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Ukulele Christmas

Unfortunately our plans to make a Christmas Video have been delayed. And, they may possibly be delayed until Christmas 2010. (sigh) But, fortunately other ukulele players have recorded some fantastic stuff. Here are my three favorite just to get you in the mood for a Very Ukulele Christmas.

To start with, my favorite, 'Christmas Time Is Here' from 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' performed by WS64 from Germany. (I want to learn this piece so bad. I must find the chords or tabs... or run this video back and forth until i figure it out!) I just love the tenderness and melancholy of the chord progressions.

These are the cutest ukulele players EVER. Besides that, they're damn good, especially considering the fact that they're made from wool. Check out U900 from Japan doing their very special version of 'Sleigh Ride'.

And lastly, an absolutely grand performance by Jonathan K Miller from Canada. Check out his version of "You're a Mean One, Mister Grinch!"

Of course you'll be wanting the chords for your favorite Christmas Songs to play on your new Ukes that are tucked under the tree, right?! Ukulele Tonya has An Incredible Collection of Links for Plenty of Christmas Cheer.

The Accordion Player

"The Accordion Player"
An Original Painting
8in. x 9.5in

Acrylic Paint on Board with Wooden Matting and Frame.
The frame as well as the board are all reclaimed materials.
Available via The Jumping Flea Market SOLD!

The Last Ukulele Jamboree of The Year!

Click on image to Zoom! And uh, actually 'The Surprise Act' will be a surpise to us too. We have no idea who is coming...but someone fabulous always shows up! One thing that is for sure, I'll be baking up one of my classic ukulele treats to give to everyone that comes and plays us a tune...sweeeeet.

*Design Notes: Marko and i are cracking up about this flyer. I don't know man. I think i need a break. It was worse. It's supposed to be a mouse in a tacky winter sweater playing a ukulele. The original idea was that there would be a cat behind him ready to pounce, symbolizing the coming of the LAST Jamboree of the year...but that wasn't working. I ran out of time, filled it in with snowflakes (like that was going to magically help) and called it quits. Well, you can't win them all. On the other hand, i've been working on Bosko & Honey's Ukulele Safari CD packaging and that sucker is coming out beautifully!

Well, i'm sure the Ukulele Jamboree is going to be super like always despite the damn flyer. We look forward to seeing (& hearing) you there!

Furoshiki

The Japanese art of fabric wrapping. I've just discovered this and i love it. So clever and practical. Lovely way to wrap up a couple of bottles of wine or some baked goodies for your friends during the holidays.
Click on image to ZOOM!