Random music news for Thursday, August 24, 2023
Yo-yos: Still a thing. So is music news for August 24, 2023. More music news? Check here. BONUS: Pumpkin spice latte is back at Starbucks as of today. In fact, it’s everywhere. Summer’s
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Imagine being on this ukulele flight from hell
It seemed like a fun idea. Southwest Airlines partnered with Guitar Centre to provide ukuleles for every passenger on a flight from Long Beach, California, to Honolulu. Each came with a case and
Read MoreRandom music news for Thursday, August 4, 2002
Over US$80 million was spent on the Batgirl movie. Now it’s being junked because it’s “irredeemable.” And you thought you were having a bad day. Let’s try some music news for August 4,
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Random music news for Tuesday, January 28, 2020
If you live in the Toronto area, is your bank suddenly on lockdown with a security guard at the front door? It’s everywhere. I wonder what’s going on? Ask around after you have
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Watch this 11-year-old kid bust some serious moves on a ukulele
This is 11-year-old self-taught Feng Xiaoxiao busking in Taipei, Taiwan. It’s his version of Mason Williams’ 1968 instrumental hit, “Classical Gas.” Whoa.
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Sunday listen: The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain takes on David Bowie
An orchestra of ukuleles? Yes–and they’re very good. Watch and learn as they perform “Heroes” by David Bowie earlier this year in New York. More at Laughing Squid.
Read MoreRandom music news for Friday, June 15, 2018
Worldwide productivity has already dropped to near zero as a result of the World Cup. Yet there’s still music news for June 15, 2018. RIP DJ Fontana, Elvis’ drummer. He’s dead at 87.
Read MoreRandom music news for Tuesday, April 17, 2018
It’s tax day for Americans. Canadians have until the end of the month to do all the tax accounting for the government. Meanwhile, there’s music news for April 17, 2018. Canadian music sales
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Imagine Being Behind this Ukulele Troop at the Tim Horton’s Drive-Through
How many times have you been behind some asshat at the drive-through wondering what’s taking so bloody long? Just be glad you weren’t behind this group who took their time ordering at a
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SLAYER! on the Ukulele Because SLAYER!
You’ve heard Slayer’s “Payback” performed like this before. Details at Revolver. (Via Tom) Bonus ukulele music: The Stone Roses debut album. (Via Mark)
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This is How One Metallica Fan is Celebrating May-Tellica
This guy is planning to do a different Metallica cover each week in May-Tellica. Who knew that “Blackened” worked on a ukulele? (Via Danny, who somehow always manages to find these things.)
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