Freakonomics was a best selling book from a few years ago that explored the hidden side of everything. Interesting book, but it neglected an important subject – ukuleles! Miles Ramsay has created a new … [visit site to read more]

Last fall Carl of Uke of Carl asked if I’d feature his site in a news post on Ukulele Review. I said I’d be happy to and then promptly forgot to do so. Oops… Today while cleaning out my email inbox, I found that … [visit site to read more]

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The other night while watching TV, I caught a new iPad mini commercial from Apple. This one features a little girl playing a ukulele and singing a song to her grandpa. The little girl is using Facetime on her full sized iPad while her grandpa is watching at the other end with his mini. Cute right? Then this morning I get an email from someone who decided to take it to the next level and make a sequel to that commercial. You can can enjoy that video after the jump. … [visit site to read more]

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I received the latest catalog from Flea Market Music the other day and this non-instrument product caught my eye. It’s a Mele Hawaiian Shirt by Kahala, which has been handcrafting shirts in Hawaii … [visit site to read more]

I’ve tried all kinds of iPad apps that can turn the tablet into a musical instrument. There are piano apps, drum apps, guitar apps, etc. They are all fun to play with, but this is the first time I’ve actually been thoroughly impressed with … [visit site to read more]

What Do Ukulele Players Eat? #2 is a cute little cook book filled with recipes from 22 uke players from all around the world. Each contributor also sent a song that is on the audio CD that is included with the book.

Recipes and songs from: Armelle Europe, Yan Yalego (France), Mr Jaynickel, Herman … [visit site to read more]

It’s only April, but the weather is warming up and before we know it, it will be summer time. Popular past times during the summer are camping and traveling. Although I’ve never been camping in my life (sad isn’t it?), I do enjoy traveling and this year will be the first year in a very long time where I’ll be traveling by car instead of a plane. At the end of next month, I’m planning a trip to the Lake Michigan Saugatuck area. I’ve never been that far north and am really looking forward to it. We’re going to be renting a cabin right on the lake, and since we’re driving, it will be easy to bring a ukulele along for the trip. I’m ashamed to admit that I haven’t paid any attention to my ukuleles in well over a year or longer, but I’m ready to start over learning to play it again. This trip will hopefully be the catalast. But, which ukulele will be the right traveling companion and which song books to bring along? That’s what I’m trying to figure out. … [visit site to read more]

Friday night I was watching one of my favorite shows Shark Tank, where one of the “contestants” was trying to get funding for their iPad musical instruction app called Miso Music Plectrum that helps you learn banjo, guitar and ukulele songs. … [visit site to read more]

From Amidio comes the Futulele, an upcoming Ukulele synthesizer for iOS. With a special case that holds an iPad and an iPhone and using Bluetooth connectivity, you can strum to your hearts … [visit site to read more]

My friends over at Lichty Guitars have posted some great gift ideas that range from ukulele earrings (you know you need these!), to books and other items. If you’re thinking about having a custom uke built, you can’t go wrong by ordering one from … [visit site to read more]

Here’s a cool gift idea for the ukulele player that has it all… It’s a DIY kit for a folding soprano sized ukulele. The parts are made of laser cut bamboo. All you need to complete the project is some sandpaper, glue and a few other miscellaneous items and you’ll be able to build your own instrument that just … [visit site to read more]

If you’re looking for a new ukulele artist to check out, Nick Peay of Louisville, KY has just released a new EP titled Life & Love & Us. You can preview the album here. Nick’s music is mainly just his voice and the uke, … [visit site to read more]

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Today I want to show you an iPad floor stand called the iProp. The iProp is an adjustable stand that will allow you to use your iPad hands-free for watching movies, reading, or even as a music stand for your ukulele sheet music. … [visit site to read more]

I was surfing around a month or so ago and happened upon a luthier that was new to me: Lichty Guitars. Jay Lichty and his wife Corrie Woods are based out of North Carolina. After looking at all the gorgeous pictures, videos and sound files on their site, I was instantly hooked and wrote … [visit site to read more]