html Drop me a line if you have a topic you’d like me to consider for a future Podcast. It’s always great to hear from you! Recorded July 17, 2016.

Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Marlow Teichman, Ben Hassenger We welcome newcomer Marlowe Teichman on the show, along with Ben Hassenger, Michigan’s Ambassador of Ukulele, and we talk about the “personalities” of festivals versus camps; the Call To Be Creative, what that means, and how we can to exercise our creativity; and best practices for transporting your precious ukulele on a trip. Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 RSS Feed: http://ooktown.com/component/podcastmanager/?format=raw&feedname=1&limit=* Marlowe Teichman: Official Website: www.marlowe-official.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/marloweteichmanmusic YouTube: www.youtube.com/MarlowetMusicMI Kickstarter campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2141071136/marlowes-upcoming-album-unorchestrated-chaos?ref=user_menu Kala Artist Series Campaign: https://vimeo.com/channels/kalabrandartists One More Day (The band I play bass for - originally from Saint Pau

Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: James Hill, Daniel Ho, Paul Hemmings, Gaku Takanashi, John Nash, Hanna Ackerman, Chris McGarry It’s our annual Denver Ukulele Festival Podcast! On our esteemed panel was James Hill, Daniel Ho, Paul Hemmings, Gaku Takanashi, John Nash, Chris McGarry, Hanna Ackerman. We had amazing conversations and talked about what to do when you plateau, controlling your creative works, and leaving an ukulele legacy. Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 RSS Feed: http://ooktown.com/component/podcastmanager/?format=raw&feedname=1&limit=* James Hill http://www.jameshillmusic.com/ http://www.theukuleleway.com/ Daniel Ho http://www.danielho.com/ Paul Hemmings & Gaku Takanashi http://www.paulhemmings.com/ John Nash http://ukuleleinspired.com/ Hanna Ackerman, Chris McGarry http://swallowhillmusic.org/about/contact-us/ https://www.facebook.com/chrismcgarrymusic/ Drop me a line if you have a top

Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: EP Davis, Aaron Keim, Andy Andrews It’s our FIFTH ANNIVERSARY Podcast! Yup, we’ve been talking about all things Ukulele since 2011, and we have a ton ‘o fun on this show talking about ukulele trends with my co-host Doug Brown, with guests EP Davis, Aaron Keim, Andy Andrews, special guest commentary from Taryn Arnold of Patreon, and a message from Victor and Penny. Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 RSS Feed: http://ooktown.com/component/podcastmanager/?format=raw&feedname=1&limit=* Doug Brown: http://den-uke.com/ EP Davis: http://www.hanaleiep.com/ Andy Andrews: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-andrews-5ba55431 Aaron Keim: http://quietamericanmusic.com/ http://www.myamoeukuleles.com/ Victor & Penny: http://www.victorandpenny.com/ Taryn Arnold: https://twitter.com/Thetarynarnold https://www.patreon.com/ Matthew Stead: https://matthewstead.bandcamp.com/ Drop me a line

Host: Stuart Yoshida Guests: Lucy Laforge, Ben Hassenger A big “Happy Spring” to everyone, and with it comes a huge dose of Hay fever for me. On the show is Lucy Laforge of Lucy and La Mer, and Ben Hassenger, the self-proclaimed Ambassador of Ukulele from Michigan. Come and listen as I sniffle and sneeze my way through our conversation on renewing your interest in the ukulele. You’re gonna find something that’s just what you need to get inspired! Drop me a line at info@ooktown.com with your comments and questions, or follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele. If you share the link to the Podcast at your ukulele gathering, let me know and I’ll mention your group on the Podcast! Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 RSS Feed: http://ooktown.com/component/podcastmanager/?format=raw&feedname=1&limit=* Lucy Laforge: https://lucyandlamer.bandcamp.com https://facebook.com/LucyAndLaMer https://youtube.com/watch?v=fsrP5u0NIss https://youtube.com

Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guest: John Nash Aloha and Happy February! In this episode we discuss what to bring to your ukulele gig, jam session, or club get together. Big “Mahalo” to Barry Maz for the article he wrote on this topic! On the show is John Nash of ukuleleinspired.com who just moved to the Denver area and now is an ukulele instructor at Swallow Hill Music, along with my co-host Doug Brown. Drop me a line at info@ooktown.com with your comments and questions, or follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele. If you share the link to the Podcast at your ukulele gathering, let me know and I’ll mention your group on the Podcast! Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 RSS Feed: http://ooktown.com/component/podcastmanager/?format=raw&feedname=1&limit=* Blog post from Barry Maz on “What To Take To The Ukulele Gig”: http://www.gotaukulele.com/2016/02/what-to-take-to-ukulele-gig.html John Nash: http://ukuleleinspired.com/ https:/

Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Gerald Ross, Chris Kennison It’s a brand New Year, and for our first show of 2016 we’ve got all kinds of goodies for the Newbies who just got an ukulele, plus lots of great ideas for those looking to improve their playing. It’s our “Top Five Things” episode with Gerald Ross, Chris Kennison, and my co-host Doug Brown. Please support the OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron. Go to patreon.com/ooktown, or see the link in our show notes. Drop me a line at info@ooktown.com with your comments and questions, or follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele. If you share the link to the Podcast at your ukulele gathering, let me know and I’ll mention your group on the Podcast! Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 RSS Feed: http://ooktown.com/component/podcastmanager/?format=raw&feedname=1&limit=* Gerald Ross: http://geraldross.com/ Christ Kennison: http://steelguitarwizard.com/ http://www.rhythmcatssho

Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Heidi Swedberg, Daniel Ward, Andy Andrews We made it! This is the FINAL OokTown Podcast of 2015, and it’s an Ukulele Educators Roundtable. We’ll be discussing how teaching people to play the ukulele can bring joy and community into children’s and adults’ lives. Our esteemed panel consists of Heidi Swedberg and Daniel Ward of Sukey Jump Music, Andy Andrews of the Puna Ukulele & Kanikapila Association (aka PUKA), and Doug Brown of the Denver Ukulele Community. Please support the OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron. Go to patreon.com/ooktown, or see the link in our show notes. Drop me a line at info@ooktown.com with your comments and questions, or follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele. If you share the link to the Podcast at your ukulele gathering, let me know and I’ll mention your group on the Podcast! Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 RSS Feed: http://ooktown.com/component/podcastmanager/?f

Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Phil Doleman, Victoria Vox, Gerald Ross, EP Davis We’ve got a full panel of DIY musicians with Phil Doleman, Victoria Vox, Gerald Ross, EP Davis, and co-host Doug Brown. On the show we explore life as an independent musician. Plus, we discuss what it means to form an ukulele tribe, and to start it all off we answer a question from Canadian listener J.L. Gaudet. Support the OokTown Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 RSS Feed: http://ooktown.com/component/podcastmanager/?format=raw&feedname=1&limit=* Phil Doleman: http://phildoleman.co.uk Victoira Vox: http://www.victoriavox.com Victoria Vox on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/victoriavox Victoria Vox underwear: http://victoriavox.bandcamp.com/merch/victoria-vox-ukulele-undies Gerald Ross: http://geraldross.com/ The Ashokan Uke Fest: http://ashokan.org/uke-fest/ EP Davis: http://ha

Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guest: Zoë Bestel On the show today is singer-songwriter Zoë Bestel coming to us all the way from Scotland, plus we have co-host Doug Brown, President…. We get the scoop on the ukulele scene in Scotland, ukuleles as instruments of Peace, and friends and enemies of the ukulele. Zoë Bestel: http://zoebestel.co.uk/ Her debut Album: http://zoebestel.co.uk/product/slatm/ Doug Brown: http://www.den-uke.com/ Subscribe to Podcast on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 Podcast RSS Feed: http://ooktown.com/component/podcastmanager/?format=raw&feedname=1&limit=* Lightsaber Ukulele: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHUdBb9sDUo James Hill – promoting ukuleles in the classroom: https://www.ukuleleintheclassroom.com/ Heidi Swedberg doing a kids coloring book to learn how to play ukulele at home or in the classroom: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1999308189/color-along-ukulele-a-method-book-for-people-drawn/

Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown Guests: Nipper Lewis, Gerald Ross We discuss indigenous strums in workshops, the ukulele in Great Britain, playing pretty chords, and a whole lot more. Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcas.. RSS Feed: http://ooktown.com/component/podc.. If you want to take lessons via Skype, drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. Keep your feedback and questions coming too. And you can also follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele. Nipper Lewis: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podca.. Gerald Ross: http://geraldross.com Doug Brown: http://www.den-uke.com Recorded September 20, 2015.