http://www.doctortrey.com Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:21:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Although plans change, we wanted to let you know what our live schedule is every week in case you wanted to tune in live, call or chat during the program. So this weeks schedule: 05-18-08 Cubworld will be joining us in studio.  Sorry it's been so long but in a ... http://www.doctortrey.com/2007/06/28/live-show-alert-sticky/ Since the John Heckathorn article, many of you have asked about where you can see Mailani Makainai. Here's the current list: Mailaniʻs upcoming gigs: July 4th The Willows 6:00-8:30 pm July 11th Haleʻiwa Joes 8:30-11:00 pm (Kāneʻohe location) July 25th Uncles @ pier 38 6:00-9:00 pm Aug 1st Uncles @ pier 38 6:00-9:00 pm http://www.doctortrey.com/2008/06/10/mailanis-upcoming-gigs/ Working with Mailani has already proven itself to be quite rewarding. Listening to her music before anyone else does is a treat. It was quite a night at the Willows a few Fridayʻs ago. The crowd watching Mailani and Jenn work it was filled with friendly faces and industry hot ... http://www.doctortrey.com/2008/06/06/john-heckathorn-writes-about-mailani-makainai/ We are joined on this program not only by Vern Brown but also by Jake aka Cubworld of Sellaband fame. We talk about fishing, Dr. Trey's operation, Colon Cleansing and much more. Oh and we also settle on who we're voting for on the Hōkū Awards. Cubworld ... http://www.doctortrey.com/2008/05/19/kickin-it-in-the-dressing-room/ If youʻre one of those who have crazy chops yet somehow it always sounds messy, this ones for you. This is not so much a trick, itʻs more of a necessity. Consider the metronome to help you get your playing cleaned up. Before you begin, pick a ... http://www.doctortrey.com/2008/05/13/is-your-%ca%bbukulele-playing-sloppy/ As you all know, well at least the tens of you who listen to the podcast, Nine Inch Nails is one of my favorite groups.  Here's the great news for those of you who share my passion.  If you have yet to download their free album visit their website to ... http://www.doctortrey.com/2008/05/13/free-nin-album/ This question gets asked quite often by my students and I thought I would address it here. Shaping the nail to play the ʻukulele can amount to a bit of trial and error. Hereʻs a few suggestions to set you on your way. First off, let me ... http://www.doctortrey.com/2008/05/09/nail-shaping-for-the-%ca%bbukulele/ Congratulations to all the finalists.  Personally I'd like to congratulate those who I've had the chance to work with this past year.  So, a special congrats to:  Mighty J, King Kekai, Hula Records for the Tribute to Gabby slack key compilation and the Hawai'i Falsetto Contest winners Vol. 8, and ... http://www.doctortrey.com/2008/05/02/na-hoku-hanohano-awards-final-ballot-revealed/ Check out this press release i found on The Open Press Fortuna, CA (OPENPRESS) April 23, 2008 -- When you think top-selling stringed instruments, chances are you aren’t envisioning the ukulele among them. But that’s where you’d be wrong… at least at Fortuna Music Mart. The humble and oft-maligned ukulele ranks third ... http://www.doctortrey.com/2008/04/22/ukuleles-they%e2%80%99re-not-just-for-don-ho-anymore/ Those of you in the industry are quite aware of one of the Hawaii music industry's most influential cast members. He's been on stage at the Hoku awards for many years presenting the people's choice awards, He's been the man behind keeping Hawaiian (and non Hawaiian) music alive and ... http://www.doctortrey.com/2008/02/28/best-of-luck-les/