Archive for July, 2008
UU June/July Contest Sponsored by MGM Results
Congratulations SamIAm! You are the winner of the brand new Concert BugsGear Solid Body electric Ukulele! PM me your mailing info in the forum. – Rayan
Uke Got Mail 3 – Strumming & Picks?
Aldrine and Manny are back with another episode of Uke Got Mail! This time they answer the question “How do I figure out strumming patterns?” (to which the answer is “jump in”) and the age-old “To pick, or not to pick?” (regarding using or not using a pick). Check it out and let us know [...]
UU Cali Tour is officially over!
What a night. Around 200 people showed up to our final stop on our tour at Island Bazaar in Huntington Beach CA. They stopped letting people in at around 160 and thankfully let the late comers stay outside and watch. You may view the pictures from last night as they get posted here: Island Bazaar [...]
UU Cali Tour! Last Stop, Huntington Beach!
San Diego was ridiculous! So much love from this city. We’d like to thank everyone who came out to the Pacific Arts Dance Studio for the seminars and to Mo’s Island Grinds to watch Almost Islanders. We hart you all. Check out these threads to see pictures from both events. Ukulele Seminars Mo’s Island Grinds [...]
The UU California Tour rolls into San Diego!
The past few days have been amazing! The Bay Area was beyond good to us and we really want to thank the members and fans for coming out to DaSilva’s and The Hukilau and making these shows the most fun that we’ve had so far! Check out these threads for more pics and videos of [...]
Uke Minutes 21 – Tapping!
Yay! Today, as UKE MINUTES officially turns 21, we’ve created a mature-er, more advanced technique for you to drink in and master – TAPPING! You’ve seen the electric axe-slinging guitar heroes do it on their rock sabres … now YOU can do it, too, on your very own uke! Check out the video, and show [...]
Uke Minutes 20 – Pinky Mute!
Hey Gang! Have you ever wanted to get that nice, clean, single-strum sound out of your ukulele? How about those super-delicious reggae / ska / bossa-nova strums to keep the time? Well this is the UKE MINUTES episode just for you! Here, Aldrine Guerrero breaks down the simple “Pinky Mute” technique that can help clean [...]
California Tour Just 10 days away!
Heavens to Betsy, how time flies! The UU crew will be making their first trip to the mainland and be in California from the 18-23. We will be hitting up the Bay Area, San Diego, and Orange County. We’ll have our UU merch, and Aldrine’s CDs for sale and also be giving away stuff at [...]
Uke Minutes 19 – Pull-Offs and Hammer-Pull Combos!
What’s going on Ukulele Underground!? Hope everyone is enjoying the awesome summertime weather – soaking in the sun and spending that extra time jammin’ with friends. In this episode of UKE MINUTES, we’ve got some super-cool picking techniques for you to try out while you’re chillin’ in the summer heat. Here, Aldrine breaks down for [...]
Uke Lesson 7 – Bring Me Your Cup!
Hey Undergroundlings! UB40 and Pure Heart will have nothing on you after this easy-to-learn (though it might take a little practice) episode of UKE LESSONS! Check out “Bring Me Your Cup”, let us know if you like it, and show us what you got on the Forums! Also, don’t forget to check out the tracks [...]
