Moline, IL - May 10, 2014 - In partnership with the Quad Cities Ukulele Club, West Music Quad Cities is pleased to host Uke-A-Palooza, an extravaganza celebrating the ukulele. This daylong event will take place at West Music Quad Cities, 4305 44th Avenue in Moline, IL on Saturday, May 10, 2014 starting at 11:00AM. Beginning ukulele lessons are available, as well as guest speakers, special pricing on ukuleles and ukulele accessories, and guest performances throughout the event. For more information, please contact Leif Rehnberg, West Music Quad Cities Store Manager at lrehnberg@westmusic.com or by calling 309-764-9300.
Uke-A-Palooza Schedule
|
Event Title |
Instructed by |
Time |
|
Beginning "Uke Can Do It" Workshop |
Erin Mahr |
11:00AM - 12:00PM |
|
"Uke Can Strum It" - focusing on strumming patterns |
Beth Eddy |
12:15PM - 12:45PM |
|
Acoustic/Electric Ukulele Clinic and Performance |
Maureen Carter |
1:00PM - 1:30 PM |
|
Advanced Strumming Patterns and Hammer on Techniques |
Phil Vernon |
1:45 - 2:45PM |
|
Love Your Uke - Care and Maintenance |
Tony Carducci |
3:00-3:30PM |
|
"Uke Can Afford It" - High End Ukuleles |
Phil Vernon |
3:30-3:45PM |
|
2nd Anniversary Performance |
Quad Cities Ukulele Club |
3:45 - 4:15PM |
About The Quad Cities Ukulele Club
The Quad Cities Ukulele Club (QCUC) was formed in early 2012 by Erin Mahr, a resident of the Quad Cities. The club is open to any and all ukulele enthusiasts and meets bi monthly at West Music Quad Cities, as well as performs at many community functions. Participants are encouraged to show up, trade ideas, and have fun! Find out more about QCUC by visiting their Facebook page.
About West Music Company
Founded in 1941, West Music continues creating musical communities by providing knowledge, products, and services people need to experience the power of making music! West Music specializes in pianos, guitars, drums and percussion, band and orchestra instruments, and print music as well as offers music instruction, repair and music therapy services. West Music has eight retail locations in Iowa and western Illinois including two new locations with their recent merger with Kephart's Music Center. For more information, visit West Music's website at www.westmusic.com or call 1-800-373-2000.
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