The
Gloucestershire Ukuladies
A little bit about ourselves...
The Gloucestershire Ukuladies came into being in February 2013, when the chance came to perform at a local Ukulele festival in the Forest of Dean as an all female group - the main aim was to give us girls a chance to perform in our own right and to have a little fun along the way. Despite a few nerves, our performance was so well received that night, we decided to carry on and haven't looked back since.. We play a wide repertoire of well known songs and try to make them our own, through a combination of ever-expanding range of ukuleles, singing styles, actions and audience participation.
Our fee is modest although coffee and cake is also welcome!
From classic hits by ELO and the Beatles to toe-tapping jazz tunes, their repertoire spanned across genres, ensuring that there was something for everyone to enjoy... their genuine warmth and connection with the audience left a lasting impression...we will definitely be seeing the Ukuladies again.
Beverley, Activity Coordinator, Bishops Cleeve Care Home
Wow, what great entertainment the Ukuladies gave us...many Christmas songs and music played with perfection...members joined in singing and some even dancing...members of the band all had friendly personalities and came over with smiles and jokes...a great time was had by all members...would not hesitate in having a return visit by this band again.
Sue Romero, Hucclecote Wednesday Club
Thank you and your wonderful group for the wonderful Christmas entertainment you gave us last Friday. Everybody loved it. The music and singing, the jokes, the quiz and also the information about ukuleles and their different sizes and sounds. It really was the start of Christmas.
Ann Williams, Painswick Friday Club
Some nice things people have said about us...
Current members...
Anna Thomas, Julie Jefferies (percussion), Julie Porter, Karen Evans, Paula Popple, G.R.Porter (guest bassist)
Cheltenham has hosted the Ukulele Festival of Great Britain for quite a few years now. In the early days, in addition to the marvellous professional acts, the festival put out a challenge to us amateurs to show what we can do. Videos were made, votes cast and prizes awarded - 2014 saw the Ukuladies win with their Hawaiian version of the Andrews sisters song "Don't sit under the Apple Tree"!
In October 2013, the Ukuladies were asked to perform at a charity concert at St John the Baptist church in Edge. We were quite taken aback to be met by actress and former Loose Women regular, Lisa Maxwell, who was acting as compere that evening. By the end of the night, not only was Lisa introducing our songs but singing along with us as well! We often wonder if Lisa was inspired to take up the ukulele....