The Yarra Yukers had a blast at this years Melbourne Ukulele Festival, held in marvelous Melbourne’s ukulele heartland – Northcote.
Saturday 16 March 2019
We kicked off proceedings at 11:45 am in the beautiful Chalice church. As with many chapels, the acoustics in the space are ideal for music. This year, Harry created a joyful new set, based around the theme ‘For Love or Money’, and what a treat it is to play! Our MUF emcee for the day was the charming Hollis.
YARRA YUKERS 2019 MUF SETLIST
‘For Love or Money’
Lollipop – eggselent spoon work from Rose and Harry and Mel 😉
Crazy Little thing called love – ready, Freddie- I mean Tracey! (video here)
THINK! – what’s not to love about Rose and Kate channeling their inner Aretha Franklin?
Summer Rain – a Paul Kelly classic reimagined for harmonies and ukulele
Money (that’s what I want) – sung by the irrepressible Janet
Flowers in your Hair – Steve goes Dylanesque
These Boots are Made for Walking – Kate got sassy!
Made My Day – Harry did just that with this Tim Finn banger. (video here)
Following on from us at Chalice was a full day of community ukulele groups, including:- The Fabulous Meltones, BUG: Boolara Ukulele Group, Ukulicious, Melbourne Ukuladies, Emerald Primary school Ukulele band, SKULL: st Kilda Ukulele Lovers League, miss wattle and the panton hill ukulele club, and Balla Balla Ukes.
Some in the group headed up to Bar 303 to listen to, and perform at Klub MUK open mike, hosted by the inimitable Terry McNiff.
Others attended to various workshops, like:- Basics for Beginners, hosted by Helen Begley of Chicks with Picks, Songwriting with Bernard de la Coeur of the Brass Straps, and Formby and Beyond with Cameron Murray of Kamuke.
Open Studio hosted a great selection of singer / songwriters. (Check out the MUF website for the full line up)
Come Saturday evening, MUF took over the bandroom at the Northcote Social Club, with Chrissy on emcee duty.
MUK performed their last ever Transformer show, and have never been more kollective.
Tyrone and Lesley were a massive highlight of the festival, with their unique blend of poetic quirkiness.
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Mr Silla then took to the stage.
Sunday 17 March 2019
Another full day of all things ukulele in Northcote, coming soon!