http://ukulelereview.com reviews and articles relating to this small 4 stringed instrument Sat, 17 May 2008 02:20:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We're in the home stretch now. Here's another update from Jerry Hoffmann as he continues work on my custom Boat Paddle ukulele … Jerry: Hi Julie, Your ukulele is really taking shape now. The "box" is closed up and only needs binding for completion. The neck still needs ... http://ukulelereview.com/2008/05/16/my-custom-boat-paddle-ukulele-part-6/ Here are the entries for the logo contest. Send in yours before midnight 5/31. 1. From David Betz 2. From Markus Fryzel 3. From Roger Laferriere 4. From Jimmy D. 5. David Mac 6. Isaac Pitt 7. Nicolas Bouny 8. Roger Laferriere 9. Justin M. Coleman 10. Linda Wilson 11. Kimberly Ruohio 12. Roger Laferriere 13. David Mac 14. Joshua Petinglay 15. Craig Stenstrom 16. ... http://ukulelereview.com/2008/05/09/logo-contest-entries/ I think that it is high time that ukulelereview.com had a proper logo, don't you? Since the graphic arts is not my area of expertise, I thought I would solicit ideas from all of you out there in ukulele land. What's in it for you? How about a brand new ... http://ukulelereview.com/2008/05/08/create-a-logo-for-ukulelereviewcom-and-win-a-uke-contest/ Title: Ukulele Journey Artist: Herb Ohta, Jr. Label: Lele Music Productions Year: 2007 Tracks: 1. Sand Castles 2. It Might Be You 3. Kaleohano 4. Together 5. Tsunami 6. Waiting in Vain 7. Hawaiian Sky 8. Holo Wa'apa 9. Thousand Springs 10. Sunny Day 11. Nada Sou Sou 12. Ka Na'i Aupuni [bonus track] Ukulele Journey is my first Herb Ohta, Jr. CD. It has 12 songs counting ... http://ukulelereview.com/2008/05/05/ukulele-journey-herb-ohta-jr-cd-review/ Another update from Jerry Hoffmann as he continues work on my custom Boat Paddle ukulele … Jerry: Hi Julie, You can start getting an idea of what your ukulele will look like now. The rib, or sides, have been bent and reinforcing blocks are glued in place. The ... http://ukulelereview.com/2008/04/27/my-custom-boat-paddle-ukulele-part-5/ Earlier this month, I had the tough choice of picking 4 winners for my Play It Forward Video contest. Now that they've all received their prizes, I asked them to send me a picture and some info about themselves. I thought it would be fun to share with everyone else, ... http://ukulelereview.com/2008/04/25/meet-the-play-it-forward-video-contest-winners/ I've had the opportunity to play with quite a few wacky USB devices in the past few years via my other website The Gadgeteer. Everything from a USB refrigerator and a USB drum kit, to a USB letter opener. The latest interesting USB gadget to show up on my door step is the USB ... http://ukulelereview.com/2008/04/21/temper-hum-usb-hygrometer-and-thermometer/ Here's the latest news about my custom Boat Paddle ukulele being built by Jerry Hoffmann... Jerry: Hi Julie, I'm back to work on your ukulele and it's starting take shape. All the wave inlays and fret slots are done on the fingerboard. The neck is roughed out; next the ... http://ukulelereview.com/2008/04/15/my-custom-boat-paddle-ukulele-part-4/ Title: The Complete Ukulele Course! Taught by Ralph Shaw Label: Ralph Shaw Productions Year: 2003 Price: $29.95 Target audience: First time ukulele players Ralph (King of the Ukulele!) Shaw has two popular DVDs on the market. The newer Essential Strums for the Ukulele and his first instructional DVD that I'm reviewing here. Chapters: Introduction (1:50) - ... http://ukulelereview.com/2008/04/13/the-complete-ukulele-course-taught-by-ralph-shaw/ I'm sitting in my Lazy Boy right now working on my laptop and watching one of my fave shows, American Idol. I wasn't paying complete attention to the show, but my ears immediately perked up when I heard the words Brudda Iz. Top 8 contestant and dreadlock dude Jason ... http://ukulelereview.com/2008/04/08/ukulele-sighting-on-american-idol/