I always feel like I’m cheating a bit when I come across something in another person’s blog and end up using it in my own. But when I saw these guys I knew I was going to have to use them as soon as possible.
They’re the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain and they are just what the name implies: a band of uke players. They play great covers of unlikely songs. The theme from Shaft. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Should I Stay or Should I Go. From rock songs to classical standards, all done with a mix of tongue in cheek virtuosity. They’re currently working on a mass version of Ode to Joy that will be performed in August in London. If you’re going to be in London and want to play along, check out their website and you too could be strumming out Ludwig’s eternal music along with hundreds or thousands of others.
If not, at least enjoy a little Smells Like Teen Spirit…
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