“If you want to witness some top quality musicianship, hear some much acclaimed original compositions as well as your favourite classical music and rock/pop songs performed with a Ukulele twist, then this is an act not to be missed!”
The League of Ukulele Gentlemen
“An evening of original, classical and popular music. All performed in their unique style with laughs along the way.”
The League of Ukulele Gentlemen
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Matt Warnes, Jerry King and Andy Webster
“I was lucky enough to see The League of Ukulele Gentlemen perform a fantastic concert at St George’s Church, Cullercoats. Highly recommended for an evening of stunning music and great entertainment! I am so pleased to be able to get them back in the North East again so soon!”
You usually have to travel to Cumbria to see these guys – or even further afield when they are on tour with such twinkling stars of the ukulele firmament as Mike Hind, Dead Man’s Uke and Zoë Bestel – so this is a rare treat!
If you have come across “Feckless and Fuddle” before (aka Andy Webster and Matt Warnes) then you will have a fair idea of what to expect – lots of fun, laughs and superb ukulele playing!
The League of Ukulele Gentlemen
Saturday January 14th – 7:30
£8 on the door
St George’s Church
Beverley Gardens
Cullercoats
Tyne and Wear
NE30 4NS
“Four strings and a favourite chocolate bar: that’s all James Hill – “possibly the best ukulele player in the world” (Waikato Times) – and Anne Janelle – “a cellist of true beauty” (Ottawa Citizen) – had in common when they first met. It was more than enough.
It’s true: opposites attract. James grew up playing folk, jazz and blues on his ukulele while Anne was exclusively a classical cellist. But the pair’s differences quickly became their biggest asset. The uke is high, the cello is low; the uke plays short notes, the cello long bow strokes; the uke is all about strumming while the cello radiates melody. Like shadows and light in an old photograph, these contrasts are complementary. “We’re like a pair of dancers who can’t step on each other’s feet,” jokes James.”
Checking out campsites near Haltwhistle as we speak! :-)