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OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 103: I’m Wearing PantsGuests: 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.
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2021-07-261h 27OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 100.5: Chased By CowsGuests: 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.
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2021-05-031h 56OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 100: In My EyeGuests: 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.
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2021-04-261h 41OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 99: First Name Bass-isGuests: 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.
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2021-03-291h 45
Ukulele Is The New BlackStuart YoshidaSeason 4 is here – welcome to the first episode for 2021! Today I talk to fellow ukulele podcaster Stuart Yoshida, who has been making the Ooktown podcast for around 10 years with co-host Doug Brown. As well as talking podcasting, Stuart tells me the story of his first ukulele (blue house, brown roof, black dog) and the secret origin of the ukulele (two plants, one bird, three people, one ship). Enjoy! Some show-related links below: Ooktown episode 97 – Giggly and Fluffy Molly Lewis Brad Bordessa The Live Ukulele Podcast Joco Cruise John Atkins Grace Vanderwaal Gomes Guitars & Ukuleles This Week in Tech...
2021-03-2157 minOokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 98: Crepe by RadiobreadGuests: Lisa Kljaich, Phil Doleman
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
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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 2...
2021-03-011h 27OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 97: Giggly and FluffyGuests: Meredith Harper, Brad Bordessa, Molly Lewis
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
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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!
...
2021-01-311h 50OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 96: That’s Metric for DollarsGuests: Gerald Ross, Mary Agnes Krell
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
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‘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...
2020-12-211h 27OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 95: Bean Burrito Poke BowlGuests: 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.
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2020-11-291h 36OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 94: Magic Castle BuffetGuests: 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.
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Guests: Dani Joy, Marlowe
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Shoutout:
* Victoria Vox - thanks for your work at the Voti...
2020-11-011h 41OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 93: The Dusty EndGuests: 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.
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Shoutouts:
• Jeff Jaros and the...
2020-09-281h 33OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 92: Hi, Kermit!Guests: Stephanie Epstein, Heidi Swedberg
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
We’re taking a break from the Pandemic to talk about ukuleles and music therapy. And I guess we said their name three times on the show, because we have Stephanie Epstein, president of the Ukulele Kids Club charity. And and also joining us is regular guest Heidi Swedberg, performer extraordinaire. And did you know that Kermit is the secret name of Heidi’s wrist cast? Come along and learn all about the healing power of the ukulele… on the OokTown Podcast.
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2020-08-241h 20OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 91: Infectious PersonalitiesGuest: Ben from Ukulele Roadtrips
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
This could be the start of a Bromance as we welcome back Ben from Ukulele Roadtrips to have another Nice-olation podcast on ukuleles and the Pandemic. It soon goes off the rails as we bounce from Batman tee-shirts, to Swedes, to GNUF, and to a box of ukuleles falling the stairs, and that’s just in first 15 minutes. You might just have to watch this one on YouTube. So grab your favorite drink, so back and enjoy another episode… of the OokTown Podcast.
Episode 91 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB...
2020-07-272h 03OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 90: It’s Not Burnt. It’s French.Guests: Erin & Jeff, Mandi & George
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
We’re coming to you on the Summer Solstice in the year of the pandemic, and it’s part two of our “Nice-olation” podcasts. Only this time our focus is on performers. And we get to hear great punditry from our dual duets of Erin and Jeff, AKA Victor and Penny, and Mandi and George (AKA Opera-lele).
Shoutouts:
* Janet Klein & the parlor boys - great to hear from you! Check out her latest digital music release on Bandcamp in the show notes! https://janetklein.bandcamp.com/album/yiddisha-follies-2020-release
Links:
* Polish U...
2020-06-221h 27OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 89: Nice-olationGuests: Sarah Goodroad, Mary Agnes Krell, Ben Hassenger
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
It’s May 2020 in the year of the pandemic, and we’re still hunkered down trying to figure out how to do things like: having virtual ukulele strum along and festivals! And we’ve got an all-star panel of guests with Sarah Goodroad of the Boulder Ukulele Group, Mary Agnes Krell of GNUF, and Ben Hassenger, the self-proclaimed Ukulele Ambassador of Michigan. Now, grab your favorite self-isolation beverage, sit back, and join us… on the OokTown Podcast.
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2020-06-011h 33OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 88: A Beer-Soaked SM58Guests: Ray Ortega, Abe Deshotel
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
While we hunker down in place, I’m holding a special Podcasters summit to talk about Ukulele in the time of the Corona Virus Pandemic. Special guests Ray Ortega of the Podcasters’ Studio, Abe Deshotel of the Ukulele Podcast, and my co-host Doug Brown join in to share their thoughts on making it through these difficult times. Oh, and then we totally geek out on Podcasting equipment.
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YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWKuVjsJKQUHYXaXXfmGtA/
Shoutouts:
• Tori Knight for sending...
2020-04-271h 55OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 87: A Walking Spoiler AlertGuests: Cynthia Kinnunen, James Hill, Amber Rozel, Jimmy Brink
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Wow! We’ve got a content-rich podcast for you, featuring JHUI members Cynthia Kinnunen, Amber Rozel, JHUI founder James Hill, PLUS first time guest and Music Teacher, Jimmy Brink. So join us on this Ukulele Education journey as we talk about the why’s and how’s of teaching music, drive-by ook’ing, and SO MUCH MORE.
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Shoutouts:
• New Patron T...
2020-02-241h 57OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 86: Participating in WhamageddonGuests: Phil Doleman, Heidi Swedberg and Daniel Ward
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
We welcome back our friends Phil Doleman, Heidi Swedberg, and Daniel Ward for a holiday-Christmas themed exploration of mentors and mentoring, ukulele in the UK, the way cool and hopeful London Ukulele Project, and the annual Whamageddon game.
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YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWKuVjsJKQUHYXaXXfmGtA/
Shoutouts:
• Patrons:
o Robert Sawyer
o Mandi Harkett - ukulele player, part of Opera-lele
o Mary Agnes Krell - GNUF
o George A...
2019-12-161h 45OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 85: : A Coat of Mini-ColorsGuests: Matt Stead, Andy Andrews
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
It’s a fun-filled episode with first time guest Matt Stead of the Uke Room, and regular guest Andy Andrews of PUKA joining Doug Brown and me to talk about creating an ukulele experience, looking at ways of inspiring us, creativity traps, ways of using the ukulele to connect people and end loneliness, and a whole bunch more!
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWKuVjsJKQUHYXaXXfmGtA/
Shoutouts:
• Greg Simpson
• Tom Towle
• Beverly Wood
• Don Hatelstad
• Ben
• Jodie Lee
• Matt Williams
• Abe Deshotel
Links:
• The Uke Room (Matt Stead): https://theukeroom.com/
• Fender Custom...
2019-11-301h 42OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 84: Uke-ker-istGuests: Stu Fuchs, Amber Rozel
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Ukulele Zen Instructor extraordinaire Stu Fuchs returns to the show, along with first time guest and Level 3 Certified JHUI instructor Amber Rozel, PLUS text message kibitzing from Doug Brown, as we explore the world of Zen workshops, harnessing the healing power of ukulele music, discuss some unexpected ways of teaching ukulele, and D minor, the saddest key of all.
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWKuVjsJKQUHYXaXXfmGtA/
Shoutouts:
• In memory of EP Davis, one of our original friends of the show who was with us from the beginning
• Long time Patr...
2019-10-271h 12OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 83: I Know A Lot of Baroque GuitaristsGuests: Sam Muir, Terry Carter
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
First time guests Sam Muir and Terry Carter go over their recent ukulele festival experiences, delve into finger style and classical ukulele, compare notes on music education in the UK and the US, and get me hankering for Tim Tam, vegemite and making a visit to the folks down under at Valla Beach, plus lots more!
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Shoutouts:
• To long-time patrons:
o Michael Kohan of the CC Strummers
o Patrick Timms
o Andy Andrews
o Cynthia Bigelow
o Victoria Vox
o Paul Wy...
2019-09-291h 13OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 82: It's Ohh-Kaay-Poh!Guest: Jodie Lee
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
What summer songs have you been listening to? On this episode, we take a deep dive into songs with Jodie Lee and my co-host Doug Brown as we dig into the top ukulele songs playlist, then later try to guess who’s playlist we’re looking at, and talk about John Atkins and Grace Vanderwaal, deconstructing and reconstructing songs, and so much more!
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Shoutouts:
• John Adkins - cool twitter pics with Grace!
Links:
• Paddleboard & Ukulele Lessons on the Water: https://paddleandstrum.com/
• Blue milk: http...
2019-08-251h 35OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 81: The Result of Those Citizenship TestsGuests: Mary Agnes Krell, Gerald Ross
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida
We’re all about the 50th anniversary of the landing on the moon, Zero-G ukuleles, GNUF awards, and welcoming back two of my favorite guests, Gerald Ross of geraldross.com and Mary Agnes Krell, one of the driving forces behind GNUF. Plus, we talk about ukulele festival workshops, creating “experiences” at ukulele festivals, and much more!
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ooktown
Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CD7vDdJIU4
Shoutouts:
* Doug at the Denver County Fair - let us know how the ukulele contes...
2019-08-031h 34OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 80: A Little TurbulenceGuests: Victoria Vox, Hope Dunbar
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWBPlOeJiuU
As the heat and allergies of summer roll in, we welcome back two great singer-songwriters to the show: Victoria Vox and Hope Dunbar! We follow a circuitous path while we talk about ukulele travels, tackling writers block, ideas on expanding listernship, collaborating on songwriting, and much more!
Shoutouts:
• Swallow Hill for hosting the OokTown Podcast at the 12th Annual Denver UkeFest - especially Lindsay Corbin and all the hard working folks at Swallow Hill that made the festival great!
• Congrats to Na Hok...
2019-07-121h 40OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 79: Never Disrespect The FishGuests: Aldrine Guerrero, Aaron Nakamura, Stu Fuchs, Casey Cormier
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
We’re back at Swallow Hill for our annual spring Denver UkeFest Podcast with first time guest Stu Fuchs, plus Aldrine Guerreo, Aaron Nakamura, and Casey Cormier. Our conversations go from song arranging using a fish bowl, to ukulele festival cruises and sea sickness, to Scandinavian blue grass heavy metal, and so much more.
Watch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-BXfinXBAs
Shoutouts:
• Ben Hassenger: best wishes for a quick recovery and healing! http://mightyukeday.com/
• New Patron Michael Kohan of the CC Strum...
2019-05-1140 minOokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 78: Moisture SongsGuests: Ben Hassenger, Andrew Nufer, Cynthia Kinnunen, Steve Espaniola
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Ahhh… spring time in the Rockies! With april showers, snow and hay fever, all is new again. And speaking of new, we have new guest Steven Espaniola, Clark Holmes of the Naked Waiters, plus returning guests Cynthia Kinnunen of the Royal City Uke Fest, and Ben Hassenger of the Might Uke Day festival. So you bet we’ll be talking about ukulele festivals, plus the JHUI program, NAMM 2019, and so much more.
Shoutouts:
• Michelle - thanks for getting in touch with Nataly Dawn! I’m working on contacting...
2019-04-201h 59OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 76: Kittens On Top of ThatGuests: Mary Agnes Krell, Heidi Swedberg and Daniel Ward
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
t’s a mid-Winter Podcast, and it’s great to have back regular guests Heidi Swedberg and Daniel Ward, along with Mary Agnes Krell of GNUF. And Doug is back after surviving the National Western Stock Show. There’s lots of discussion on ukuleles and public libraries, upcoming events and guests at GNUF, the Denver Ukulele Fest, finding the “Why” for your ukulele groups, and much more.
Shoutouts:
• John Campbell - a listener from down-under - Thanks for checking on the Brandy Chords from Jeff Thomas!
• DATS - congrats on the...
2019-03-131h 18OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 75: Doug's Chasing CowsJust ahead of the arctic vortex (which thankfully didn’t reach Colorado), it’s a mini-summit on Ukulele Podcasting! My guest and ukulele paddler, Jodie Lee, comes aboard to talk about her experiences starting a podcast, the shared experience of Wonderstruck, and we even had a guest appearance by Doug Brown as he takes a break from the last day of the National Western Stock Show. PLUS, I reveal the name of the 15 year old singer-songwriter prodigy.
Guest: Jodie Lee
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc4XBZKCkNE
iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podc...
2019-01-271h 32OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 73: Anti-Dirty DancingGuests: Lucy Laforge, Victoria Vox
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
The season of Thanksgiving reminds us to be grateful, and so it’s with deep gratitude that I welcome back Lucy Laforge fresh off her tour of Europe, along with Victoria Vox, ukulele artist and mouth trumpeter extraordinaire. We celebrate Grrl Power, talk about what it’s like being a female ukulele artist, explore the ins and outs of getting onto the Ukulele Festival Circuit, and much more.
Shoutouts:
• Renée for becoming a Patron and being a part of the ukulele group at Spotlight Music in Fort Collins
• The Plymouth Uku...
2018-12-051h 33OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 74: Hold Me Closer Tony DanzaGuest: Gerald Ross
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
On our last Podcast of the year, we visit Wendy’s in search of product placement sponsorship, talk about our top five ukulele gadgets and songs; send shoutouts to all our guests in 2018, patrons, listeners, and our families; and in general celebrate our time together just laughing and talking about the ukulele with regular guest Gerald Ross and co-host Doug Brown.
Shoutouts:
• Too many to list! To all my guests, listeners, family, and people who've written to me: MAHALO (THANK YOU)!
Links:
• Ashokan Uke Fest: https://ashokan.org/uke-fest/
• Gerald Ross website: https://ge...
2018-12-051h 35OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 72: Sending It Home In Your UnderwearGuests: Mike Hind, Ben Hassenger
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
The Fall is bringing the cold air down from Canada into Lansing, home of returning guest Ben Hassenger. We’re also bringing in the warmth from Bermuda with first time guest Mike Hind. You’ll get a sneak peak at what it was like at Wonderstruck, get some tips on performing, building a better ukulele club, and so much more.
Become a Patron of the Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
Shoutouts:
• Cynthia, Michelle and Jody - it was great to meet you in person at Wonderstruck.
• Ukulele Rob and the St. Jo...
2018-10-261h 46OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 70: Now She's In Your KitchenGuests: Danielle Anderson, Erin McGrane and Jeff Freling
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
As the Summer winds down, we’re still all about The FUN of talking ukulele with folks like Danielle, Erin, and Jeff, AKA Danielle Ate The Sandwich, and Victor and Penny. It’s all kinds of talk about wrassling, Wonderstruck, UkeFest 2.0, busking, and lots, lots more!
Become a Patron of the Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
Video of episode: https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=gtZbDpww23E
Shoutouts:
* Cam to update me on the Kala UBass
* Ross for reaching out to me about ukul...
2018-09-121h 35OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 71: Emotional Support UkuleleGuests: Ben from "Ukulele Roadtrips," Gerald Ross
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
The Autumnal Equinox has come and gone, and as the year flies by our theme for this episode is appropriately about traveling. And who better to bring on the show than Ben from “Ukulele Roadtrips,” and our regular guest Gerald Ross. Both of these Road Warriors share stories with Doug and me as we explore how to travel with an ukulele.
Shoutouts:
* Jodie and her Paddle and Strum classes: http://paddleandstrum.com/
* Rose from Melbourne Australia is starting an ukulele Podcast - looking forward to hearing it!
* Michelle - fo...
2018-09-121h 51OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 69: First Bass and PickupsGuests: Heidi Swedberg, John “The Ukulele Teacher” Adkins, Andy Andrews
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown (maybe)
We have a hot one for you on this summer day, with Andy Andrews and the Volcano, John “The Ukulele Teacher” Adkins, Heidi and Daniel, plus my co-host Doug Brown who took time out from Bass fishing to join the Podcast. This episode we discuss bridging the partisan divide with ukulele playing, revisit the ukulele bass, talk about gear to record ukulele videos, and much more!
Become a Patron of the Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
Video of episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
2018-08-141h 25OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 68: In A Ziploc BagGuests: Zoë Bestel, Abe Deshotel
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
The dog days of summer are upon us, and to be the heat we’ve got some cool guests on the show like Zoe Bestel and Ukulele Abe, along with my co-host Doug Brown. This time out we go off the rails right away exploring hot dog buns, appropriate cosplay accessories, and lots and lots of ukulele, including physicality when performing, Kala bass ukuleles, and much more.
Shoutouts:
* Shoutout to Andy Andrews - great to hear from you and that PUKA found a new home! There’s still a lot of la...
2018-06-1734 minOokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 67: CrockpotGuests: Gerald Ross, Craig Chee, Sarah Maisel, Marcy Marxer, Cathy Fink, Ben Hassenger
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Broadcasting from Daniel’s Hall at Swallow Hill Music, we bring you the OokTown Podcast recorded in front of a live audience during the 11th Annual Denver Ukulele Festival, with plenty of returning guests, new guests, and a surprise (but not really) guest appearance from the Mighty Uke Day Festival!
Shoutout to:
* Andy Andrews and PUKA - we wish everyone there safe passage and restoration. I’ll include a link to a GoFundMe site to help people affected by the Puna lava flow...
2018-06-0234 minOokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 66: Ukulele JediGuests: Ben Hassenger, Victoria Vox
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
It's our 7th anniversary Podcast, and it’s just like starting over again. So watch us stumble through our first LIVE Podcast - and, yes, I said “watch us” because you can view our first LIVESTREAM broadcast on YouTube with returning guests Victoria Vox and Ben Hassenger, along with my co-host Doug Brown, as we reflect back on our seven years of Podcasting. PLUS, watch a Victoria sing a cut from her “Colorful Heart” album.
Trivia quiz:
* How many episodes? 68. Two of them are interview specials.
* When did we record our first...
2018-04-261h 21OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 65: Go See Robots Fighting MonstersGuests: Aaron Keim, Phil Doleman, Mary Agnes Krell,
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Welcome to Springtime in the Rockies! We muscled through the winter, survived the change to daylight savings time, and we’re here with returning guests Aaron Keim, Phil Doleman, and Mary Agnes Krell to talk about ukulele strings for busking, beginner workshops, Guh-nuf 2018, and so much more! So stay right here… for the OokTown Podcast.
This is the OokTown Podcast, Episode 65, recorded March 25, 2018. “Go See Robots Fighting Monsters.”
Shout-outs to:
* Ian Patterson (Follow The Dolphin) - thanks for your message, I’ll keep you in mind for a spot on...
2018-04-011h 16OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 64: Bacharach To Back On TrackGuests: Andy Andrews, Gerald Ross
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
In the bleak mid-Winter, my co-host Doug Brown and i bring you ukulele joy with returning guests Andy Andrews and Gerald Ross. We get to talk about Burt Bacharach songs, Andy Andrews first Ukulele Festival, the evolving Ukulele Workshop instructor, ukulele amps, Warren Buffett, and much more!
Shoutouts:
Don Thorne: Opening song is "Gilligan's Island" and "Hidden"
Dennis Hicks: Good job on wanting to practice and play Doug's song!
Andy Andrews:
* UkeFestWest Performers 2004 Lyle Ritz Bill Tapia Ian Whitcomb Jim Belloff Joel Eckhaus John King James Hill Tom Harker Ralph...
2018-03-011h 37OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 63: My New Year's Resolution is 1080pGuests: Victoria Vox, Lucy Laforge
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
It’s the start of a New Year, and my co-host Doug Brown and I welcomed back Victoria Vox and Lucy Laforge to the show. We got the scoop ont their new CD and Kickstarter project, discussed putting albums onto vinyl records, plus song production techniques, and you gotta stick around to hear Victoria’s story about how she met the Thin White Duke.
Shoutouts:
* Roger Funke from Fort Collins for contacting about his custom made ukuleles: https://www.facebook.com/FunkeUkuleles/
* Paul Mansell from the UK - classical ukulele album...
2018-02-011h 30OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 62: I Know EnyaGuests: Jon Howard, Chris Russell
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
We made it through another year of Podcasting, and we KNOW there'll be lots of new ukuleles for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, or just because it's the Winter Solstice. So this episode is dedicated to ukulele technology and all manner of gadgets for the ukulele. You will not believe how much fun we can have talking tech with first time guest Jon Howard, plus Doug Brown and Chris Russell!
Jon Howard:
* The Ukulele App: http://theukuleleapp.com/
Chris Russell:
* Technology in Music Education blog: https://techinmusiced.wordpress.com/
* YouTube channel: https...
2017-12-271h 41OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 61: FEMA Was CalledGuests: Ben Hassenger, Cynthia Kinnunen
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
The Thanksgiving season snuck up on me, and it gave me pause to be thankful to have a couple of friends back on the show from the upper regions of North America. We welcome Cynthia Kinnunen from Guelph, Canada, and Ben Hassenger from Lansing, Michigan, on the show again to talk about their recent ukulele festivals, try to figure out the “Why” of these festivals, and the healing power of the ukulele.
Ben Hassenger:
website: http://benhassenger.com/music/the-ukulele-kings/
Mighty Use Day: http://mightyukeday.com/
Mighty Use Day merchandise: http...
2017-11-301h 27OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 60: L.R. Bigs or BagsGuests: Hope Dunbar, Nipper Lewis
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Crisp October air brings with it the Fall, as we bring back some old friends: Hope Dunbar of the Star Belle Trio and our guest at the infamous lost Podcast from the Denver Ukulele Festival; plus Nipper Lewis, one of the co-hosts of the long-running Ukecast. We talk about blending ukulele with other instruments on a song, using effects pedals, and how we might use ukuleles to keep teenagers engaged in life.
Hope Dunbar:
“Three Black Crows" CD: https://hopedunbar1.bandcamp.com/album/three-black-crows
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopedunbarmusic
“Revo...
2017-11-021h 27OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 59: Accordion to Who?Guests: Greg Olwell, Chris Russell
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
I survived the Great Eclipse of 2017! And now that fall is right around the corner, we’re gonna blow out the summer with a show to take on the Recorder controversy once again, with music technologist and teacher Chris Russell. And after saying “Ukulele Magazine” three times on our show, we finally get Greg Olwell, editor of Ukulele Magazine on the Podcast to join in the conversation.
Shoutouts to:
Abe Deshotel Podcast #2: http://ukuleleabe.blubrry.net/
Chelsea Spear and “Sister Cities” song: https://twitter.com/travelswbrindle/status/905487021094920193
Musical U in London: ht...
2017-09-291h 38OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 58: In The Aaaarrrrgggghhhh!-bourHost: Stuart Yoshida
Guests: Cynthia Kinnunen, Chris Kennison
It’s the day before the Great Eclipse 2017, and with me on the show today is newly minted Ukulele Podcaster Abe Deshotel, plus regular guest Andy Andrews of PUKA, along with my co-host Doug Brown. We have a full docket starting with talking about Abe’s Ukulele Podcast, the origins of some of the first ukulele festivals, and 20th anniversary of the death of Bruddah Iz, plus much, much more. It’s all coming up next… on the OokTown Podcast.
This is the OokTown Podcast, episode 58, recorded August 20th, 2017. “In The Aaaarrrrgggghhhh!-bour”
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2017-08-301h 48OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 57: Pocket LintHost: Stuart Yoshida
Guests: Cynthia Kinnunen, Chris Kennison
It’s the middle of July, and I’ve got some hot topics to talk about with my amazing panel of guests. Returning to the show are Cynthia Kinnunen from Guelph, Canada, along with Chris Kennison, a regular on this show and now with the Rhythm Cats Band in Mesa, Arizona. We go deep to talk about letting go of old beliefs about playing ukulele, and then all the things we love about grassroots music festivals.
Shoutouts:
Abe Deshotel: https://www.youtube.com/user/abemyrabe
Andrew Kitakis and Kalei Gamao of the Ukul...
2017-07-311h 22OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 56: Don’t Flush The Toilet With Your FeetGuests: John “The Ukulele Teacher,” Erin McGrane and Jeff Freling (aka Victor and Penny)
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
I have plenty of shoutouts this month (see below), PLUS a NEW guest, John “The ukulele teacher,” returning guests and newlyweds Erin and Jeff, along with my co-host Doug Brown. We talk about whether it’s better to just make music versus be a good musician; the amazing power of the ukulele to connect people together in a joyful way; ukulele trends; and much more!
Shoutouts to:
Jerry Noble and TRU Ukes of Fort Wayne, IN
Paul Guss and Ukulele Sobu Train
Mat...
2017-07-011h 18OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 55: Was There Any Purell Around?Guests: Greg and Jere Canote, Aaron Keim, Aldrine Guerrero, John Nash, Chris McGarry
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Continuing on with Ukulele Festival month, I help celebrate the 10th Annual Denver Ukulele Festival with my guests Greg and Jere Canote, Aaron Keim, Aldrine Guerrero, John Nash, and Chris McGarry, along with my co-host Doug Brown. We share our favorite Ukulele Festival stories, stay away from time travel questions, and talk about finding our own unique identity. So join me now live at Daniels Hall… on the OokTown Podcast.
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Make a on...
2017-05-2851 minOokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 54: Inspecting HedgesGuests: Astraluna, The Hedge Inspectors, Mary Agnes Krell, We Tigers, Victoria Vox
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
I’ve got a Podcast LIVE from the Grand Northern Ukulele Festival over in Jolly Old England, and YES, it’s recorded in a NOISY Pub, but that’s what makes it AUTHENTIC. So hang in there, because it’s well worth hearing what Astraluna, The Hedge Inspectors, We Tigers, Victoria Vox, and Mary Agnes Krell have to say as we talk about GNUF, ukulele podcasts, and cool projects the artists are working on.
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2017-05-251h 15OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastOokTown Interview: Lorraine BowGuest: Lorraine Bow
Host: Stuart Yoshida
E komo mai! Welcome to the OokTown Interview, a special edition of my Podcast where I have a one-on-one conversation with my guest. And this time around, I’ve got Lorraine Bow, founder of Ukulele Wednesdays in London and the owner of her own Ukulele School called “Learn to Uke.” We talk about how and why she started Ukulele Wednesdays 10 years ago, ideas for starting your own Ukulele Podcast, and lots more.
Links:
Podcasters’ Studio: http://thepodcastersstudio.com/
Podcasters’ Roundtable: http://podcastersroundtable.com/
ATR2100 USB mic: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/751977-REG/Audio_Technica_A...
2017-05-2142 minOokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 53: Egg-Zactly!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.
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2017-04-231h 34OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 52: Open Carry UkukleleGuests: 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
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References on the Subversive Uk...
2017-03-231h 31OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 51: Strong and WrongHosts: 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.
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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...
2017-02-271h 10OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 50: That's How Stink-eye Got InventedHosts: 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 ukulel...
2017-01-311h 26OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 49: Judicious ReverbHost: 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.
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John Nash:
Tickets to show: https://squareup.com/ma...
2016-12-231h 37OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 48: Really Good Beer-cup HoldersHosts: 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!
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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/UC0...
2016-11-251h 48OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 47: I Don’t Wanna Get Better!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.
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St...
2016-10-201h 38OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 46: Zipper CheckHosts: 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!
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Advice for starting an ukulele group:
Ep. 23: We Should Burn It (http://ooktown.com...
2016-09-221h 38OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 45: Put On Shoes and SocksHosts: 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’.
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Victor & Penny:
https://www.facebook.com/events/165231967218969/
http://www.victorandpenny.com/
Doug Brown:
http://den-uke.com/
http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/eve/562529...
2016-08-281h 14OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 44: Entertainable GoalsHosts: 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.
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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!
Reco...
2016-07-251h 14OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 43: Banana SandwichHosts: 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.
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Marlowe Teichman:
Official Website: www.marlowe-official.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/marloweteichmanmusic
YouTube: www.youtub...
2016-06-201h 31OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 42: An Oboe FestivalHosts: 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.
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James Hill
http://www.jameshillmusic.com/
http://www.theukuleleway.co...
2016-05-1746 minOokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 41: Ukulele OutbreakHosts: 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.
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Doug Brown:
http://den-uke.com/
EP Davis:
http://www.ha...
2016-04-291h 26OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 40: Hiding In My JacketHost: 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 s...
2016-03-311h 23OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 39: Full Body Cavity SearchHosts: 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...
2016-02-291h 34OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 38: I Get To Hear HoofstepsHosts: 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.
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2016-01-271h 28OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 37: I Give Good GoogleHosts: 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...
2015-12-271h 25OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 36: The "Depends" ModelHosts: 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.
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2015-11-221h 28OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 35: Mr. Montgomery PlinkertyHosts: 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/
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2015-10-181h 07OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 34: Do You Play A Real Instrument?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.
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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.
2015-09-201h 45OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 33: A Moody Songwriting BearHosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Guests: Molly Lewis, Danielle Ate The Sandwich
On the show are two fantastic Ukulele playing Internet stars: Molly Lewis and Danielle Ate The Sandwich! Hosts Stuart Yoshida and Doug Brown nearly go off the rails as they geek out and talk about flame-throwing ukuleles, what Doug Brown’s hat smells like, Time Travel, why you’re never weird on the Internet, and a whole lot more.
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Felicia Day’s book, “You're Never Weird on the Internet”:
http://feliciadaybook.com/
DIY Ukulele Flamethrower:
https://www.youtube.co...
2015-08-261h 30OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 32: The Big Brain On DougHosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown, Chris Kennison
It’s the “Bring Your Topic To The Show” episode, with Doug Brown from the Denver Ukulele Community and Chris Kennison of the Rhythm Cats. On this show we talk about playing punk rock songs, the outcome of the court case brought by the UOGB, handy tools for your iPhone and iPad, how to stay motivated to keep learning, and lots more.
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If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. You can also follow me on Twi...
2015-07-271h 24OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 31: You're StraplessHosts: Stuart Yoshida, Uncle Zac, Steve Koehmstedt, EP Davis, Doug Brown
For the first time we’re going to talk at length about the baritone ukulele with special guest Uncle Zac, and then we explore the dark underbelly of the “ukulele backlash,” plus we’ll answer questions from our patrons and listeners.
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If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. You can also follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele
Uncle Zac
http://unclezac.com/
Steve Koehmstedt
http://thephoenixgarage.org/
EP Davis
http://www.hanaleie...
2015-06-121h 14OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 30: The Creation EaterHosts: Stuart Yoshida, Victor and Penny, Doug Brown, Victoria Vox, Danielle Ate The Sandwich, John Nash
This special edition of the show was recorded live at the 2015 Denver Ukulele Festival. We come full-circle to discuss the official adoption of the ukulele as the Hawaii State instrument, getting more kids involved with ukulele, and much more.
Become a Patron of the Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. You can also follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele
Swallow Hill Music School: http://swallowhillmusic.org/
Victor and Penny:
http...
2015-05-1752 minOokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 29: Dennis Rodman Could Do ItHosts: Stuart Yoshida, Aaron Keim, Doug Brown
Finding your voice on the ukulele, LOTS of interesting news tidbits, PLUS… it’s the start of our FIFTH year of Podcasting!
Aaron Keim (The Quiet American): http://quietamericanmusic.com/
Doug Brown and the Denver Ukulele Community:
http://den-uke.com/
The videos of Blind Lemming Chiffon can be seen at: http://www.blindlemmingchiffon.net/see.html
An Ukulele Workshop will be held every 2nd Sunday at Pikes Perk Coffee & Tea House (5965 Academy Blvd. N #203, Colorado Springs, CO) from 2-5pm. Contact Keoni at (360) 556-8741 (hopukeh@hotmail.com).
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2015-04-271h 17OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 28: The Ham on RyeHosts: Stuart Yoshida, Gordon Mayer, Gerald Ross, Doug Brown
For all of you wondering about ukulele woods and how they affect the tone of your instrument, we’ve got some great insights and tips. Plus, we talk about Ukuleles in the Classroom again.
Gerald Ross: http://geraldross.com/
The Ashokan Uke Fest 2015: http://ashokan.org/camps/uke-fest/
Mya-Moe Ukuleles: https://www.myamoeukuleles.com/
Doug Brown and the Denver Ukulele Community:
http://den-uke.com/
Become a Patron of the Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. You ca...
2015-03-301h 14OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 27: My Daughter Made Lemon CelloHosts: Stuart Yoshida, Alan Rosen, Andy Andrews, Sarah Goodroad, John Hamilton, Doug Brown
I’ve got a cabal of Ukulele group leaders and organizers to talk about how they are secretly going to take over the world. Not really, but we have a fantastic show to talk about ukulele group demographics and more. Plus, the ukulele grown up and become mainstream, maybe?
Become a Patron of the Ukulele by supporting our Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. You can also follow me on Twitter @ColoradoUkulele
Re...
2015-02-091h 34OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 25: The Talent KnobHosts: Stuart Yoshida, Gerald Ross, EP Davis, Doug Brown, Chris Kennison
We discuss recording, recording techniques, and most importantly, why you should care. The answers may surprise you.
Become a Patron of the Ukulele by supporting our Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. You can also follow me on the Twitter @ColoradoUkulele.
Gerald Ross’ website: http://geraldross.com/
Doug Brown and the Denver Ukulele Community website: http://den-uke.com/
EP Davis’ website: http://hanaleiep.com/
Chris Kennison’s websites:
http://steelguitarwizard.com/
http://hsga.org/
Record...
2014-11-171h 29OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 24: What was the question?Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, EP Davis, Doug Brown
We explore and share insightful tips and strategies that can work for those of you who want to know, “Where do I go now that I’ve learned all the basics?”
Become a Patron of the Ukulele by supporting our Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. You can also follow me on the Twitter @ColoradoUkulele.
EP Davis’ website: http://hanaleiep.com/
Denver Ukulele Community website: http://www.den-uke.com/
Recorded October 19, 2014.
2014-10-201h 07OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 23: We Should Burn ItHosts: Stuart Yoshida, Andy Andrews, EP Davis, Doug Brown
This show is all about Ukulele Clubs, and we go in-depth about how the Santa Cruz Ukulele Club started, tips on starting and running a Club, how big should a Club be, and more.
Become a Patron of the Ukulele by supporting our Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. You can also follow me on the Twitter @ColoradoUkulele.
Andy Andrews’ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/andyinhawaii
EP Davis’ website: http://hanaleiep.com/
Denver Ukulele Community webs...
2014-09-291h 30OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 22: That was the time when I couldn't count the hairs on my headHosts: Stuart Yoshida, Gerald Ross, Doug Brown
Introducing a new feature on the show called “Tech Talk,” and this episode we talk about the Blues, and boy do we have some great stuff for you try out and think about. Plus the importance of knowing key changes, learning riffs, playing rhythm ukulele as part of the band, and more.
Become a Patron of the Ukulele by supporting our Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. You can also follow me on the Twitter @ColoradoUkulele.
Gerald Ross’ websit...
2014-08-181h 23OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 21: Is There A Vuvuzel World Record?Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Gerald Ross, Doug Brown
I give shout-outs to Lisa Weldy, Walter Bates, and a listener who wrote in but my email to him bounced, talk about the Reno Uke Festival, improvising on the ukulele, James Hill’s new endeavor, and much more.
Become a Patron of the Ukulele by supporting our Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
If you have feedback or questions, please drop me a line at info@ooktown.com. You can also follow me on the Twitter @ColoradoUkulele.
Gerald Ross’ website: http://geraldross.com/
Doug Brown and the Denver Ukulele Community website: http://den-uke.com...
2014-07-211h 09OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 20: It's Like Burning UkeHosts: Stuart Yoshida, Star Belle trio, Aldrine Guerrero, Doug Brown, Chris Kennison
It’s a special edition of the OokTown Podcast recorded LIVE at the Denver Ukulele Festival 2014. And, oh no! We talk about the ukulele as state instrument, but only because DOUG brought it up; where do we see ukulele festivals going; ukulele festivals overseas; ukuleles in the classroom; and much more!
Become a Patron of the Ukulele by supporting our Podcast! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
Recorded June 7, 2014.
2014-06-0851 minOokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 19: Now I get that same effect...Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Danielle “Ate The Sandwich” Anderson, Gerald Ross, EP Davis, Chris Kennison
It’s the “Re-visited” Podcast where we talk about the art of songwriting (again), the ukulele as State Instrument (again), crowd-funding (again), finding your crowd and creating a fan base, and more.
Links for Danielle Ate The Sandwich:
http://danielleatethesandwich.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DanielleAtetheSandwich
http://www.patreon.com/danielleatethesandwich
Links for Gerald Ross:
http://geraldross.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6Q4w8SfjgU
Link for EP Davis:
http://hanaleiep.com/Hanaleiep/EP_Davis.html
Links for Chris Kennison:
http://steelguitarwizard.com/
http://hsg...
2014-05-291h 49OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 18: The Internet Is Like A Fairy GodmotherHosts: Stuart Yoshida, Molly Lewis
Special guest co-host Molly Lewis, winner of the 2007 Ukulele Video of the Year, joins me to talk about all kinds of tips and approaches to songwriting on the ukulele, why the Geek shall inherit the earth, the almost big controversy of the Ukulele as the state instrument of Hawaii, and much more.
Links for Molly Lewis:
mollylewis.bandcamp.com
mollylewis.fanbridge.com
patreon.com/molly
PLUS: MUSIC ROBOTS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qlqe1DXnJKQ
Recorded April 27, 2014.
2014-04-281h 32OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 17: Wanna go to Casa Bonita?Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Aldrine Guerrero, Gerald Ross, EP Davis, and Doug Brown.
Selecting the right ukulele size; how to adapt songs to the ukulele; using loops and pre-recorded music at live shows; what happened at this year’s NAMM show; and much more.
Support our OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron of the show! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
Aldrine Guerrero and the Ukulele Underground’s website is at http://ukuleleunderground.com/
Gerald Ross’s website is at www.geraldross.com
EP Davis’ website is at www.hanaleiep.com
Doug Brown and the Denver Ukulele Community website is at www.den-uke...
2014-03-031h 19OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 16: I was hoping that was washing your hands!Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Phil Doleman, EP Davis, Doug Brown.
The ukulele in Great Britain; finger-style playing; the “third wave” of the ukulele and why it works so well on YouTube; upcoming ukulele festivals; and much more!
Support our OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron of the show! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
Phil Doleman’s website is at www.phildoleman.co.uk
EP Davis’ website is at www.hanaleiep.com
Doug Brown and the Denver Ukulele Community website is at www.den-uke.com
Recorded February 9, 2014.
2014-02-101h 26OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp: 15: Someone Release EP!Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown, EP Davis, and Gerald Ross.
It’s our first podcast of 2014! We talk about the Patron crowd-funding model; what makes someone a great music teacher; who uses a strap to hold your ukulele and when is it appropriate; and much more.
Support our OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron of the show! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
EP's website is at http://hanaleiep.com/
Geral Ross' website is at http://geraldross.com/
Doug Brown and The Denver Ukulele Community website is at http://den-uke.com/
Recorded January 26, 2014.
2014-01-271h 12OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 14: A Banjo MuteHosts: Stuart Yoshida, Jeff Jaros, Doug Brown, EP Davis, Chris Kennison, and Gerald Ross.
Our Christmas Wishlists, the Ukulele Year in Review, selecting an ukulele, and much more!
Support our OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron of the show! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
Denver Folklore Center website is at http://www.denverfolklore.com/
EP's website is at http://hanaleiep.com/
Geral Ross' website is at http://geraldross.com/
Chris Kennison's gig at the Arizona Opry is at http://www.azopry.com/
Doug Brown and The Denver Ukulele Community website is at http://den-uke.com/
Recorded December 15, 2013.
2013-12-161h 32OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 13: I Approach From The Left SideEp. 13: I Approach From The Left Side
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Star Belle (Jessica Luebbe, Hope Dunbar, Emily Dunbar), EP Davis, Gerald Ross, Doug Brown.
It's the TOTAL GEEK OUT Podcast show! The Star Belle microphone wish list, why ukulele groups should make professional level song charts, crowd-funding re-visited and kicked to death, pick-ups for the ukulele, and more.
To place an order for Star Belle's upcoming CD, "Make Room For Love," contact them at starbelle.trio@gmail.com, or Star Belle Uke Trio on Facebook.
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2013-11-251h 25OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 12: Heavy NylonFestivals Galore: the upcoming Denver Ukulele Festival 2013, a 500% successful first annual Ashokan Uke Fest and Western and Swing Festival, let's get Raiatea Helm at the Denver Uke Fest, the Uke-on festival, our favorite Ukulele moments that changed history, and more.
Support our OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron of the show! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Gerald Ross, EP Davis, Doug Brown.
Little Hula Heaven featuring Gerald Ross on ukulele: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_CXIUggk1Q
Sign up for Ukulele Workshops: http://ooktown.com/index.php/appointments/book-workshop
Recorded July 29, 2013.
2013-07-301h 08OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 11: I'm A Little TeapotHawaiian falsetto singing style tradition (ka leo ki’eki’e), Amanda Palmer's kick-starter project that raised $1.2M, the healing power of the ukulele, ukulele orchestras, and more.
Support our OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron of the show! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Raiatea Helm, Doug Brown, Chris Kennison, EP Davis.
Recorded May 19, 2013.
2013-05-2049 minOokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 10: Are You A Low-G or High-G?If you want to learn how to play the ukulele or teach others to play, this Bambucha Size Podcast is for you! Discussions on teaching methods (melody first or strumming a three-chord song); ukulele programs in Hawaii; how to learn to play solos; the Hi*Sessions; car/van recordings - is it safe?; and more.
Support our OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron of the show! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Aldrine Guerrero, EP Davis, Doug Brown, and Gerald Ross.
Recorded February 24, 2013.
2013-02-251h 14OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 9: I Sit In My Basement AlotThe Year 2012 in Review.
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Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Gerald Ross, Chris Kennison, EP Davis, Doug Brown.
Recorded January 20, 2013.
2013-01-211h 09OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 7: A Double-edged PillowEverything you wanted to know about the Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins Ukulele Groups; tips for starting an Ukulele Group; ideas on improvisation; and more!
Support our OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron of the show! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown, Sarah Goodroad, and John Hamilton.
Denver Ukulele Community website: click here
Boulder Ukulele Group: click here
Fort Uke Group: click here
Sarah Goodroad's summer ukulele class at the Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts: click here and click on the “High School/Adult” Tab.
Recorded April 28, 2012.
2012-04-291h 04OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 6: Two words - TOTALLY SUPER DUPER AWESOME lookingDiscussion on EP's new Kamoa ES 335-style ukulele; Denver Uke Fest news; the first annual Denver Uke Community Songwriting Contest winner; Ukulele video of 2011; music as universal language; low-G versus high-G revisited; recording tips; and more.
Support our OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron of the show! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown, EP Davis, and Gerald Ross.
Ukulele Video of the Year 2011 (as chosen on Ukulele Hunt): “A Banda Mais Bonita da Cidade’s Oração.”
Cool Chords voicing using the high-G ukulele in Tab notation:
Fmaj7: 0-0-5-5
Dm7: 0-1-2-5
Recorded March 18
2012-03-191h 10OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp 5: The Pinnacle of my DeclineDiscussion on how Ukulele Festival participants have evolved; our favorite ukuleles and ukulele makers; cool archtop ukuleles soon to come from Kamoa; playing techniques to understand for all aspiring players; and more.
Support our OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron of the show! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
Hosts: EP Davis, special guest Gerald Ross, and Stuart Yoshida.
Recorded February 19, 2012.
2012-02-201h 01OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp 3: Is There a Brown Noise on the Ukulele?Discussions about NOT achieving a world-record of ukulele strum-along in Hawaii; South Park references; the Aloha Music Camp ukulele program; Low-G versus High-G; and more.
Support our OokTown Podcast by becoming a Patron of the show! Visit www.patreon.com/ooktown
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown, Chris Kennison, and Jeff Jaros.
Recorded October 23, 2011.
2011-10-241h 03OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 2: Heavy Metal UkuleleDiscussions about Tips on what works for ukulele get togethers; Heavy Metal ukulele; the new Eddie Vedder album; and more.
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Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown, EP Davis.
Recorded June 10, 2011.
2011-06-111h 01OokTown - The Ukulele PodcastEp. 1: An Ukulele ShootenannyWe discuss whether ukulele is getting mainstream, artists picking up the ukulele, and an old-fashioned “Ukulele Shootenanny.”
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Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown, EP Davis.
Recorded April 28, 2011.
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