The Marquee: Live For Live Music

"But at the heart of his schedule is touring, and while some musicians hate being on the road, he said it’s a dream come true that he never wants to take for granted. “I love it,” Shimabukuro said. “For me, it’s like my college education — being able to travel and learn new things, experience new cultures. It inspires me to write and exposes me to new ideas, new sounds, new colors. You definitely want to have new experiences all the time.”"

- Karen Maye

Daily Planet Twin Cities

"Rarely are we so enthralled that we can momentarily escape from ourselves. Shimabukuro says he's passionate about the ukulele because it makes people happy. There's no doubt that the sweet melodies of this Hawaiian ukulele player bring me back to a less complicated time. Shimabukuro says he'll come back to Minneapolis again, and if not, Hawaii always welcomes us."

- Venora Hung

Guilt Free Pleasures Blog

"By the end of the evening, Jake Shimabukuro had wooed the crowed, earning hoots and hollers throughout the concert as well as two standing ovations. He was all an audience could ask for - humble, sweet, gracious and extremely talented. He's continuing his tour around the globe for the rest of the year, so do yourself a favor and find out if he's coming to your town and then buy your tickets immediately. Regardless of your age, seeing Jake live will put a smile on your face. That's guaranteed."

Fox News Detroit, MI

Jake was featured in the Fox News Detroit segment of DIA: Live Music and Activities Friday Night.

Check out the video here.

Akron Beacon Journal

"Shimabukuro (she-ma-BOO-koo-row), who doesn't sing or travel with a band, doesn't simply strum the uke. His hands blaze across the tiny fret board with speed, precision and a touch one might expect from a classical guitar player. His music is an eclectic mix of genres and styles, from classical pieces to classic rock."

- Malcolm  X Abram

Target.com Asian Pacific Heritage Month

Target ran a promotional piece for Asian Pacific Heritage Month and Jake was featured in the piece.

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Asiance Magazine.com Q & A

"Jake Shimabukuro never thinks of himself as a ukulele virtuoso, but I beg to differ – along with many other individuals. Playing since the age of four, Jake plays the ukulele with great finesse and innovation. He plays jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco, and rock. He treats the ukulele as an eclectic instrument, giving a whole new meaning to stepping outside the box."

human2stay Interviews Jake - Q  & A

Q: When you cried last time and, if no secret, for what reason?

A: About two years ago at my younger brother's wedding - I was the Best Man.

Read the full article here

Santa Barbara News Press

"It was posted four years ago and has been viewed millions of times, but the magic hasn't faded. The YouTube clip of Jake Shimabukuro playing George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is utterly captivating. Sitting in Central Park's Strawberry Fields, he summons the essence of the song from a ukulele. The video continues to bear fruit and has catapulted the humble 33-year-old Honolulu native into modern Hawaiian lore, and onto the stages of the world."
- Tyler Blue

ABC 7 San Francisco - Video Feature

Check out the full 13:00 interview on ABC7.com