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NOODLEMCDOODLE@YAHOO.COM

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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.

Strong Wind Ukulele

STRONG WIND UKULELE REVIEW

LOOKING FOR A GOOD, SOLID UKULELE ???

Try the Strong Wind Ukulele! If you know ukuleles, then you know they are all different and the quality varies tremendously. I've found a 17 fretter with a nice voice and volume. The intonation is pretty good up the neck and the head stock isn't too heavy. I also like the bowed back, which provides a nice resonance. You might tweak it a little bit by sanding down the saddle a micron or two-- things like that are standard for set up on stringed instruments--but I would recommend it! Of course, whenever you get a new stringed instrument, you have to play and tune, play and tune, to stretch and season the strings. And yes, the Strong Wind is  pretty, and has the fret dots in the right place! You can order them from Amazon (naturally) and contact them through Facebook.



ramblin' rose video with Strong Wind


Strong Winds facebook


Upcoming Ukulele Workshop

Adult Ukulele Workshop
Saturday, 25th
10am-noon
Hungry Monk School of Music
1948 Belgrade
$50
Hey everybody! Whether you are an advanced player or just a beginner, you will benefit from this upcoming workshop. I like to teach the ukulele through songs, so once we get down the chords, strum, tempo and rhythm, we can work on alternate chords, tricks and melody. There's a lot to unpack! My strategy is to help players learn how to play well with others. Come join the merry throng! Bring your instrument !


register here

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V-Tones of Charleston
Main Branch public library
Saturday, August 4th
11am-11:30am (lobby)

I love my public library! I'm happy to be playing in support of literacy and intelligence.
here are some details

literacy festival

calendar

  • CALENDAR 2025---------- SUNDAY, April 6th, Blackwater Ukulele Festival at Cypress Gardens up in Moncks Corner, I'm playing at 1:30pm, jams, festival included with park admission, more info, tba--------------------------------------------------------------------------- FRIDAY, April 11th, playing banjo with a roaring twenties band, private event, pm------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SATURDAY, April 12th, The V-Tones play at the Honey & Bee Expo Magnolia Community Park, 10am-1pm, free-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SATURDAY, April 26th, Lake Warhol at the Stith Park pavilion, Sullivan's Island, more info tba------------------------------------------------------------------- MONDAY, May 5th, 2025, V-TONES BIG BAND play private wedding, Magnolia Gardens-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUNDAY, May 17th, Mugs For Moms, benefit at Redux Art Gallery, more info tba----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SATURDAY, May 24th, Lime and the Coconuts play at Wraggs Square craft market, Second Presbyterian Church, 11am- more info tba--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MONDAY, May 26th, Lime & the Coconuts play at Circular Church for Piccolo Spoleto Arts Festival, noon------------------------------------------- FRIDAY, June 27th, The V-Tones of Charleston, play swing dance for HOLY CITY SWING. Dance lessons at 7:30pm, live music 8-10pm, Redeemer Presbyterian, 43 Wentworth, $15------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TUESDAY, August 19th, The V-Tones of Charleston play the Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market, 3;30-7pm, free-------------------------------------------------- WEDNESDAY, August 20th, The V-Tones of Charleston, Bowens Island, more information tba---------------------------------------------------------------- SATURDAY, October 18th, Noodle back at the Ravens Train Depot Farmers Market, more info tba--------------------------------------------------------- SATURDAY, November 1st, Noodle back at the Ravens Train Depot Farmers Market, more info tba---------------------------------------------------------

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Charles Pinkney Historical Site