Down On Steamboat Landing

Описание: The 5th annual Belfast Ukulele Festival will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Steamboat Landing Park and Boathouse in Belfast. It will run from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m and is sponsored by Midcoast Ukes and Belfast Parks and Recreation. Admission is $5 for adults, under 12 free. Go to midcoastukes.org for the latest festival details, schedule, and directions.

The headliner this year is Gerald Ross, one of the finest instrumentalists on the scene today. His music expresses a sense of rhythm and melody that is rare in contemporary music. Gerald Ross says “the ukulele is not a toy”. Check him out at geraldross.com.

The performance schedule runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., alternating between 2 stages; the Main Stage and the Gazebo Stage. 13 local ukulele groups will strum their stuff, warming up for Gerald Ross at 2:30 and finishing up with the host group Midcoast Ukes at 3:45.

Concurrently with the performances 4 workshops will be held in the Boathouse:
10:30-11:30 Gerald Ross: Introduction to Swing Ukulele, $15
11:00-12:00 Frets Halligan: Introduction to the Ukulele FREE Limited lender ukes
11:45-12:45 Jeffrey Weinberger: Finding the Right Strum for the Song, $15
1:00-2:00 Gerald Ross: Take It!, $15

Raffle items include ukuleles, ukulele lessons, a signed copy of the Daily Ukulele and gift certificates from local businesses.

On Friday, June 1, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., Midcoast Ukes will host a meet and greet with Gerald Ross, a potluck & soft drinks/BYOB and uke jam at festival partners Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping who are offering reduced rates to ukuleleists for camping and lodging.
RSVP at www.midcoastukes.org. Camping information at maineoceancamping.com

Saturday’s main event admission is only $5, 12 and under free. Workshops are $15 except for The Intro workshop which is free. Class size limited, register at midcoastukes.org to guarantee a seat.

About Midcoast Ukes: Midcoast Ukes is based in Belfast, Maine. Jeffrey Weinberger leads and inspires the group. All ages and playing levels are encouraged to join.

Video Production: GeorgeAguiar.com
Sound Track: Midcoast Ukes, lyrics George Aguiar & Jane McLean
Original Song,: Down on the Corner, Creedence Clearwater Revival
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