Together with STRUM and Oceana Ukuleles we are excited to announce the upcoming, spectacular 1st annual WESTSIDE UKULELE EXPO!

Here at our Oceana Gardens and Studio:

1129 West Ave. Port Orchard, Washington

Westside Ukulele Expo Schedule:

Friday 8/9/19

6:00- 7:00 PM Meet/ greet , registration check in / ukulele jam

CONCERT

7:00-7:45 PM Brook Adams- The Beatles Abbey Road on the Ukulele

7:45-8:00 PM Break, snacks, Hitched Mobile Bar

8:00- 8:45 PM James Luna Hula Group performance (Kapana Pu’uwai)

9:00-10:00 Campfire Jam/Kanikapila

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Saturday 8/10/19

9:30-11:00 AM Workshop Brook Adams “Playing Beatles songs “

11:00-11:15 AM break

11:15- 12:30 PM Builder Forum ( half the group}

11:15- 12:30 PM Workshop- Neal Chin “Finding chords, Notes up the neck” ( half the group)

12:30 – 1:45 PM BBQ lunch, Hitched Mobile Bar

1:45 – 3:00 PM SWITCH OUT Builder Forum/ Neal Chin workshop

3:00-3:15 PM break

3:15- 3:45 PM Workshop “Amps and electronics” by Teddy Randazzo Jr of DAZZO pick ups

3:45 – 4:45 PM Workshop-James Luna , “Playing Hawaiian style ukulele, and playing for hula dancers”

5:00-7:00 Break for dinner

CONCERT

7:00-7:45 PM Neal Chin

7:45-8:00 Break -snacks, Hitched Mobile Bar

8:00- 9:00 PM Steve Grimes “ 2ality”

9:00-10:00 Campfire Jam/Kanikapila

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Sunday, 8/11/19

9:30- 11:00 PM Workshop-Matt Dahlberg “Chord Melody”

11:00- 11:15 AM break

11:15-12:15 AM Workshop – Cecelia Frances, music therapist, “Protocol and awareness when playing in a hospital, hospice, for friends or relatives. What every musician should know about how their music affects others”

12:15- 1:00 AM Builders/ Players conclusion-Ending Song

Friday and Saturday evening concerts open to everyone for a suggested $20 donation

Saturday only option: $100 includes:

• all workshops

• BBQ lunch

• evening concert with desserts and snacks

Follow this link to buy your tickets.

https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4230866

• Two evenings of amazing concerts and entertainment featuring: Brook Adams, Neil Chin, Steve Grimes, Kerry Char, Kapana Pu’uwia, Matt Dahlberg and more!

• Three days of incredible interactive ukulele lessons from some of the best musicians; Playing the Beatles on the ukulele, music therapy, playing techniques, practice techniques, chord melody, how to play for hula dancers, and more. Lots of fun here!

• Q & A with Professional Builders: Understanding the ukuleles you play, from the masters who build them. Your opportunity to share and ask questions to builders. This will be a round table discussion. Including an interactive builders discussions and demonstrations.

Great food, BBQ, ukulele jams and much more!

Tickets are limited to 40 people because we want an intimate and powerful learning experience for your own personal growth as a musician!

Buy your tickets early to guarantee your place in this event! Price includes snacks and non alcoholic drinks all three days, BBQ lunch Saturday!

Cash bar provided by: Hitched Mobile Bar (check them out on Facebook and Instagram @hitchedbar)

Here are some links to music by our teachers and performers

http://www.grimestunes.com/a-dream-surreal/

https://youtu.be/dady_FgxhpQ

http://brookadams.com/music/s/here_comes_the_sun

http://mattukulele.com/videos

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Zac Steimle

Oceana Ukuleles

Made by hand, play with heart!

www.oceanaukuleles.com

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