Check out this video performed by Dr. Oakroot. He has an unorthodox Uke style that I think you will find enjoyable. Doc is playing a Uke built from a Papa’s kit that exemplifies the expression of individuality possible with a home built kit.
On his website Dr. O said "this kit is highly recommended if you'd like to get into building your own instruments".
Papa's Boxes is a little company based in Syracuse, NY, creating easy to assemble stringed instrument kits using a cigar box. We supply all you need, with the exception of some hand tools, sand paper, and finish. We encourage you to find your own cigar box. The hunt for one can be fun and you never know what type of box will turn up at an antique store or in grandpa's basement. Papa's boxes supplies cigar boxes, too, if needed.
Listen to a song played by David Barlia on his Cigar Box Soprano Uke kit......
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Listen to a song played by Tom Sharpe on his Cigar Box Soprano Uke kit......
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Currently available for purchase is a Soprano Ukulele kit. More stringed instrument cigar box kits are currently under creative contemplation and will be available shortly.
Pick-ups are available for your kit, for that loud plugged-in sound.
Containing the complete written music from GRAMMY® nominated He Nani and GRAMMY® winning CD 'ikena.
Holiday Sale ALL CDs only $12 until 12/31/09, only at DanielHo.com. The discount will not appear on your order form but will be applied when we charge your credit card.
Hi Papas Ukes, this Friday December 11th we will hold the 4th annual holiday Benny Mardones VIP Eat and Greet dinner event and on December 12th Benny will hit the stage for his annual holiday concert at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom in Verona, NY!
Only a few VIP dinner & stage table seats are left for this show. If you are interested in attending CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION!
Friends of rural rhythm, greetings from CATTLE CALL, the one and only Hillbilly froggies band! You will find on our myspace some brand new songs recorded by lord Thibault Chopin, and fresh videos filmed by Miss Aloha. All your comments are welcome. And soon our new cd...
Finally, here it is, a cookbook with recipes submitted by twenty six
ukulele players from around the world... including Aya (Japan), Big
Muffin Serious Band (New Zealand), Catgreenbike (England), Charles
Altmann (Australia), Craig Wilson (England), Doctor Sparkles (US),
Eilidh (Scotland), James Hill (Canada), Janet Klein (US), Jen Kwok
(US), Juha Vaananen (Germand/Finland), Jukka Lehtinen (Sweden), Lil Rev
(US), Michelle Kiba (US), Molly and Me (Denmark/Scotland), Oliver Brown
(US), Paul Moore / Ukuleles for Peace (Israel), Peter and Donna Thomas
(US), Peter van Eyck (Belgium), Professor Peter and Dr Dick (Holland),
Ralph Shaw (Canada), Rose Turtle Ertler (Australia), Sarah van Jellie
(England), Sweet Soubrette (US), Ukulele Pete (Scotland), Ukulelezaza
(Belgium) look at: www.ukuleleland.org
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, vol. 2 by various artists: George Kahumoku, Jr., Dennis Kamakahi, Sonny Lim, Keoki Kahumoku, Owana Salazar, Kawika Kahiapo, Jeff Peterson, Daniel Ho, Richard Ho'opi'i, Bobby Ingano, Kawika Kahiapo and Jeff Peterson
Michael Brunnock, hot on the release of his NEW album "Live In New York", will be performing at New York's premier Irish festival Wee Craicfest. A one night festival of live music & the best of Irish short films. Also on the bill this evening will be the one and only Mundy. The 10th annual WEE CRAIC will take place at The Studio at Webster Hall 125 East 11th Street, New York, Thursday , September 17th. Free Bar between 7pm-8pm. Doors 7pm Tickets available on TICKET WEB.
We've all been working very hard this year on making the best Hawaiian music with our favorite artists. And here they are! Five new Hawaiian music releases for 2009.
Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, Ho'ola I Ka Poli - iTunes
George Kahumoku, Jr., Dennis Kamakahi, Sonny Lim, Keoki Kahumoku, Owana Salazar, Kawika Kahiapo, Jeff Peterson, Daniel Ho, Richard Ho'opi'i and Bobby Ingano, Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, vol. 2 - iTunes
"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
Papa's Boxes is a little company based in Syracuse, NY, creating easy to assemble stringed instrument kits using a cigar box. We supply all you need, with the exception of some hand tools, sand paper, and finish. We encourage you to find your own cigar box. The hunt for one can be fun and you never know what type of box will turn up at an antique store or in grandpa's basement. Papa's boxes supplies cigar boxes, too, if needed.
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