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Review 1 for Jake Shimabukuro
Jake Shimabukuro is the best!
Balboa Theatre @
- San Diego @
, CA @
- Wed, Feb 15, 2012 @
Posted 02/20/2012
by Avocado510
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Jake Shimabukuro is such a charismatic, humble, and talented performer. He really had a connection with the audience and kept me fully entertained the entire time. He played a wide range of music that really demonstrated his mastery of the ukelele. And afterwards he had a meet and greet open to everyone. Even though there were a ton of people in line to see him, he really made an effort to talk to and connect with everyone. I would definitely go again!
Balboa Theatre @
- San Diego @
, CA @
- Wed, Feb 15, 2012 @
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Review 2 for Jake Shimabukuro
Jake was amazing
Balboa Theatre @
- San Diego @
, CA @
- Sun, Oct 17, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Jake’s remarkable rendition of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. @
Posted 10/20/2010
by Oldielover
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Jake's talent is unbelieveable as his fingers dance across the strings. If you close your eyes while he plays, you'd never guess all those sounds were coming from just one instrument, and that the instrument had only four strings. As always, he related to the audience very well. He typically tells the backstory behind each of his songs, which allows you to understand more of the nuances of the music. He is amazingly talented, humble, humorous and entertaining. I was worth the 4 hour drive.
Balboa Theatre @
- San Diego @
, CA @
- Sun, Oct 17, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Jake’s remarkable rendition of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. @
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Review 3 for Jake Shimabukuro
First time seeing Jake live!
House of Blues New Orleans @
- New Orleans @
, LA @
- Sat, Jun 15, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Jake talking about his new family, seeing my fiancé cry during one of the songs. @
Opening act(s): No need brah! @
Posted 06/17/2013
by MissingMolokai
Location:New Orleans
Spent my grade school years on Oahu at Kalihi Kai and moved back to the islands, Molokai in 2000. Jake was all over TV, he was winning awards etc. Never got the chance to see him there, but moved to New Orleans in 2008 and look who follows me here! The show was awesome, his showmanship is perfect and how he makes that little instrument sing like that I'll never understand. It was nice the show was in the more intimate Parish room. The crowd seemed very knowledgeable of his work which was a big surprise. My only negative is that I asked about 20 friends to come, but when they heard "ukulele" they passed. Still stuck in Tiny Tim mode. It made me miss home...
House of Blues New Orleans @
- New Orleans @
, LA @
- Sat, Jun 15, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Jake talking about his new family, seeing my fiancé cry during one of the songs. @
Opening act(s): No need brah! @
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Review 4 for Jake Shimabukuro
Jake --awesome as always
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
Posted 06/11/2013
by tlkmcdowell
This was our third time seeing Jake. He puts on an amazing show time after time! Highly recommend to all.
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
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Review 5 for Jake Shimabukuro
Jake Shimabukuro was fantastic!
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
Favorite moment: No favorite moment--from beginning to end he played beautifully. @
Posted 06/10/2013
by Rosepose
Location:North Carolina
Wow! What an amazing uke player. He needed no orchestra or backup or opening act. Just stepped out on stage with his ukulele and wowed the audience for almost two hours nonstop. We love ukuleles but had never heard one played like this before. Can't believe the amazing sound he created from that little four-string instrument. Terrific selection of songs too--appealed to a wide range of listeners and obviously the entire audience at this performance. Jake Shimabukuro puts on a wonderful show. (Three days later and we're still talking about his performance.). If you get the chance to see him, don't miss it.
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
Favorite moment: No favorite moment--from beginning to end he played beautifully. @
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Review 6 for Jake Shimabukuro
Jake Shimabukuro mind blowing ukulele extravagana
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
Favorite moment: He created Two digital rhythm loops , then played a lead riff that Eddie Van Halen would envy. @
Setlist: 143, Dragon, Bring your Adz, Rolling in the Deep, While my guitar Gently Weeps, Bohemian Rhapsody, and another 90 minutes without a break. @
Opening act(s): none @
Posted 06/10/2013
by HawaiianDredging
Location:Bakersville, NC
in a beautifully restored retro theatre perfect for a cutting edge performance, Jake uses a retro instrument perfect for his mind blowing cutting edge performance. Jake's magically summons forth from 4 simple strings jimmy Handrix, Queen, Adle, George Harrison , Eric Clapton, Eddie Van Halen, and King Kamehameha the Great. His stories of his newborn son endeared him even more to an audience thatt had already fallen for him. Besides having talent of Dumbledorian proportions, he is a genuinely decent man who appreciates his fans and seem to sincerely like our great state.
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
Favorite moment: He created Two digital rhythm loops , then played a lead riff that Eddie Van Halen would envy. @
Setlist: 143, Dragon, Bring your Adz, Rolling in the Deep, While my guitar Gently Weeps, Bohemian Rhapsody, and another 90 minutes without a break. @
Opening act(s): none @
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Review 7 for Jake Shimabukuro
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
Posted 06/10/2013
by Anonymous
Location:Pittsboro
Amazingly talented and full of original creativity. Warm and passionate and personable. What else can one ask for!
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
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Review 8 for Jake Shimabukuro
Amazing performance
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
Posted 06/10/2013
by slow63
Location:North Carolina
It's hard to believe that a ukelele can produce music like that. Jake Shimabukuro is a virtuoso. I doubt there is anyone else who can make a ukelele do what he does. Often his strumming and picking hand is moving so fast, you can't see it. A truly amazing and enjoyable performance.
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
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Review 9 for Jake Shimabukuro
Awesome!
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
Posted 06/10/2013
by Areyoutwosisters
Location:Fayetteville, NC and Sacramento, CA
My Aunt came out from California to visit and I surprised her with VIP tickets to see Jake. He was amazing and she had the BEST time! My co-workers teased me about going to a Ukulele concert but as soon as I get the video in and show them, they will be speechless! Jake is awesome on YouTube, but even more amazing in person!
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
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Review 10 for Jake Shimabukuro
Jake Simabukuro
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
Favorite moment: When Jake played Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, and played the highest possible note on the fretboard. @
Setlist: He played from Cee-Lo to traditional Hawaiian (Akaka Falls). Beautiful music. @
Opening act(s): None. @
Posted 06/10/2013
by Anonymous
Location:Charlotte
It was a wonderful show, and Jake had a lot of energy, and demonstrated his skillfulness as well as his artistry. Personable. The Carolina Theater is beautiful, and comfortable.
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
Favorite moment: When Jake played Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, and played the highest possible note on the fretboard. @
Setlist: He played from Cee-Lo to traditional Hawaiian (Akaka Falls). Beautiful music. @
Opening act(s): None. @
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Review 11 for Jake Shimabukuro
Jake!
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
Posted 06/10/2013
by 1LAF
A FANTASICALLY AWESOME concert! If you love the Ukulele, do not miss the chance to see JAKE in concert!
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
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Review 12 for Jake Shimabukuro
Jake Was Kickin'!
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Gentlemandolin and Dragon @
Posted 06/10/2013
by Aikidow
Location:Raleigh, NC
What a great evening! Jake was really into his playing and did some new things from his recent album. He played straight through with no break. The lights, however, were quite annoying. They would shine right at the audience's eyes blinding you and back lighting Jake. This was the first show I've seen with the lights. He did some talking but didn't introduce each song. I like when he tells the inspiration for the songs.
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Gentlemandolin and Dragon @
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Review 13 for Jake Shimabukuro
Exceeded all expectations
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
Favorite moment: poking some fun at the rock guitar greats on a ukulele! @
Posted 06/10/2013
by Heywadsworth
Jake joked during the show about one of the nice things about being a concert uke player is that people generally come with low expectations. He is a pretty humble guy. I went to the show expecting to be entertained...I left the show feeling like I had seen something truly exceptional, unique and amazing. If you appreciate musicianship...nevermind that he is playing the lowly uke...you will appreciate this show. My 13 and 17 year-old kids were even enthralled!
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
Favorite moment: poking some fun at the rock guitar greats on a ukulele! @
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Review 14 for Jake Shimabukuro
JAKE THE "GOAT" UKE PLAYA
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
Posted 06/10/2013
by BIGTYMA
Watching him play is like watching yo yo ma. The things he does with the UKE will blow your mind. Such a great personality as well. Worth every penny.
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
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Review 15 for Jake Shimabukuro
Jake was amazing
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
Posted 06/10/2013
by Nickname100
Location:Chapel Hill, NC
We had a great time. Will definitely go see him again.
Carolina Theatre @
- Durham @
, NC @
- Sat, Jun 8, 2013 @
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Review 16 for Jake Shimabukuro
He's awesome
Sixth & I Historic Synagogue @
- Washington @
, DC @
- Tue, Apr 23, 2013 @
Favorite moment: When his brother joined him on stage. @
Setlist: All excellent @
Opening act(s): All excellent @
Posted 05/20/2013
by Olives4
Location:Washington, DC
I loved Jake's concert! It was amazing the whole time. Great music selection and vibe. His brother also plays really well - I really enjoyed watching both play together. He should have gone back and played again at the end!
Thank you!
Sixth & I Historic Synagogue @
- Washington @
, DC @
- Tue, Apr 23, 2013 @
Favorite moment: When his brother joined him on stage. @
Setlist: All excellent @
Opening act(s): All excellent @
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Review 17 for Jake Shimabukuro
Past, present and future!
Keswick Theatre @
- Glenside @
, PA @
- Sun, Apr 21, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Can a moment last an hour and a half? @
Posted 04/26/2013
by Anonymous
Location:Western Chester County
Leo Kottke is made of gold. He can weave a yarn and make a guitar shimmer. Jake himself simmers and he never got the memo that a ukelele might not be cool. And we are fine with that, since outside of the uke box is a magical place to be. He's invented a new way of life because he went ahead and just imagined it. Past, present, and future all at the same time!
Keswick Theatre @
- Glenside @
, PA @
- Sun, Apr 21, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Can a moment last an hour and a half? @
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Review 18 for Jake Shimabukuro
Amazing Jake
Sixth & I Historic Synagogue @
- Washington @
, DC @
- Tue, Apr 23, 2013 @
Posted 04/25/2013
by MrsCushion
Location:Great Falls VA
Jake continues to make a small ukulele sound like a guitar, koto, drum, and harpsichord combined. Amazing amazing music. I think the light show was a little over the top, and I also do miss the old Jake in jeans and a t-shirt. Looks like a grown-up now.
Sixth & I Historic Synagogue @
- Washington @
, DC @
- Tue, Apr 23, 2013 @
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Review 19 for Jake Shimabukuro
Jake was amazing
Sixth & I Historic Synagogue @
- Washington @
, DC @
- Tue, Apr 23, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Jake's brother Bruce came on stage to do a duet. The crowd erupted in "Brruuuuuuuce" chants like it was a Springsteen concert! @
Posted 04/25/2013
by raaone
Location:Arlington, VA
The venue was perfectly intimate for this amazing musician to perform his craft in front of an enthusiastic crowd. I've seen Jake live a few times but this was the first time my husband saw him and he was impressed by Jake's original songs as well as his covers. Using such a small instrument to make so many different sounds is amazing and it sounds like a whole band is on stage, not just one guy with a uke. A perfect performance!
Sixth & I Historic Synagogue @
- Washington @
, DC @
- Tue, Apr 23, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Jake's brother Bruce came on stage to do a duet. The crowd erupted in "Brruuuuuuuce" chants like it was a Springsteen concert! @
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Review 20 for Jake Shimabukuro
Jake is awesome!
Sixth & I Historic Synagogue @
- Washington @
, DC @
- Tue, Apr 23, 2013 @
Favorite moment: When Jake invited his brother on the stage to play a song with him. The camaraderie and shared talent was fantastic. @
Posted 04/25/2013
by 6tokidoki9
I have never been to the 6th & I Historic Synagogue, and I went to see Jake because the idea of a ukulele master was too novel to pass up. The venue was beautiful! And Jake...just left us in awe. He is amazingly talented and humorous and modest. The show was so fantastic that I had to buy his ukulele USB so that I could download a video of the performance I attended.
Sixth & I Historic Synagogue @
- Washington @
, DC @
- Tue, Apr 23, 2013 @
Favorite moment: When Jake invited his brother on the stage to play a song with him. The camaraderie and shared talent was fantastic. @
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