Shelley Rickey: July 2010

July 31, 2010

Tattoo Uke

1. Rick Russo's Ukulele Lady Tattoo 2. Hello Jodi's Uke Bug Tattoo
3. Unknown
4. Uke Jackson's Ukulele playing Frog Tattoo
5. Derek Gabbards's Flaming Ukulele Tattoo
6. Tattoo by Sunny Buick
7. Joe Zane's Uke Tattoo
8.Ami Worthen's Tattoo (The Mad Tea Party)
9. Unknown
10. Daniella's (from Michigan) Tattoo
11. & 12. Tattoo's by Sunny Buick

July 27, 2010

Wukulele Festival

There is a ukulele festival coming up on the 8th, 9th and 10th of October which i think is going to be really special. It will be held in Worthing, West Sussex, UK. I've never been there but it looks like a gorgeous seaside town.

There is an amazing line up planned including Bob Brozman, Sophie Madeleine and The Bobby McGees! So, for all of you ukulele enthousiasts out there, if you have the time and the notion, i'd definately put it on your agenda. To find out more, Visit The Wukulele Festival Website.

Oh, and The Uke Box will be performing there as well! We'll also be giving a beginners workshop and will have our 'Jumping Flea Market' set up. We are very honored to be included in such an amazing group of artists and are really looking forward to it. Hope to see you there!

July 16, 2010

Got the car all packed up...

for a little camping trip in the Veluwe. Just Marko and i, two ukes, a couple pair of overalls and an old canvas tent. Oh, and NO laptop!
Later, Sweet Potat'rs...

July 13, 2010

New T-shirts at The Jumping Flea Market!

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You ukulele players out there just adore sharing your love of the ukulele with others. And rightfully so, being such an easy instrument to pick up and one to which you can dedicate a lifetime learning and, most importantly, enjoying the hell out of it! I designed this t-shirt which makes it easy to teach others the 3 basic chords C, F & G7 and get folks ukulele-ing! The t-Shirts are good quality 'Fruit of the Loom's' and come in Small, Medium, Large and X-tra Large. Place your order here!

It was fun while it lasted...

but Holland lost the final of the World Cup. Although, if you would have seen Amsterdam today you would have never believed it. The team was carried through the canals by boat and it was absolute madness. You know, I've never been fond of the color Orange but since this tournament i've kind of grown fond it. And just to ed this story on a positive note, look what i found when i googled 'orange'... A Hohner Compadre Accordion. Isn't it a beautiful design? A modern twist on a traditional form, lovely.

July 7, 2010

Everything is Orange

The Dutch have made it to the finals of the World Cup and OH MY what a PARTY. Everything is Orange and folks done lost their minds. Why Orange since the Dutch flag is Red, White and Blue?

Oranje (Orange) is the color of the Dutch Royal Family. The lineage of the current dynasty -- the House of Oranje-Nassau -- dates back to Willem van Oranje (William of Orange). But while the color orange has royal roots in the Netherlands, today it symbolizes a broader pride in the country and in being Dutch.

The final is Sunday which will be played against either Spain or..... Germany. Whoaaaaaa. (The Dutch have just a teeny tiny little bit of animosity towards the Germans. You see, they beat them in the final in '74 and there's the..., uh, war. Oh damn, did i mention the war?) Anyway, it's just a game right? Oh my.

On the lighter side, here's a fun musical twist, The Dutch National Anthem. Grab your orange ukulele and play along!

Wilhelmus van Nassouwe from Asteroids on Vimeo.

July 5, 2010

Freak Musical Stunts Make Fun and Profits

From the December Issue of Modern Mechanix, 1933
This article actually suggests rounding up cats in the neighborhood with different pitches and then goes further to provide a diagram which tells you which tails to twist to play 'Home Sweet Home'. There is even a photograph of folks attempting to do this. WHA'?!!!
Good Grief, call Animal Wellfare, the crazy cat lady is starting a kitty orchestra!
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