Author Archives: Culture Vulture
Katikati Ukulele Festival 2012
Katikati Ukulele Festival, 2012, April 20, 21 and 22. Further festival news on http://tinyurl.com/86xepch Participation is the theme of our second ukulele festival and there will be plenty of opportunities for visiting ukulele players to branch out and perform, busking … Continue reading
Coromandel Ukulele Festival 2012
This year, again at Coromandel Town, on 19 May 2012. Workshops, singing, open mic and a concert by The Old Spice Boys from Australia.
Crosby, Stills and Nash, Auckland 2012
Waitakere Stadium, Saturday March 24 2012 Reviewed by Graham Reid One thing you can say for Crosby, Stills and Nash, they might not come here often – but when they do turn up on the stage with alarming punctuality. The … Continue reading
Crown Julz and the 24 Carats review
Tonight I watched them (for a while). What an indulgent junk sound – maybe someone likes their music (if it can be called that) but I am not sure who! Not me for sure! Talented musicians I think, but what … Continue reading
Kevin Fogarty Ukulele World Book CD DVD
Kevin Fogarty, otherwise often known as Mr Ukulele because of his great involvement in promoting all things Uke in NZ, has released a book with CD and DVD. Ukulele World, the exiting new resource, has 22 original songs for ukulele … Continue reading
Whirimako Black & Nigel Gavin Coromandel Concert Review
Whirimako Black & Nigel Gavin’s concert at Coromandel town on 25 Nov 2010 was a real treat. Both exceptionally talented musicians, they captivated the audience throughout with everything from jazz standards to originals in both English and Maori. Whirimako’s originals, … Continue reading
NZ Ukulele Festival Auckland 2010 review
Another great day organised by the NZ Ukulele Trust with a primary aim of encouraging Ukulele playing amongst school children. Over 200 children from about 100 schools came and played. Schools from Auckland, Northland and the Waikato attended as well … Continue reading
Great Britain Ukulele Orchestra Concert Review
You need a good sense of humour to play an instrument as big as your kneecap. And the eight-piece “bonsai guitar” orchestra made sure that between their rock-funk-folk-classical yodelling and foot stomping singalongs, they had their audience in hysterics. Part … Continue reading
NZ Ukulele Festival Strum Raiser review
The Ukefest Strum Raiser was a great night with an amazing variety of music. Everything from originals of Kevin Fogarty, The Nukes and the Flying Bisons to classic Uke numbers like 5 foot 2 by Jennifer Ward Leyland, to covers … Continue reading
New Zealand Ukulele Festival – Band line up
Here is a list of the main stage acts scheduled for the 2010 New Zealand Ukulele Festival at Waitakere Stadium, Henderson, Auckland on 27th November. – Ukulele Bartt – Azo Bell – Trio of Tangaroa – Tribute to the late … Continue reading