Benny taught himself to play the 'ukulele when he was about 11 years old.
After nine years or so, he virtually put the 'ukulele away for some thirty-five
years. When I met him in 1964, he was the guitarist with the Ali'is, the band that
backed up Don Ho. In 2000, I invited him to be one of the four artists in
"The Art of Solo 'Ukulele", a concert series that led to a CD and a public TV
special. These events revitalized his interest in the 'ukulele, resulting in his album.
The Above is a Quote From - Byron Yasui
You can see Benny and Byron Playing every Thursday and Friday Night at 7:00pm to 9:30pm at the Neptune Restaurant
located at the Pacific Beach Hotel in Waikiki.
For reservations call the Pacific Beach Hotel (808) 922-1233
Please ask for the upper level or to be seated close to B2
For More Information on Benny and his Album Please Visit his web site
Please note that Benny Doesn't manage this myspace however he does manage his website so if you would like to send him a message the best way would be using the email in the contact section of his site.
Please check out our new "vampire bankers" music video. A friend who directed Madonna's first music vid directed this, too. We think it's pretty funny. Hope you like it. Thanks for being our friend! Uke Jackson and the NY Ukulele Ensemble
Benny Chong I am so excited! I wanted to write you and let you know that my very first album "Banned from Canters" just arrived!!! You can hear the songs or buy the CD on my myspace page. Please check it out and tell me what you think. You can also download my CD at www.digstation.com/theukulady
We would appreciate anyone who becomes a friend of Dawn and helps with getting the word out about her upcoming video release of How We Die. This was the last song Dawn recorded prior to losing her battle with Cancer on March 28, 2007
Dawn’s twin sister Sherrie accepts The Geri Lester Heroes of Breast Cancer Courage Award – In Memory from the Karmanos Cancer Institute on Dawn’s behalf in a video recorded on October 22, 2007.
You can view this award presentation on Dawn's MySpace page.
BILL TAPIA'S 100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION & SHOW! Emcee: King Kukulele - Featuring: Kristin Korb, Tony Presti & Abe Lagrimas Jr. Also Appearing: Smokin' Menehunes, Jim "Kimo" West & the Polynesian Paradise Dancers
WARNER GRAND THEATRE - 478 W. Sixth Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Sunday, November 18, 2007 - Doors: 6:00pm / Pre-show: 6:45pm / Showtime: 7:00pm CLICK HERE to buy tickets or call (323)547-3482 . ON SALE NOW: $35. Reserved | $20. General
NOW ON EBAY - CENTER ORCHESTRA 1st & 7th ROW TICKETS! Auction #1 - Auction #2 - Auction #3
www.sanpedro.com Make a day of it, Discover San Pedro!
J Soto's "Slammin'" is now Top 10 on the Smooth Jazz Charts!!!
Come check out this exclusive FREE Download of "SLAMMIN'"! From the new Jay Soto album "STAY AWHILE" Available for a limited time only at: www.JaySotoExclusive.com
Thanks for the add!!! I really loved your style on Uke!!! I watched you play with Uncle Bill and so enjoyed your improvisational style....just really lovely. Perhaps the most beautiful I have seen. How can I learn to play like that?
Aloha Mr. Chong~ we saw you play down at Mauna Lani w the gang!-- Thanks for the music, it was an honor to have had the chance to watch and hear you play!
I've been a fan of your for awhile now and it was great seeing and hearing you play at the Cerritos Ukulele Festival last night. If I wasn't already bald, I would after last night!
