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A traditional Hawaiian luau featuring the ukulele and vocal stylings of "Sweet Aloha Ukulele" with hula performances by the talented Lyndon Onaka and Tanya Hacket and slack key by our own Kaleo and more....
~Anvil Blasters~
The songs of the "Anvil Blasters" are peopled with border renegades and desert dreamers; poets and pirates and ghosts of the old, weird America. It's a rollicking recipe of gunpowder, twang and tequila that has earned the "Anvil Blasters" a loyal following across Central Oregon.
http://anvilblasters.com/
~Back from the Dead~
Central Oregon's only "bluebrass band". "Back from the Dead" features an eclectic mix of instruments (including ukulele) and musical styles.
~CinderBlue~
"CinderBlue" is a local band that loves sharing the stage with "Back from the Dead" and "The Anvil Blasters"! They fit in no particular category with their Americana style - everything from blues to country and all songs in between. "CinderBlue" is best known for beautiful vocals and tight harmonies. They are delighted to be a part of the first ever Uke U!
http://cinderblue.sharepoint.com/Pages/default.aspx
~Rick Zeek and Rhan Wilson~
Rick and Rhan are members of the Santa Cruz Ukulele Club and will be putting on the "All In Good Time" rhythm workshop on Saturday and will be leading the Sunday play-along.
Rhan Wilson is an award-winning Santa Cruz musician and teacher. Visit his site at: www.allingoodtimemusic.com
Rick Zeek is a uke player, guitar player, and Gospel songwriter splitting his time Santa Cruz, CA and Sweet Valley, PA. He is currently recording and producing a collection of his original Gospel songs for release later this year. His group, The Tailgaters, includes several uke players and performs in and around the Santa Cruz area.
~Runway Ranch Band~
~The Refreshments~
This Eugene-based band of Daquiri Denise, Fortune Cookie Yayoe, Peppermint Patty and Limeade Leslie will also be teaching the Doo Wop workshop on Saturday.
Sunday
~Matthew, Mark, Uke and John~.
A play-along of Americana Gospel music. Presented by Rick Zeek and Rhan Wilson of Santa Cruz. Rick and Rhan will lead the group through songs such as, "I Saw the Light", "I'll Fly Away", and "Will the Circle Be Unbroken"; giving cues, direction, and even a little instruction along the way. Bring a chair, a music stand, your high spirits and of course, your ukulele, and join the fun. Music books will be available for purchase, as well as a limited number available as loaners.
All In Good Time Rhythm Workshop
No music or stands needed in this workshop with Rhan Wilson.
Rhan Wilson is an award-winning Santa Cruz musician and teacher. Learning new chords and sharing favorite songs is certainly fun, but doing it with rhythm takes your playing to a whole new level! In this workshop you will learn how to hear the beat and be in sync and with some simple call-and-response exercises you will get yourself loosened up and ready for more spontaneity in your playing. "Rhythm is everything," Rhan says, and he intends to help you find and utilize it. Visit his site at: www.allingoodtimemusic.com
All levels welcome
Apossible
Presented by Jeff Woodruff and Anne Howard of the Bend Bugs. Anne wrote this very catchy tune and Jeff Woodruff is the base player for the "Anvil Blasters", both are members of our local Bugs group. This workshop will feature chord variations, strumming patterns, Hammer-ons, and the opportunity to perform the song on stage Saturday night with a full band.
Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate (able to play and change 3-4 chords comfortably)
Beatles Playalong
Presented by Pat Tracey of the Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz. If you love the Beatles, this workshop is for you!
Level: Advanced beginner/Intermediate (able to play and change 3-4 chords comfortably)
Doo Wop Workshop
Doo Wop 'til you drop! Learn the Doo Wop cycle by strumming and singing backup or lead to familiar tunes from the 50's and 60's. Four simple chords will lead you to Doo Wop heaven and an opportunity to perform Saturday night on the “Tweener” stage. Come and play with the fun-loving Refreshments of Eugene (also known as Daquiri Denise, Fortune Cookie Yayoe, Peppermint Patty and Limeade Leslie).
Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate (Able to play and change 3-4 chords comfortably)
Fingerpicking
Presented by Earl Mullins of the Boise Bugs. Get started with fingerpicking. Learn some basic patterns for songs and start to develop finger control and independence. It takes some work to get all the fingers operating as a finely-honed team, but the sound is delightful!Hula Workshop taught by Iwalani of ~Sweet Aloha~
Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate (Able to play and change 3-4 chords comfortably)
We are so excited to have this talented musician and hula instructor as part of our workshop schedule. Whe will be teaching the traditional hula "Ka Wai Lehua". Iwalani is currently living in Portland and is originally from the Big Island of Hawai'i. Her sweet voice and graceful hula are a real joy.
Anyone welcome to participate
Jam Sessions and How They Work
Presented by Earl Mullins of the Boise Bugs. A good jam session is a real joy. A bad jam session falls apart pretty quickly. Find out how to join in, how to keep things moving along, how to deal with "jamnesia" and jam-busting songs to avoid. Learn how to play well with others.Stretching for Musicians
All levels welcome
Just like an athlete, if you want a long, injury-free career in music, you need to take care of your body. In this fun workshop, learn how to stretch so that you can keep your body playing at it's best. Taught by musician and certified yoga instructor, Karen Kassy, this workshop is open to all levels and anyone is welcome.
Anyone welcome to participate
Timing Practice
Presented by Dennis and Ellen Jacob of Powell Butte, OR. Learn how to keep time and improve chord changing speed. This applies to all chord backup instruments and bass. Anyone who wants to work on their timing can benefit from this workshop!
All levels welcome
Open mic and sing-along
Jam sessions - may break out at any time in any location. Be ready to join in or start one!