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88.5 non-profit community radio presents the 8th Annual UKE IT OUT! Ukulele Festival

The ukulele—once a unique instrument from Hawaii, is now one of the hottest instruments in music. Now you can hear for yourself the magic of the ukulele.

You’ll hear everything from the ukulele, Reggae and Bluegrass sounds to Americana and Rock –Jazz and Blues—the little ukulele knows no limits.  There will be all kinds of ukuleles in action—bass ukes, electric ukes, banjo ukes and acoustic ukes. Over a dozen performers it’s a concert you won’t forget.

In addition, Cage Brewing has installed a new sound system—it’s not just a brewery—it’s a concert hall—slight exaggeration, it’s more of a large covered patio than a hall.  (There is a hall that goes to the restroom though).

Plus there will be a Jimi Hendrix of the Ukulele contest—with a prize package worth over $100 and trophy for the best 2-minute ukulele interpretation of a Jimi Hendrix song on the ukulele--sign up when you arrive. 

NEW this year an on-site Pizza restaurant—Kraken Joe’s Pizza and Italian food—wood fired pizzas, salads and more Italian fare.

We will have FREE ukulele lessons starting at 2:30 for anyone that shows up with a ukulele and wants to learn how to start playing on the ukulele. 

There will be an all ukulele tribute to Jimmy Buffett attendees are encouraged to bring their ukuleles to join in.  Professionals, amateurs and audience members alike are invited to participate.

To round out the evening, there will be a chance for up and coming ukulele players to showcase their chops.  Participants can sign up for the “Show Us Your UKE--Open mic” that will be the final event to close the show.  Just sign up when you get to the show—first come first served.

Developed in the 1880s, the ukulele is based on several small guitar-like instruments of Portuguese origin.
Hawaiian musician Israel Kamakawiwo'ole helped re-popularize the instrument, in particular with his 1993 medley of "Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World," used in films, television programs, and commercials.

Not since 12 year-old Grace VanderWaal won the America’s Got Talent contest playing the ukulele has the ukulele world been as excited about a ukulele event as they are about WMNF’s tribute to the ukulele.  Hyperbole?  Not when it comes to ukulele fans!  A dozen bands/solos are putting on a ukulele concert Saturday Dec 2nd

Not only will this give you a chance to pull out the Hawaiian shirt you have stashed in the back of your closest—but you’ll have a chance to see some of the best ukulele players.

Cage Brewing in the St Pete arts/Grand Central District

2023 scheduled Line up:
Rebecka Pulley
Ari Chi
The Chris Tracy Duo
Jct 27
Tom Hood and the Tropical Sons
Reenee and the Rollers
The Florida Ukulele Orchestra
Poly Essence
Emmett Carlisle
The Bare Bones Band
And more to be announced

WMNF’s 8th Annual Ukulele Festival: UKE IT OUT – Cage Brewing
Saturday December 2nd
Doors 2pm, Music 3-9:30pm
CAGE BREWING
2001 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
2 pm doors open (folks can set up lawn chairs)
DOGS WELCOMED! Woof woof
TICKETS
Tickets $20Advance/$25 door
813-238-8001 or online at wmnf.org

Kids 12 and under FREE
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