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