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2021 Winter Performers Showcases

January 16th, "By the Numbers" Theme

 Enjoy the 1st Showcase of 2021! Appearing on the show were Samantha Muir (England), Matthew Quilliam (England), Melissa Nannen (Pennsylvania), Richard Cisneros (Ohio), Lauren Baba (Hawaii), Lorenzo Lignando a.k.a. Ukulollo (Italy). Pull out you ukuleles so you can strum/sing along with the hosts Nani & Keith Lowery (Gaithersburg, Maryland) taking place at the beginning of the show!

January 23rd, Disney Theme

Will be posted 24-48 hours after the showcase takes place.

January 30th, "Ladies Night Out" Theme

 Will be posted 24-48 hours after the showcase takes place. 

2020 Spring Performers Showcases

April 4th Showcase

Watch this video to enjoy performances by Jack and the Vox (California), Jim D'Ville (New Mexico), Bill Wynne (New Jersey), Daniel Ward & Heidi Swedberg (California), and Maureen Andary (Washington, D.C.)

April 11th Showcase

 This show featured The Educated Fleas (Connecticut), Glen Hirabyashi (N. Virginia), Uncle Zac (Connecticut), George Kahumoku, Jr. (Maui, HI), and Kainoa Kamaka (Texas). 

April 18th Showcase

 This was our "Hawaiian" Showcase! We always have a tropical flavor to every show, but this one was "all in". The artists performing in this video are: Neal Chin (Seattle, Washington), Stephen Inglis (Hawaii), Bryan Tolentino (Hawaii), Abe Lagrimas, Jr. (California), and Pomaika'i Lyman (Hawaii). Also making appearances are Nani Lowery (Maryland), Bill Wynne (New Jersey), Vern Fernandez, and Vince Fernandez (California). Enjoy!!! 

April 25th Showcase

 Enjoy the following artists... Francesco Albertazzi (Italy), Andrew & Jay Molina (Maui, HI), Petey Mack (Tennessee), and Faith Thompson Ako (California) during the April 25th Performers Showcase & Jam 

May 3rd Showcase

  Enjoy the following artists...  Phredd (Lancaster, PA), Paul Mansell (England), Kirk Jones (Alabama), Arden Fujiwara (Seattle, Washington), as well as Daniel Ward & Heidi Swedberg (California) 

May 9th Showcase

 Enjoy the May 9th performances by: MARLOWE (California), Mari US (Germany), Gracie Terzian (New York City), The Lee Sisters (California), and Christopher Davis-Shannon (Philadelphia, PA) on The Performers Showcase & Jam. 

May 16th Showcase

Sit back and relax as you watch and listen to the May 16th Performers Showcase & Jam. Enjoy performances by Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer (Takoma Park, MD via North Carolina mountains), Guy Imoto (Big Island, HI), Mike Haysom (Scotland), Aaron & Nicole Keim (Oregon), and Brittni Paiva (Hawaii). 

May 23rd Showcase

 This Showcase featured "Suitcase" Sam Anderson (Kentucky via Indiana), Ashley Orlando (Houston, TX via Louisiana), Kamuela Kahoano (Hawaii), Elisabeth Pfeiffer (Germany), Jeremy Kama Hopkins (Hawaii), and Natalie Ai & Iolani Kamau'u (Hawaii) 

May 30th Showcase

 Perhaps one of our best...Performing artists Ukulele Russ (Alaska), Paul Mansell (England), Ukulenny (California), Corey Fujimoto and Kalei Gamiao (Hawaii) 

June 6th Showcase

 The June 6th Performers Showcase & Jam was another wonderful production. The artists in this show, in order of appearance were: The Lee Sisters (California), Andy Eastwood (England), The Edukated Fleas (Connecticut), Steven Espaniola (California), and Jack & the Vox (California). Enjoy! 

June 13th Showcase

 Thank you to those who appeared on today's showcase...Naniukulelejoy (plus Luke), Mari Us (Germany), Abe Lagimas, Jr. (California), Vinicius Vivas (Brazil), and The Hula Honey's (Hawaii). 

2020 Fall Performers Showcases

Sept 5th 70's/80's Showcase

Guest artists Ukulenny (unfortunately the video did not capture his set), Arden Fujiwara, Gracie Terzian, Kirk Jones, Chrissy, and Kailua Moon... Nani Edgar & Danny Carvalho 

Sept 12th Elvis/Blues Showcase

Guest artists Melissa Nannen, Bob Tigert, Xavi Sanchez, Michael Mariano, Lisa Webb, Shawn Keddy, Phil Doleman, Petey Mack, and Karlie G

Sept 19th Musicals & Movies Showcase

 Enjoy an introduction piece performed by Neal Chin. The scheduled performers for this showcase were Francesca Biagi (Italy), Shaun Keddy (Wales), Kelle Jolly (Knoxville, TN), Vlastimil Prochazka (Czech Republic), Ukester Brown (Minnesota), Bill Wynne (New Jersey), and ending with a beautiful duet from Diane Nalini & Adrian Cho (Ottawa, Canada)  

Sept 26th Hawaiian Showcase

 Enjoy this wonderful Gaithersburg UkeFest production featuring Anthony Kuaku Stanley, Bill Wynne, Faith Thompson Ako, The Hula Honey, Kainoa Kamaka, Jeremy Kama Hopkins, Shigeto Takahashi, Charlie Fischer, and Greg Pace. 

Oct 3rd Originals Showcase

 The October 3rd Performers Showcase & Jam was an excellent showcase featuring performing artists/amateurs: Phredd, Lisa Webb, Melissa Nannen, Michael Mariano, Francesco Albertazzi, Chrissy, Derek Ross, Jim Beloff, and Kris Fuchigami. 

Oct 10th 60's, Motown and Paul Simon Showcase

 Enjoy performances by Lisa, the Ukulele Fool, Bob Tigert, Marc Gallagher, Louisa Hall, Kirk Jones, Brad Bordessa, and Kailua Moon 

Oct 17th Jazz & Swing Showcase

 Enjoy performances by Christopher Davis-Shannon (Philadelphia, PA), Calico (Austria), Gracie Terzian (NYC), Xavi Sanchez (Spain), The Edukated Fleas (Connecticut), Bill Wynne (New Jersey), Ashley Orlando (Houston, TX), Peter Moss (England) 

Oct 24th Beatles Showcase

 Enjoy this production of the Beatles Theme Showcase, featuring Flor Ansaldo (first performer, but record button was hit late), Paul Mansell, Elisabeth Pfeiffer, special performance by Mari US, Phredd, Arden Fujiwara, Michael Mariano, and Vinicius Vivas. The last 30 minutes there is one performance by Flor Ansaldo, Peter Moss, Michael Mariano, Nani Lowery, June Eakin, and possibly more!
 

Oct 31st Halloween Showcase

 Unfortunately our Zoom platform stopped working during Lisa Kljaich's performance, and it was lost. Captured was Francesca Biagi, an interview with Konczal, on of the members of a Ukulele Band in Poland-PPNOU. 3 videos were shared which this group was a part of. Kirk Jones shared one song, and led a couple of strum along songs, as well. Lastly, Matt Griffo's set was captured. As a warning, some of the words in one or more of his songs may not be appropriate for children. 

November 7th Country & Western Showcase

 

We had another great Performers Showcase & Jam. Enjoy performances by Devin Scott, Andres Hellmayr (and Family), Ukulollo aka Lorenzo Lignando, Bob Tigert, Aaron & Nicole Keim, Jim D'Ville, and Jeff Peterson.

November 14th Valentines/Love Songs Showcase

 The November 14th Valentine's / Love Songs Theme Performers Showcase was absolutely wonderful. Whether you were in the audience or missed the event, you'll be able to watch and listen to this showcase whenever you want. We want to thank all the artists...Greg Pace, Andreas Hellmayr (and family), Charlie Fischer, Markus Rantanen, Samantha Muir, Uke 66 (Rick & Karen Maxson), The Hula Honeys (Ginger Johnson & Robyn Kneubuhl), and Bill Wynne for their wonderful performances today. 

November 21st 50's Theme Showcase

 The 50's Theme Performers Showcase was another gem. Appearing on this November 21st show was Matthew Quilliam (England), Calico (Austria), Ukus in Fabula (Italy), Bill Wynne (Ewing, New Jersey), Kelly Jolly (Knoxville, Tennessee), Arden Fujiwara (Seattle, Washington), Ukester Brown (Minneapolis, Minnesota), Stu Fuchs (Vermont). There was also a special performance by Danny Carvalho of Kailua Moon, arranged in large part by our son, Luke. 

Christmas/Holiday Showcases

December 5th Christmas/Holiday Theme Showcase

 What a wonderful afternoon of Christmas/Holiday songs. Special thanks to our artists for the 1st of 3 Christmas/Holiday Theme Performers Showcases...Calico (Austria), The Edukated Fleas (Connecticut), Daniel Ward & Heidi Swedberg (California), Bob Tigert (Tennessee), Diane Nalini & Adrian Cho (Ottawa, Canada), MARLOWE …{was experiencing poor internet connection today} (California), and Karlie G. 

December 12th Christmas/Holiday Performers Showcase

 The December 12th Christmas/Holiday Theme Performers Showcase was a spectacular showcase. Stepping up to the mic under the mistletoe were Abe Lagrimas, Jr., Brittni Paiva, Devin Scott, Gerald Ross, The Lee Sisters, Phredd, and Samantha Muir. The whole showcase was great, but pay special attention to the introductions of the artists from other artists. Some of them are too sweet and/or funny! 

December 19th Christmas/Holiday Performers Showcase

The final Performers Showcase was a gem...for many reasons. First, Maureen Andary and Bill Wynne performed beautifully on this 26th showcase of 2020. It was significant because they also performed on the first Performers Showcase on April 4th. Joining them was Gia Ness, Andreas Hellmayr (and his wife), Mike Haysom, and Aline Kelly. Andrew Molina recorded 2 Christmas songs just for us, which we played towards the end of the showcase. Our son, Luke, prepared a very special video which was played roughly between 3:45-4:00 PM. This was produced as a "thank you" to Nani & Keith for their work in putting together the 2020 Fall 4-Month Ukulele Festival, as well as the Spring events of Performers Showcases and workshops. Many performing and teaching ukulele artists from all over the world had sent short videos to Luke, and he masterfully edited them all together. It was an emotional moment to say the least, and we both felt humbled by the kindness and love demonstrated by all involved in this project. Our memories of 2020 are mixed like everyone else, but the ukulele community made it bearable...no, they made it joyous and "Uke Happy!"

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