Jake Shimabukuro
Brisbane Powerhouse
When it comes to playing the ukelele, Jake Shimabukuro, aka the Ukelele Wizard, is in a league of his own. The young acclaimed Hawaiian musician, who is performing for one night at the Brisbane Powerhouse, has taken the four-string, two-octave instrument to places never imagined or heard before in his awe-inspiring performances.
His music runs the gamut from rock to bluegrass, jazz to blues, classical to folk in a concert that is guaranteed to amaze with its deep musicality and stunning virtuosity.
This extraordinary talent, along with his natural entertainer’s flair, has led to him working with the legendary Alan Parsons, earned him comparisons to Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis, won accolades from the likes of Eddie Vedder and to his being hailed a ‘musical hero’ by Rolling Stone magazine.
He has also collaborated with musical greats Bette Midler, Jimmy Buffett, Cindi Lauper and Ziggy Marley to name a few.
In a nutshell – This is a concert that no ukulele fan or player will want to miss.
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Jake Shimabukuro
Brisbane Powerhouse
119 Lamington St
New Farm
Apr 2 7.30
$63-$74