Jake's back in town!
Jake returns to Hawaii after a month-long tour of Japan.
Come down to Waikiki on Friday, June 1st for the Waikiki Under the Stars festival
to see 'Hawaii's Favorite Entertainer' showcase his uke mastery!
Friday, June 1
Waikiki Under the Stars
Honolulu, HI
Street festival on Kalakaua Ave. between Seaside and Lewers
Also Natural Vibrations, Justin Young, Ernie Cruz, Jr., Danny Couch and more!
Having sold over 100,000 copies worldwide it's no wonder why the
Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts has
nominated Jake's Gently Weeps for a 2007 Na Hoku Hanohano Award
in the 'Best Instrumental Album of the Year' category.
Gently Weeps cracked the Borders Local Top 10 list 28 times, remaining in the
top 5 for 17 straight weeks following its September release. The album also
appeared on the Billboard Magazine weekly World Music Chart 16 times,
debuting at the #2 spot.
Much of the album's success is due in part to the popular internet video clip of Jake in
Central Park playing George Harrison's While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Called
"a jaw-dropping display of virtuosity on ukulele," and "one of
the great Beatles covers of all time," by Joel Selvin of the San Francisco
Chronicle, the clip has become a You Tube favorite with over 1.5 million combined views!
Now headlining his own tours and regularly selling out venues, the video clip has
undoubtedly helped to get new fans into seats, but it's Jake's amazing performances
that bring them to their feet.
Recognized as Hawaii's 2006 Favorite Entertainer of the Year, Jake is
nominated again for the People's Choice 'Favorite Entertainer' Hoku Award, where
the winner is decided by public vote. Ballots are available at all Borders and
Borders Express locations in Hawaii.
Please vote for Jake TODAY!!!
JUNE TOUR SCHEDULE
More details at www.jakeshimabukuro.com
Thursday, June 7 @ 8pm
Shermerhorn Symphony Center
Nashville, TN
Opening: Jeff Peterson, Kohala and traditional Hula dancers
and Native Hawaiian chanter
Friday, June 8 @ 8pm
Bijou Theatre
Knoxville, TN
With The Greencards
Saturday, June 9 @ 8pm
Blue Ridge Performing Arts Center
Hendersonville, NC
Sunday, June 10 @ 3pm
Blue Ridge Performing Arts Center
Hendersonville, NC
Monday, June 11 @ 6:45pm
Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour
Lexington, KY
Live from Kentucky Theater
Broadcast on over 400 radio stations
Wednesday, June 13 @ 8pm
The Coach House
San Juan Capistrano
Thursday, June 14 @ 7:30pm
Key Club
Los Angeles, CA
Friday, June 15 @ 8pm
Sunset Center
Carmel, CA
With Del McCoury Band
Saturday, June 16 @ 11:30am
Live Oak Festival
Santa Barbara, CA
Monday, June 18 @ Time TBD
The Orpheum Theater
Flagstaff, AZ
With The Greencards
Tuesday, June 19 @ 8pm
Ft. Lewis College Community Concert
Durango, CO
With The Greencards
Wednessday, June 20 @ 8pm
Kenley Centennial Amphitheater
Layton, UT
With The Greencards
Thursday, June 21 @ 8pm
Grande River Vineyards
Palisade, CO
With The Greencards
Friday, June 22 @ 7pm
Rio Grande Zoo
Albuquerque, NM
With The Greencards
Saturday, June 23 @ Time TBD
Snowmass Village Mall
Snowmass Village, CO
With The Greencards
Sunday, June 24 @ Time TBD
Trilogy Lounge
Boulder, CO
Wednesday, June 27
Private Event Maui
Thursday, June 28 @ 10pm
Charley's
Paia, Maui, HI
HAVE A GREAT MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!
www.jakeshimabukuro.com