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Charleston, South Carolina
Avid Ukulele Player and teacher, member of the V-Tones of Charleston, the Amazing Mittens, Lime and the Coconuts, and She Goes He Goes.

Swing Dance sunday

Swing Dance (LAST SWING DANCE OF THE YEAR)\
The V-Tones of Charleston
Prohibition
Sunday, Dec. 29th
free lesson 7pm
live music 8-11pm
free

Hey everybody, come on out and shake your gravy maker! We'[ve got some surprises, special guest stars, and plenty of fun, danceable music. Bring the family and join the merry throng. Prohibition has drinks, dining and dancing.Check it out!



15th Annual Holiday Extravagnaza

15th Annual Holiday Extravaganza
Sunday, Dec. 8th
3pm
Main Branch, Charleston County Public Library
free

It's the hap-hap-happiest time of the year! Please join us for our annual extravaganza show. We've got a great special guest star, Mr. Ron Coleman, plus our usual gang of nuts! Sing along, tap dancing, crazy costumes and and tons of fun. Join the merry throng! Good fun for all ages!




Swing Dance

SWING DANCE
The V-Tones of Charleston
Prohibition
Sunday, December 8th
8-11pm
free

Come one! Come all! It's the Sunday Swing dance thing. There is a free dance lesson before the live music. The lesson is at 7pm. It's all free. Prohibition is on King street. They've got drinks.dining and dancing. Yippie!

V-Tones of Charleston
Marion Square Farmers Market
Saturday, November 23rd
10am-1:30pm
free

Come on out and enjoy the nicest days of the year. We'll have fun-- won't you take time to have fun, too?

Matt Sciarro's Hat Band
Goorin Bros Hat Shop
(King Street)
Sunday, November 24th
noon-3pm
free

Plenty of room! Ha HA !!!


Sunday
November 17th
PROHIBITION  Swing Dance
with The V-Tones of Charleston
LIVE MUSIC 8-11pm
dance lesson at 7pm
free

We've got a great band for this dance. Roger Bellow on guitar, Eden on the snare, Jeff Narkiewicz on bass, Fred Young on trumpet and good ol' Noodle on ukulele. Free and fun for the public.

Festival weekend part 2!

Saturday, October 26th
The V-Tones trio 
Marion Square Farmers Market
10:30am-1:30pm
free

It is the best time of year in Charleston! Cool air, bright skies, fresh vegetables and live music. Come on out and enjoy on Saturday.

NORTH CHARLESTON HARVEST FESTIVAL
with The V-Tones of Charleston
Montague Street, North Charleston, South Carolina
Saturday, Oct. 26th
4-6pm
free

Dress up, come on out and dance your blues away! Big fun for all ages. You will be amazed. Pluys, we've got ROGER BELLOW, who is an awesome player.

SUNDAY SWING DANCE
Sunday, Oct. 27th
PROHIBTION
SHE GOE HE GOES
free dance lesson 7pm
live music 8-11pm

Prohibition is the place to be on Sunday nights! Swing dancing for everybody. Drop on in to watch, drink, dine, and dance!

Festival Weekend

GEORGETOWN WOODEN BOATS FESTIVAL
with The V-Tones of Charleston
Georgetown, South Carolina
Sunday, Oct. 20th
11:30am-3pm
free

Check out the lovely boats and lovely people at this annual event. Thanks for having us back! Always fun! Always free!

SUNDAY
October 13th 
PROHIBITION  Swing Dance
with The V-Tones of Charleston
LIVE MUSIC 8-11pm
dance lesson at 7pm
free


TUESDAY
OCTOBER 15th
Slide and Swizzle
with Noodle McDoodle & Jim Allen
vintage tropical swing
WIKI WIKI SANDBAR
6-8pm
free
SUNDAY
September 29th 
PROHIBITION  Swing Dance
with SHE GOES HE GOES
free dance lesson 7pm
LIVE MUSIC 8-11pm

TUESDAY
OCTOBER 1st
TIKI TUESDAY
with Noodle McDoodle
vintage tropical swing
WIKI WIKI SANDBAR
6-8pm
free


Wiki Wiki Tiki time

Tiki Tuesdays with Noodle
tuesday, September 24th
Wiki Wiki Sandbar, Folly Beach
6-8pm
no cover

Let's get floral! Celebrate the setting sun with tropical drinks and tranquil vintage music at this playground for adults! Drink & food specials. Mahalo

Swing into Autumn

The V-Tones of Charleston
Swing Dance
Prohibition
Sunday, September 22nd
8-11pm
free dance lesson 7pm

It's the sunday swing thing! Special guest star Fred Young on trumpet. Y'all come on out!

Noodle McDoodle
Ukulele Music at the
Wiki Wiki Sandbar
Folly Beach
Tuesday, September 10th
6-8pm
free


Can you see this? Woodstock Festival at the Pourhouse on Saturday, August 17th with a cast of locla talent, including yours truly! Join the Merry Throng! $12 adv, $15 day of show
 

ukulele workshops

Noodle McDoodle  Ukulele Workshops
Saturday August 10th
Hungry Monks Music School
Kids 10am -noon
Adult Beginner 4-5pm
Adult Intermediate 5-6pm
$50 for each

Hey everybody! It's ukulele day at the Hungry Monk Music school. Whatever level you are, I've got a workshop for you. It'll be fun.
You can sign up here

http://www.hungrymonkmusic.com/classes-workshops/

Uke Demo

Noodle McDoodle  Ukulele Workshops
Saturday July 20th
Hungry Monks Music School
Kids 10am -noon
Adult Beginner 4-5pm
Adult Intermediate 5-6pm
$50 for each

Hey everybody! It's ukulele day at the Hungry Monk Music school. Whatever level you are, I've got a workshop for you. It'll be fun.
You can sign up here

http://www.hungrymonkmusic.com/classes-workshops/

Weekend

The V-Tones of Charleston
Marion Square farmers market
Saturday, July 13th
10am-1:30pm
free show!

The V-Tones of Charleston
H.H. Dalai Lama's birthday celebration
sponsored by The Charleston Tibetan Society
Dockside social room
Saturday, July 13th
5;30-8pm
$15

The V-Tones of Charleston
Tropical Swing Dance
Prohibition
8-11pm
7pm - free dance lesson
no cover


Ukulele Demo

Ukulele Demo
West Ashley Branch Public Library
4pm
free

Come on out for a free demonstration as I explain and play the ukulele. I'll discuss the history of my favorite instrument and play in different styles from performers throughout the years. Check it out!
FREE

Ukulele workshop

Noodle McDoodle  Ukulele Workshops
Saturday June 22nd
Hungry Monks Music School
Kids 10am -noon
Adult Beginner 4-5pm
Adult Intermediate 5-6pm
$50 for each

Hey everybody! It's ukulele day at the Hungry Monk Music school. Whatever level you are, I've got a workshop for you. It'll be fun.
You can sign up here

http://www.hungrymonkmusic.com/classes-workshops/

She Goes He Goes

She Goes He Goes
Swing Dance at Prohibition
Sunday June 16th
free dance lesson 7pm
live music 8-11pm
no cover


this week in Noodleland

This week in Noodleland:

Wednesday. Jun. 5th The V-Tones of Charleston at the West Ashley Farmers Market
3:15-6:45-- free!

Sunday, Jun. 9th The V-Tones of Charleston at Prohibition for the Swing Dance, 8-11pm, free dance lesson at 7pm, free

Piccolo Spoleto

S.T.A.R.
presented by the H.E.A.R.T. program and Piccolo Spoleto
Charleston Music Hall
Sunday, June 2nd
2pm
$25

HEART is an arts and theater troupe composed of adults with special needs. Every one gets into the act in this Super Talented Actors Rasslin' show! I'll be in the band, helping to hold it all together. You know, adults with special needs don't have a lot of programs available to them. This is one is great. The show is also funny and there is some real talent. Do good and have a good time. See you Sunday!

Tibetan Sand Mandala Closing ceremony
sponsored by Piccolo Spoleto and
The Charleston Tibetan Society
Addlestone Library, College of Charleston
Saturday June 1st, 10am
free

I'm offering a song for the closing ceremony of this fascinating art form. The sand mandala will be constructed every day during the week and deconstructed on saturday, June 1st. It is beautiful and amazing work, and spiritually significant (if used correctly!) Check it out!


Spoleto Festival!

Lime & the Coconuts
Second Presbyterian Tea Room
Second Presbyterian Church
Wragg Square
Friday May 24th 11am-2pm
Sunday May 26th 12;30-3pm
free

Hooray! Back again for the annual spoleto tradition: the Charleston church tea room. Drop in for lunch and lemonade or tea. Wragg Square also has a little arts and crafts festival that you can check out. Lime & the Coconuts is really fun. Check it out!

Tibetan Sand Mandala opening ceremony
sponsored by Piccolo Spoleto and
The Charleston Tibetan Society
Addlestone Library, College of Charleston
Saturday, 10am
free

I'm offering a song for the opening ceremony of this fascinating art form. The sand mandala will be constructed every day during the week and deconstructed on saturday, June 1st. It is beautiful and amazing work, and spiritually significant (if used correctly!) Check it out!

Drayton Hall Family Day
The V-Tones of Charleston
Saturday, May 18th
11am-2pm
$15 non members
$10 members
kids free

Join us at Drayton Hall on Saturday, May 18 from 11 am to 2 pm for the Drayton Hall Family Picnic!

Bring the family out to Drayton Hall with a picnic or pre-order boxed lunches from our cafe in advance. Bring a blanket or folding chairs! Guests will enjoy music by the V-Tones and colonial-era games and crafts as well as grounds passes for the whole family to enjoy Drayton Hall's historic landscape.

Gelato will be available for purchase during the picnic!

Non-member adult admission is $15, member adult admission is $10. ALL KIDS UNDER ARE FREE!! Box lunches of turkey and cheese sandwiches, chips, a small dessert, and water are $10 per lunch and should be ordered in advance.

More exciting news! On Family Picnic Day, May 18th, you will be able to buy Family Memberships in the Friends of Drayton Hall for only $60 (reduced from the usual $150)! All new children's and family programming will be introduced along with this membership drive! This $60 membership to all families will only be offered on this day!

This event is sponsored by Palladian Circle, a dynamic group of young professionals who support Drayton Hall Preservation trust through educational and social events. To learn more about Palladian Circle visit http://www.draytonhall.org/give/ 

West Ashley Farmers market

The V-Tones of Charleston
Wednesday, May 8th
West Ashley Farmers Market
55 Sycamore Avenue, Charleston, South Carolina 29407
3:30-7pm
free

Come on out! Let's celebrate the Spring. We'll have our special guest star; Fuller Condon!

Easter Celebrations

Annual Hat Ladies Easter Parade
Saturday, April 20th
11:30am
Corner of Broad and King streets
free

I'm playing with the New South Jazzmen on Saturday for the annual Hat Ladies Parade. Wear a hat! Have some fun and put some spring in your step!


Easter Sunday Swing Dance
Sunday, April 21st
8-11pm
free dance lesson at 7pm
Prohibition
free

Put some Swing in your Spring! This should be a blast! It's free and fun and healthy and good. Come on out--- enjoy!

Prohibition Swing Dance

SHE GOES HE GOES
Swing Dance
Prohibition
Sunday, April 14th
8-11pm
free dance lesson 7pm

It's the sunday swing thing! The game of thrones will be there, the Masters will be there, but live music is only there in the moment! Experience reality NOW!!! enjoy

Honey & Bee Expo

V-TONES are ready!
Sunday, April 7th
noon-3pm
Cinnebarre
Mt. Pleasant, SC
BEE THERE OR BEE SQUARE

Whew! Parade Week in Charleston

The V-Tones of Charleston with Kabuki Love Machine
Tuesday, March 5
Daniel Island Mardi Gras Parade & Party
Agave Restaurant
5pm parade at Black Tie Music Academy
free show -- dress up, bring instruments!

She Goes He Goes 
Thursday, March 7th
Pourhouse Deck
6-9pm
free-- the Pourhouse deck is a happening scene! Support live music

The V-Tones of Charleston
Saturday March 9th
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Madra Rua stage
North Charleston
we play 2-4pm
free-- Where something green and hang out with us

Teddy Bears Picnic

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC
With the V-Tones of Charleston
Hampton Park
Sunday, March 3rd
1:30-4pm
free

Rain or shine, we'll be in the historic Hampton Park Gazebo on Sunday for the annual Teddy Bears Picnic! This is always a fun time-- bring your stuffed animals--kids, bring some parents. We'll provide so much music you can 'bearly' stand it!

SHE GOES HE GOES
Swing Dance
Prohibition
Sunday, March 3rd
8-11pm
free dance lesson at 7pm
free

Fun for adults! Everyone is welcome. Drink! Dance! Out of Control!

Sierra Club Oyster Roast

Sierra Club Lunz Group Annual Oyster Roast
Playing with Lime & the Coconuts
Sunday, feb. 24th
Bowen's Island
$25


Doctor Bacon!

Dr. Bacon
with the V-Tones of Charleston 
Thursday, February 21st
Pourhouse
10pm ish (maybe a little earlier)
$8

Hey check it out! The V-Tones are back at the Pourhouse on Maybank highway. This fabulous venue has free deck shows prior to the show in the big room, which is where you can find us. We are delighted to be opening for these Appalachian Funk freaks! Let's party! 

Super Bowl Sunday

SHE GOES HE GOES
Prohibition
Swing Dance
Sunday, February 3rd
7pm free dance lesson
8-11pm live music
no cover

Yes, yes, the game will be on in the back room, but for you dancing pleasure we'll have the band blazing away in the front room.  Come on out! Drinking, dining, dancing!

Dance Dance Dance!

SHE GOES HE GOES
Prohibition
Swing Dance
Sunday, January 27th
7pm free dance lesson
8-11pm live music
no cover

Please join us for the weekly Swing dance! The crowds have been great lately!

Swing Dance

The V-Tones of Charleston
Prohibition
Swing Dance
Sunday, January 20th
7pm free dance lesson
8-11pm live music
no cover

Please join us for the weekly Swing dance! This time we've got Noodle (ukulele), Jeff Narkiewicz (bass), Matt Sciarro (clarinet), Brad Bolchoz (drums) and Steve Berry (trumpet). Big fun for everybody!

playing with Roger!

Roger Bellow and the Drifting Troubadours
Swing Dance
Prohibition
free dance lesson 7pm
live music 8-11pm
free

Come and out for some Western Swing! If you haven't heard the local legend, Roger Bellow, then you're in for a treat. Roger will be joined by bass player Riley Hart and master steel guitar player, John Spell. The swing dances at Prohibition are really fun and not at all stuffy. Come on out and boogie with us!

CALENDAR

2024------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SATURDAY, April 6th, Lake Warhol show, 5-7pm, Sullivan's Island Clubhouse----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUNDAY, April 7th, Lime & the Coconuts, 1-3pm, Second Presbyterian Church, free------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WEDNESDAY, April 10th, Eden & Noodle at Pecha Kucha, Charleston Music Hall, 7---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SATURDAY, April 13th, The V-Tones of Charleston for the Charleston Honey and Bee Expo, Magnolia Park, we play 10;30am-1:30pm, free-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SATURDAY, April 20th, Stateless Actor at Awendaw Green, 2pm------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FRIDAY, April 26th, Sullivan's Island Arbor Day celebration, 3-5pm, free-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday, May 4th The V-Tones of Charleston play for the Mugs for Moms benefit show. Redux Art Gallery, 11am-1pm, more info tba------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUNDAY, May 19th, Blackwater Ukulele Festival, Cypress Gardens, festival included in park admission, boat rides! jams! lessons!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THURSDAY, May 30th, Lime & the Coconuts play for Piccolo Spoleto Festival, Circular Church, noon, $------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SATURDAY, June 15th, Ravenel Farmers Market, 9:30am-1pm, free, historic Train Depot , Ravenel, free----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SATURDAY, August 17th, Ravenel Farmers Market, 9:30am-1pm, free, historic Train Depot , Ravenel, free----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SATURDAY, September 21st, Ravenel Farmers Market, 9:30am-1pm, free, historic Train Depot , Ravenel, free----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SATURDAY, November 16th, Ravenel Farmers Market, 9:30am-1pm, free, historic Train Depot , Ravenel, free-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Pirate Noodle

Pirate Noodle
Charles Pinkney Historical Site