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Ukesperience
Folk Rock / Tropical / Americana

"ukulele boogie music"

Humboldt County, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   Ukesperience: General Info
Member Since9/17/2006
Band Websiteukesperience.com
Band MembersJoe Koches
vocals, Pono concert uke

Jason Hodel
Pono tenor (low G), custom lapsteel tenor uke (made by TJ), vocals

Tim Johnston
double bass, custom bass ukes (made in his own garage), Pono concert uke (low G), vocals,

Dave Sandomeno
percussion, uke, vocals
InfluencesKa'au Crater Boys, Jake Shimabukuro, Lyle Ritz, Eddie Kamae, Bruddah IZ, Herb Ohta-San, George Harrison and any other ukulele player, Beatles, Willie Nelson, Santana, WEEN, Jethro Burns, Bob Marley, Tom Waits, Jerry Garcia, David Grisman, Jeff Tweedy, Robert Earl Keen and many more...
Sounds Likethe ukulele ain't just a toy
Record Labelunsigned
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 16 2008 9:30P
Red Fox Tavern Eureka, California
Jul 18 2008 7:00P
Relay For Life Eureka, California
Jul 19 2008 4:00P
Black Oak Ranch private party Laytonville
Jul 26 2008 3:00P
30th Annual Folklife Festival Blue Lake, California
Aug 30 2008 2:00P
Bigfoot Days Willow Creek, California

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   About Ukesperience
Aloha Amigos from Humboldt County, California!

Years ago, Joe would perform original tunes on his ukulele at a small bar with a house band (Tim on bass) backing him up. Joe had a Big Dream of a ukulele band, but was usually stuck in the backline as a drummer. As fate would have it, Joe was hired, as a drummer, to play with a local band, where he met Jason and Dave. The ukulele was a great way to pass the time and either make others laugh, or drive them crazy. Many hours of ukulele madness were spent in the van and hotel rooms. In 2006, the Northern Califonia ukulele band, Ukesperience, was formed. Approximately one year later, the group received an endorsement by Pono 'ukuleles in Wahiawa, Hawai'i. Around the same time, Tim created a bass uke and lapsteel uke in his garage, taking the ukulele to another level. In 2008, Ukesperience was invited to perform twice at the 8th Annual Waikoloa Ukulele Festival. A primo blend of folk, rock, and island vibes, their music is appealing to all ages. From local coffeeshops, to private parties, weddings, summer festivals, and everything in between, the group's warm sound will make your hips sway. Ukesperience is available for any occassion, not just luau's.



OUR CD IS NOW AVAILABLE @ www.ukesperience.com, OR JUST EMAIL US HERE AT MYSPACE.

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UKEsperience exclusively plays Pono ukuleles. Check them out at www.koolauukulele.com/

Mahalo to John at Ko'olau/Pono for quality ukuleles and outstanding customer service!


*** UKEsperience can be heard on Ukefarm Radio's playlist and in the "Home Recording" section of the website www.ukefarm.com ***

Thanks to John at Ukefarm for all the support!




*It's an honor to be amongst this list of Ko'olau/Pono 'ukulele greats at www.koolauukulele.com/..........

Abe Lagrimus, Jr.
Alden Tokuzato
Ben Chong
Bruce Shimabukuro
Eric Davis Ernie Cruz Jr.
Jin Takuma
Jomel Sumira
Larry Spalding
Ledward Kaapana
Lyle Ritz
Roy Sakuma
Tracey Terada
Shaun Reyes
UKEsperience - Jason, Joe, Tim, and Dave.

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Much Mahalos to Ukewife Cathy for this clip of us playing "Sweet Mary" @ the 2008 Benbow Summer Arts Festival. Jason is playing the custom made (by Tim) LaPuke. It's a tenor sized lapsteel ukulele. Our friend, Nick, sits in on soprano uke.
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Ukesperience's Friends Comments
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Ukulele Hale


Is Online


Jul 4 2008 12:16 PM

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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!
Sweet Hollywaiians





Jun 29 2008 8:49 AM


ALOHA!!!
Rose Harting





Jun 15 2008 11:33 AM

Let's do it! You are in my home town..
I may be up that way this summer.
xox
Jim





Jun 4 2008 4:43 AM

Happy Birthday Joe! Keep on Ukin!
Gwen





Jun 3 2008 7:36 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOEY!
The Beat Nun





May 26 2008 8:18 PM

Victoria Vox





May 12 2008 5:02 AM

i could listen to you all day ;)
The Beat Nun





May 6 2008 11:15 AM

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Please come to this show...
we are trying to get the Great Spiral Gallery to become established as a local all-ages venue, and this will be the first of many arts arcata shows to be put on in the space.
edie brickell





Nov 8 2007 3:03 PM

schweet!
~Kat~





Mar 30 2008 11:59 AM

If only I could have shapeshifted into a bird of some sort and flew over to Six Rivers to experience the Ukesperience on Fri.
We the peeps of Dolores, Colorado would love you guys to come play here, at the Dolores River Brewery~ Happy Spring to ya!
ukulele cosmos





Apr 20 2008 5:00 AM

Hello from the Cosmos. Great music fellas!

Alli
x
Rach(el) Banan(as)





Apr 19 2008 12:44 PM

Hey Ukesperience, I just bought you as my PET! Click here to find out how much I think you're $$WORTH$$!

Dee Settlemier





Apr 18 2008 9:04 PM

Hey Ukesperience, thanks for befriending me... ya'll are most excellent uke-ers...
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Daniel Ho





Apr 18 2008 1:39 PM


Hi, just wanted to let you know about a show coming up...

Fri.
, May 9, 8:00pm
Daniel Ho as special guest
with the El Camino College Youth Orchestra

Arts Nova Sinfonia
El Camino College Campus Theater
16007 Crenshaw Blvd.

Torrance, CA

Tickets: $20.
00
Free parking

1-800-832-ARTS or (310) 329-5345
www. centerforthearts. org

Thanks!!! and hope to see you there!!!
Ukulele Hale


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Apr 17 2008 10:42 AM

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Reydoolele





Apr 13 2008 1:04 PM

Thanks for the add request... your music is COOL!
just in thyme





Apr 13 2008 8:58 AM

Thanks for the "ADD REQUEST".
Glad to be amoung all your uke playing friends.

Deb ;0) jit
A Choir of Rog





Apr 12 2008 7:07 AM

thank uke so much for joining me here.
i hope your week ends with a bang.
drop by some time to leave a word or lend an ear.
peace.
OCTO-FEELING





Apr 11 2008 1:50 PM

Hello Ukes
Many thanks
Nice song with your ukulele
i can travel with your music
Peace
Axel
STNCOLD





Apr 8 2008 2:58 PM

what up? you like?lol your pic doing the shot of saki is funny as hell.
later joey
The Beat Nun





Apr 7 2008 11:57 AM

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Apr 2 2008 12:57 PM

Hey brodahs,
Would you and Kulica please come play at the BREAST FEST in July. I will get you the date if you think you can swing it. Marin Brew Co has music other evenings as to parlay a couple of gigs. I could also try to set up a few other things to try to make it worth your while.
Larry





Apr 1 2008 1:57 PM

Thanks for playing at Curley's Ukesperience! You folks are great.
Candy





Mar 23 2008 8:35 AM

Thanks for thinking of me...I love the cool sounds of Ukesperience! :)

Makes me want a Mai Tai!!

Love Candy

hawaii..!!
Ukulele Ray





Mar 23 2008 1:06 AM

Hey, Guys! Here 'tis... The SHIT HAPPENS SONG.

I truly hope you enjoy it.
Happy Easter, Ukulele Ray

Ukulele Ray's "Take It Slow" (The Shit Happens Song)
..
Jim





Mar 21 2008 1:20 PM

I hope you guys had a great trip.
How many more Ukes are in the collection now? Cheers!
SEAN FAUST





Mar 18 2008 1:38 PM

Yo Dave!
Very awesome tunes happening here!
I'm gonna give it tons of listens.
Hope all is well!
Gwen





Mar 11 2008 10:27 AM


Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame





Mar 16 2008 1:04 PM

What is Up You Guys nice to hear from You keep playing that good good Music and having throws good times Peace and Love Big E
Gwen





Mar 3 2008 11:16 PM

Wishing you Good Food, Good Drink, Good Sky and Good Company oceanside and free!
Misty MisTANG





Mar 2 2008 8:47 AM

woot woot!
Paesan Princess





Feb 21 2008 8:23 AM

Have you guys heard of a song called Little Brown Gal? It's an old Hawaiian song. I know the daughter of the guy who wrote it. She still gets royalties from it. I just don't know that I've ever heard it before. thought you guys would know it.
Kee♥





Feb 6 2008 12:12 PM

Bohemian Mermaid





Jan 17 2008 12:00 PM

You guys rock. Woo!

-Bekki
Bohemian Mermaid

"HUMBOLDT PIE"





Jan 4 2008 9:02 PM

hey! just wanted to let you know that i heard about this bluegrass jam on sundays at 8 at the red fox,you boys should roll by! its every sunday and it is free,hope to see you there,if ya got an email i can forward you the info and poster from the red fox! tell a friend bluegrass party jam every sunday night at the red fox in eureka
Magnolia





Jan 1 2008 2:13 PM

Hey Joey, it's Maggie. I want to see that video of you falling on your face at Larry's. Where can I view this? :)
Larry





Jan 2 2008 10:03 PM

Happy new year, Ukesperience. I love you guys and I'm not just saying that because I'm still holding out for the Hawaiian roadie position.
Bohemian Mermaid





Dec 3 2007 8:54 AM

Thanks, you guys rock! Awe man... Uk AND Kulica for new years?? Who could resist??
Sweet Hollywaiians