Please support those
who support our ukulele community!
who support our ukulele community!
Magic Fluke Ukuleles & Banjolele
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* 1 Flea Soprano * 1 Fluke Concert *
* 1 Firefly Soprano Banjolele * |
Comments from Magic Fluke Flea and Fluke Players -
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- Flea Owner on Magic Fluke Website - This is my 3rd Magic Fluke instrument and as time goes by I am convinced of one important thing: everyone should own a Flea!
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2025 GMUG Magic Fluke Prizes
Magic Fluke Prizes Paid For by the Twin Cities Ukulele Club.
Willie's Guitars (and Lots of Great Ukuleles)
* * * Special Drawing Prizes * * *
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Not your average prizes! Willie is a collector of vintage ukuleles, and he has donated vintage ukes for GMUG attendees. Some are beautiful wall hangers and some might be perfect for budding luthiers.
"None are cheap junk!" |
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Here are a few special vintage ukuleles from the 2024 GMUG.
Click on a photo to enlarge.
Willie's vintage ukes will go to those who register to be part of this special prize drawing. In other words, those who really want one of Willie's vintage ukes will fill out a special drawing ticket in addition to their regular drawing ticket.
St. Paul Guitar Repair - 2 $50 Gift Certificates
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100+ Years of Combined Experience
Between founders Ron Tracy & Michele Beardsley, and their talented team of luthiers at St. Paul Guitar Repair, a wealth of experience and knowledge ensures your instruments receive the best possible care and advice. Helping your instruments sound their best today, and for many years to come. From repairs to set ups, strings, accessories, and just plain honest expert advice, St. Paul Guitar repair is the best! |
Click on the St. Paul Guitar Repair logo above and scroll way down for testimonials from a few heavy hitters you just may recognize!
Aaron and Nicole Keim - Ukulele Books & CD
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Aaron and Nicole are the Quiet American. In Hood River, Oregon, they live an artistic life: making music, building musical instruments, teaching music, writing books, crafting folk art, and raising their son Henry. Their connection to folk tradition is undeniable, even as they find new ways to sing old songs and incorporate music and art into their teaching and performing.
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Click on the photo to go to the Quiet American Store. Great ukulele books and digital downloads.
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Influenced by Depression era string band music and the folk revival, they use ukulele, banjo, and accordion to accompany their old-time tunes, harmony singing and audience sing-alongs.
Aaron is also a luthier who builds ukuleles and banjos as Beansprout Musical Instruments. They have been the artistic directors for Menucha Ukulele Band Camp in Corbett, Oregon and are the artistic directors for the Port Townsend Ukulele Festival in Port Townsend, WA.
Aaron is also a luthier who builds ukuleles and banjos as Beansprout Musical Instruments. They have been the artistic directors for Menucha Ukulele Band Camp in Corbett, Oregon and are the artistic directors for the Port Townsend Ukulele Festival in Port Townsend, WA.
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Ukulele Magazine
3 One-Year Subscriptions Ukulele Magazine is giving three one-year subscriptions to their wonderful magazine. This is a great information source on ukulele history, ukuleles, uke accessories, and really good "how to play ukulele better" articles for all ukulele players, and it is just plain fun to read! A Ukulele Magazine subscription is a must for ukers! |
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Plus - We'll be handing out copies of Ukulele Magazine to those at GMUG!
Key Tags for All Who Attend GMUG
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Leslie Stunkard is a long time generous Twin Cities Ukulele Club jammer. She just happens to be a whiz with a 3D printer and has printed a number of items for our TCUC jammers and previous GMUGs. This time it is a key tag, and there will be one for everyone who attends the 2025 GMUG.
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Fine print about the prize drawings - To be eligible, drawing winners must attend the 2025 Great Minnesota Uke Gathering on Friday or Saturday, November 7 or 8, 2025, must sign-in at a GMUG ukulele workshop or jam before 6:00 p.m. Saturday, must actually attend one of the Friday or Saturday GMUG ukulele workshops or jams, and must be present at the prize drawing to win. The prizes must be picked up by the winner at the time of the winner announcement. A prize winner will be announced at the Friday evening Open Mic in the Europa Room, another will be announced at 12:45 p.m. in the Regency Ballroom, and another in the Europa Room Saturday evening immediately after the THUG concert. Only one prize may be won/will be awarded per attendee. If the winner is not present, the prize will be given to the next person selected in our random computer generated drawing.
Why - Because You just never see someone playing a uke without a smile on their face!
Questions - Contact - greatmnukegath[email protected]
Questions - Contact - greatmnukegath[email protected]
The Great Minnesota Uke Gathering is Organized by the Twin Cities Ukulele Club GMUG Planning Group - Bill Beckman (Co-Chair), Don Harju (Co-Chair), Jo Moser (Co-Chair), Tony Anthonisen (Co-Chair), Craig Rothfolk (Co-Chair), Ryan Carlson, Steve Forslund, Karen Olson, Will Ribbens, Bruce Weaver, and Mickie Weaver