Abe's Ukulele Podcast

Roy and Kathy Sakuma Note: This episode was recorded before the main event of Ukulele Festival Hawaii held on July 18th, 2021. Hey there again everyone! I had the incredible honor to hang out virtually with Roy and Kathy Sakuma before the Ukulele Festival Hawaii and talk about the festival and everything that goes into it. Festival website https://www.ukulelefesthawaii.org Ukulele Festival Hawaii on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/RoySakumaProductions Craig and Sarah’s website http://craigandsarah.com Intro and outro music is by Blue Dot Sessions You can support the podcast through the tip jar. Or by Buying Me A Coffee Find out more at http://ukepodcast.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/abes-ukulele-podcast/2e797442-e779-461d-90aa-0a5331a0f952

Karlie G Note: This episode was recorded before the main event of Ukulele Festival Hawaii held on July 18th, 2021. Hello everyone! I had the great honor of sitting down and talking story with Karlie G before the Ukulele Festival Hawaii. Karlie’s website https://karliegoya.com Karlie G on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/Karli3G/featured Festival website https://www.ukulelefesthawaii.org Ukulele Festival Hawaii on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/RoySakumaProductions Craig and Sarah’s website http://craigandsarah.com Intro and outro music is by Blue Dot Sessions You can support the podcast through the tip jar. Or by Buying Me A Coffee Find out more at http://ukepodcast.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/abes-ukulele-podcast/43a102a2-2892-486b-a9d3-d63398cdaf72

Joe and Kristen Souza Note: This episode was recorded before the main event of Ukulele Festival Hawaii held on July 18th, 2021. Aloha friends! Here's a wonderful conversation I had with Joe and Kristen Souza from Kanile'a Ukulele before the Ukulele Festival Hawaii. We talked about ukuleles, of course, but lots of other things, like trees and forest bathing. Reforest Hawaii https://reforesthawaii.org Kanilea Ukulele  https://www.kanileaukulele.com Festival website https://www.ukulelefesthawaii.org Ukulele Festival Hawaii on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/RoySakumaProductions Craig and Sarah’s website http://craigandsarah.com Intro and outro music is by Blue Dot Sessions You can support the podcast through the tip jar. Or by Buying Me A Coffee Find out more at http://ukepodcast.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/abes-ukulele-podcast/db8428b3-279c-4d95-9bb6-847c61ef681b

Jodi and Honoka in Kaimuki Wayyyyyy back in July 2019 I got to sit down with these two fantastic ukulele players at Jodi's school, Ukulele Hale. We talked about the awesome things their doing with their students, as well as Jodi and Honoka's personal music paths. Learn more about Ukulele Hale and Team Hale. Check out Honoka's music here. Ukulele Hale on Instagram Honoka on Instagram Intro and outro music is by Blue Dot Sessions You can support the podcast through the tip jar Or by Buying Me A Coffee Find out more at http://ukepodcast.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/abes-ukulele-podcast/e282b98c-6d79-456a-897d-5a987505c71d

Mika Kane Mika is an exceptional player from Maui. UkeLogic strings Those strings in action. Mika and Corey play an incredible arrangement of One Summer's Day and talk about tons of other stuff Find Mika's site and music here. The Ukulele Magazine article with Mika. Intro and outro music is by Blue Dot Sessions You can support the podcast through the tip jar Or by Buying Me A Coffee Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/abes-ukulele-podcast/f23d854d-ad93-4d88-9ce1-a2b94808fe8c

Chris Kamaka at Kamaka Chris is currently the Production Manager at Kamaka Ukulele. Kamaka Ukulele Craig and Sarah's Mini Uke Fest Intro and outro music is by Blue Dot Sessions You can support the podcast through the tip jar Or by Buying Me A Coffee Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/abes-ukulele-podcast/9b67ba9a-17b7-48af-970f-ae03a1c4edf5

Joe Souza I sat down with Joe at one of the busiest events of the year, Ukulele Festival Hawaii. This was from July, 2019.He's a great player and teacher, but he also makes a great ukulele. We talked about all sorts of things from the beginning of Kanile'a to the different ways ukuleles react to different strings.Kanile'a UkuleleThe Mini Ukulele Festival on April 11Me on TwitterMe on FacebookIntro and outro music is by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the podcast through the tip jarOr Buy Me A CoffeeSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/abes-ukulele-podcast/036ac8f8-75cf-43ba-9182-ff0bf9c69918

Cynthia Kinnunen It was great to finally sit down and chat with Cynthia. She does a lot in the ukulele world.Cynthia's websiteThe Mini Ukulele Festival on April 11In case you are new here, JHUISome of the music Cynthia mentionedUkulele Orchestra of Great BritainJames Hill and Anne JanelleVampire WeekendSufjan StevensIntro and outro music is by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the podcast through the tip jarOr Buy Me A CoffeeSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/abes-ukulele-podcast/575c0e29-af80-45eb-aed5-eda40bf88afb

COVID 19 and the ukulele world In this episode I talk with some people in the ukulele world about the impact COVID 19 has had on them.I hope everyone's staying safe and healthy.Here are some relevant links.http://ukulelesoiree.comhttps://gaithersburgukefest.comhttps://www.kevincarroll.nethttps://www.mimsukes.com/pages/onlinelessonshttps://www.thetinman.coHere's the Mini Uke Fest that Craig and Sarah are putting together.It's gonna be awesome!http://www.cheemaisel.com/minifestLet's do what we can to support our friends in need. Mim's page is a great place to start, but don't forget those closest to you.Support the podcast through the tip jarOr Buy Me A CoffeeSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/abes-ukulele-podcast/2d2e3977-a837-40d7-ab54-794681b6206e

Dr. Byron Yasui In July of 2019, I sat down with an uke master to talk about all the things he's been building in the ukulele world. We talk about repertoire and the future of the ukulele.Here's the article I mention in the episode.Here is another written by Dr. Yasui about chords, transitions, and notation.You can reach him at byasui@hawaii.eduIntro and outro music is by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the podcast through the tip jarOr Buy Me A CoffeeSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/abes-ukulele-podcast/f621ef9d-4bfd-4c6c-bb1f-89890d82c06b

Kimo Hussey I finally got to meet this ukulele hero of mine. Kimo is a mighty fine player and teacher. We sat down in Manoa in July and talked story about moveable chord shapes, expensive ukes, baritones vs tenors, and plenty more.A few builders mentionedLichtyDevineHere are some videos of Kimo playing and teaching.Intro and outro music is by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the podcast through the tip jarOr Buy Me A CoffeeSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/abes-ukulele-podcast/0d6fcf5e-9721-4844-ba75-6dd7058c7751

Jake Shimabukuro Caught up with Jake on his tour through Hartford, CT.We chatted about all sorts of stuff, like songwriting, practice, his favorite artists, and tons of other stuff.Here are some things/artists that were mentionedTube dreamer pedalDearling is Dave Preston's other bandPink FloydJacob CollierChris ThileBela FleckEdgar MyerVictor WootenPaco de LuciaAl Di MeolaCarlos MontoyaAndres SegoviaWinnipeg Folk Festival is when Jake and James played togetherBenny ChongAbe LagrimasBryan TolentinoMika KaneByron YasuiBritni PaivaTaimaneHonokaHerb Ohta Jr.Intro and outro music is by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the podcast through the tip jarOr Buy Me A CoffeeSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/abes-ukulele-podcast/2627ad8c-b7d4-45c2-96f1-fd503a53fd6c

Craig and Sarah in San Diego I caught up with Craig and Sarah after their busy year.This episode is really dense with ukulele advice, so buckle up.They just released a holiday album. Check it out at http://www.cheemaisel.com/store/christmas-islandCraig and Sarah teach online here https://artistworks.com/ukulele-lessons-craig-sarahAt the time of posting, there's a 50% off sale on 1 year memberships.There's a lot of related links today 😁Tampa Bay Ukulele GetawayPort Townsend Ukulele FestivalTunes in the DunesBerliner Ukulele FestivalGNUFSunshine Coast Ukulele FestivalFiddler on the Roof in Yiddish is in NYCChristmas in LALyle Ritz's How Bout UkeAbe Lagrimas' New AlbumOne of Bryan Tolentino's albumsBen FoldsEkoluA performance by HapaIntro and outro music is by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the podcast through the tip jarOr use the Buy Me A Coffee pageSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/abes-ukulele-podcast/bdf069a9-6e21-477c-86dd-e9b81c5c6f92

Paul Okami of KoAloha Paul Okami is the Mini Boss, or Vice President of KoAloha Ukulele.I got to sit and chat with him back in July when I visited Oahu.https://www.koaloha.comIntro and outro music is by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the podcast through the tip jarOr use the Buy Me A Coffee pageSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/abes-ukulele-podcast/7eab7b19-f0a8-4840-9a3f-89aa4a92488c

Brad Bordessa from the Big Island In my first semi-high-tech remote interview, my guest was Brad Bordessa, an ukulele teacher and player located on the Big Island of Hawaii.We talked about strings, baritones, performing, and more.We also talked about how to pronounce ukulele. 😱🤔🧐🤙Here's a great article Brad wrote about it.Brad's website can be found hereHis baritone ukulele site is here.You can hear/buy Brad's music here.For those curious about the situation regarding the Thirty Meter Telescope, check out this page. And this Facebook pageThe two sites mentioned for strings were Strings by Mail and Just StringsUkulele Review Video Podcast with Brad BordessaIntro and outro music is by Blue Dot SessionsBecome a supporter of the podcast hereSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/abes-ukulele-podcast/226c9f5e-9024-427a-a123-8ba63a44cdd8

Jenny Peters Back in July I got to chat with Jenny Peters, teacher and author of many great ukulele books.We talked about classroom teaching, teaching challenges, pedagogy, and more.You can find more about Jenny at her site hereGift for listeners of the showIntro and outro music is by Blue Dot SessionsBecome a supporter of the podcast hereSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/abes-ukulele-podcast/7b856c7b-8392-4c02-9b06-11906cbd55bf

James Hill at Ashokan In May of 2019, I got to catch up with James Hill at the Ashokan Ukulele Festival in New York. We talked about his new album, technology, throat singing, playing without monitors, and plenty of other interesting things.James Hill's websiteJames and Anne's new albumInuit throat singingnot to be confused withMongolian throat singingRadiolab episode on bit flippingTip jar subscribers get early access and bonus episodes. You'll also be supporting an independent creatorLink to this show on RadioPublicCheck out Uketropolis if you're looking for more uke learning resources.Intro and outro music is by Blue Dot SessionsBecome a supporter of the podcast hereWhat have you been working on? What do you think of the show? https://pinecast.com/feedback/abes-ukulele-podcast/d9c44fe2-6f58-4692-8e5c-8f87c20f63a0

Casey MacGill in Ashokan My guest today is Casey MacGill. Casey is from Southern California and I caught up with him at the Ashokan Uke Fest. This is the second episode from my Ashokan series.Ashokan Uke FestCasey's websiteWatch Casey play a song with his uke in his [Ukulele Magazine article (https://www.ukulelemag.com/stories/for-casey-macgill-the-swing-is-the-thing).Intro and outro music is by Blue Dot SessionsThe podcast does cost me time and money to make. If you'd like to chip in, any amount helps.Support the podcast by donating to the tip jarIf you have any questions or feedback, I'd love to hear from you. https://pinecast.com/feedback/abes-ukulele-podcast/3764c39b-5b39-4efb-a280-bafe752eefc9

Ukulele Underground Crossover part 1 I visited Kauai and hung out with the Ukulele Underground crew for a day. We did two podcast episodes and this is the first one. We talked about playing, performing, chickens, and more.Note on Kauai: it is the oldest out of the main Hawaiian islands.Video version is here: https://youtu.be/9VVAlZZwRQ0Part 2 is here : https://ukuleleunderground.com/2019/07/tll-podcast-68-ukulele-aloha/Some things we mentioned in the show:Niihau (mentioned in the show) is the westernmost island of Hawaii, and is not open to the public.Jim Beloff episodeMy short Blackbird coverBandito Tyler by Aldrine GuerreroUkulele UndergroundI can't find the James Hill album online T_TDragon by Jake ShimabukuroSay Anything's first albumKa'au Crater BoysWe Are OneRump ShakerPure Heart 2Panic at the DiscoJim Croce's greatest hitsKate RusbyThe WildernessIntro and outro music is by Blue Dot SessionsJoin the conversation on Reddit.Join the official pod club on Patreon or PodFanAn easy way to support the show and get bonus episodes is the Tip JarSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/abes-ukulele-podcast/48d5780f-1cae-4c11-9c5f-49e6581f54f4

Bryan Tolentino at the Magic Fluke Co. Back in May, I travelled up to the Magic Fluke Co. in Sheffield, MA to chat with Bryan Tolentino.He was doing a little workshop/concert tour through the Northeast USA.Find Bryan's website hereLive stream with Craig Chee and Sarah MaiselHere are some of the artists mentioned in the show.Roy SmeckOhta SanPeter MoonByron YasuiJake Shimabukuro... do you really need a link? 😂 ok here it isAunty GenoaEddie Kamae Sons of HawaiiHoku Zuttermeister - LāʻieikawaiMy personal favorite example of Bryan's "fairy dusting."Intro and outro music is by Blue Dot SessionsJoin the conversation on Reddit.Support the podcast by donating to the tip jarSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/abes-ukulele-podcast/76a8851d-c4d3-42ce-8259-b93445063438