Uke Fest West Evening Show

Featuring Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel with support from: U-Kew-Lele, Ben Rouse.

Craig Chee:
Before leaving Hawaii for college Craig wanted to bring something to share on the mainland that gave distinction of coming from the islands. In his summer breaks from the University of Oregon, Craig had the pleasure of studying under ukulele greats Jake Shimabukuro and Troy Fernandez. Ever since then Craig has been trying to further experiment with the ukulele in settings that aren't typically associated with the instrument. With many collaborations and festivals around the world Craig is now working on his latest album with fiancée Sarah Maisel and we are delighted that as well as a performance at Uke Fest - West.

Sarah Maisel:
Joining us from San Diego, USA via the Grand Northern Ukulele Festival 'The Queen of Ukulele Jazz' With 3 albums under her ukulele strap it was in 2013 that she really took the ukulele world by storm with international performances at festivals around the world such as 'The Ukulele Festival of Great Britain' and
'The Cairns Ukulele Festival' it was also in this year that she met and began collaborating with her now fiancée Craig Chee which lead to more world touring and recording an International Limited release album 'Say When' As well as performing a Uke Fest - West.

Ben Rouse:
He's a solo ukulele player playing a mix of finger blistering arrangements from rock and pop to classical music. Ben plays in a modern style but he is equally known for his efforts to take the ukulele to the next level. He uses loop pedals and rock poses alongside just very good playing. Ben is guaranteed to make you smile and may even make you say, “wow!” in ukulele excitement. As well as performing at Uke Fest - West.

Ukewlele:
Representing the locals, Ukewlele is a community band based in Kew! Formed at our ukulele home 'Ritz Music and Tuition Centre' Ukewlele guarantee to put a smile on your face and will get you dancing in your seats with covers of classic such as 'Johnny Be Goode'.