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Guests: Mary Agnes, Robin
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Well, the heat goes on, as we live through the hottest summer on record, and we can’t get enough of GNUF. So in this episode we invited back Mary Agnes, one of the founders of the Grand Northern Ukulele Festival, and Robin, long-time GNUF volunteer and Guiness Book Record holder, along with a rich tranche of topics from Doug Brown.
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Links:
• Heart of Kyber: https://soundcloud.com/plantzen/heart-of-kyber
• Mary Agnes Krell: https://northernuke.com/
• Robin Evans: https://ukulelemagazine.com/stories/news/ukulele-marathon-record-set#:~:text=The%20Guinness%20World%20Record%20for,of%20Uke%20shop%20in%20London.
• Biskee Brisht: https://www.biskeebrisht.online/
• Bernadette Teaches Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHF88ovEEPETzNtEUbgGBuw
• Rob Crisp: https://ribcorps.bandcamp.com/album/isolation-station
• Elisabeth Pfeiffer: https://www.elisabethpfeiffer.de/en/start-en/
• Matt Stead: https://www.mattsteadukulele.com/
• PPNOU: https://ppnou.pl/
• Craig and Sarah: https://www.craigandsarah.com/
• Isaac Hughes-Dennis: https://www.facebook.com/isaachughesdennismusic/
• The Washboard Resonators: http://www.thewashboardresonators.com/
• The Commentators: https://stans.cafe/project/project-thecommentators/
• Berliner Ukulele Festival: https://berliner-ukulele-festival.de/en/
• Moon Berries: https://www.moonberriesswing.com/
• Marc Gallagher: https://www.marcgallaghermusic.com/
• Shrewkfest: http://www.shroprock.co.uk/shrewkfest.html
• Squat Lobster: https://www.instagram.com/squatlobsterband/
• North Umbria University: https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/
Ep. 112: A Walking Human Pocket
Saturday, June 17, 2023 • Duration 01:34:17
Guests: Bernadette, Matt Stead, Phil Doleman, Peter Luongo, Boris Mogievski, Elisabeth Pfeiffer, Marc Gallagher, The Mayor of Dorkshire, Uke Dad
Host: Doug Brown
From far across the Pond, we bring you this special edition of the OokTown Podcast recorded at the Grand Northern Ukulele Festival in Huddersfield, England, with many new and returning guests, all interviewed by my co-host Doug Brown!
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Links:
The Grand Northern Ukulele Festival: https://northernuke.com/
A Full English Breakfast: https://iamafoodblog.com/a-breakdown-of-the-full-english-breakfast/
Bernadette Teaches Music 30 Day Ukulele Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRAKvghfOxk&ab_channel=BernadetteTeachesMusic
Matt Stead: https://www.mattsteadukulele.com/
Phil Doleman: https://www.phildoleman.co.uk/
National Resonator Ukulele: https://www.nationalguitars.com/instruments
Bernadette Teaches Music YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHF88ovEEPETzNtEUbgGBuw
The Uke Room: https://theukeroom.com/
Ortega Ukulele: https://ortegaguitars.com/en/instruments/filter/Merchandise-f107345.html
Forest of Dean: https://www.forestryengland.uk/the-forest-of-dean
Hey Soul Sister: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVpv8-5XWOI&ab_channel=TrainVEVO
The Rise and Rise of the Ukulele: https://www.musicradar.com/guitartechniques/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-ukulele-246654
AC/DC on the Flaming Bagpipes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgzZLNwqvdQ&ab_channel=DavidSmith
Peter Luongo and Boris Mogievski: https://kalabrand.com/pages/kala-artist-peter-luongo
Elisabeth Pfeiffer: https://www.elisabethpfeiffer.de/en/
Marc Gallagher: https://www.marcgallaghermusic.com/
LazBoy: https://www.la-z-boy.com/
Pona: https://www.ponoukuleleco.com/
Marc Gallagher Collaborations on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarcGallagherMusic
The Ukulele Project: https://ukuleleproject.co.uk/
https://www.borisukulele.com/
Kala Ukulele: https://kalabrand.com/
Langley Ukes: https://www.langleyukes.com/
Legacy Ukes: https://www.legacyukes.com/
Chalmers Doane: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Chalmers_Doane
Ep. 110: The Kanikapila Project
Sunday, March 5, 2023 • Duration 57:36
Guests: David Blake
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida
Links:
- The Kanakapila Project website https://www.kanikapilaproject.org/
- Tickets for Live Concert and Dinner for Kapi’olani Medical Center on 4/30 in Oahu (with Jake Shimabukuro, Kimmo Hussey, Zanuck Lindsey and Roy Sakuma): https://buytickets.at/thekanikapilaproject/853722
- Donation Link to help Kapi’olani Medical Center for Woman and Children fund a new music therapy program: https://www.mightycause.com/event/Kapiolani
- The Kanikapila Project YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kanikapilaproject
- Friends of Firefighters: https://friendsoffirefighters.org/
- Guardian Revival: https://guardianrevival.org/
- Stars of Hope: https://starsofhopeusa.org/
- Karl Jackson (one hand strum man): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkrqurLQ-UTv90vzeFENkqw
- Mya-Moe Ukulele: https://www.myamoeukuleles.com/
Ep. 109: Close Up Musician
Sunday, March 5, 2023 • Duration 01:07:04
Guests: Marlén Rodriguez-Wolfe
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
While the snows falls on Los Angeles and solar flares pummel the earth, we find our warm and safe spot for wellness with the CEO of the Ukulele Kids Club, Marlén, and learn about the history, programs, and Big Hairy Audacious Goal of the UKC for 2023. PLUS, hear about how you can help kids in Ukraine, AND the return of Casa Bonita in Denver, Colorado!
Links:
- The Ukulele Kids Club: https://theukc.org/
- Corey Bergman Music Heals - TEDx CoconutGrove: https://youtu.be/4IgyDjFAxdg
- UKC Academy: https://theukc.org/ukcacademy/
- James Hill’s UkeTropolis: https://www.uketropolis.com/
- Peace Like a Ukulele: https://www.uketropolis.com/peace
- Portland Ukulele Anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pdxukulelewednesdays
- Denver Ukulele Community: https://den-uke.com/
- Berklee music therapy: https://college.berklee.edu/music-therapy
- Querétaro, Mexico: https://goo.gl/maps/gBojHmb661WcPPUo8
- Casa Bonita, Denver: https://www.casabonitadenver.com
- Shoot Ogawa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoot_Ogawa
- Paul Rudd Magic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCXCU3tYxJg
- UKC Emmy: https://theukc.org/2022-mid-america-emmy-winner/#:~:text=Oct%2031%202022&text=Louis%2C%20MO%5D%20%E2%80%93%20A%20video,medical%20short%20form%20content%20category.
- Luthiers for A Cause: https://www.luthiersforacause.org/
- Masters of Hawaiian Music: https://swallowhillmusic.org/masters-of-hawaiian-music/
Ep. 108: Angry Brides
Monday, November 7, 2022 • Duration 01:27:08
Guest: Brittni Paiva
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Hey, Internet, we’re back! And we have a GREAT show for you with the amazing Brittni Paiva, Hawaii homegrown ukulele performer, producer, and songwriter who has shared the stage with Santana and Tommy Immanuel, and she’s just getting started! She shares her humble roots growing up in the small town of Hilo, and she surprised us years ago with an unexpected rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” and it’s probably not what you think. So sit tight, and join us on... the OokTown Podcast.
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Links:
- Brittni Paiva: https://brittnipaiva.com/
- Kamaka: http://www.kamakahawaii.com/
- Brittni’s Kamaka Page: http://www.kamakahawaii.com/connect/artists/artist/17.html
- Brittni’s Somewhere Over the Rainbow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLXWAu8kUOg
- Santana and Brittni: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvdJdzbJETs
- Tony Emmanuel and Brittni: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd1qHyCbZNU
- Tony Emmanuel: https://tommyemmanuel.com/
- More Cowbell!!!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVsQLlk-T0s
- Weird the Al Yankovic Story: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/watch/066097da82ed5762966888a59b151058?fbclid=IwAR2Q6EfGzC5GHUmm0qYK536bKMcNQxPl99IYbHEgKM5Nh-amzbN3qL4lWwk
- Hilo Hawaii: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilo,_Hawaii
- An article about Brittni winning the Hoku Hanohano Awards: https://www.honolulumagazine.com/the-2013-na-hoku-hanohano-awards/
- Brittni Paiva - Apple music (but also on spotify, amazon music, and all that..): https://music.apple.com/us/artist/brittni-paiva/148037083
- Here is Smile: https://open.spotify.com/track/6vMvqyZD3e5PG1TZZzwBIE
- A little bit about lo fi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lo-fi_music
- Merrrie Monarch Fashion Showcase: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/page/hawaii-fashion-showcase-tribute-to-merrie-monarch-2022/
- Brittni on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambrittnipaiva/?hl=en
- ANueNue Ukuleles: https://www.anuenueusa.com/collections/ukulele
- Ukulele - Slack Key Guitar Festival: https://kahilutheatre.org/Showinfo/20th-Anniversary---Ukulele---Slack-Key-Guitar-Festival---HO--OLAULEA
- Ukulele Picnic Concert: https://www.ukulelepicnicinhawaii.org/en/
- Healing Songs Ted Gioia: https://www.abebooks.com/Healing-Songs-Gioia-Ted-Duke-University/30753688657/bd?cm_mmc=ggl-_-US_Shopp_Trade_10to20-_-product_id=COM9780822337027NEW-_-keyword=&gclid=CjwKCAjwtp2bBhAGEiwAOZZTuPBD2W0ver82LgeViSAljZJXAyopz-mLxLwIk2aDPXrPa7o-LVmbrRoClWkQAvD_BwE
- Hana Hou Brittni Paiva (Remix): https://youtu.be/FaaXC77eC9U
Ep. 107: Hit By The Hipster Bus
Monday, May 30, 2022 • Duration 01:34:51
Guest: James Hill
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida
On the show this fine spring day is James Hill to tell us about his collaborative ukulele album called Uke Heads, where you can get to play on his album, get an NFT Uke Head picture of your own, and get your ticket to a once-in-a-lifetime experience to help him make music! Plus, we learn that Tony Danza had a talk show. All coming up next... on the OokTown Podcast.
Links:
- The Tony Danza show (2004-2006): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0421470/
- Tony Danza playing ukulele:
https://youtu.be/eb1c2nPKB4Y
- James Hill Music: https://www.jameshillmusic.com/music
- Uke Heads: https://www.ukeheads.com
- NFTs, explained: https://www.theverge.com/22310188/nft-explainer-what-is-blockchain-crypto-art-faq
- Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com
- 1879 clothing line: https://www.1879.co/pages/about
- The Derelicte clothing line scene from Zoolander:
https://youtu.be/mVscQYjuq_s
- Uketropolis: https://www.uketropolis.com
- Bernadette Teaches Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHF88ovEEPETzNtEUbgGBuw
- Hans Zimmer on the making of the music for Dune:
https://youtu.be/93A1ryc-WW0
Ep. 106: An OokTown Sandwich
Monday, March 28, 2022 • Duration 01:44:56
Guest: Victoria Vox
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Like the arrival of Spring, we welcome back long-time friend of the show Victoria Vox, who brings us soooo songs that she performs live from her upcoming new album, as we get to hear her loop her way through Nirvana in REM, talk about how art inspired her to write new songs, and catch up on all her ukulele happenings.
Links:
- Victoria Vox: https://www.victoriavox.com/
- The last time VV was on the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-100-5-chased-by-cows/id436722774?i=1000523194784
- Camo app: https://reincubate.com/camo/
- Apollo 8: https://www.uaudio.com/apollo-rack-plug-ins-promo?gclid=CjwKCAjwloCSBhAeEiwA3hVo_dp41Cy5F9bD3cIokRDAFQRrtb9zv5_3uJS3v0YiZnRav5SfekYnoBoCsgYQAvD_BwE
- To order your Nirvan in REM: https://www.victoriavox.com/boutique-musique
- Fred Stonehouse: https://fredstonehouseart.com/
- Looking to study art?: https://art.wisc.edu/
- Lying - Sissela Bok: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/15606/lying-by-sissela-bok/
- Legally Taylor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-A_RrOeoWw&ab_channel=LegalEagle
- Tour Dates for VIctoria: https://victoriavox.com/shows
- Grandma’s House is where the Denver Ukefest Kick off open mic is located: https://www.grandmasbeer.co/
- Camp Vox: https://victoriavox.com/camp-vox
- Robischon Gallery: https://www.robischongallery.com/artist/FRED_STONEHOUSE/works/7156
- Denver Uke Fest: https://swallowhillmusic.org/ukefest/
- Doug’s Woodburning: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10227917301225679&set=a.1066248304210
- Sweetest Melodies - Victoria Vox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6KXmChJefA&ab_channel=VictoriaVox
- Romero Creations Tiny Tenor: https://www.romerocreations.com/tiny-tenor
- Looking back at the 2019 Czech Ukulele Festival: https://goout.net/en/czech-ukulele-festival-2019/szsqptl/
- Motu ukuleles: https://www.ukulele-motu.fr
Ep. 105: The PMS Song
Sunday, February 13, 2022 • Duration 01:31:23
Guests: Cali Rose
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Coming to you straight outta Culver City just outside the City of Angeles, Cali Rose - yes, that’s her real name - comes to talk to us about the beginnings of the CC strummers, affirms the power of the ukulele in music therapy, and takes us through her journey from studying nursing to full-time musician. So buckle up all you pandemic pluckers and players, as we come back to you after our winter break to give you a big dose of original songs and conversation.
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shoutouts:
- Michael Kohan and the CC Strummers - and special recognition to Eric's Guitar in Van Nuys, CA, for converting Michael's small electric guitar into a bass - and he can do the same for you!
Links:
- See the CC Strummers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCCStrummers
- Eric’s Guitar Shop: https://www.ericsguitarshop.com/
- Pandemic Pluckers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pandemicpluckers/
- Portland Ukulele Anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pdxukulelewednesdays/
- Calrose Rice: https://www.allrecipes.com/article/what-is-calrose-rice/3
- The Mercury Space Program: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Mercury
- A little something about Sputnik: https://history.nasa.gov/sputnik.html
- Bernadette Teaches Music: http://www.bernadetteteachesmusic.com/
- Cali’s Spotifiy: https://open.spotify.com/track/6RNQXVyKfL5Nt9BQKaMyX6
- To make a reservation at Sir Windston’s: https://queenmary.com/dining/casual-fine-dining/
- Leroy Van Dyke Auctioneer Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPqzfiesoJY&ab_channel=FM1156
- John Michael Montgomery - Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_VbwZsYPwY&ab_channel=WarnerMusicNashville
- Ukulele Kids Club: https://theukc.org
- Flamethrower Ukulele: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzfyoSgFGNc&ab_channel=Make%3A
- McCabes: https://www.mccabes.com/?v=7516fd43adaa
Ep. 104: The Marlowe Pandemic Ukulele
Friday, October 1, 2021 • Duration 01:34:12
Guest: Marlowe
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
Not even a power outage could prevent Marlowe from joining the show, and we’re so glad she persevered! Coming up next is a stellar ukulele artists who’s traveled from her home state of Michigan to seek her fortune in LA. Find out all about her musical journey, and stick around because to the end to hear an exclusive sneak peak of a song from her upcoming album, and learn whether she’s an MCU or DCEU fan.
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Links:
- Marlowe’s website: http://www.marlowe-official.com/about
- Disneyland: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/destinations/disneyland/star-wars-galaxys-edge/
- LA International Ukulele Festival: http://www.kalakoa.com/ukulele/
- HiSessions with Marlowe: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPXM3kciNXm1l_-qQbSdAlQtQONC4oTX
- Andrew Kitakis and The Ukulele Site: https://theukulelesite.com/
- Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel: https://craigandsarah.com/
- Brittni Paiva: https://www.brittnipaiva.com/
- Kalei Gamiao: https://www.facebook.com/kaleigamiaofanpage/
- Jake Shimabukuro: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_Shimabukuro
- Marlowe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marlowe.offic/?hl=en
- Where to get “Moments”: http://www.marlowe-official.com/buymarlowe
- Marlowe’s Bandcamp: https://marlowe.bandcamp.com/releases
- Shimmer effect: https://www.eventideaudio.com/products/stompboxes/multi-effect-processor/h9-max
- Box of Rock pedal: https://www.zvex.com/guitar-pedals/box-of-rock-guitar-effects-pedal
- If I leave Here Tomorrow: A Film about Lynyrd Skynyrd: https://www.netflix.com/title/80993413
- Benny Chong: http://benny-chong.com/
- Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival: https://www.facebook.com/bluemountainsukefest/
Ep. 103: I’m Wearing Pants
Monday, July 26, 2021 • Duration 01:27:41
Guests: Bernadette
Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown
With the new school year right around the corner, what better way to kickstart your education than a podcast with the YouTube sensation and ukulele teacher Bernadette from Bernadette Teaches Music. Hear her incredible story of teaching school in a small town in California, to getting ukuleles into the classroom in Okinawa, Japan, and then coming back home to the states to conquer the Internet. You won’t want to miss this, coming up next... on the OokTown Podcast.
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Make a donation: https://donorbox.org/info-ooktown-com-ooktown-podcast-donations
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OokTown YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWKuVjsJKQUHYXaXXfmGtA
Links:
- Bernadette Ukulele Youtube Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHF88ovEEPETzNtEUbgGBuw
- Bernadette's 30 day Uke Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJFa3EaocfZmF5B_jvdBTahGVWftWFbq7
- Bernadette's website: http://www.bernadetteteachesmusic.com/
- Terry Carter's website: https://www.ukelikethepros.com/about
- OokTown Podcast with Terry Carter: https://ooktown.com/2019-shows/ep-83-i-know-a-lot-of-baroque-guitarists
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/
- The Lion Sleeps Tonight collab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhF1WF4mzAM&ab_channel=BernadetteTeachesMusic
- Profesor de Ukelele: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4ENpynZWp9lSzhwMtUoRiA
- Ukulele Teacher (John Atkins): https://www.youtube.com/user/theukuleleteacher
- Denver Uke Community: https://www.den-uke.com/
- Fear is the Mind Killer...: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJsYKhEV6o0
- The Pandemic Pluckers group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pandemicpluckers/
- Okinawa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okinawa_Island
- Two Hits and a Miss: https://www.facebook.com/TH1Miss/
- Bernadette's Signature Uke: https://www.amazon.com/Bernadettes-Signature-Bougainvillea-EUC-MAD-XB/dp/B08NPGM9CX
- El Centro: https://www.google.com/maps/place/El+Centro,+CA/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x80d75f9c2642bbbd:0xcb0448b8249ffdaf?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwip8eibhf_xAhUMCc0KHTj3C3AQ8gEwJnoECGYQAQ
- Bougainvillea Plant Care: https://www.joyusgarden.com/bougainvillea-plant-care/
- Bernadette Flight Uke: https://flightmusic.com/product/flight-tus31-sakura/
- Stuart Yoshida Yesterday: https://youtu.be/xOfVgEO8HVs
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