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Mini Uke Day
It's the sopranino version of Mighty Uke Day - workshops, group strums, open mic, and an evening concert with Victor and Penny along with The Fabulous Heftones. Workshops will be geared toward the beginner to confident beginner level.
PLEASE NOTICE THERE ARE THREE DIFFERENT TICKET PRICE LEVELS:
Daytime only (9:00 am - 5:00 pm) workshops, group strum, open mic $40
Concert only (8:00 pm - 10:30 pm) evening concert $18
Daytime + Concert - includes all daytime and concert activities $50 (save $8)
With a fiery ukulele and a red-hot jazz guitar, VICTOR AND PENNY put the swing, the jump, the dance and the roll in early twentieth century rock and roll. This Kansas City based duo brings antique pop to life with their sonic archeology as well as creating clever original songs. They impress and delight with charm and hot licks - they are " . . . an absolute rollicking blast."
THE FABULOUS HEFTONES have been proponents of the ukulele before the uke was cool. Brian Hefferan plays ukulele, sings and scats while and Lynn Troldahl-Hershberger sings and plays a unique instrument called the Heftone Bass. Their repertoire draws heavily from the "moon/June/spoon" tunes and ditties from the 1920's and they are a favorite of ukulele festivals across the nation. www.heftone.com/fabulous
MINI UKE DAY SCHEDULE
9:00 Registration & Check-in
9:30 Introductions and Group Strum
10:00 Workshop
FANTASTIC FOUR, FANTABULOUS FIVE, AND SUPER SIX CHORDS - Ben Hassenger
You've learned the basic three chords and want to take the next step to playing thousands more of your favorite folk and pop songs. Add two or three minor chords and you have the "Fantastic Four". "Fantabulous Five", and "Super Six" chords, used from the 1950s to modern times by; doo-wop bands, The Beatles, Peter Paul & Mary, U2, Jason Mraz, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, and more. Various progressions using these chords in the keys of C and G will be covered along with strum variations that make the songs unique. If we have time, we'll try our hand at transposing from one key to another.
11:15 Break
11:30 Workshop
UKULELE AS A RHYTHM INSTRUMENT - Victor and Penny
Want to play more confidently and musically? Erin McGrane and Jeff Freling of Victor & Penny show you the difference between just strumming along and driving the rhythm. Learn simple but effective strumming techniques and delve into the styles of swing, hot jazz and gypsy jazz. Rock steady rhythm is the backbone of every good song so jump on the train! (This class is for all levels, but if anyone wants to go over beginning chords and techniques, Ben can do an "Ukulele 101" class in the second room.)
12:15 Lunch
1:30 Open Mic
2:30 Workshop
JAZZ TOOLBOX - Victor and Penny
Learn ways to augment simple chords to add color to your playing. You'll also learn standard jazz chord progressions along with substitutions and alternate voicings for common chords. (This class is for all levels, but if anyone wants to continue beginning chords and techniques, Ben can expand upon the "Ukulele 101" class in the second room.)
3:45 Break
4:00 Group Strum
5:00 Dinner Break
8:00 Concert with Victor and Penny and The Fabulous Heftones
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LocationTrinity House Theatre (View)
38840 West Six Mile
Livonia, MI 48152
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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