MUK presents:
MUF - The Melbourne Ukulele Festival
Feb. 26th to March 2nd, 2010.
Yes! It's finally here!! And you can be a part of it!!!
The inaugural Melbourne Ukulele Festival will feature ukulele performers from around the country and special international guests. Be part of history!
Produced by the Melbourne Ukulele Kollective, the MUF promises to be everything Australian ukers have been waiting for. Ukulele virtuosos and thundering, unruly "uke mobs" will join together in five heady days of ukulele abandon! Members of the many ukulele groups that have sprung up all across the nation will descend on Melbourne for the greatest gathering of the ukulele clans ever seen in this country.
Confirmed acts include:
Bosko and Honey (who, after recently completing their World Ukulele Safari, will be on their Australian Ukulele Safari and traveling with them are ...)
Yan Yalengo from France
and Gensblue from Japan!
Plus
Azo Bell (Byron Bay)
The Blue Hulas (Byron/North Coast Ukulele Club)
Rose Turtle Ertler (everywhere)
Anthony Leonard Combo (Melbourne)
Cameron Murray (Sydney)
Uni and Her Ukulele (San Francisco)
The Ukules (Sydney)
Ukleleus (Canberra)
Betty's Driving Force (Melbourne)
HUG, Hobart Ukulele Group
SEGUE- Slightly Eclectic Guildford Ukulele Ensemble
and of course the MUK Big Band
And many more!!!!
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M.U.K., the Melbourne Ukulele Kollective, was formed in April 2004 to provide a vehicle for the large number of ukulele players that reside in Melbourne, both amateur and professional, to perform and exchange ukulele related information, tunes, etc. Our aim has always been to be an open group, inclusive of all styles of music, age and experience and to be welcoming to all that wish to participate on any level.
The Big Ukulele Band (BUB), which began in August ’04, is indicative of these ideals, with over forty members ranging from eight years of age to the very senior with broad backgrounds of musical experience. Our songs range from the early years of uke and it’s home in the islands to folk, country, disco and rock.
The debut performance of the Big Ukulele Band was in Sept. ’04 as part of the Darebin Music Feast and in October ’04 performed at the Melbourne Fringe Festival, winning the award for Best Family Event. Since our first performances, many audience members have been drawn to the uke, often with little or no experience in playing a musical instrument and we have provided them with both instruction in how to play ukulele and basic music theory, as well as the opportunity to perform with the BUB.
We also run KLUB MUK, the first Tuesday of each month at 303 (303 High St. Northcote), where all ukers can get up and do their thang. 7-11pm, free.
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Hey hey! Hows things? Need some live music to kick off your weekend? Friday 14th August will see Creech hit the stage for their 'Lazy' Video/Single Launch @ Revolver Upstairs! Special guests are Daddys Little Girl, Winterun & Spasticator! ***TICKETS SELLING FAST*** So get in quick! Available from Moshtix outlets or Moshtix online www.moshtix.com.au
Please check out our new comedic “vampire bankers” music video. The guy who directed this also directed Madonna’s first music vid. We think it’s pretty funny. It’s available as a free mp3 download on http://www.ukejackson.com
Thanks for being our friend! Uke Jackson and the NY Ukulele Ensemble
