About

It doesn’t get more Austin than this! An outdoor event at an iconic Austin spot!

An event for all ages, enjoy the wide range of ukulele sounds from the Austin Ukestra, instructor Kevin Carroll and special guests!

Kevin Carroll, whom the Austin Statesman has named, “The Pied Piper of ukulele players,” is an accomplished guitar player who has toured with Charlie Robison and Jimmy LaFave.
(Please see full Austin Statesman article here: http://kevincarroll.net/about)

The Austin Ukestra is made up of ukulele performers/enthusiasts ranging from age 13 to 67, under the direction of ukulele teacher, Kevin Carroll. Held twice yearly, the event emphasizes diversity, range and beauty of the ukulele, as well as the diversity of ukulele performers and enthusiasts.

Kevin Carroll teaches ukulele locally, nationally and internationally. He is a performing and recording artist, and teaches both private and group music lessons to all ages and levels in Austin, TX.

He has launched a ukulele-based music education charity called edUKEcation.org which brings lessons and instruments to schools and students with limited resources. Equally passionate about music, education and ukulele, Kevin seeks to inspire and empower students to exercise their birthright of making music.

Kevin’s scope of teaching includes Texas-based music, blues, soul, funk, slide ukulele, family music facilitation, ukulele ensembles, and beginners of all ages. He has been a resident of Austin, TX for over 20 years where he has played guitar and toured across the globe with Americana artists such as the Flatlanders (Joe Ely, Butch Hancock and Jimmie Dale Gilmore), Jimmy LaFave, Alejandro Escovedo, Robyn Ludwick , Charlie and Bruce Robison and many others. In addition to leading his own groups as a singer-songwriter, Kevin has produced albums and written songs for several Austin artists. 
 

Event Details

• Date: May 1, 2016
• Time: 1 PM
• Venue: Threadgill's South
• Website: http://kevincarroll.net/ukulele-joy

Ticket Information

• Cost: $5 (online/no fee) , $15 (door)
• Phone: 512.739.5946

Presenter Details

• Name: edUKEcation.org

edUKEcation.org is an Austin based charity started by musician/teacher Kevin Carroll that uses the ukulele as a vehicle for teaching children, young adults and families musical literacy, while encouraging the ideals of citizenship, teamwork and cultural exchange through learning and teaching. Our mission is to provide access to instruments and instruction to youth at minimal prices and to offer workshops and performances to the public on a regular and on-going basis. The creation, publication and dissemination of ukulele curriculum and content that reflects the varied cultures, musical traditions and rich heritage of Texas is an on-going project. Expanding the awareness, appreciation and understanding of the ukulele in Austin and beyond is a continuous objective. Donations fund workshops at schools, churches, community centers and provide opportunities for students and families to receive instruments at 0-25% of retail cost. Funding also provides scholarships to Ukulele Summer Camps, private and groups lessons with Kevin Carroll edUKEcator. edUKEcation has established the Austin edUKEcation Ukestra, a multi-generational community orchestra that performs in around Austin to raise donations and spread goodwill and ukulele joy.

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