On the first Thursday, 7th September 2023, we give a preview of the 2nd Nutmeg Ukulele Festival, a one day event in Simsbury, Connecticut. In this one hour session in Zoom, 1) get a taste of ukulele bootcamp, 2) learn how to correctly play Brother Iz’s famous “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” and 3) sing and play along to the songs selected for the ukulele festival. Register in Zoom to get the link and info!
Note: you can join this one-hour session in Zoom if you are a current paid subscriber of 3 Chord Thursday, with a month, season, or annual pass. The single session ticket is US$10. Everything you need to see will be scrolled on the shared screen, so you can focus on your playing. The session will be recorded for review by the paid subscribers and ticket holders for replay and review.
Get a glimpse of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” on Waikiki Beach and a taste of the workshop on authentic replication of Iz’s version.
Anne Ku’s Song List
- Hey Soul Sister in G [4]
- Leaving on a Jet Plane in A [3]
- Puff the Magic Dragon in C [7]
- The 59th Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) in D [3]
- Somewhere Over the Rainbow in C [6] Iz’s version
- Medley of 7 Songs based on Pachelbel’s Canon chord progression (in C, G, and D major)
How to participate in the festival
- Attend as a participant by booking a ticket
- Sponsor (at different levels)
- Donate in the memory of Sandy Sholovitz who worked with the founder of the festival
Don’t forget your sunglasses!
- Register in Zoom for the Zoom link.
- Request a song to perform in advance to get in the line-up.
- Sign up for the FREE Ukulele Enthusiast e-Blast