Jeff’s folk/country/bluegrass entry for the Bring The Song Challenge….
YouTube Channel: UncleJeff64
Jeff’s folk/country/bluegrass entry for the Bring The Song Challenge….
YouTube Channel: UncleJeff64
A simple folk tune on his painted fluke….
YouTube Channel: Doogey9
Sebi with a double time cover of the hippie classic….
YouTube Channel: thesebinextdoor
I have always had a soft spot for this song….
YouTube Channel: howobscene
The Deni Bonet Band will be appearing at the NY Uke Fest this weekend.
From her video notes: This was the debut of our new, uke-friendly format! This track features Deni on her fab KALA electric uke, Austin Donohue on lead electric KALA uke, Kevin Moon on his brand new KALA U-BASS, Jodelle on keys and Andy Mac on cajon. Everybody sings. (Yes, the band endorses KALA! Check out their instruments. They ROCK!)
By the way, Deni has no intention of giving up her electric blue violin, but she is having a truly wonderful time strumming and writing songs on her uke! Look for a new CD from The Deni Bonet Band this Fall!
Deni Bonet is a singer/songwriter and world-class electric violinist. She was an original cast member of National Public Radio’s premier music show, MOUNTAIN STAGE and has performed with Cyndi Lauper, REM, Sarah McLachlan, Robyn Hitchcock (editor’s note: Robyn is a royal deity of indie music), etc. before forming her own highly regarded band. She’s appeared at Lilith Fair, performed on Saturday Night Live, Conan, and the Today Show.
Deni quit the classical world to pursue a solo career because she hated wearing black and having to sit still! The Wall Street Journal recently described Deni’s music as “like Sheryl Crow meets the B52′s”. Her last CD called “LAST GIRL ON EARTH” and is available from her website, or on iTunes and CD Baby.
WEBSITE: www.denibonet.com
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/pages/Deni-Bonet/78933560184
MYSPACE: www.myspace.com/denibonet
YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/profile?user=DeniBonet
BLOG: www.denibonet.com/blog
Gorgeous cover from an old favorite….
YouTube Channel: SoggyCheerios
Many thanks to Jeff for a great run as our first official Guest Editor!
If the job had anything to do with busting this little beauty out his notebook after 18 years, you can thank me now….
YouTube Channel: UncleJeff64
Lyrics:
i wish i was a lightnin bug shining like a star
the woman that i love would come catch me in a jar
a jar full of whiskey to make me feel so fine
i would fly down to the bottom
i would shine, shine, shine
shine, shine shine
if i was a lightnin’ bug laughing through the trees
dancing like a diamond on a warm summer breeze
i’d fly up to her window where i know she could see
she’d think i was a falling star
she’d make a wish on me, make a wish on me
last night i caught a lightnin’ bug
held it in my hands
held it for a moment, set it free again
that woman has my heart, she’ll have it ’til i die
i set her free because i love her,
i love to watch her fly, i love to watch her fly
i wish i was a lightnin bug shining like a star
the woman that i love would come catch me in a jar
a jar full of whiskey to make me feel so fine
i would fly down to the bottom
i would shine, shine, shine
Ukulelezaza getting some incredible sounds from a plastic Carnival sopranino. I have 2 of these things and believe me I can’t get a fraction of the tone he’s getting. Amazing – UncleJeff64
YouTube Channel: ukulelezaza
The recording is a little squelchy, but the performer is the real deal…
YouTube Channel: michelleblades
MySpace with Tour Information: http://www.myspace.com/michelleblades