Mark Jackson and Jane Jelbart
Jack n Jel (not their real names) are a dynamic, collaborative, flexible, fun and funny workshop and performance duo from Newcastle, Australia. At home Mark and Jane (their real names) run 11 weekly ukestra/choir sessions, but they also have an international reputation for ukestration workshops, helping community ukulele groups to develop their musicianship and joy beyond hum n strum.
In performance garb, Jack n Jel have been variously described as 'mesmerising', 'funny' and 'a little brave'. They are a rare commodity - performers who can teach, teachers who can perform - using 8ish wee instruments jammed into life's overhead locker. That luggage also contains two books that distil their recipe for a successful business. From their daily uke-work at home, their reputation has reached across the Pacific (New Zealand, USA and Canada), where they have toured annually since 2011.
Website: https://www.thesumoftheparts.com.au
In performance garb, Jack n Jel have been variously described as 'mesmerising', 'funny' and 'a little brave'. They are a rare commodity - performers who can teach, teachers who can perform - using 8ish wee instruments jammed into life's overhead locker. That luggage also contains two books that distil their recipe for a successful business. From their daily uke-work at home, their reputation has reached across the Pacific (New Zealand, USA and Canada), where they have toured annually since 2011.
Website: https://www.thesumoftheparts.com.au
Sam Lemann
Sam's interest in the ukulele and Hawaiian music began in Perth back in the early 80s. He spent many years playing with steel guitar ace Lucky Oceans and together they formed their first Hawaiian band, many years before the current ukulele revival. Sam has since developed a sweet, jazzy island sound, a result of his annual visits to Hawaii since 2008. Sam has studied with island greats including Byron Yasui, Benny Chong, Kimo Hussey, Herb Ohta Jnr and slack key guitar masters Cyril Pahinui, George Kuo and Jeff Peterson.
A regular at many ukulele festivals, Sam, and sister Lucy, were recently treated to ukulele great James Hill joining them for a set at the Newcastle Ukulele Festival. Sam has also performed and conducted workshops at the Melbourne Ukulele Festival, Adelaide Guitar Festival and Fairbridge Folk Festival. He has given concerts in Fremantle with Hawaii's Kimo Hussey and has been a regular tutor at the Albany Ukulele Retreat for the last 3 years.
Although also in demand for his guitar work, Sam is often featured on ukulele with singers including Hetty Kate and Emma Hamilton. The ABC release "The Ukulele" features Sam on 8 tracks.
YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLznsTlYow93dOL0C8-cE5jSjv9ILp5lqI
A regular at many ukulele festivals, Sam, and sister Lucy, were recently treated to ukulele great James Hill joining them for a set at the Newcastle Ukulele Festival. Sam has also performed and conducted workshops at the Melbourne Ukulele Festival, Adelaide Guitar Festival and Fairbridge Folk Festival. He has given concerts in Fremantle with Hawaii's Kimo Hussey and has been a regular tutor at the Albany Ukulele Retreat for the last 3 years.
Although also in demand for his guitar work, Sam is often featured on ukulele with singers including Hetty Kate and Emma Hamilton. The ABC release "The Ukulele" features Sam on 8 tracks.
YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLznsTlYow93dOL0C8-cE5jSjv9ILp5lqI
Sarah Carroll
Sarah Carroll plays waltzes, two-steps, rhumbas, swing and rock; original songs with that sparkling quality only the ukulele can bring. She sings with a clear, passionate, honest voice about cars, crime, drinking, dogs and love, and is a well-travelled performer who counts Tim Rogers, Azo Bell and Mic Conway amongst her fans. Sarah's new album STAR PARADE is out now on Sugar Rush Music!
Website: https://www.sarahcarrollstarparade.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKLpJWQQu8E
https://www.facebook.com/sarahcarrollukulelequeen
Website: https://www.sarahcarrollstarparade.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKLpJWQQu8E
https://www.facebook.com/sarahcarrollukulelequeen
Leanne Murphy
Leanne Murphy is a musician, singer-songwriter, community music leader and visual artist. She has been involved with a number of singing and ukulele groups in Beechworth over the last decade, and currently runs Beechworth Ukulele Weekends and Spring Sing Beechworth/Baranduda. Two of her songs have been published in Community Music Victoria's latest songbook, Sing It, and have been sung by choirs in Melbourne, Sydney and New Zealand. She is also currently studying to be a massage therapist, to further her understanding of anatomy and the role that relaxation plays in creating a healthy and harmonious body.
Bob Haanstra
Bob has been a regular attender and contributor since the Festival’s beginning. As a musician for almost 50 years and a full time guitar and uke teacher for more than 28 years, he brings a wealth of practical experience to the table (tested out on hundreds of unsuspecting students!). He also founded and runs the Albury Wodonga Uke Muster (highly original name!) which has been going for just over 8 years.
Patrick Evans
Patrick Evans has been making music his whole life. From his heartfelt original songs of Australian life to his unique treatments of traditional folk songs and fiddle tunes, Patrick uses his music to take audiences on a journey through his musical heritage and experiences as well as a journey through some of Australian culture's highways and byways. A skilled singer, songwriter, guitarist, fiddle player and entertainer, Patrick is also a senior guitar maker at Maton Guitars and recently had his song This Old Guitar played around the world as part of a promotion for the Biesse machines that Maton uses to help make their guitars. His song The Cooee March was also featured on ABC Radio's Australia All Over to help mark the 100th anniversary of this little known chapter of Australian history. Patrick can often be found backing other musicians and has worked with a veritable who's who of Australian folk music over the years including Danny Spooner, Ross Ryan, Hugh Macdonald, Marcia Howard, Janette Geri and Suzette Herft.
Chris Bodey
Guitar/fretted instrument teacher and founder and leader of the Deniliquin Uke Muster, Chris Bodey has had over 50 years playing experience. Studying with John della Torre and Valentin Sawenko on classical guitar, Chris has a broad understanding of teaching methods. Added to Chris’ classical guitar studies is many years of playing solo, duo and band gigs on all styles of guitar and bass, double bass, mandolin and, most importantly, the ukulele.
