#367 - I Walk the Line

Song - I Walk the Line
Artist - Johnny Cash
Guest - Nathan

This song was a blast to do with Nathan!  This is my favorite karaoke song to hear him sing and we have talked about doing a song together forever.  So glad to finally get the chance to sing with this great, southern gentleman!

#363 - No Turkey for Me

Song - No Turkey for Me
Artist - Me!

This one is for all you vegetarians/vegans out there on Thanksgiving this year! Share this video to get ahead of the "why-don't-you-want-any-turkey??" conversation.
Have a great holiday, no matter you eat!

#360 - We Belong

Song - We Belong
Artist - Pat Benatar
Chord Source

I don't know that anyone loves 80's music more than my friend Mini. She tears it up at karaoke on the regular, but it was lovely to hear her sweet voice stand alone. So much fun!

#358 - You Really Got a Hold on Me

Song - You Really Got a Hold on Me
Artist - Smokey Robinson
Chord Source

Thank you for your patience while we get settled in our new place and I find time and space to work on music stuff! As you can tell I'm a little rusty, but I'm ready to get back to it!

To change things up a bit and keep the content on the blog current, I've decided to open ukudaily up for contributions! Songs don't have to be done on a ukulele, any instrument is great, but I would like to try to keep it to a similar style of video that we have here currently: one to a few people with focus on acoustic covers and originals. If you are interested leave a comment or send me a message and I'll write up a fun introduction for you.

Stay tuned for fun changes on ukudaily!

#350 - The Average Song

Song - The Average Song
Artist - ME!
Chords - If you really want to know them just ask!


I've been tweaking this song for a little while now, I'm pretty happy with where it is finally! This song was inspired by a conversation I had with my friend Jaime. We were noticing how there are only songs written for the very heights and depths of emotion, but never day to day life. Songs are about the overwhelming feelings around love, joy, grief, loss, and sorrow. We thought how funny it would be to hear a song on the radio that was like, "Yeah, that's me! I'm pretty darn average and ok with that!!" I think the result was pretty funny!

*note that my life is actually pretty awesome and the dark parts of this song were added for comedic reasons only :)

#349 - Ukudaily's first open mic!

Huge thanks to everyone who sent supporting thoughts my way and came out for this first open mic performance. It's only 3 songs, but it was a big step for me, I really want to get over my nerves when it comes to performing in front of real humans. I didn't realize how much sitting behind a computer was going to become a crutch for me but it has. It allows me to control ever aspect of a performance and that's just not something that I can maintain if I want to grow as a musician. This open mic was great and I plan to return with regularity, very support, small group of talented musicians and supporters. I have a lot to learn and watching this video is a little cringy for me, but I'm glad I finally took the plunge and moved out from behind the keyboard!

#347 - The Moon Song

Song - The Moon Song
Artist - Karen O
Chord source

#333 - Here in California

Song - Here in California
Artist - Kate Wolf
Chord source

Not feeling my best today so I apologize for looking a little run down. This song has been kicking around in my head for about a week now and I just love it. The lyrics are just beautiful.

#327 - A Little Respect

Song - A Little Respect
Artist - Erasure

This weekend has been the first to really feel like fall in the NW. It was in the high 80s last week and I was not a happy camper. I absolutely LOVE fall so this weather is always welcome in my book. This season always makes me feel very inspired; new haircut, new projects, new outlook!
How is fall treating you so far?

#322 - Somewhere

Song - Somewhere
Artist - Leonard Bernstein
Chord source - http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/t/tom_waits/somewhere_from_west_side_story_crd.htm

Still one of my favorite scenes from one of my favorite musicals. If it doesn't choke you up, you might need to check our pulse to see if your heart is still properly functioning.

#319 - Don't Eat My Heart

Song - Don't Eat My Heart!
Artist - Me!

Yay, an original song for once! Maybe if I write one a year I'll actually have enough to fill an album someday!

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#304 - Call Your Girlfriend

Song - Call Your Girlfriend
Artist - Robyn
Chord Source - http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/r/robyn/call_your_girlfriend_crd.htm (I took it down to the key of "F")

#297 - Mexico

Song - Mexico
Artist - Cake
Chord Source - http://rock.totaltabs.com/tablature/Cake/Mexico_Chord_48481/

Told you I was on a Cake kick! Maybe I will start doing theme weeks! What artists would you like to hear a couple different songs from?

#293 - Yoshimi

Song - Yoshimi
Artist - The Flaming Lips

This is a redo of a song I've done before but it's one of my very favorite to play on the ukulele. We will work on recording a few of my favorites on the new equipment and then maybe someday I'll write some damn songs!

#292 - Jingle Bells

Song - Jingle Bells

Merry Christmas from my family to yours!

#290 - Baby It's Cold Outside

Song - Baby It's Cold Outside
Artist - Frank Loesser

This is a song I have wanted to do for so long, thanks for trying it with me, Billy!

#289 - Little Talks

Song - Little Talks
Artist - Of Monsters and Men

Another two songs with Billy today before he heads home for the holidays!

#288 - It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas

Song - It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas
Artist - Meredith Willson
Chord Source - http://ahabit.com/song7/

It's taken me a while this year, but I finally feel like I'm getting into Christmas!

#267 - Foolish Games

Song - Foolish Games
Artist - Jewel
Chord Source - http://www.e-chords.com/chords/jewel/foolish-games

Some 90s love for ya!