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Friday, July 10, 2026
Ominous
I had no idea we have a "ukulele community". I suppose the next thing we'll find out is that there's a tribe of accordion players living out in the swamp.
I'm not anti-accordion, Jeff. Actually my older sister played the accordion in high school. But when she went to nursing school, it went into a closet, and I think the only time it came out after that was one day when I got big enough to lift it I got it out to look at it. After about 5 minutes I decided "It'll never catch on" and put it back.
"Jake Shimabukuro is a world-renowned ukulele virtuoso whose groundbreaking artistry has redefined the instrument for the 21st century. Hailed as the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” Shimabukuro has captivated audiences across the globe with his masterful technique, innovative spirit, and deeply expressive performances that seamlessly blend elements of jazz, rock, classical, blues, folk, and traditional Hawaiian music."
The only reason I know this is because my daughter attended kindergarten with a little girl whose last name was Shimabukoro. I don't know if there's a relationship. Incidentally I've seen his videos and he's pretty amazing.
I suppose the next thing we'll find out is that there's a tribe of accordion players living out in the swamp.
ReplyDeleteI dunno, did Deliverance get it wrong? Should it have been dueling accordians?
Or accordions, as the elite repeat.
DeleteLawrence Welk would like a word with you, r-man ... ...
DeleteI'm not anti-accordion, Jeff. Actually my older sister played the accordion in high school. But when she went to nursing school, it went into a closet, and I think the only time it came out after that was one day when I got big enough to lift it I got it out to look at it. After about 5 minutes I decided "It'll never catch on" and put it back.
DeleteAnd I'm not afraid of Lawrence Welk!
Hopefully this guy ain't a member of that "community" ... ...
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcSlcNfThUA&list=RDzcSlcNfThUA&start_radio=1
"Jake Shimabukuro is a world-renowned ukulele virtuoso whose groundbreaking artistry has redefined the instrument for the 21st century. Hailed as the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” Shimabukuro has captivated audiences across the globe with his masterful technique, innovative spirit, and deeply expressive performances that seamlessly blend elements of jazz, rock, classical, blues, folk, and traditional Hawaiian music."
ReplyDeleteThe only reason I know this is because my daughter attended kindergarten with a little girl whose last name was Shimabukoro. I don't know if there's a relationship. Incidentally I've seen his videos and he's pretty amazing.
Eh, it's full of Hos.
ReplyDeletehttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y4JH7P-A1Nc
I like some accordion music - for example the accordion in Spade Cooley's Three Way Boogie.
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