Kids Rock Cigar Box Ukuleles at New Orleans Fest

It was all child's play at the First Annual New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Fest when local students from Encore Academy took the stage with ukuleles and gave a command performance. Eight of the instruments used were cigar box ukuleles, built by the class using kits donated by C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply.

A real highlight of the show happened when the kids performed the traditional standard, "Little Liza Jane" and brought April Mae on stage to sing along.  >> Read more...

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When it comes to Seattle busker, Artis the Spoonman, Pete Seeger said he was "the best spoonplayer in the universe."  Soundgarden wrote an entire song about him.  After watching the video, we believe!

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