OokTown - The Ukulele Podcast

Guests: Jon Howard, Chris Russell

Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown

We made it through another year of Podcasting, and we KNOW there'll be lots of new ukuleles for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, or just because it's the Winter Solstice. So this episode is dedicated to ukulele technology and all manner of gadgets for the ukulele. You will not believe how much fun we can have talking tech with first time guest Jon Howard, plus Doug Brown and Chris Russell!

Jon Howard:

* The Ukulele App: http://theukuleleapp.com/

Chris Russell:

* Technology in Music Education blog: https://techinmusiced.wordpress.com/

* YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/ukuleletenor

Doug Brown:

* website: http://den-uke.com/

Links:

* Andrew Kitakis and Jake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYN80VB0Xxs

* Apps for Ukulele: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/learn-ukuele-songs-chords-apps-guides/

* Fretlight software: https://www.fretlightwired.com/pages/fretlight-studio-software

* Populele: https://popuband.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIweOurO6R2AIVEHR-Ch0hOQP2EAAYASAAEgKYs_D_BwE

* Populele accessories: https://popuband.com/collections/frontpage/products/populele-with-accessory

* Tuning apps for stringed instruments: http://agilepartners.com/apps/guitartoolkit/

* Kala Ukulele app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kala-ukulele/id1064893690?mt=8

* Peterson Strobosoft tuner app: https://www.petersontuners.com/products/istrobosoft/

* TonalEnergy tuner: http://tonalenergy.com/products/te-tuner/

* Ukulele Underground: https://ukuleleunderground.com/app/

* Review of Populele: https://ukestuff.wordpress.com/2017/10/15/what-do-you-do-with-a-popuee-populele-review/

* Chris Russell skateboarder (not the same person): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iI31idnRu4w

* Ryan Reviews Toys Age 6 $11 million per year: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGJGhZ9SOOHvBB0Y4DOO_w

* Luongo Ukulele Experience: https://luongoukulele.com/

* Ukulele Store “Ukulele Republic”: http://www.ukerepublic.com/

* ENYA Ukuleles: https://www.amazon.com/ENYA/b/ref=bl_dp_s_web_9310698011?ie=UTF8&node=9310698011&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=ENYA

* The Ukulele Site: https://www.theukulelesite.com/

* Mim’s Ukes: http://mimsukes.com/

* Southern Ukulele Store in UK: http://www.southernukulelestore.co.uk/

* Denver Folklore Center: https://www.denverfolklore.com/

* Duo Lingo language learning site: https://www.duolingo.com/

* Learn To Play Like Jake Shimabukuro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ugbvvkpa2tw

* Uber Chord app: https://www.uberchord.com/

* Yousician app: http://yousician.com/

* Rocksmith app: https://rocksmith.ubisoft.com/rocksmith/en-ca/home/

* Xvive wireless rechargeable system: https://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-XVI-U2BLACK

* Pageflip Dragonfly Bluetooth Pedal: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DragonFlyBT

* AirTurn PEDPro Bluetooth Pedal: https://store.airturn.com/products/airturn-ped-pro

Guests: Ben Hassenger, Cynthia Kinnunen

Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown

The Thanksgiving season snuck up on me, and it gave me pause to be thankful to have a couple of friends back on the show from the upper regions of North America. We welcome Cynthia Kinnunen from Guelph, Canada, and Ben Hassenger from Lansing, Michigan, on the show again to talk about their recent ukulele festivals, try to figure out the “Why” of these festivals, and the healing power of the ukulele.

Ben Hassenger:

website: http://benhassenger.com/music/the-ukulele-kings/

Mighty Use Day: http://mightyukeday.com/

Mighty Use Day merchandise: http://mightyukeday.com/shop/

Yooper Uke Week: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.krebs.58

Midwest Uke Camp: http://www.midwestukecamp.com/

Cynthia Kinnunen:

website: http://www.cynthiakmusic.com/

Royal City Ukulele Festival: https://www.royalcityukefest.com/

Doug Brown:

website: http://den-uke.com/

Links:

“Four Strong Winds” : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjfTDPhMdTk

“The Hockey Song” : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxJvrD80nJ4

This Week in Tech about automated Bodega: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/this-week-in-tech-mp3-3162/episodes/twit-632-smartest-dumb-people-20993227

Ukulele Hot Springs: http://ukulelehotsprings.com/index.html

John Nash: http://ukuleleinspired.com/

Waterproof Ukulele - Waterman Ukulele: https://kalabrand.com/collections/the-waterman

Find Your Why: https://startwithwhy.com/find-your-why/

Ukulele Festival Calendar on “Got A Ukulele": http://www.gotaukulele.com/p/ukulele-festival-calendar_11.html

Zoe Bestel: http://zoebestel.co.uk/

Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel Ukulele Cruise: http://www.cheemaisel.com/ukulele-cruise/

Stu Fuchs Caribbean Ukulele Cruise: https://stufuchs.com/event/1496458/284290576/caribbean-ukulele-cruise

EP Davis: http://www.hanaleiep.com/Hanaleiep/EP_Davis.html

Healing Power of the Ukulele article: https://www.ukuleletricks.com/healing-power-of-ukulele/

Ukulele Kids Camp: https://theukc.org/

Ukulele as the new Yoga: http://www.ozy.com/fast-forward/why-the-humble-ukulele-could-be-your-new-yoga/80246

DIY Ukulele Flamethrower: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzfyoSgFGNc

Thunderstruck played by Flame Throwing Bagpipe player: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Op1Mng4oY

Guests: Hope Dunbar, Nipper Lewis

Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown

Crisp October air brings with it the Fall, as we bring back some old friends: Hope Dunbar of the Star Belle Trio and our guest at the infamous lost Podcast from the Denver Ukulele Festival; plus Nipper Lewis, one of the co-hosts of the long-running Ukecast. We talk about blending ukulele with other instruments on a song, using effects pedals, and how we might use ukuleles to keep teenagers engaged in life.

Hope Dunbar:

“Three Black Crows" CD: https://hopedunbar1.bandcamp.com/album/three-black-crows

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopedunbarmusic

“Revolver” single: https://soundcloud.com/hopedunbar/revolver

Ukulele Nipper:

Water Gypsy’s “Caravan” EP: https://thewatergypsies.bandcamp.com/releases..

Website: http://www.ukulelenipper.com/

Ukecast Podcast: http://www.ukecast.com/

Gypsy Jazz: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gypsy_jazz

Django Reinhardt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Django_Reinhardt

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TauntonUkulele

Ukulele School Orchestra instructional book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/School-Ukulele-Orchestra/dp/1844179125

Doug Brown:

Denver Ukulele Community: http://den-uke.com/

Links:

American teenagers suffering severe anxiety:https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/11/magazine/why-are-more-american-teenagers-than-ever-suffering-from-severe-anxiety.html?_r=0

China-made ukuleles (reference from last show): http://www.caramelukulele.com/

Podcast with Mary Agnes Krell and the Grand Northern Ukulele Festival: https://ooktown.com/ep-54-inspecting-hedges

James Hill and Janelle: https://www.jameshillannejanelle.com/

Tina and Her Pony: http://tinaandherpony.com/

Chris Kennison’s website: http://steelguitarwizard.com/

OokTown Podcast with Star Belle Trio: https://ooktown.com/2013-shows/ep-13-i-approach-from-the-left-side

The Wrecking Crew: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wrecking_Crew_(music)

Zoom G3 effects pedal: https://www.zoom-na.com/products/guitar-bass-effects/bass/zoom-b3-bass-effects-amp-simulator-pedal

L.R. Baggs acoustic preamp: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ParaDI?mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3032569834&rkg_id=h-b37d8ad3b3925850fc245c057b9508fa_t-1508097585&utm_source=MSN&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=aaShopping&utm_term=Brand%3Dlr%2520baggs&campaigntype=shopping&campaign=aaShopping&adgroup=Accessories%2520-%2520Audio%2520Tools&placement=bing&creative=9338692668&device=c&matchtype=e

Boss AD-5 acoustic preamp: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/boss-ad-5-acoustic-instrument-processor

Share SM57 mic: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SM57?mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3032771300&rkg_id=h-b37d8ad3b3925850fc245c057b9508fa_t-1508097745&utm_source=MSN&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=aaShopping%2520Catch%2520All&utm_term=All%2520Products&campaigntype=shopping&campaign=aaShopping%2520Catch%2520All&adgroup=All%2520Products&placement=bing&creative=9338692666&device=c&matchtype=e

Carlos Santana collaborations: http://wror.com/2016/07/20/happy-birthday-carlos-santana-3/

Carlos Santana and Sarah McLachlan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFr03FpjVP8

iRig acoustic pickup: http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/irigacousticstage/

OokTown Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1818591761745561/

Guests: Greg Olwell, Chris Russell

Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown

I survived the Great Eclipse of 2017! And now that fall is right around the corner, we’re gonna blow out the summer with a show to take on the Recorder controversy once again, with music technologist and teacher Chris Russell. And after saying “Ukulele Magazine” three times on our show, we finally get Greg Olwell, editor of Ukulele Magazine on the Podcast to join in the conversation.

Shoutouts to:

Abe Deshotel Podcast #2: http://ukuleleabe.blubrry.net/

Chelsea Spear and “Sister Cities” song: https://twitter.com/travelswbrindle/status/905487021094920193

Musical U in London: https://www.musical-u.com/learn/new-learning-new-songwriting-new-scales-and-a-new-ukulele/

Greg Olwell:

Ukulele Magazine with Daniel Ward’s Meditative Ukulele Exercise: http://www.ukulelemag.com/stories/ukulele-lesson-get-more-control-over-your-sound-and-rhythm-daniel-ward

email: [email protected]

Ukulele Magazine subscription: https://store.ukulelemag.com/products/ukulele-subscription

Chris Russell:

Ukulele Blog: https://ukestuff.wordpress.com/

Music Technology Blog: https://techinmusiced.wordpress.com/

Music Technology in Education Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/music-education-technology-podcast/id1147822243?mt=2

Twin Cities Ukulele Club: http://www.bluegrassfun.com/twin-cities-uke-club.html

Links:

Ukulele Music Podcast with Chris and Nipper: http://www.ukecast.com/

Podcast mic ATR2100-USB: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B004QJOZS4

Podcast mic Blue Snowball: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-SNOWBALLALUMINUM/dp/B01LQ4YET6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1505676960&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=snowball&psc=1

USB cable to connect a mic to iOS device: https://www.amazon.com/Camera-Connection-Reader-adapter-charging/dp/B071X8C9F7/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1505677244&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=ipad+usb+audio+adapter&psc=1

The Jive Aces: https://www.jiveaces.com/

OokTown Podcast with Heide Swedberg and Daniel Ward: https://ooktown.com/2015-shows/ep-37-i-give-good-google

American Recorder Society: https://americanrecorder.org/

Kala Plastic Ukulele: https://kalabrand.com/collections/the-waterman

Los Angeles Ukulele Festival: http://www.kalakoa.com/ukulele/

Roadie Automatic Tuner: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Roadie-Tuner/Automatic-Guitar-Tuner.gc

Peterson Strobe Tuner: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/StompClassic

iOS ClearTune app: https://itunes.apple.com/dk/app/cleartune-chromatic-tuner/id286799607?mt=8

Ukulele Charts and Tab app: https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/apps

Ukulele Karaoke app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ukulele-karaoke-ukeoke/id887760236?mt=8

Ukulele education program in Canadal: http://www.rubysukes.ca/

Colored Ukulele strings for teahcingl: https://www.elderly.com/aquila-kids-educational-ukulele-string-set.htm

Ukulele with LEDs: https://popuband.com/

Ukulele Chord Changer: http://www.ukechordchanger.com/store/p1/Ukulele_Chord_Changer_%26_Songbook_Set.html

Definition of Millennials: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millennials

Obscenely Optimistic Ukulele songs: https://www.jeremymessersmith.com/

Host: Stuart Yoshida

Guests: Cynthia Kinnunen, Chris Kennison

It’s the day before the Great Eclipse 2017, and with me on the show today is newly minted Ukulele Podcaster Abe Deshotel, plus regular guest Andy Andrews of PUKA, along with my co-host Doug Brown. We have a full docket starting with talking about Abe’s Ukulele Podcast, the origins of some of the first ukulele festivals, and 20th anniversary of the death of Bruddah Iz, plus much, much more. It’s all coming up next… on the OokTown Podcast.

This is the OokTown Podcast, episode 58, recorded August 20th, 2017. “In The Aaaarrrrgggghhhh!-bour”

Abe Deshotel:

website (including Podcast): https://www.ukuleleabe.com/

Shure MV88: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MV88

Shure MV51 (Abe’s Podcast mic): https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MV51

Andy Andrews:

Tunes in the Dune Ukulele Festival: http://tunesinthedunes.com/

Bend Ukulele Group in Oregon: https://www.facebook.com/BendUkuleleGroup/

Ukulele University 2017: http://ukeu.info/

FIrst OokTown Podcast with Andy: https://ooktown.com/2014-shows/ep-23-we-should-burn-it

Doug Brown:

Website - http://den-uke.com/

Links:

Royal City Ukulele Festival: https://www.royalcityukefest.com/

Guelph in Ontario Canada: https://goo.gl/maps/7ASMNPyxmxn

Blubrry Podcasting site: https://create.blubrry.com/resources/podcast-media-hosting/

Libsyn Podcasting site: https://www.libsyn.com/

Free Audio editing software: http://www.audacityteam.org/

"How to Start and Grow An Ukulele Group": https://www.amazon.com/How-Start-Grow-Ukulele-Group/dp/1546902732

OokTown episode with Jim Beloff: https://ooktown.com/2016-shows/ep-46-zipper-check

Our “Dream Ukulele Cruises”: https://ooktown.com/2016-shows/ep-44-entertainable-goals

“We Know Who We Are” from Moana: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwRv3HJoHD8

Tribute to Bruddah Iz: https://store.ukulelemag.com/collections/magazines/products/no-18-fall-2017

Tina Guo (Amazing Cello player on “Wonder Woman” theme song): http://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/2103901/cellist-tina-guo-sound-wonder-woman-theme-touring-hans-zimmer-slashs

NAMM: https://www.namm.org/

Denver Folklore Center: https://www.denverfolklore.com/

Really expensive Martin ukulele: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2017/04/best-of-namm-2017-day-4-ukulele-underground-coverage/

Spyro Gyra “Shaker Song” with Dave Samuels on marimba: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2UcYsOaAtc

Kala brand Waterman plastic ukulele: https://kalabrand.com/collections/the-waterman

Myers acoustic pick-up (no modification needed to ukulele): https://www.myerspickups.com/

Mi-Si rechargeable acoustic pick-up: http://mi-si.com/products/

Host: Stuart Yoshida

Guests: Cynthia Kinnunen, Chris Kennison

It’s the middle of July, and I’ve got some hot topics to talk about with my amazing panel of guests. Returning to the show are Cynthia Kinnunen from Guelph, Canada, along with Chris Kennison, a regular on this show and now with the Rhythm Cats Band in Mesa, Arizona. We go deep to talk about letting go of old beliefs about playing ukulele, and then all the things we love about grassroots music festivals.

Shoutouts:

Abe Deshotel: https://www.youtube.com/user/abemyrabe

Andrew Kitakis and Kalei Gamao of the Ukulele Site: http://www.theukulelesite.com/

Blind Lemon Chiffon (winner of the first annual Super Fantastic Ukulele Contest at the Denver Fair): https://twitter.com/ColoradoUkulele/status/888830646822502401

Cynthia Kinnunen:

Teaching website: http://cynthiakmusic.com

Royal City Ukulele Festival: http://www.royalcityukefest.com

James Hill Teacher Training program: http://www.jhui.org

Uketoberfest: http://ukulelehotsprings.com/index.html

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cynthiakmusic8

Chris Kennison:

The Rhythm Cats: http://silverstartheater.com/

Book ‘em Danno: http://book-em-danno.com/

Guests: John “The Ukulele Teacher,” Erin McGrane and Jeff Freling (aka Victor and Penny)

Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown

I have plenty of shoutouts this month (see below), PLUS a NEW guest, John “The ukulele teacher,” returning guests and newlyweds Erin and Jeff, along with my co-host Doug Brown. We talk about whether it’s better to just make music versus be a good musician; the amazing power of the ukulele to connect people together in a joyful way; ukulele trends; and much more!

Shoutouts to:

Jerry Noble and TRU Ukes of Fort Wayne, IN

Paul Guss and Ukulele Sobu Train

Matt Stead for sending me the CD’s

Joshua Waldman for writing his “How to Start and Grown an Ukulele Group”

Abe Deshotel for about being on an Ukulele Podcast, and then starting to plan his own Ukulele Podcast

Walter Bates for the tip to the “ukulele review” podcast

Links:

The "Ukulele Review” Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ukulele-review-podcast/id1118340956?mt=2

Matt Stead’s CD on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-wend/id1204000966

Joshua Waldman “How to Start and Grown an Ukulele Group”: https://www.amazon.com/How-Start-Grow-Ukulele-Group/dp/1546902732

John “The Ukulele Teacher”:

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1HlihY-iNtOemAlYQq3GXQ

Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/uketeacher

App on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-ukulele-app/id1080635728?mt=8

Victor and Penny: http://www.victorandpenny.com/

Concert in Denver on August 5th: http://www.bandsintown.com/event/14894625?artist=Victor%20%26%20Penny&rsvp_status=unsure&trigger=MaybeRSVP&came_from=162&utm_source=just_announced&utm_medium=email_maybe&utm_campaign=Just%20Announced

DATS song for V&P: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqE73jGTzp4

Doug Brown:

Website - http://den-uke.com/

Guests: Greg and Jere Canote, Aaron Keim, Aldrine Guerrero, John Nash, Chris McGarry

Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown

Continuing on with Ukulele Festival month, I help celebrate the 10th Annual Denver Ukulele Festival with my guests Greg and Jere Canote, Aaron Keim, Aldrine Guerrero, John Nash, and Chris McGarry, along with my co-host Doug Brown. We share our favorite Ukulele Festival stories, stay away from time travel questions, and talk about finding our own unique identity. So join me now live at Daniels Hall… on the OokTown Podcast.

Support the Podcast on Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/ooktown

Make a one-time donation:

https://ooktown.com/donate

Links:

10th Annual Denver Ukulele Festival: http://swallowhillmusic.org/events-and-festivals/denver-ukefest/

John Nash: http://ukuleleinspired.com/

Chris McGarry: http://swallowhillmusic.org/about/contact-us/

Canote Brothers: http://www.canote.com/

Aaron Keim - The Quiet American Music: http://quietamericanmusic.com/

Aldrine Guerrero - Ukulele Underground: http://ukuleleunderground.com/

Doug Brown:

Website - http://den-uke.com/

Guests: Astraluna, The Hedge Inspectors, Mary Agnes Krell, We Tigers, Victoria Vox

Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown

I’ve got a Podcast LIVE from the Grand Northern Ukulele Festival over in Jolly Old England, and YES, it’s recorded in a NOISY Pub, but that’s what makes it AUTHENTIC. So hang in there, because it’s well worth hearing what Astraluna, The Hedge Inspectors, We Tigers, Victoria Vox, and Mary Agnes Krell have to say as we talk about GNUF, ukulele podcasts, and cool projects the artists are working on.

Support the Podcast on Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/ooktown

Make a one-time donation:

https://ooktown.com/donate

Guests and GNUF Links:

Grand Northern Ukulele Festival: http://northernuke.com/

The Hedge Inspectors: https://www.facebook.com/thehedgeinspectors/

Astraluna Music: https://astralunamusic.com/about/

Victoria Vox: http://www.victoriavox.com/

We Tigers: https://www.facebook.com/wetigersukesongs

Links:

Victoria Vox, Jack and the Vox: http://www.victoriavox.com/jackandthevox

Victoria Vox new video single: https://youtu.be/AWAVJ365OIE

Kala Elite Brand ukuleles: https://kalabrand.com/pages/kala-elite-usa-ukulele

Songs for the Sea: http://songsforthesea.weebly.com/

We Tigers - Ukulele Players United to Decrease World Suck, Volume One: https://ukuleleplayersunitedtodecreaseworldsuck.bandcamp.com/releases

Rainy Days by Lucy and La Mer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cCucGSdFAM

Doug Brown:

Website - http://den-uke.com/

Guest: Lorraine Bow

Host: Stuart Yoshida

E komo mai! Welcome to the OokTown Interview, a special edition of my Podcast where I have a one-on-one conversation with my guest. And this time around, I’ve got Lorraine Bow, founder of Ukulele Wednesdays in London and the owner of her own Ukulele School called “Learn to Uke.” We talk about how and why she started Ukulele Wednesdays 10 years ago, ideas for starting your own Ukulele Podcast, and lots more.

Links:

Podcasters’ Studio: http://thepodcastersstudio.com/

Podcasters’ Roundtable: http://podcastersroundtable.com/

ATR2100 USB mic: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/751977-REG/Audio_Technica_ATR2100_USB_ATR2100_USB_Cardioid_Dynamic_USB.html

Lorraine Bow:

Ukulele Wednesdays: https://ukulelewednesdays.com/

Learn to Uke: http://www.learntouke.co.uk/

Ukulele Wednesdays on the BBC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8S6BnfFxng