Jake's Recent Hawaii Interviews
Jake speaks about the upcoming performance with Bette Midler for Queen of England. Check it out!
KITV Interview
www.kitv.com/entertainment/21717122/detail.html
KHON Interview
www.khon2.com/news/local/story/Jake-Shimabukuro
Hawaii News Now (KGMB+KHNL+KFVE) Interview
www.hawaiinewsnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=11569153
Honolulu Advertiser
www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article
Jake's TV Appearance Tonight
Watch the news tonight for updates on Jake's upcoming performance with Bette Midler for The Queen of England.
Tuesday Nov 24th
6pm (and possibly 10pm) KITV and KHON
9pm KFVE or/and 10pm KGMB + KHNL (HAWAII NEWS NOW)
KHON Website:
www.khon2.com/
JAKE SHIMABUKURO TO PERFORM WITH BETTE MIDLER IN THE PRESENCE OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN
Jake Shimabukuro, ukulele virtuoso from Hawaii, will perform his arrangement of the Beatles’ tune “In My Life” with Bette Midler for The Royal Variety Performance 2009 in Blackpool, England.
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Interview - The Adventure Life.org
"Depending on who’s doing the talking and how deep their musical reference points go, Jake Shimabukuro is described as either “the Jimi Hendrix of ukulele” or “the Eddie Van Halen of ukulele”. It’s a simple way to wrap your head around the magic that transpires between Shimabukuro and this small, four-string instrument–and a lot stronger sales pitch than “guy alone on stage with ukulele”. Flattering and true as references to guitar legends might be, it doesn’t do Jake justice."
- Steve Casimiro
Read The Full Interview and Catch Jake Performing Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody
We are on location with Jake for a string of shows through Southern California. Stops include San Diego, Oceanside, Rancho Cucamonga and Glendora. Please have a look at the blog page for daily updates on Jake's shows and stories from on the road. We hope to bring a few performance clips from the live shows and a stock of staff tour photos.
Rell Sunn Aloha Jam - Oahu, Hawaii
Jake will be participating in the Rell Sunn Aloha Jam on Sunday, November 29th 2009 located at the beautiful Waimea Valley on Oahu's North Shore.
Also performing will be Henry Kapono, Kaukahi, Paula Fuga, Rob Machado, Cyril Pahinui, and other guests. Doors open at 6pm and the shows start from 7pm-11pm.
Tickets are on sale at www.rellsunn.com
California Interviews & TV Appearances
While Jake is touring through Southern California he will be stopping off for a few interviews. If you are in town or on the web check it out!
Sunday Nov 15
NPR Interview 2PM EST
Thursday Nov 19
KUSI TV Good Morning San Diego Show
Pittsburgh Tribune
Jake sat down with the Pittsburgh Tribune to conduct a in depth interview. Jake talks about his passion for the ukulele and his music.
Check It Out Here - http://link.brightcove.com/
Jake Performs Michael Jackson's Thriller - FOX Detroit.com
Check out Jake perform Thriller on the FOX Detroit TV news station.
Jake's Music On Hawaiian Airlines Flights
Jake became a navigator for the in-flight channel for Trans-Pacific flights on Hawaiian Airlines. The program, called "Ho'ohali'a, the Memories & Music", will run until the end of November. If you are a traveler on Hawaiian Airlines flights just plug in your ear phones and tune in to Jake's station!
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