Guests: Mike Hind, Ben HassengerHosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown

The Fall is bringing the cold air down from Canada into Lansing, home of returning guest Ben Hassenger. We’re also bringing in the warmth from Bermuda with first time guest Mike Hind. You’ll get a sneak peak at what it was like at Wonderstruck, get some tips on performing, building a better ukulele club, and so much more.

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Shoutouts:• Cynthia, Michelle and Jody - it was great to meet you in person at Wonderstruck. • Ukulele Rob and the St. John’s Second Saturday Uke Gathering - Mahalo for mentioning the OokTown Podcast• Rose for starting the “Ukulele Highway” podcast - congratulations! • Plymouth Ukulele Group - they did a fantastic job at the opening of the “Living Aloha” exhibit at the Global Village Museum • Dave from ukulelego.com

Links: • Ep. 72 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3uuXWDhG90• Ukulele Festival of Scotland: https://ukulelefestivalofscotland.co.uk/ • Mike Hind: https://mikehind.bandcamp.com/ • Tribal Rites Tattoo in Fort Collins: http://www.tribalritestattoo.com/ • Peace, Love, and Donuts: https://www.peaceloveandlittledonuts.com/ • Wonderstruck Ukulele Academy: https://www.wonderstruckukuleleacademy.com/ • Might Use Day: http://mightyukeday.com/ • Jake Shimabukuro (“The Greatest Day”): http://jakeshimabukuro.com/ • Uketoberfest: http://college.interlochen.org/adult-classes/uketoberfest • Flea Bitten Dawgs: http://www.fleabittendawgs.com/ • The Dock in Bermuda: https://www.fairmont.com/southampton-bermuda/dining/thedock/ • Grand Norther Ukulele Festival: http://northernuke.com/ • Zoë Bestel: http://zoebestel.co.uk/ • Unplug The Wood: http://www.unplugthewood.com/ • Ukulele Kings & Ben Hassenger:http://benhassenger.com/music/the-ukulele-kings/ • Mid-west Uke Camp: http://www.midwestukecamp.com/ • Janey Klein: http://www.janetklein.com/web/main.htm • Ukulele Magazine: http://www.ukulelemag.com/ • Lansing Area Ukulele Group: https://benhassenger.com/laugh/ • Ohana DIY ukuleles: https://ohana-music.com/product-tag/diy-kit/ • Mikes found his happy place | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Lifestyle: http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130716/ISLAND/707169999 • Little Drummer Girl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cozHT9QaFJo • Moe’s BBQ in Denver: https://moesdenver.com/englewood-bbq-restaurant-sports-bar/