Abe Lagrimas, Jr. is a musician, composer, educator, and author who plays the drums, vibraphone, ukulele, and studied at Berklee College of Music. Abe is a Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award recipient and has released multiple albums in the United States, Japan, and South Korea. His jazz album, self-titled Abe Lagrimas, Jr., was featured on the Hawaiian Airlines in-flight entertainment system. He is the author of Jazz Ukulele: Comping, Soloing, Chord Melodies (Berklee Press/Hal Leonard), which is available in stores worldwide and on Amazon. Abe currently endorses Ko'olau Ukulele, Analysis Plus Cables, Fusion Gig Bags, Roswell Pro Audio, and Elite Acoustics. Follow on Instagram

DONATIONS: paypal.me/abelagrimasjr

Ashley Orlando is a classically trained soprano whose first love is jazz. After discovering the ukulele, moving to Texas and meeting jazz instrumentalist Kenneth Fowler, this Louisiana native jumped head-first into the Houston music scene. When Ashley’s not performing with her band Vintage Point, she and Kenneth lead Houkulele, Houston’s Ukulele Club.

At age 53, Kenneth Fowler first picked up an ukulele he found on a coffee table top in a small house in Hanalei. Eight years later Kenneth’s journey continues; helped along by his teachers Sarah Maisel and Craig Chee. He shares his love of music through performing, jamming with friends, co-leading Houston’s ukulele club, teaching school groups and private lessons, giving volunteer concerts at assisted living centers, hospitals and last September, a successful benefit concert for the Ukulele Kids Club. Kenneth feels especially privileged to perform music with Ashley Orlando.

Based in Melbourne, Chantelle regularly travels and performs at ukulele festivals all over Australia. Her rich vocals blend beautifully with the ukulele as she performs originals, well-known popular music, and more recently, jazz standards. She also teaches a local ukulele group, sharing her love of the instrument with her community.

Creator of the #100DaysofUkuleleSongs project, Cynthia Lin is a YouTube sensation (40+ million views) and a Billboard-charting ukulele artist.

Youtube: youtube.com/cynthialinmusic

Patreon: patreon.com/cynthialin

Streaming: bit.ly/StreamUkuleleDays

2020 marks David’s 25th year as an ukulele artist. He is an 8 time Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner for his solo albums, instrumental compositions, and as part of the Musical group Waipuna. He was a Grammy nominee in 2009 and was also featured with his father Dennis on the song “Always” in the Disney animated film Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch has a Glitch. 

DONATIONS: paypal.me/naukilomusic

Armed with a ukulele and a big, unexpected, voice, Devin Scott effortlessly entertains audiences of all ages. Performing everything from old time classics to new pop, Devin aims to include everyone of his listeners. Soon after purchasing his first ukulele, Devin began to realize the joy it gave him and others, and has made a goal to spread that joy to as many people as he can. “It’s so amazing to watch an entire group of people enjoy something so much together.” Traveling around the country, teaching workshops, leading jam sessions, and singing for audiences everywhere Devin is “living the dream” and loving sharing his talents and the ukulele with as many as he can.  What ever you do don’t miss his dance party!!! 

DONATIONS: paypal.me/devinscottukulele

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Diane Nalini is an award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and teacher. She has released four critically-acclaimed albums, with her fifth, 'Future Perfect,' just out. Diane has performed at jazz festivals around the world and given gala performances for President Bill Clinton and Sir Paul McCartney. Her original songs have been used in films, TV and video games. She is also the resident vocalist with the Ottawa Jazz Orchestra. After misadventures on the nylon string guitar, Diane discovered her “Goldilocks” instrument: the ukulele! Since then, she has been studying with Sarah and Craig and loving every minute of it. Last year she launched UkuleleForJazzSingers.com, a free resource to help singers improve their ear and learn to play jazz charts on ukulele.

DONATIONS: canadahelps.dianenalini.com

Gerald Ross is comfortable with just about every type of “roots” music there is, and he plays it all on guitar, lap steel, Dobro and ukulele. He’s performed in concert with Bonnie Raitt, Arlo Guthrie, Doc Watson, Johnny Gimble, Riders In The Sky, Brownie McGhee and many others. Gerald won the Solo Artist Category of the 1993 WEMU Jazz Competition and has appeared many times on “A Prairie Home Companion.”

Gerald is one of America’s best-known performers, entertainers and advocates for the ukulele. He’s released seven solo CDs, published instructional materials, and is very much in demand as a music festival instructor in the United States and abroad.

DONATIONS: paypal.me/GeraldRossUkeTone

Gracie Terzian is a singer, songwriter, and ukulele performer and teacher living in NYC, originally from Northern Virginia. Her first EP "Saints and Poets" was the #3 jazz album on iTunes and #23 on the jazz billboard charts. She recently released a Christmas EP called "Bells & White Branches" in December 2019. She enjoys playing the harp ukulele, and traveling around the world to meet other ukulele players and lovers.

DONATIONS: Venmo: @Gracie-Terzian

Paypal: gbterzian@gmail.com

International recording artist  Herb Ohta, Jr., is considered to be one of today’s most prolific `ukulele masters. The son of `ukulele legend "Ohta-san," he started playing at the age of three, and teaching at the age of nine. He now shares the music of Hawai‘i and the beauty of the ‘ukulele with people around the world, performing and conducting instructional workshops.

His recording debut was in 1990 on his father’s recording. Since then, Herb has recorded on over 50 recordings with 13 Solo and 13 duet recordings to his credit. With 16 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award nominations, he has won 6 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. Herb and is a four-time Hawai‘i Music Award Winner as well. Herb has released 3 national releases in Japan, 1 in Taiwan, co-authored two ‘ukulele instructional books with Grammy Award artist Daniel Ho that was released in Japan and the United States, and in 2015 Herb published a songbook of his arrangements in Korea.

Ukulele-toting-mouth-trumpeting-songster Victoria Vox and guitar-slinging-singing-jokester Jack Maher reconnected 18 years after first meeting at the Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA). Since eloping in 2016, the two have been writing and performing together in between their own gigs. Stylistically it’s a bit Americana, jazz, folk, and pop, but really, there are no boundaries. Both hold degrees in Songwriting from Berklee and have the passion for making music. Jack and the Vox are based in Costa Mesa, CA.

Sign up for 1 on 1 10 minute Zoom chats with Victoria: Privyo.net/Victoria-Vox 

Join Victoria’s Patreon: Patreon.com/victoriavox 

DONATIONS:
venmo @jakcandthevox or Paypal.me/jackandthevox

Since their Canadian Folk Music Award-winning True Love Don’t Weep, ukulele/cello duo James Hill & Anne Janelle have brought their “crystal clear sound filled with warmth” (Bob Mersereau, CBC Radio) to audiences in 15 countries. In concert, James is “a dazzling live performer with a genial, low-key sense of humour” (Edmonton Journal) and Anne brings her “gorgeous syrupy voice” (Acoustic Magazine) to songs that are “inventive, entertaining, beautifully written and brilliantly performed” (R2 Magazine).

Learn from James: www.uketropolis.com

Katie DeNure is a certified Bilingual Literacy teacher and has been teaching ukulele, guitar, and classical voice out of her studio at Heid Music in Appleton, Wisconsin since 2010. In early 2017, she started her YouTube channel, One Music School, and continues to spread her love of music and learning wherever she goes. 

DONATIONS:  PayPal.me/onemusicschool

www.patreon.com/onemusicschool

Karlie G is an 18-year-old award winning singer-songwriter from Hawaii. In 2018 Karlie produced and engineered her first full‐length album titled “Have Fun.” The album received a 2019 Na Hoku Hanohano award (Hawaii’s “Grammy Award”) for R&B album of the year.

Karlie has fast become known as a creative ‘looping’ artist, where she uses effect pedals during live performances effectively creating a one‐girl band. She covers a wide variety of artists and genres and has fast grown a dedicated following on YouTube.

DONATIONS: paypal.me/karliegoyamusic

With 3 completed nominated albums to his name Kalei Gamiao been at the forefront of today’s ukulele revolution since 2008 when his debut album, “Contemporary Ukulele,” kicked up the demand for performances in the U.S market. After the release of his second album, Kalei began touring countries such as Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Korea, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and the U.S mainland. His latest album, “These Moments” was released in 2016. When he isn’t touring, he is home in Haleiwa, HI.

Raised in Hawaii, Corey Fujimoto was immediately hooked on ukulele after picking up the instrument in fourth-grade music class. Corey was influenced by his father, other renowned ukulele virtuosos, and his love for classical music. He transcribed and arranged pieces by Bach, Mozart, and Pachelbel for ukulele - helping pioneer this exploration - which in combination with his traditional Hawaiian influences developed his style. He released his first album of instrumentals, Fables, in 2013, which earned him his first Nā Hōkū Hanohano nomination.

Lil Rev is an award-winning, WI based Ukulele teacher, entertainer and storyteller. He's a former grade-school music teacher and college lecturer, who's authored over 12 books and 15 recordings. His website is: www.lilrev.com 

DONATIONS: Venmo - @lilrevmusic

Paypal: lilrev@lilrev.com

Influenced by artists such as Kalei Gamiao and Jake Shimabukuro, MARLOWE has been performing and recording as an ukulele artist for 8 years. MARLOWE and her recent release Moments were recently nominated for Hawaiian EP of the Year at the 2019 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards as well as recognized on the preliminary ballots for Contemporary Instrumental Album and Composition for the 2020 GRAMMYs.

DONATIONS:  paypal.me/marloweoffic

Mary is the director of the multi-award-winning Grand Northern Ukulele Festival (GNUF) in England. She is also Professor of Creative Media and a Director in the School of Media, Film and Music at Sussex University. She has produced festivals, tours and other creative projects on multiple continents. She is proud to have produced a festival that has won awards and that both Jake Shimabukuro and Peter Luongo have described as having, “an atmosphere like no other”.

Nicole Keim is an artist, performer and music educator who lives in Hood River, OR with her husband Aaron and their 5 year old son Henry. She holds a Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Music Education and taught K-5 elementary music for nine years in the public schools while living in Colorado. Nicole now teaches singing to adult learners at ukulele festivals, helps Aaron run their musical instrument business (Beansprout), handwrites/illustrates instructional music books, travels and performs with Aaron in their duo (The Quiet American), hand embroiders art and hair accessories (Marmalade Creations) and helps Henry navigate through this crazy world! Recently, she began creating a series of YouTube videos with Aaron and Henry called "Music Time with the Keims", which is an attempt to provide some joy and enrichment to children and their families during this time of social isolation and cancelled school. 

DONATIONS: PayPal.me/aaronnicolehenry

It’s rare when an artist arrives on the scene offering a refreshing new spin on a traditional genre of music. Steven Espaniola is that artist. Raised in Aliamanu, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area, Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in Ki Ho'alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar), ‘Ukulele, Upright Bass, and Leo Ki'e Ki'e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian, Filipino, Chinese and Spanish descent, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. In 2007, Steven's musical efforts earned him the recognition of "New Artist of the Year" at the Hawai‘i Music Awards. He has contributed several informative articles to Ukulele Magazine and continues to be very active in the 'ukulele community teaching at many of the country's top 'ukulele festivals. 

DONATIONS: Venmo: @steven-espaniola

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Bruddah Sam and Lina Girl are a husband-wife music-making team that hail from Windward Oʻahu. Both have been playing music professionally for over  30 years with their respective groups (Vaihi and Nā Waihoʻoluʻu o ke Ānuenue). They are most recognized for hosting a local TV show called Local Kine Grindz, sharing all the cool local mom & pop eateries as well as Hawaii’s top entertainers. Nowadays, they concentrate  on the music via social media, free ʻukulele classes and impromptu jam sessions at their home in Kāneʻohe. Bruddah Sam plays actively with Vaihi at Tiki’s Grill and Bar in Waikīkī. Lina Girl oversees Public/Artist Relations for Kanileʻa ʻUkulele and also works the afternoon drive on Hawaiian 105 KINE FM in Honolulu.

‘Ukulele player, Bryan Tolentino has been known for the past thirty eight years as an accompanist who performed and continues to perform locally and abroad. He has recorded over 50 Cd’s with other artists, and is known for his “fairy dusting”. He is also a multiple Na Hoku Hanohano award winner.

DONATIONS: paypal.me/bryantolentino

venmo @Bryan-Tolentino

GRAMMY WINNERS, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer are consummate entertainers, master musicians and trailblazers in multiple genres of folk, country, swing and family music. They are also two fun loving gals of the ukulele. As performers, Cathy & Marcy have spent 38 years on tour worldwide from Japan to New Zealand, Vancouver to New York, China, Malaysia, and everywhere in between. The duo organizes and performs in the UKEFEST at THE MUSIC CENTER at STRATHMORE, drawing 2300 fans. This 5 day camp and free community concert pulls together players of all levels and fans to fuel them!  

DONATIONS:  PayPal.Me/CathyMarcy

Online Lessons: www.truefire.com  www.pegheadnation.com

As a multi-Instrumentalist, songwriter, and educator, based in Philadelphia, Davis-Shannon maintains a steady tour schedule with his own music as well as a sideman for various acts. He brings to the stage not just the pure joy of music, but a vast knowledge of the history behind the songs that he holds close to his heart.

DONATIONS: PayPal.me/banjoleletinman

Cynthia Kinnunen is a music educator, performer, songwriter, researcher and advocate for music education and community music making from Guelph, ON. She teaches piano and ukulele lessons, classes, an adult learning ukulele ensemble program, is part of the James Hill Music Team, and lots more. She also heads up the Royal City Uke Fest!

Creator of the #100DaysofUkuleleSongs project, Cynthia Lin is a YouTube sensation (40+ million views) and a Billboard-charting ukulele artist.

Youtube: youtube.com/cynthialinmusic

Patreon: patreon.com/cynthialin

Streaming: bit.ly/StreamUkuleleDays

Heidi & Daniel have been making music and teaching together for many years. Both are passionate about sharing the gift of music around the world and have several instructional books to their credit. Daniel is known for his Flamenco stylings, and is Classically trained guitarist and composer. Heidi is known for her work with schools, orphanages, and libraries - bringing music and joy to everyone big and small.

Daniel: www.danielward.net

Heidi: www.sukeyjumpmusic.com

DONATIONS: paypal.me/DanielWard350

The Hedge Inspectors , Mike and Caroline are from the South of England and play original songs on ukulele and bass guitar. Their songs range from the sublime to the ridiculous and back again, with 'true' subjects about the human condition. In non - quarantine times they run open mic and jam nights at local pubs and festivals around the UK. 

DONATIONS: paypal.me/hedgeinspectors

They can be found at www.unplugthewood.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thehedgeinspectors , and also on Instagram  www.instagram.com/thehedgeinspectors .

They have a live CD - cost $12 including shipping from the UK, if you want a copy email them at unplugthewood@googlemail.com for details.

Joe and Kristen Souza, founders and owners of Kanile`a `Ukulele have been crafting beautiful Hawaiian `ukulele since 1998.  Their 3 sons, Kaimana, Iokepa, and Kahiau are now instrumental in the growth of the company.  Though manufacturing `ukulele are the profession, the morals and values of the Souza `Ohana prevail.  With reforestation efforts, perpetuation of Hawaiian culture, as well as modern manufacturing innovations, the legacy that is Kanile`a will live on in greatness. 

DONATIONS: ReforestHawaii.org

Mary is the director of the multi-award-winning Grand Northern Ukulele Festival (GNUF) in England. She is also Professor of Creative Media and a Director in the School of Media, Film and Music at Sussex University. She has produced festivals, tours and other creative projects on multiple continents. She is proud to have produced a festival that has won awards and that both Jake Shimabukuro and Peter Luongo have described as having, “an atmosphere like no other”.

Milo Fultz is a bassist who enjoys playing music of every style with everyone. He has performed and recorded with Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel, Neal Chin, and others, and teaches workshops on uke bass and music theory. Milo also teaches private lessons on 'uke bass in person in Glendale, CA as well as online.

Award-winning artist and Maui, HI native Neal Chin, has been both an ‘ukulele educator and performer over the course of his musical career of 20 years. He has been nominated for the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award for ‘Ukulele Album of the Year two years consecutively (2017 & 2018), and has started his own ‘ukulele practice. Neal currently lives, teaches, and performs in Seattle, WA and tours regularly.

DONATIONS: Venmo: @Neal-Chin

https://www.paypal.me/nealchin

Rachel Manke has over 20 years of experience with her ukuleles, studying first with Joel Eckhaus and learning the vaudeville flair.  She spans genres and styles, hitting folk ballads, roaring western swing and whatever else pops.  She's been found at ukulele festivals around the US and has been featured on national broadcasts. rachelmanke.com

Steph loves the dynamic of wearing many hats as General Manager at Ohana Ukuleles.  She believes in life after love, Wheaton's Law, and the power of making music. Using her industry experience from IV Sterile Pharma (and NPhT Certification) she will discuss sanitizing & caring for your instrument.

Ben Hassenger (member of the Ukulele Kings) is now known as "Michigan's 'Ukulele Ambassador" and is the founder of the Lansing Area Ukulele Group, Mighty Uke Day festival, Midwest Uke & Harmonica Camp, and Uketoberfest at Interlochen Center for the Arts. He also is the director of Music is the Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit which supports 'ukulele programs in classrooms and communities across the state. A prolific songwriter with two of his songs about the Detroit Tigers enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY, Ben plays in the trio The Ukulele Kings and is a teaching artist at 'ukulele events across North America.

DONATIONS: Music is a Foundation