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Follow me on my journey as I fall head over heels with all things ukulele. I’ll post covers, original songs, tutorials,cool ukulele finds, and other tid bits I’ve learned.
Cowchella Set 4/7/24
This might be the most fun I've had on stage. I knew from the start that it might be the coolest gig I'd ever play. Taking place at a friend's old farmhouse in Indiana, which is lovingly named Cowchella, smack dab in the middle of the path of totality for the solar eclipse of the sun. The entire weekend was abundantly fun but this little slice of time with me on stage, playing with friends with more friends singing and dancing and vibing with me in the crowd, well it's exactly why I love performing. Thank you to Rick Marquardt (on bass) and Chris DeGirolamo (percussion) for making me look and sound even cooler than I am. And huge thanks to my friends in the crowd who let me melt their faces!! I love you!!
Setlist (*denotes orignal song)
00:42 Hello You Beautiful Thing
4:32 Naturally*
8:13 None of My Business*
12:20 No Moon at All
14:50 Sweet child of Mine
20:50 Find Yourself
25:30 Uncomfortable*
29:47 The Middle
33:33 Better Not*
36:35 The Space Within*
40:58 Standing on a Planet*
44:19 More Yopp*
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Contact me here:
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Don’t forget to play your uke today! ❤️🎵
Setlist (*denotes orignal song)
00:42 Hello You Beautiful Thing
4:32 Naturally*
8:13 None of My Business*
12:20 No Moon at All
14:50 Sweet child of Mine
20:50 Find Yourself
25:30 Uncomfortable*
29:47 The Middle
33:33 Better Not*
36:35 The Space Within*
40:58 Standing on a Planet*
44:19 More Yopp*
Like my Tie Dye? Check out my Etsy store:
jodidamondyes.etsy.com
Contact me here:
GirlMeetsUke00@gmail.com
Join my Facebook Community Page:
groups/3424602190943898/
Don’t forget to play your uke today! ❤️🎵
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None of My Business -Original song on ukulele by Jodi Damon live at Oddfellows Songwriters Round
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I played this song at Oddfellows during their Songwriter's Round on July 15 2023. My generous friends at Cincy Local Music recorded all three of my sets that night and here's the second song I'm releasing from that night. This one is called None of My Business. I wrote it to remind myself that what other people think of my is none of my business. It's a common theme in my music and one I need t...
A Walking Paradox- Original song on ukulele
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Here's another video from the summer. I really enjoy collaborating with percussionists. I think Donny Hall's bongos are a wonderful compliment to the uke. What do you think? A Walking Paradox Lyrics: When we are growing up we try to see what box we fit in. And we're told that it's either or but my box is not singular. Because I'm rational and emotional. I am logical and intuitive. I am musical ...
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea - played on baritone ukulele
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Songwriter's Open Mic- Tuesday, November 28, 2023 I closed out my set with this song by Neutral Milk Hotel. This song just does it for me! So beautiful!! I hope you enjoy it. Big thanks to Donald Hall for jumping in on percussion. Like my Tie Dye? Check out my Etsy store: jodidamondyes.etsy.com Contact me here: GirlMeetsUke00@gmail.com Join my Facebook Community Page: groups/342460...
What You Don't Say - Original song live at Oddfellows Songwriters Round July 15 2023
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Another big thanks to my friends at Cincy Local Music for the video. Much love Mike and Joellen! I wrote this song many, many years ago. I don't perform it very regularly, but it remains one of my favorites. Thanks for listening. What You Don't Say: You say be patient and just give me space. But all I can think about is how I long for your embrace. I know you can't hear it But my heart breaks e...
Birth of a Song - original song
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It's been a while since I've posted. The second half of the year is proving to be a challenging one. But I have quite a few videos that my friends at Cincy Local Music were kind enough to produce for me when I participated in a Songwriter's Round last July. Let's kick it off with an oldie but a goodie. I wrote this song during a self-inflicted song writing challenge. It is an example of a song ...
Standing on a Planet with NEW third verse - original song on Ko’Aloha Opio ukulele
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Sorry for the poor video on this one. I didn’t bring a tripod and only decided to record it moments before performing. But I love the way my new song, Standing on a Planet, is evolving and I just love the way it sounds with two percussionists (shout out to Donnie Hall and Jordan Alan Jackson). So I decided to share. This is a songwriters open mic that meets once a month in a church. Churches ar...
Breathe - on Blackbird Ukulele
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I had kind of forgotten about this song but I recently remembered how it stopped me in my tracks the first time I heard it. I just love it, and I love it even more now that I’ve gotten up close and personal with it. I love playing covers and only play ones that I can connect with in some way. Please enjoy Anna Nalick’s Breathe. Like my Tie Dye? Check out my Etsy store: jodidamondyes.etsy.com Co...
Standing on a Planet- original song on Baritone Ukulele
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I played my new song at the Fretboard Brewing Company open mic last night. lyrics: STANDING ON A PLANET It's a good day to be standing on a planet Floating through outer space, circling the sun. And it's a good thing to do what makes you happy Cause if you feel good, that's good for everyone! Doo do do dooo do dooo do do (etc) It's a good thing that our bodies are still living. That means it's ...
None of My Business- original song with intro
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I checked out a songwriter's open mic last night and had such a great time! It is such a treat to have a listening audience. They even inspired me to share the story behind my song, None of My Business. I hope you enjoy it! Like my Tie Dye? Check out my Etsy store: etsy.me/3b4qUBe Contact me here: GirlMeetsUke00@gmail.com Join my Facebook Community Page: groups/3424602190943898/ Do...
Just Like me - an original song on ukulele
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I performed one of my oldest songs at Fretboard open mic this week. Like my Tie Dye? Check out my Etsy store: jodidamondyes.etsy.com Contact me here: GirlMeetsUke00@gmail.com Join my Facebook Community Page: groups/3424602190943898/ Don’t forget to play your uke today! ❤️🎵
Bittersweet- an original song on ukulele
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I performed this song recently at the Ohio Ukulele Campout ❤️ It has become one of my favorites. I actually have 2 versions of it. This is the one I rewrote to be describe my feelings when on a zoom with people whom I love. Don’t forget to play YOUR uke today. Contact me here: GirlMeetsUke00@gmail.com Join my Facebook Community Page: groups/3424602190943898/
Ukulele Review- Bondi Arcadia Mahogany Concert BO-EM-C
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Time to review the Bondi Arcadia Mahogany concert ukulele (model BO-EM-C). Check out the ukulele here: www.bondiukuleles.com/products/arcadia-mahogany-concert-ukulele-bundle-premium Check out my previous Bondi Review here: ua-cam.com/video/A9kQYrt7kIE/v-deo.html Contact me here: GirlMeetsUke00@gmail.com Join my Facebook Community Page: groups/3424602190943898/ Don’t forget to play...
Rockin 2 originals on ukulele- Better Not and None of My Business
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Just played these two songs at last nights open mic. They’re not new but they have evolved a lot from the time I first wrote them. And both happen to be ones that I think Clara (my blackbird ukulele) was just made to play ❤️ Don’t forget to play YOUR uke today. Whether it’s for others or just for yourself- go grab some joy 😊 Contact me here: GirlMeetsUke00@gmail.com Join my Facebook Community P...
Unboxing a Bondi Arcadia Mahogany Concert Ukulele BO-EM-C
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I finally got around to unboxing this Bondi arcadia mahogany concert ukulele (model BO-EM-C). So far I think she’s mighty pretty 😊 Tune in for my complete review bynext week 😄 Check out the ukulele here: www.bondiukuleles.com/products/arcadia-mahogany-concert-ukulele-bundle-premium Contact me here: GirlMeetsUke00@gmail.com Join my Facebook Community Page: groups/3424602190943898/ D...
None of my Business- a ukulele original
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None of my Business- a ukulele original
Playing my favorite mashup at The Comet - Avett brothers and Rolling stones
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Playing my favorite mashup at The Comet - Avett brothers and Rolling stones
Triple J Threat at Fretboard Brewing Company Open mic - Ukulele, Cajon, and Guitar
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Triple J Threat at Fretboard Brewing Company Open mic - Ukulele, Cajon, and Guitar
Dead Flowers - on ukulele (open mic at Fretboard)
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Dead Flowers - on ukulele (open mic at Fretboard)
Have It All - Brown County Family Band
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Have It All - Brown County Family Band
The Universe - a Danielle Ate The Sandwich ukulele cover
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The Universe - a Danielle Ate The Sandwich ukulele cover
Hotel Yorba - two ukuleles and a cajon (Fretboard open mic)
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Hotel Yorba - two ukuleles and a cajon (Fretboard open mic)
One by U2 on ukulele and Cajon- Fretboard Brewing open mic
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One by U2 on ukulele and Cajon- Fretboard Brewing open mic
The Middle on Ukulele and Cajon- open mic at Fretboard Brewing
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The Middle on Ukulele and Cajon- open mic at Fretboard Brewing
None of my Business - band practice 10-30-21
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None of my Business - band practice 10-30-21
No Hard Feelings - Avett Brothers song on a Blackbird ukulele
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No Hard Feelings - Avett Brothers song on a Blackbird ukulele
Ohio Ukulele Campout Open mic: Untitled #4 (Happier With Nothing)
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Ohio Ukulele Campout Open mic: Untitled #4 (Happier With Nothing)
Summer open mic series: Drift Away (on ukulele)
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Summer open mic series: Drift Away (on ukulele)
Thanks for this, very well done
Nice job.
Ahhh. I was just searching for Avett ukulele and you were the first hit. 🎉
How’s your playing coming along?
I'm listening on a mid-range phone and they sound quite different. Finger-picked, the Nylgut sounds sweeter and the Titanium more "focussed" so preference seems subjective. Strummed, there's a loud, percussive sound at the point of contact, which I don't like. I've noticed it on other videos and thought people had their mic too close. Perhaps it would sound better if you were further away than with the Aquilas. I think the claims made for the New Nylgut are relative to their previous formulation, rather than to competitors, so not a contradiction. I just bought a low-G string for an Enya Nova-U Mini on Alex's recommendation. The plastic frets can't take wound strings so I bought a Freemont Blackline. Delivery in the UK was as fast as our Post Office ever achieves.
what is the string?
what is the string?
For the folks in Europe (EU), the RightOn straps are made in Spain so they may be readily available and at a good price. The strap can be worn over the opposite shoulder, especially helpful if you hold the ukulele at a higher angle. Due to a sensitive neck (herniated discs, etc.), I preferred the double hook with strap across the back because the single hook straps focus the weight on the back of the neck.
To me the mahogony sounds the most mellow. And koa sounds brighter than mahogony. The spruce sounds very responsive and punchy with more sustain. I like the mahohony the best. A lot of great ukuleles are made of solid mahogony and I think with good reason. It seems to suit the instrument very well.
Ahhhhhhhh. You rock :)
hows the action on the flea uke could you let me know thanks
So much difference between the two! The Outdoor sounded more like a traditional uke, with its bright, somewhat twangy sound. The Waterman was really quite mellow, maybe too much so. But what bothered me was the intonation issue as you worked your way up the fretboard on the Waterman. That would make me crazy. Speaking of frets, I'm actually eyeing the Enya Nova U Mini (sort of a soprano), because it actually has 17 frets, which I would find very useful for a few songs. I prefer the traditional appearance of these, honestly. But I don't know, I can't see laying out more money for a knockaround uke than I paid for both of my "real" ukes. I got good deals on them, but still.
just beautiful. you made it so real. Such a beautiful voice.
Charming video. love your singing and playing style.
Thank you 😃
Visually, from the start, I took the one on the left to be the expensive one, as did others. But we're not looking at it up close or holding it so we don't know what's wood and what's plastic, for example. So kudos to Kmise for making a ukulele that at least looks nice! And more than that, one that is playable. Just an aside: there are not many instruments - except maybe a recorder, or a harmonica, both of which are far more limited in the range of musical expression than a ukulele - where you can get something that is a genuine musical instrument, that you can play, and make real music with, for fifty bucks. When you think about what goes into making a musical instrument, which requires some degree of precision and art and craft, and takes a certain amount of time, and it has to be packaged and delivered, it is utterly mind-boggling that this can be done for $50. End of spiel. Back to the main story. Ok, look. The expensive one sounds better. It is more "precise." Has more depth of flavor, to borrow a culinary term. It gives each string the agency to act on its own, rather than becoming sort of a mishmash of sounds. It's like the difference between a mattress with individual pocket springs, like the ones they advertise with a glass of wine not being spilled when someone lays down on the other side of the mattress, and an old-school mattress, where the springs are clustered under the whole surface, so that when one person moves, the other person feels it. The expensive ukulele is the pocket-coil mattress. Is it worth it? Yes, to someone who can afford it. But it depends on what you're after. I currently have two ukuleles, a concert size that is rather mellow and calming, and a soprano, that's much more perky and lively. I love them both. And I'm shopping for the next three, of course. I paid about $100 for each of the two I have currently, and both were bought second hand. I'd prefer to stick to pre-owned instruments. It's nice to have one with some music already preloaded. :) I'm a life-long musician, but only about an 8 month ukulele player. I say: get the best instrument you can afford, and go for it. Watch a ton of videos before you buy one, so at least you'll learn what they are saying about each one. Patterns will emerge. Then go to Amazon, go to eBay, go to Reverb, check local listings (like craigslist). Try to play some in person at a store, if there is one nearby. There's nothing like getting your hands on a think to tell you whether you like it or not! But do it. Expect to be frustrated! Expect for your fingers to hurt a bit! Expect not to be as good at it as you thought you'd be. But practice, a little every day, and be patient. If you get 1% better at it every day you practice, and you practice every day, you'll be noticeably better after a month. You need to keep your eye on the horizon. Keep practicing. It is amazing to watch and hear what happens.
Thank you for your insightful comment. I hope you are enjoying your ukulele journey ❤️
Video quality could have been better btw thanku for your review loved it 💕
This comparison is not very useful as the sound difference is caused mainly by differences in microphone distance and positioning respect with the sound source.. If you want to do a fair comparison you need to take measures and make sure everything is as similar as possible..
Nice. It sounds good!
I'm generally not the biggest fan of the Nylguts, but I have to admit they sound a bit rounder to me for this particular uke . . . . Thanks for posting!!
Are you the sister of Joe Bonamassa ?
Would not touch Aquila Red. Notorious for breaking even when initial tuning
Akila do not match
You ought to only do reviews if you have all the information, and have the correct information.
This was really helpful, thank you! I've played soprano/concert ukes for years and I've been thinking I'd like to add baritone. A music store chain near me is going out of business (😢) and everything is on sale. After watching this, I definitely feel like it's time to take the plunge!
Yay! Glad it was helpful. Enjoy this next phase in your musical journey ❤️
Those are great places to buy great ukuleles. But, unfortunately they are over my pricepoint of < $100. The Makala Dolfins are fine, but I don't consider them appropriate for a senior adult.
Why not? Senior adults deserve pretty colors and fun instruments too.
Play that funky music white girl!
I love the sound of these. It has that sort of high pitch resonance singing sort of sound that originally attracted me to soprano uke but stronger. If I had one I would just play it like a regular ukulele.
I'm not sure why you call the strings more like an acoustic guitar. The bass strings of a classical guitar are always metal wound (just as with a ukulele).
Strings on a ukulele are typically not metal wound unless it’s a baritone or a low g
@@girlmeetsuke2980 Ah, right! It's been a while since I've played a uke that wasn't a baritone.
Stock strings much brighter. Reds more "loose" guitar sound, like floppy strings.
Loved it! So proud of you ❤
looking good and sounding good young lady
00:42 Hello You Beautiful Thing 4:32 Naturally* 8:13 None of My Business* 12:20 No Moon at All 14:50 Sweet child of Mine 20:50 Find Yourself 25:30 Uncomfortable* 29:47 The Middle 33:33 Better Not* 36:35 The Space Within 40:58 Standing on a Planet* 44:19 More Yopp*
4:53 I liked the mahogany the best on most of your samples!
0:47 In the world of mandolins - they traditionally put maple back and sides with a spruce top! 😀
Martin’s for me… much more brighter. 😀🥳
You are so lucky. We have no Caramel guitar in India.
Thank you so much! I was able to purchase the RightOn! strap from Reverb. The cost is $39 plus tax.
Hi @GirlMeetsUke, I AM SO HAPPY I CLICKED ON YOUR CHANNEL!!! I LOVE THIS VIDEO! It’s just the information I was searching for & I love your sing along tutorial!!! I just attended a Uke meet up & they handed me a uke to use & we played & sang that Wagon Wheel song among others! NEW SUBSCRIBER HERE searching for my new uke!!! ❤ PS, I love your voice, you can really sing!!! And my favorite is the baritone! I’ve always wanted to learn to play guitar so I am definitely getting the baritone uke at some point! I want all 4 of them!!! 😂
I approached the baritone ukulele (and music) from an opposite angle than yourself. but… glad to have found you!
I think the Oscar Schmidt definitely sounds better, but the Kmise also sounds great for the price.
Thanks for the review.
did you seal any?
I was always cautious about painting a ukulele … thought it might affect the sound. Any info out there?
It’s hard to compare when the strings are on different ukes.
It’s the same uke
Aquila is like saying kleenex, people are probably going to pick it no matter what, but titanium will work for me on my Kala baritone uke !
Thanks so much for this. I'm experimenting!
Great tips and lovely playing.
Why didn't you put the last one on the bottom of the heel as well, like you did the 2nd one? That seems like the best option without any twisting & cleanest look.
looking and sounding good young lady
Great concert! Thanks for posting.
I heard Denise ask if she could put her name on all the raffle tickets 😂❤