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The 2013 Ukulele Hooley Is On !

April 25, 2013 by Tony B | 2 comments

At last the sunshine is back so it’s that time of the year again – time to announce Ireland’s ukulele festival :

The Ukulele Hooley 2013 in Dun Laoghaire on Saturday and Sunday August 24/25

We have a grand lineup of ukulele artists from all round the world but as usual the whole emphasis of the “Hooley” is to have a celebration of the ukulele and a fun get together of ukulele friends from all over. Its going to be a weekend of ukulele fun and laughter…and a lot of wonderful music!

The Ukulele Hooley website is currently being updated and will be up and running in the next week so keep checking back.

So start making your plans to get yourself and your uke to the Ukulele Hooley By The Sea!

Don’t miss out :-)

Ukulele Hooley 2013

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Ukulele Orchestra of Gt. Britain to play Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Waterford in July :-)

April 1, 2013 by Tony B | 1 comment

Great news for the many Irish fans of the Ukulele Orchestra of Gt. Britain they will be appearing at the National Concert Hall in Dublin on July 25th, UCH Limerick 26th, Theatre Royal, Waterford 27th and finish off at the Cork Opera House on 28th. Tickets have already gone on sale and I’m sure they will sell out pretty quick so don’t miss out – book now !

The concert is being promoted by Pat Byrne (a member of UkuHooley).

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“Women Who Loved You” (new original on ukulele by Danielle Ate the Sandwich)

May 22, 2012 by Tony B | No comments

Danielle Ate the Sandwich is a very talented ukulele player and songwriter who’s quietly been working away, steadily honing her craft. Her new album Her new album ‘Like a King’ is releasing June 5th, 2012.
It is available for pre-order here: http://danielleatethesandwich.com/index.php/store-2/
Download this track NOW, here:
She is playing one of those “ten a penny” Myna Moe Ukuleles …(just a tinge of the “green monster” erupting here- I’ve been fancying one of those beautiful ukes since I first saw them)
Remember the name “Danielle Ate The Sandwich”:-)

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Dublin Ukulele Hooley Day After – Nora & Helena, Winin’ Boys.

May 18, 2012 by Tony B | No comments

A few memories of the day after the 2011 Ukulele Hooley to help us get into the mood for Ukulele Hooley By The Sea 2012

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Ireland’s Ukulele Festival, “Ukulele Hooley” 2012 August 18/19 Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

May 9, 2012 by Tony B | No comments

Ukulele Hooley, Ireland’s ukulele festival is gearing up for its 3rd year and is happening on the weekend of August 18/19th in Dun Laoghaire (with the support of Dun Laoghaire & Rathdown County Council).

Its shaping up to be a great weekend of ukulele workshops, jams, open mics, and a fantastic line up of artists from both sides of the Atlantic. There is a lot more exciting stuff to be announced yet (including more artists tba) so mark the dates in your diary now!

The website is now live but there is a lot more information to be announced, so keep checking ukulelehooley.com for updates.

 

 

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True Blue Lou : Ukulele UkesterBrown

May 7, 2012 by Tony B | No comments

“Ukester Brown” is great at picking old songs that really suit ukulele accompaniment. His nice easy playing and singing style is a pleasure to listen to.
If you haven’t already done so, check out Ukester’s website as he puts the chords or tabs up there : www.ukesterbrown.com

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The Magnetic Fields: Andrew in Drag live session – video

May 4, 2012 by Tony B | 1 comment

Stephin Merritt, the founder and songwriter of unconventional American indie band the Magnetic Fields, visits the Guardian studio with his ukulele to perform a live version of his tragic love song Andrew in Drag. He tells how the song was forged from late evenings in the pub – and also the reaction in Germany to his playing the ukulele.

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Peter Delaney performs “Pariah Chimes” on Harcourt St. Dublin.

April 24, 2012 by Tony B | No comments

One of Ireland’s original ukulele players and talented songwriter, Peter Delaney, performs “Pariah Chimes” live on Dublin’s Harcourt St.
If you get a chance to see Peter at any of his gigs, his performances are magic.

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Howlin’ Hobbit – Dr. Hokum & Mr. Jive

April 17, 2012 by Tony B | 2 comments

The wonderful Howlin’ Hobbit performing one of his own songs “Dr. Hokum & Mr. Jive” – Blistering!

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West Cork Ukulele Orchestra – UCC Gamelan – Cork Opera House

April 14, 2012 by Tony B | No comments

The West Cork Ukulele Orchestra continue to surprise and this is a wonderful musical moment at the Cork Opera House.
If you can get tickets for their upcoming night at Temple Bar’s Button Factory on Saturday April 21st, then do yourself a favour and don’t miss it.

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