I promised you a special guest for the last episode – surprise, it’s me!!  I figured my story was long overdue so I asked my friend and fellow ukulele podcaster Cameron Murray to interview me.  It was a bit weird to be on the other side of the microphone but I really enjoyed it.  I play a couple of songs, including a new original. I wasn’t entirely happy with either performance and I could have re-recorded them, but that felt like cheating so you’re stuck with what I played on the day, warts and all!  Some show-related links below: Sydney Conservatorium of MusicThe Canberra TimesSunday AssemblyMartin backpacker guitarThe Green ShedMahalo ukuleleKala ukulele Michael RosenbergUkulele Republic of Canberra Central Coast Ukulele FestivalBlue Mountains Ukulele FestivalOhanaRebecca SugarSteven UniverseKoAlohaJonathan CoultonJoco CruiseEnya MusicThe Bec Taylor School of MusicUkulele Festival HawaiiKamaka Ukuleles Podcasts I mentioned: Answer Me This Stuff You Should knowThe West Wing weeklyVeronica Mars InvestigationsBuffering the Vampire SlayerThe ChaserA Rational FearThe Amelia Project Episodes I mentioned: Michael RosenbergMark Jackson & Jane JelbartDavid “Snapper” ThieleCameron MurrayAlan & Paul Okami Songs played on the show: If You Could Read My Mind (Gordon Lightfoot, 1970)One Heart is Enough (Meredith Harper) Go to the Ukulele is the New Black YouTube channel for a playlist of songs relating to today’s episode. Ukulele is the New Black is produced by me, Meredith Harper.  I wrote the theme tune and I performed it with Janine Chandler, Jim Croft, Jasmine Fellows, Paul Marsh, Sandra Shaw and Chris Williams.  Seb Carraro does the graphic design. Thank you so much to Cameron Murray for being part of this final episode.  If you haven’t heard Cameron’s podcast Ukulele Stories, now is the perfect time to subscribe so that you keep on getting your ukulele podcast fix! Well listeners, this is the last interview I will be posting on this feed for now, but please stay subscribed as I will be releasing a 2021 compilation episode in early 2022.  And who knows, I might get inspired and make the occasional new episode.  Thank you so much for listening and supporting the podcast, with special thanks to my wonderful patrons.  Stay safe and keep strumming! Thanks to my $10 and over Patreon supporters for helping me to make this podcast: Ukulele Legend: Linda DodwellUkulele Champions: Debbie Hoad, Maja Zweck & Christopher Boatwright The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS.

It’s taken me four years to get her on the show but I finally did it!  Today I chat to my great friend and musical collaborator Jasmine Fellows.  Jas is a multi-instrumentalist who I originally met through Canberra ukulele groups, but who has now become an irreplaceable member of house band The New Black, and our ukulele and cello duo Four Strings Two.  We had a great time recording this - I think I cut out at least ten minutes of giggling in the edit!  Please enjoy. Some show-related links below: Lanikai UkuleleBec Taylor School of MusicLoud in the LibraryUkulele Republic of Canberra Seasons of the UkuleleMad World collaborationLearn to Hoop and play an instrument at the same time!Four Strings TwoJames Hill Ukulele Initiative Songs played on the show: The Llama Song (Jasmine Fellows)Out in the Late (Jasmine Fellows)Ventura Highway (Dewey Bunnell, 1972)Mad World (Roland Orzabal, 1982) Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for a playlist to hear these songs as well as other content relating to the episode. Ukulele is the New Black is produced by me, Meredith Harper.  I wrote the theme tune and I performed it with Janine Chandler, Jim Croft, Jasmine Fellows, Paul Marsh, Sandra Shaw and Chris Williams.  Seb Carraro does the graphic design. Thanks to my $10 and over Patreon supporters for helping me to make this podcast: Ukulele Legend: Linda DodwellUkulele Champions: Debbie Hoad, Maja Zweck & Christopher Boatwright The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS.

Today’s guest is one of the members of the Ukulele is the New Black house band – Jim Croft.  I’ve been wanting to get him on the show for some time, but because I know he’s not really a fan of the limelight I didn’t approach him – until now!  Fortunately he said yes, and we had a great chat about experimenting with different tunings, the importance of music theory, and his extensive ukulele collection.  Please enjoy! Some show-related links below: Bruko UkuleleKmise UkuleleKen MiddletonCuatroKala 8-string tenorCoolibah Coolective LunchuleleSmiths AlternativeJammalong Canberra Irish SessionsDave O’NeillBec Taylor School of Music Songs played on the show: Sister Golden Hair (Gerry Beckley, 1975) Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for a playlist to hear these songs as well as other content relating to the episode Ukulele is the New Black is produced by me, Meredith Harper.  I wrote the theme tune and I performed it with Janine Chandler, Jim Croft, Jasmine Fellows, Paul Marsh, Sandra Shaw and Chris Williams.  Seb Carraro does the graphic design. Thanks to my $10 and over Patreon supporters for helping me to make this podcast: Ukulele Legend: Linda DodwellUkulele Champions: Debbie Hoad, Maja Zweck & Christopher Boatwright The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS.

Today’s guests were suggested by one of my patrons, Maja Zweck.  Nicole and Aaron Keim are trained musicians who play ukulele as the duo “The Quiet American”, and luthier Aaron also makes beautiful handcrafted ukuleles at Beansprout Musical Instruments, at their home in Hood River, Oregon.  After I recorded this interview another listener, Paul Gissing, also suggested I talk to Aaron – so chances are you should all enjoy it! Some show-related links below: Jumpin’ Jim’s Ukulele SongbooksBoulder Acoustic SocietyDenver UkefestHeidi LitkeMya-moe ukulelesDan SawyerMarmalade CreationsDame Judi Dench’s rude embroideryJames Hill Songs played on the show: Greasy Coat (Traditional)Cold Frosty Morn (Traditional)Carved into my Heart (Nicole and Aaron Keim) Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for a playlist to hear these songs as well as other content relating to the episode For more information about Aaron and Nicole, and to buy their books and CDs, go to QuietAmericanMusic.com, and check out Aaron’s ukuleles at thebeansprout.com.  And of course there’s also a whole lot of content on Aaron’s YouTube channel. Ukulele is the New Black is produced by me, Meredith Harper.  I wrote the theme tune and I performed it with Janine Chandler, Jim Croft, Jasmine Fellows, Paul Marsh, Sandra Shaw and Chris Williams.  Seb Carraro does the graphic design. Thanks to my $10 and over Patreon supporters for helping me to make this podcast: Ukulele Legend: Linda DodwellUkulele Champions: Debbie Hoad, Maja Zweck & Christopher Boatwright The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS.

I’ve talked to ukulele players all over the world but it’s nice to talk to someone local again from Canberra where I live.  Originally from Taiwan, Kim Yang moved here around 10 years ago where she discovered the joy of music and, of course, ukulele.  Kim is now a full-time musician and songwriter who is about to release her new EP, Brave.  We had a chat a few weeks ago about her musical journey. Some show-related links below: artsACT Eden bushfires 2019 Songs played on the show: Wake me Up (Kim Yang)The Bath Song (Kim Yang) Go to the Ukulele Is the New Black YouTube channel for a playlist to hear these songs as well as other content relating to the episode For more information about Kim, go to kimyangmusic.com where you will also be able to buy her new EP on 10th September.  Also don’t forget to send me suggestions for people you would like me to interview on the show, before it’s too late!    Ukulele is the New Black is produced by me, Meredith Harper.  I wrote the theme tune and I performed it with Janine Chandler, Jim Croft, Jasmine Fellows, Paul Marsh, Sandra Shaw and Chris Williams.  Seb Carraro does the graphic design. Thanks to my $10 and over Patreon supporters for helping me to make this podcast: Ukulele Legend: Linda DodwellUkulele Champions: Debbie Hoad, Maja Zweck & Christopher Boatwright The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS

In today’s episode I talk to Dani Joy and her partner in life and music, Perry Stauffer.  Dani and Perry live in Portland, Oregon where they run an online music academy, create wonderful music as a duo and with others, and have a wall full of ukuleles which they sell from their living room.  They are a wonderfully warm and energetic couple and I thoroughly enjoyed my chat with them.  I think you will too! Some show-related links below: Romero CreationsOhana UkulelesThe NAMM ShowDaniel HoAuburn Ukulele FestivalBlue Mountains Ukulele FestivalKoAloha UkuleleEpisode with Alan and Paul Okami of KoAlohaThe Thin White Ukes Songs played on the show: Rhino Clouds (Dani Joy)My Baby Just Cares for Me (Gus Kahn & Walter Donaldson, 1930)Happy Birthday (Patty Hill, Mildred J Hill – 1893) Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for a playlist to hear these songs as well as other content relating to the episode Ukulele is the New Black is produced by me, Meredith Harper.  I wrote the theme tune and I performed it with Janine Chandler, Jim Croft, Jasmine Fellows, Paul Marsh, Sandra Shaw and Chris Williams.  Seb Carraro does the graphic design. Thanks to my $10 and over Patreon supporters for helping me to make this podcast: Ukulele Legend: Linda DodwellUkulele Champions: Debbie Hoad, Maja Zweck & Christopher Boatwright The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS.

Today I talk to Aldrine Guerrero of Ukulele Underground, a passionate ukulele player and teacher based in Kaua’i in Hawai’i. We chat about the creation of the Ukulele Underground forums, his love of teaching and performing, and he plays a couple of incredible songs.  Towards the end you may hear some roosters in the background – for me that is the sound of Kau’ai, a place I really hope I can visit again some day.  Please enjoy! Some show-related links below: Ka’au Crater BoysHilo Ukulele Prelude UkulelesKala UkulelesLanikai Ukuleles Kanile’a Ukulele – 2021 PlatinumKamaka UkuleleHerb Ohta, JrAriki Foster Seasons of the Ukulele Songs played on the show: Dance with a Bandit (Aldrine Guerrero)Senor Viktor (Aldrine Guerrero) Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for a playlist to hear these songs as well as other content relating to the episode Ukulele is the New Black is produced by me, Meredith Harper.  I wrote the theme tune and I performed it with Janine Chandler, Jim Croft, Jasmine Fellows, Paul Marsh, Sandra Shaw and Chris Williams.  Seb Carraro does the graphic design. Thanks to my $10 and over Patreon supporters for helping me to make this podcast: Ukulele Legend: Linda DodwellUkulele Champions: Debbie Hoad, Maja Zweck & Christopher Boatwright The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS.

In this episode I talk to Barbara Taylor, a dynamic ukulele player and organiser from Busselton in Western Australia.  Barbara has been on my list since previous guest Kevin Chennell mentioned her, and I’m so glad I finally caught up with her, because she is a delight. Oh and Barbara mentions my cat curtains, which were pretty hard to miss when I talked to her over Zoom.  If you want to see them, here’s a picture.  They are wonderfully tacky and you won’t be disappointed! Some show-related links below: Samantha MuirSam BrownThe Fabulous Ukulele ClubU3A - University of the Third AgeBusselton Ukulele Strummers Uke Club Margaret RiverEsplanade Hotel BusseltonUkulele RussCurtin UniversityKamaka Ukulele Cordoba UkulelesJ. Morgan UkulelesAnu GraceWise Ukulele1927 Strings AttachedKanakapilaBusselton FringeBusselton Jetty Songs played on the show: My Own Kind of Hat (Merle Haggard, Red Lane – 1979)Waterloo Road (Michael Anthony Deighan, Michael Wilshaw – 1968) Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for a playlist to hear these songs as well as other content relating to the episode Ukulele is the New Black is produced by me, Meredith Harper.  I wrote the theme tune and I performed it with Janine Chandler, Jim Croft, Jasmine Fellows, Paul Marsh, Sandra Shaw and Chris Williams.  Seb Carraro does the graphic design. Thanks to my $10 and over Patreon supporters for helping me to make this podcast: Ukulele Legend: Linda DodwellUkulele Champions: Debbie Hoad, Maja Zweck & Christopher Boatwright The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS.

Today I have a bonus episode for you.  If you’ve been listening to my recent episodes you will know that I have been going through a long and painful process of moving house, and as a result I haven’t been able to find the time to make new episodes.  Today I bring you something which is new, but a little different.  I’m going to tell you about some of the challenges I’ve been facing, and how music – or specifically, musicians – brought me an incredible moment of light and joy. Songs played in this episode: The Chain (Lindsay Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie, Steve Nicks - 1977) Ukulele is the New Black is produced by me, Meredith Harper.  I wrote the theme tune and I performed it with Janine Chandler, Jim Croft, Jasmine Fellows, Paul Marsh, Sandra Shaw and Chris Williams.  Seb Carraro does the graphic design. Thanks to my $10 and over Patreon supporters for helping me to make this podcast: Ukulele Legend: Linda DodwellUkulele Champions: Debbie Hoad, Maja Zweck & Christopher Boatwright The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS.

Sorry listeners - I am still in the fun process of moving house, and when this comes out the removalist will be arriving to take all my possessions from my current home.  I will be spending a couple of weeks in an Airbnb before I can move into the new place, so hopefully I will have the time to make an original episode for next time. This is another of my favourites from season 1, with Mal Webb - a ukulele player and multi-instrumentalist who was a source of both fun and inspiration for me.  I hope you enjoy it! ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES: Mal Webb describes himself as a “vocal adventurer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist”, and I can’t think of a better description.  I hope you enjoy his vocal adventures as much as I did! Mal plays one of his songs, “TLA”.  This episode was recorded at the Newkulele Festival, including a small excerpt from Mal’s ukulooping workshop.  More information about Mal and his workshops can be found on his website. Mal mentions a few interesting instruments: the Zimbabwean thumb piano and African udu drums.  And despite being from Melbourne, he refers to some Canberra things: TUGS ukulele group and Questacon. He also mentions a band he and his partner Kylie play in, which has the BEST BAND NAME EVER: Formidable Vegetable Sound System. The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS.

Hi listeners!  Life is a bit frantic for me at the moment – I’ve sold my house and I’m desperately trying to buy a new one before I have to move out – a task which has proved more difficult and stressful than I’d anticipated.  As a result I’ve struggled to find the time and headspace to record a new interview for you, so instead I’m bringing one back from the vault! This episode is from my first season back in 2018 – a time when ukulele players could safely go to crowded festivals and hang out together.  When I arranged this interview at the Central Coast Ukulele Festival I had no idea how influential my guests were.  In the three years since, I have lost count of the number of times people I’ve interviewed have said how these two ukulele players had inspired and helped them – not just Australian players, but people from across the world. Please enjoy this classic episode with Mark Jackson and Jane Jelbart. ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES: In today’s episode I chat to Jane Jelbart and Mark Jackson, who performed with the Ukastle Ukestra at the Central Coast Ukulele and Folk Festival in August this year.  Mark and Jane play their rendition of “I’ll be Your San Antone Rose” by Susanna Clark. More about Mark and Jane, including their Ukestration manual, can be found at The Sum of the Parts. This episode was recorded at the Central Coast Ukulele and Folk Festival. The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS.

Today I have a chat to Christopher Davis-Shannon, a Philadelphia-based musician who grew up in a very musical family.  He discovered ukulele a few years back and fell in love with it, and he now plays some fantastic music, much of it influenced by early 20th century players such as Roy Smeck and George Formby.  Enjoy! To find out more about Christopher’s music, teaching, and his new book “The George Formby Handbook”, go to his website thetinman.co. Some show-related links below: Roy SmeckCampanellaSam MuirChoan GalvezPaul MansellDjango ReinhardtGeorge FormbyCliff EdwardsArt FowlerWunderkammer instruments by Liam KirbyOriginal style ukuleles – Nunes and DiasGene AustinBing CrosbyPrat Instruments"Checking In" podcastChris’ Jazz Cafe Songs played on the show: Bluebird (Christopher Davis-Shannon)Smile (Charlie Chaplin, 1936) Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for a playlist to hear these songs as well as other content relating to the episode Ukulele is the New Black is produced by me, Meredith Harper.  I wrote the theme tune and I performed it with Janine Chandler, Jim Croft, Jasmine Fellows, Paul Marsh, Sandra Shaw and Chris Williams.  Seb Carraro does the graphic design. Thanks to my $10 and over Patreon supporters for helping me to make this podcast: Ukulele Legend: Linda DodwellUkulele Champions: Debbie Hoad, Maja Zweck & Christopher Boatwright The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS.

In today’s episode I talk to Bill and Lizzie, otherwise known as Toast Garden, a couple and musical duo based in Tasmania.  Originally from Sydney where they started out as a guitar and voice duo, they discovered ukulele and have now filled their Tasmanian home with them.  They play a couple of great renditions of Beatles songs during our chat, which I am sure you will enjoy. If you want to hear more great ukulele from Toast Garden check them out on YouTube, or on Instagram. Some show-related links below: Lanikai UkulelesKala UkuleleKanile’a UkuleleKoAloha UkuleleOutdoor UkuleleThe Ukulele SiteHonoka and AzitaTaimaneJobkeeperGwendolyn FitzBrooklyn Ukulele FestivalDave HughesJames Hill – The Ukulele Way Songs played on the show: Here Comes the Sun (George Harrison, 1969)Day Tripper (Lennon / McCartney, 1965)Something (George Harrison, 1969)I’ll See You In My Dreams (Isham Jones & Gus Kahn, 1962)Perfect (Mark E. Nevin, 1988) – performed by Meredith Harper, Jasmine Fellows, Chris Williams, Jim Croft, Geoff Skellams and Paul Marsh Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for a playlist to hear these songs as well as other content relating to the episode Ukulele is the New Black is produced by me, Meredith Harper.  I wrote the theme tune and I performed it with Janine Chandler, Jim Croft, Jasmine Fellows, Paul Marsh, Sandra Shaw and Chris Williams.  Seb Carraro does the graphic design. Thanks to my $10 and over Patreon supporters for helping me to make this podcast: Ukulele Legend: Linda DodwellUkulele Champions: Debbie Hoad, Maja Zweck & Christopher Boatwright The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS.

I’ve talked to a lot of overseas players recently so I figured it was time to bring back some Australian content!  I have a chat to Sugarman Slim, a Sydney-based musician who combines ukulele with bass riffs in a way that will make you want to jump up and dance!  He plays some fantastic songs written by his daughter, and tells us about his small, mobile rehearsal space.  Enjoy! For more information about Slim, and to get details of his daughter’s songs, go to sugarmanslim.com, and check out his music on YouTube. Some show-related links below: The Norman Gunston ShowTiny TimSydney Opera HouseBlack Bear BBQLleyton HewittMaton UkulelesEddy Finn UkulelesJobkeeperSlim’s Blog Songs played on the show: Ain’t She Sweet (Milton Ager & Jack Yellen, 1927)Sex Machine (James Brown, Bobby Byrd, Ron Lenhoff – 1970)Is This Love (Bob Marley, 1978)One Shot (Beatrice McBride)Sweet Honest Passion (Beatrice McBride) Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for a playlist to hear these songs as well as other content relating to the episode Ukulele is the New Black is produced by me, Meredith Harper.  I wrote the theme tune and I performed it with Janine Chandler, Jim Croft, Jasmine Fellows, Paul Marsh, Sandra Shaw and Chris Williams.  Seb Carraro does the graphic design. Thanks to my $10 and over Patreon supporters for helping me to make this podcast: Ukulele Legend: Linda DodwellUkulele Champions: Debbie Hoad, Maja Zweck & Christopher Boatwright The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS.

Today’s episode features actor and musician Rich Sexton, who entertains and educates young children as the award-winning Funnybones Music, putting his acting and ukulele skills to excellent use.  I discovered in our chat that Rich can play grown-up music as well, as you will hear in this episode.  Enjoy! Some show-related links below: Cole Clark guitarsKala Ukulele My Enya Nova orange ukuleleEddie Vedder – Ukulele Songs Songs played on the show: Sleeping Bunnies (Rich Sexton)Golden Brown (Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Dave Greenfield, Jet Black – 1982)No Humour on the Underground (Rich Sexton) Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for a playlist to hear these songs as well as other content relating to the episode Ukulele is the New Black is produced by me, Meredith Harper.  I wrote the theme tune and I performed it with Janine Chandler, Jim Croft, Jasmine Fellows, Paul Marsh, Sandra Shaw and Chris Williams.  Seb Carraro does the graphic design. Thanks to my $10 and over Patreon supporters for helping me to make this podcast: Ukulele Legend: Linda DodwellUkulele Champions: Debbie Hoad, Maja Zweck & Christopher Boatwright The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS.

Today I bring you a chat with Marc Gallagher, a multi-instrumentalist from Manchester in the UK.  Marc started out trying to play all the instruments, but when the time came to pick a specialty he wisely opted for the fun one - the ukulele.  He is also an accomplished songwriter, and he plays a couple of his songs in today’s episode. Some show-related links below: Monsters vs AliensThe Dave Clark FiveHighway to Hell cover with Ben GorbBarry Maz – Got a UkuleleGrand Northern Ukulele FestivalPono UkuleleCocobolo UkulelesWorld of UkesPete Howlett UkuleleCharlotte PelgenVictoria VoxAbe Lagrimas JrAndrew MolinaDanielle ate the sandwichRumoursKanilea UkuleleRob Collins, LuthieraNueNueBoulder CreekOhana MusicSouthern Ukulele StoreGaithersburg UkefestGalway Uke Fest Songs played on the show: The Next Move (Marc Gallagher)City Bells (Marc Gallagher) Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for a playlist to hear these songs as well as other content relating to the episode Ukulele is the New Black is produced by me, Meredith Harper.  I wrote the theme tune and I performed it with Janine Chandler, Jim Croft, Jasmine Fellows, Paul Marsh, Sandra Shaw and Chris Williams.  Seb Carraro does the graphic design. Thanks to my $10 and over Patreon supporters for helping me to make this podcast: Ukulele Legend: Linda DodwellUkulele Champions: Debbie Hoad, Maja Zweck & Christopher Boatwright The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS.

Season 4 is here – welcome to the first episode for 2021!  Today I talk to fellow ukulele podcaster Stuart Yoshida, who has been making the Ooktown podcast for around 10 years with co-host Doug Brown.  As well as talking podcasting, Stuart tells me the story of his first ukulele (blue house, brown roof, black dog) and the secret origin of the ukulele (two plants, one bird, three people, one ship).   Enjoy! Some show-related links below: Ooktown episode 97 – Giggly and FluffyMolly LewisBrad BordessaThe Live Ukulele PodcastJoco CruiseJohn AtkinsGrace VanderwaalGomes Guitars & UkulelesThis Week in Tech podcastDanielle Ate the SandwichGerald Ross Aldrine GuererroJake ShimabukuroLin-Manuel MirandaHamiltonʻōhiʻa lehua plantKōlea birdHōkūleʻa – Star of GladnessSS Ravenscrag Songs played on the show: “Christmas Time is Here” – Vince Guaraldi & Lee Mendelson, 1965 Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for a playlist to hear these songs as well as other content relating to the episode Ukulele is the New Black is produced by me, Meredith Harper.  I wrote the theme tune and I performed it with Janine Chandler, Jim Croft, Jasmine Fellows, Paul Marsh, Sandra Shaw and Chris Williams.  Seb Carraro does the graphic design. Thanks to my $10 and over Patreon supporters for helping me to make this podcast: Ukulele Legend: Linda DodwellUkulele Champions: Debbie Hoad, Maja Zweck & Christopher Boatwright The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS.

I’m going to start working on 2021 episodes soon, but in the meantime here is a bonus episode with some of the members of AUTLA – the Australian Ukulele Teachers and Leaders Association.  I have a chat with two former guests of the podcast – Tom the Pom and Ruth Allen – as well as AUTLA’s president, Dan McEoin.  They talk about what AUTLA does, and how they managed the challenges of 2020 and beyond. Links to things mentioned on the show: Craig CheeThe Spooky Men’s ChoraleBlue Mountains Ukulele FestivalHills Ukulele FestivalSpruke FestivalNewkulele Festival Ukulele is the New Black is produced by Meredith Harper, who also wrote the theme tune. The theme tune was performed by Meredith Harper with Janine Chandler, Jim Croft,  Jasmine Fellows, Paul Marsh,  Sandra Shaw and Chris Williams.  Seb Carraro does the graphic design. If you enjoy this podcast please give it a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser or wherever you listen to your podcasts - and tell your friends!  Thanks to my $10 and over Patreon supporters for helping me to make this podcast: Ukulele Legend: Linda DodwellUkulele Champions: Debbie Hoad, Maja Zweck & Christopher Boatwright The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS.

2020 was a memorable year for many reasons, but today let’s focus on the positive.  I talked to players from around the globe in 2020 about why they love the ukulele, and today I bring you the many ways in which it has changed their lives. I’ve also recorded some new songs with the podcast’s house band, The New Black – including an extended version of the theme tune which you will hear at the end of the episode.  Yes, I’ve finally written another verse!  Please enjoy this dose of positivity to kick off 2021. Thanks so much for listening in 2020, and I look forward to bringing you another year of ukulele inspiration in 2021.  Look out for new episodes starting sometime in March.  Happy new year! Songs performed by The New Black on the show are below.  All songs were recorded and mixed by Paul Marsh. Crazy Little Thing called Love (Freddie Mercury, 1979) – Meredith Harper (lead vocals), Jasmine Fellows (vocals), Janine Chandler (ukulele), Chris Williams (ukulele), Jim Croft (ukulele), Sandra Shaw (drums), Paul Marsh (U-bass)On the Road Again (Willie Nelson, 1979) ) – Meredith Harper (lead vocals), Jasmine Fellows (vocals), Janine Chandler (banjolele), Chris Williams (ukulele), Jim Croft (ukulele), Sandra Shaw (drums), Paul Marsh (U-bass)Come Together (John Lennon & Paul McCartney, 1969) – Meredith Harper (lead vocals), Jasmine Fellows (vocals), Janine Chandler (ukulele), Chris Williams (ukulele), Jim Croft (ukulele), Sandra Shaw (percussion), Paul Marsh (U-bass)Roam (Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland, Robert Waldrop, Cindy Wilson – 1988) – Meredith Harper (lead vocals & ukulele), Jasmine Fellows (vocals), Janine Chandler (ukulele), Chris Williams (ukulele), Jim Croft (ukulele), Sandra Shaw (drums), Paul Marsh (U-bass)Dreams (Stevie Nicks, 1976) – Meredith Harper (lead vocals & ukulele), Jasmine Fellows (cello & vocals), Janine Chandler (ukulele), Chris Williams (ukulele), Jim Croft (ukulele), Sandra Shaw (drums), Paul Marsh (U-bass)Best Day of my Life (Aaron Accetta, Zachary Barnett, Shep Goodman, David Rublin, Matthew Sanchez, James Shelley – 2013) – Meredith Harper (lead vocals), Jasmine Fellows (percussion & vocals), Janine Chandler (ukulele), Chris Williams (ukulele), Jim Croft (ukulele), Sandra Shaw (drums), Paul Marsh (U-bass) Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for a playlist to hear the original versions of these songs as well as a few of our covers. Ukulele is the New Black is produced by Meredith Harper, who also wrote the theme tune. The theme tune was performed by Meredith Harper with Janine Chandler, Jim Croft,  Jasmine Fellows, Paul Marsh,  Sandra Shaw and Chris Williams.  Seb Carraro does the graphic design. If you enjoy this podcast please give it a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser or wherever you listen to your podcasts - and tell your friends!  Thanks to my $10 and over Patreon supporters for helping me to make this podcast: Ukulele Legend: Linda DodwellUkulele Champions: Debbie Hoad, Maja Zweck & Christopher Boatwright The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS.

Phil Doleman is a UK-based professional musician who plays a heap of instruments including guitar, banjo, and of course ukulele.  I had a chat to him a few weeks ago about his love of old-time jug band, blues and folk music, and he tells me about his journey from playing in a band as a teenager to a career in performance, teaching, and book publishing.  And of course he plays a couple of cool songs! You can find out more about Phil on his website, phildoleman.co.uk, check out his learning resources at learntheukulele.co.uk, look up Phil Doleman on YouTube, and of course become a patron at patreon.com/phildoleman. This is my last episode for 2020 – it’s been quite a year and I’m due for a break.  I will be releasing some bonus episodes in early 2021, including a Best of 2020 episode which will hopefully be out in early January.  I’ll be kicking off Season 4 sometime in March.  In the meantime keep safe, and I look forward to bringing you chats with more great ukulele players in 2021! Some show-related links below: Roy SmeckUkulele IkeGeorge Formby SocietyStefan GrossmanBlind BlakeBeltona Resonator UkulelesBob BrozmanDel ReyNational ResophonicWorld of UkesMillar UkuleleGrand Northern Ukulele Festival Songs played on the show: We Are Both Feeling Good Right Now (Bo Carter, Lonnie Chatmon - 1930)If You Keep Drinkin’ That Coffee (Phil Doleman) Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for a playlist to hear these songs as well as other content relating to the episode Ukulele is the New Black is produced by Meredith Harper, who also wrote the theme tune. The theme tune was performed by Meredith Harper, Jasmine Fellows, Geoff Skellams, Jim Croft, Chris Williams, Paul Marsh and Sandra Shaw.  Seb Carraro does the graphic design. If you enjoy this podcast please give it a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser or wherever you listen to your podcasts - and tell your friends!  Thanks to my $10 and over Patreon supporters for helping me to make this podcast: Ukulele Legend: Linda DodwellUkulele Champions: Debbie Hoad, Maja Zweck & Christopher Boatwright The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS.