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his page will be growing as we get more performers/teachers.
This list is subject to change, so please stop by often to see who else may be coming

Last updated August 3, 2023

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Sho Humphries

World Champion ukulele player, child YouTube prodigy, and recipient of a full scholarship to the Berklee College of Music – at 19 years old, Sho Humphries has a lot going for them. What’s their mission? To play the ukulele in a way that has never been done before while spreading smiles and infectious melodies in their wake. They started their ukulele journey as a die-hard Jake Shimabukuro fan, going from there to post their own takes on popular songs on YouTube, then to release their first album of original ukulele music in 2017. With their 2021 EP “Dream Again” they took their first step into the realm of vocals and lyricism – a journey they continue while also trying to play today a little better than they did yesterday. Along the way, Sho intends to share all the things they enjoy about the instrument to every ukulele player that wishes to learn! Learn more about Sho and check out their music, here on their website: https://shohumphries.com

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Tyler Donkoh-Halm

Tyler Donkoh-Halm is a 19 year old multi-instrumentalist born and based in Massachusetts. He has a strong background in genres like of Jazz, Funk, R&B, Neo Soul and many others. He is currently studying Music Performance at Berklee College of Music with Ukulele as his principal instrument. Tyler’s recent debut album “Drive” captures the many different genres and sounds of his music in just 12 minutes, and can be found on all streaming services.

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Lil Rev

Lil Rev (Marc Revenson), was born 1968 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Lil’ Rv is a renowned ukulele and harmonica player often specializing in folk, tin pan alley and Yiddish music.

In 1984, he was given an old Wendell Hall Banjo Ukulele which started his passion for the instrument. Lil Rev has released a series of books, focusing on ukulele and harmonica instruction, as well as providing instruction locally through workshops. Founder of the Milwaukee Ukulele Club, Rev has promoted music and ukulele for years by organizing and performing at ukulele events. His performances feature a multitude of instruments and story-telling. In 2004, Lil Rev received the “Best Folksinger Award” from the Wisconsin Area Music Industry.

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Michael August 

Harmonica, Ukulele, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Dobro:

Michael is a multi-instrument musician, accomplished in many styles of music. Slide guitar as well as slide ukulele . Playing harmonica for 35 years .Michael has learned all aspects of harmonica playing in many different styles. He is available for music lessons on a variety of instruments. Michael is sought after for workshops and has performed and taught at the Tampa Bay Ukulele Festival, Gaithersburg Ukulele Festival in Maryland, Funky Frets Uke Fest in Boyerstown PA Michael performs solo, and with a variety of musicians in the Upper Midwest. He lives in Roscoe, Illinois.

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The Brown County House band

Our Brown County house band changes every year, but is always a stellar time with loads of great talent.

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Shruti Nadis

Music from the heart. We follow our paths by listening to each other as we throw melody’s to each other to chase. This journey started by a chance viewing of a street busker in Belgium while we were on tour with the Flea Bitten Dawgs. We heard this man playing a Shruti Box. The sound haunted Thom till we returned stateside and he could find one. With both Lee and Thom having a strong foundation in improvisational music helped us find our musical path. The results are Shruti Nadis! Our main focus is doing music for yoga sessions, meditation, and ecstatic dance. The instruments we use are, shruti box, ukulele, dulcimer, bells, hand percussion, overtone singing, chanting, djemba, tri-bongo’s, cymbal, agogo’s, cowbells, and many other rhythm instruments.

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Petey Mac (beginner’s workshop and strum-alongs)

After playing many instruments since childhood Pete found the ukulele nine years ago and his life was forever changed. The ukulele brings together his two passions, the love of people and the love of music. For the past 3 years he has brought his joy of teaching and arranging music to hundreds of beginners. Pete utilizes group singalongs to encourage and motivate players to have the self confidence to be themselves and to play in public.

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Mike Hind

After many years of performing in theater, comedy, and with local bands, Mike picked up his first ukulele at 41 and found it to be the perfect vehicle for his rich storytelling and funny, irreverent stage presence.
As an in-demand solo artist in Bermuda and abroad, he draws in crowds at beachfront venues and festivals all around the world with deep, emotional songwriting and clever covers of classic songs both new and old. At heart, Mike is a true performer and entertainer, presenting his soul on stage through
compelling original songs and fun audience requests from his enormous repertoire. He masterfully crafts a deep rapport with any audience by establishing a warm and relaxing atmosphere that beckons the audience to join in on the banter.

In Bermuda, he performed and emceed the Lennon Bermuda concert, along with Maxi Priest, Will Lee and the Fab Faux (with Jimmy Vivino), Judy Tzuke, Jamie Lawson, Heather Nova He released his first EP ‘This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things,’ in 2013, generously crowd-funded by his fans. His second album was released early in 2016—‘Plan E’ (because plans A, B, C, & D didn’t work!). On January 19th, 2019, he recorded a live CD “Mike Hind and Friends”, recorded at the Docksider Pub and Restaurant, where he now runs a weekly Jam Night with his band “Mike Hind and The Limestones. It was released on April 1st, just cuz it makes him smile. These days, you can find him performing three nights a week at Rosewood Tucker’s Point in Bermuda and working on a new CD of original music!

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Fest Schedule for 2023

FRIDAY:

•  10am – 3pm  Mainland Ukes will be open (90 W Washington St, Nashville)
•  3:30pm  Meet and greet in the pool area.
• 4:30pm Strum along with Petey Mack in the Banquet room.
• 7:00pm Evening concerts start in the Banquet room.
• 8:00pm Ukulele performances start in the Corn Crib Lounge.
• 8:30pm Open mic in the banquet room after the concerts.

SATURDAY:

• 9:30am Yoga with Shruti Nadas in the Woodland room.
• 11:00am Strum along with Petey Mack in the Banquet room.
• 12:30pm  Michael August, workshop “Blues slide on the ukulele.” in the Banquet Room
•  2:00pm   Lil Rev “Discovering Blues Ukulele” workshop in Banquet room
• 3:00pm Beginners “Ukulele Essentials” lesson with Greg Gent in the Woodland Room
• 3:00pm Sho Humphries “Next Level Island Strum” workshop in the Banquet Room
• 3:45pm  Lil’ Rev “Harmonica from scratch for the Complete Beginner” in Banquet Room
• 4:30- 6:30pm Dinner break
• 7:00pm Concerts begin in the Banquet room
• 8:00pm Ukulele performances begin in the Corn Crib Lounge
• 9:30pm Open jam following concerts in the Banquet room.

CONCERT SCHEDULE:

 FRIDAY:  

• 7pm – Michael August
• 7:45pm – Lil’ Rev
• 8:30pm – Open Mic

SATURDAY: 

• 7pm –  Sho Humphries and Tyler Donkoh- Halm
• 8:00pm  – Mike Hind
• 8:45pm Brown County Family band
• 9:30pm  – Open jam after concerts

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