The New England Ukulele Festival will take place in Newton, at the American Legion Post 440 in Newton (295 California Street) on Sunday, May 3, 11AM-5PM. It’s a free, joyous music celebration featuring the top ukulele performers and groups from across the New England region, with special guest Ray Cygrymus and hosted by Kimo Hussey.
The festival will feature seven ukulele groups from across New England, plus an incredibly talented headliner, Ray Cygrymus, who will be doing a multi-level workshop (suitable for beginners through advanced – bring your uke!) and a solo performance. Kimo Hussey is flying over from Hawai’i to be the Master of Ceremonies! Uncle Kimo is ukulele OG, and will perform, talk story, and also be available to chat about your uke questions.
There will be a big vendor room with artisans, a luthier for your repair questions and needs, a ukulele puppeteer, a caricature artist, food for purchase, and a cash bar.
The online auction has celebrity-autographed ukuleles (signed by folks like actor Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers, bluegrass great Del McCoury and his band, the Dropkick Murphys, members of the Boston Red Sox, Grammy-winner Tom Paxton, Tom Rush, and more), lessons from amazing instructors (Craig Chee and Sarah Maisell, Peter Moss, Neal Chin, Christopher Davis-Shannon, etc.), instruments, and more!
This special event isn’t just about music; it’s about making a difference. All proceeds will support the Ukulele Kids Club (UKC), a nonprofit organization that brings the power of the ukulele and music therapy to children and youth worldwide. Donations of any amount are gratefully accepted, but not required.
If you like or are curious about ukulele, you will love attending this FREE festival!
