2008

2008 'Ukulele Class Schedule has been posted. Click here for a printable poster

UKULELE CLASSES -Session 1: Jan 8 - Feb 12 on Tuesdays, Santa Cruz. New 6 week Ukulele classes meet at the Santa Cruz Art League. Classes for Beginners and Intermediate students. Click Uke School for more details or write Info@cruzio.com 

UKULELE CLASSES --Session 1: Jan 9 - Feb 13 on Wednesdays San Jose. New 6 week Ukulele classes meet at Yu-Ai Kai Japanese Community Center. Classes for Beginners and Intermediate students. Click Uke School for more details or write Info@cruzio.com 

For information about purchasing your first ukulele, please call contact me directly.

Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz, 6:30-8:30  Monthly meeting meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. (schedule occasionally varies) Free and open to all interested. Bocci's Cellars on Ensinal in Santa Cruz. Bring your uke. Contact: Andy Andrews  Andy@cruzio.com 

UKULELE CLASSES --Session 2: Feb 26 - April 1 on Tuesdays, Santa Cruz. New 6 week Ukulele classes meet at the Santa Cruz Art League. Classes for Beginners and Intermediate students. Click Uke School for more details or write Ukalady@cruzio.com 

UKULELE CLASSES --Session 2: Feb 27 - April 2 on Wednesdays, San Jose. New 6 week Ukulele classes meet at Yu-Ai Kai Japanese Community Center. Classes for Beginners and Intermediate students. Click Uke School for more details or write Info@cruzio.com 

For information about purchasing your first ukulele, please call contact me directly.

Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz, 6:30-8:30  Monthly meeting meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. (schedule occasionally varies) Free and open to all interested. Bocci's Cellars on Ensinal in Santa Cruz. Bring your uke. Contact: Andy Andrews  Andy@cruzio.com 

'Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz, 6:30-8:30  Monthly meeting meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. (schedule occasionally varies) Free and open to all interested. Bocci's Cellars on Ensinal in Santa Cruz. Bring your uke. Contact: Andy Andrews  Andy@cruzio.com 

UKULELE CLASSES --Session 3: April 8 - May 13 on Tuesdays, Santa Cruz. New 6 week Ukulele classes meet at the Santa Cruz Art League. Classes for Beginners and Intermediate students. Click Uke School for more details or write Info@cruzio.com 

'UKULELE CLASSES --Session 3: April 9 - May 14 on Wednesdays. New 6 week Ukulele classes meet at Yu-Ai Kai Japanese Community Center. Classes for Beginners and Intermediate students. Click Uke School for more details or write Info@cruzio.com For information about purchasing your first ukulele, please call contact me directly.

'Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz, 6:30-8:30  Monthly meeting meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. (schedule occasionally varies) Free and open to all interested. Bocci's Cellars on Ensinal in Santa Cruz. Bring your uke. Contact: Andy Andrews  Andy@cruzio.com 

Ukulele Showcase & Benefit Concert Friday April 18th Featuring Michelle Kiba and the Tiki Tones
Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320-2 Cedar Street Santa Cruz
Joining the line up are Peter Thomas and Andy Andrews Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz, the Aloha Island Grille Serenaders and Ukulele Dick and Michelle Kiba and the Tikitones. This is a benefit concert and we hope to have a great turnout.
Doors at 7:30 Show at 8:00
Tickets $15.00 adv / $18.00 door Streetlight Records
More info: Info@thewheelcompany.com

Open House and Concert Saturday, April 26th featuring Michelle Kiba and the Tiki Tones in  Concert at the DaSilva Ukulele Company, 2547 8th Street, Suite 28, Berkeley, CA 94710
It's springtime and time get out and play! Come join us for another exciting show at Michael shop. The studio will be hosting and open house event with our concert in the evening. All the way from Canada a group of teens calling themselves the Island Ukulele Ensemble will open with a short set. This promises to be another very exciting show at the DaSilva Ukulele Shop
Show at 8:00 Tickets at the door $15.00
More info: Mike DaSilva 510 649-1548 email: mike@ukemaker.com

Seascape Luau, Sunday April 17th, Private party

'Ukulele Festival of Northern California, Hayward, CA Sunday, April 27th. Held annually on the last Sunday in April, this event features 'ukulele talent from near and far. Live entertainment begins at 10:30-4:00PM. Vendors line the courtyard with food, instruments, and plenty of music all day.  

'UKULELE CLASSES --Session 4: May 27 - July 1 on Tuesdays Santa Cruz. New 6 week Ukulele classes meet at the Santa Cruz Art League. Classes for Beginners and Intermediate students. Click Uke School for more details or write Ukalady@cruzio.com 

'UKULELE CLASSES --Session 4: May 28 - July 2 on Wednesdays, San Jose. New 6 week Ukulele classes meet at the Santa Cruz Art League. Classes for Beginners and Intermediate students. Click Uke School for more details or write Ukalady@cruzio.com 

For information about purchasing your first ukulele, please call contact me directly.

'Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz, 6:30-8:30  Monthly meeting meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. (schedule occasionally varies) Free and open to all interested. Bocci's Cellars on Ensinal in Santa Cruz. Bring your uke. Contact: Andy Andrews  Andy@cruzio.com 

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Festival of the Cement Ship Saturday, June 7 Please note the date correction! Not June 14th as previously posted--Look for us in the line up at noontime. My Ukulele Academy Students & I perform along with our friends from the Hula School of Santa Cruz at this annual festival by the sea at Seascape. Admission is free with parking. This event is hosted by Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation. Hands of exhibits, and live entertainment all day.

'Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz, 6:30-8:30  Monthly meeting meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. (schedule occasionally varies) Free and open to all interested. Bocci's Cellars on Ensinal in Santa Cruz. Bring your uke. Contact: Andy Andrews  Andy@cruzio.com 
 

California Coast Music Camp --Gualala, CA July 6 - 12. Once again, I am thrilled to have been invited to join the CCMC as the Ukulele Instructor during week 1 of the two week long camp. In addition to teaching ukulele a beginners and a repertoire classes, I'll be teaching a hula workshop. Bring aloha attire and plan on having a load of fun. Whether you’re a shy beginner or a seasoned professional, CCMC’s classes and activities will challenge and inspire you. The supportive atmosphere will encourage you to stretch musically, regardless of your level or experience. Truely... this is a place where you DON'T have to be good enough. You'll have a blast no matter what level musician you are. Limited enrollment. Sign up soon!  California Coast Music Camp

'UKULELE CLASSES --Session 5: July 15 - Aug 19 on Tuesdays, Santa Cruz. New 6 week Ukulele classes meet at the Santa Cruz Art League. Classes for Beginners and Intermediate students. Click Uke School for more details or write Ukalady@cruzio.com 

'UKULELE CLASSES --Session 5: July 16 - Aug 29 on Wednesdays, San Jose. New 6 week Ukulele classes meet at the Santa Cruz Art League. Classes for Beginners and Intermediate students. NEW: Just in time for SUMMER FUN!!! The 4:00 beginners class will be open to enrollment for children ages 6 and up. Click Uke School for more details or write Ukalady@cruzio.com 

For information about purchasing your first ukulele, please call contact me directly.

City of Scotts Valley Parks & Rec. Friday, Sat 25th 1:30-2:30. Kid fun!!! Sign up with Scotts Valley Parks summer program. I'll entertain the kiddies with interactive songs and even a little hula lesson. KARD@Scottsvalley.org for more info.

Cowboy Campfire Music Night Sat July 26th, 7:30 at New Brighton State Park Beach Weha! My all girl possee "HOT TO TROT" (aka the Tikitones) and I are leading the singalong once again at our 3rd. This is a free event and is open to the public with paid parking. Big fun around the campfire with live music. Everyone is invited to wear their favorite western gear.

Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz, 6:30-8:30  Monthly meeting meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. (schedule occasionally varies) Free and open to all interested. Bocci's Cellars on Ensinal in Santa Cruz. Bring your uke.

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American River Music Camp Sunday Aug 10th-14th. I'll be joining the staff at ARMC teaching beginning and intermediate level ukulele workshops. This event takes place in Coloma, CA and more details will be posted as they develop! Check back here soon!

Island Campfire Music Sat. Aug. 16th, 7:30 at New Brighton State Park Beach. Join Michelle Kiba and the Tikitones at our campfire night for an evening of Aloha music and even a hula or two. This event is free to the public with paid park admission. Attendees are invited to wear fanciful island attire.

'Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz, 6:30-8:30  Monthly meeting meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. (schedule occasionally varies) Free and open to all interested. Bocci's Cellars on Ensinal in Santa Cruz. Bring your uke. Contact: Andy Andrews  Andy@cruzio.com 

'UKULELE CLASSES --Session 6: Sept 9 - Oct 14 on Tuesdays, Santa Cruz. New 6 week Ukulele classes meet at the Santa Cruz Art League. Classes for Beginners and Intermediate students. Click Uke School for more details or write Info@cruzio.com 

UKULELE CLASSES --Session 6: Sept 10 - Oct 15 on Wednesdays, San Jose. New 6 week Ukulele classes meet at Yu-Ai Kai Japanese Community Center. Classes for Beginners and Intermediate students. Click Uke School for more details or write Info@cruzio.com 

For information about purchasing your first ukulele, please call contact me directly.

Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz, 6:30-8:30  Monthly meeting meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. (schedule occasionally varies) Free and open to all interested. Bocci's Cellars on Ensinal in Santa Cruz. Bring your uke. Contact: Andy Andrews  Andy@cruzio.com 

FREE CONCERT Big Kahuna Triathlon Exposition, Saturday, Sept 6, 12:00-2:00 
Join us for a free concert. I'll be playing Hawaiian music with my band the Tiki Tones and guests. I might even be coaxed into dancing a little hula. The public is invited to hear our free concerts. The Big Kahuna Expo, Depot Park located at 119 Center St. Santa Cruz, CA (corner of Washington Street/West Cliff and Front Street). Visit the vendors/sponsors of this annual Santa Cruz event .Big Kahuna Triathlon

FREE CONCERT Big Kahuna Triathlon, Sundays, Sept 7, 12:00-2:00 
Come on down to  the Santa Cruz Boardwalk Stage Michelle Kiba and the Tiki Tones Band at the Big Kahuna Triathlon, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Stage at the finish line of the Big Kahuna Triathlon. Featuring Michelle Kiba and the Tiki Tones with special guests performers. Joining us will be the hula dancers of Ke Kai 'O Uhane Hula & Tahitian Ohana and Fire Knife Dancer, Dondi Reyes. Bring a beach chair and plan to spend a fabulous day on the Boardwalk at this FREE show. We've put in a special order for a sunny day, so don't forget your suncreen! Be sure to bring a beach umbrella and plenty of sunscreen!  

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Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz, 6:30-8:30  Monthly meeting meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. (schedule occasionally varies) Free and open to all interested. Bocci's Cellars on Ensinal in Santa Cruz. Bring your uke. Contact: Andy Andrews  Andy@cruzio.com 

UKULELE CLASSES --Session 7: Oct 28 - Dec 9 on Tuesdays, Santa Cruz. New 6 week Ukulele classes meet at the Santa Cruz Art League. Classes for Beginners and Intermediate students. Click Uke School for more details or write Info@cruzio.com 

UKULELE CLASSES --Session 7: Oct 29 - Dec 10 on Wednesdays, San Jose. New 6 week Ukulele classes meet at Yu-Ai Kai Japanese Community Center. Classes for Beginners and Intermediate students. Click Uke School for more details or write Info@cruzio.com 

Students interested in performing at our annual holiday concerts should be currently enrolled and must attend rehearsals.

Classes will NOT meet during the week of Thanksgiving.

For information about purchasing your first ukulele, please call contact me directly.

Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz, 6:30-8:30  Monthly meeting meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. (schedule occasionally varies) Free and open to all interested. Bocci's Cellars on Ensinal in Santa Cruz. Bring your uke. Contact: Andy Andrews  Andy@cruzio.com 

Santa Cruz Ukulele Class Recital --Tuesday, Dec 9, 6:00-8:30. The class hosts a Christmas party. Student will perform their favorite songs open mic style. Guests are welcome. We will meet for the evening at the Aloha Island Grille, 1700 Portola Ave, Santa Cruz. More details to come!

San Jose Ukulele Class Recital --Wednesday, Dec 10, 6:00-8:30. The class hosts a Christmas party. Student will perform their favorite songs open mic style. Guests are welcome. More details to come!

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