When it comes to the lesser-appreciated stringed instruments, the banjo seems to be getting all the love these days. (In fact, Denver Post pop music critic Ricardo Baca has his own tribute to banjo-loving locals in this Sunday’s A&E section). But whither the ukulele? More than just a tiny Hawaiian guitar — although it’s that, too — the instrument has always had a footing in trad-folk and old timey music.
The uke, however, has lately been gaining steam in other genres. Arvada’s D Note will help you look at it in a whole new light when they host the Night of 1,000 Ukes show on Friday, Dec. 12. Get there early for set from the Glenn Taylor Orchestra (5:30 p.m.) and stick around for the madness, which includes Doo Crowder of Pee Pee, Ukulele Loki and his Gadabout Orchestra, Zebra Junction, the Junkettes and the Inactivists.
Tickets are $8. Visit the D Note’s website for more info!
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