Jake Shimabukuro
by bimmy on 9/13/16Humphreys Concerts By the Bay - San DiegoRating: 5 out of 5We enjoyed the small outside venue very much. Jake was amazing and Ron Artis II was a very nice opening act.

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Jake Shimabukuro on Tour
In a way, it’s Hawaiian ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro’s live performances that first brought him international attention — in 2006, Shimabukuro’s success skyrocketed after a video of him playing The Beatles’ “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” became one of YouTube’s first massively viral videos. Ever since, he’s shared his joy of music with audiences all over the world, playing songs that range from jazz and classical to rock and bluegrass. Before he blew up, Shimabukuro was signed to a label in Japan and toured the country extensively. After starting his own label and playing more U.S. shows, he’s appeared on a number of talk shows with hosts like Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel and Carson Daly. Now, Shimabukuro tours the world frequently, often leading a versatile string trio that includes guitar and bass, though he’s also been known to groove in a quartet with drums, keys and bass. Jake Shimabukuro’s current tour takes him across the U.S. as he continues to find new ways to interact with the styles that have made him the musician he is today.
Jake Shimabukuro in Concert
Jake Shimabukuro is a Hawaiian-born, fifth-generation Japanese American ukulele player who has become known as a virtuoso musician that can jam in almost any style. Born in 1976 in Honolulu, Shimabukuro received a ukulele from his mother, a musician herself, at age four. He studied with her for years, eventually entering the Roy Sakuma Studio and taking lessons from Tami Akiyami. In the 1990s, Shimabukuro would become a member of the trio Pure Heart alongside percussionist Lopaka Colón and guitarist and singer Jon Yamasato. The group’s first album, 1999’s Pure Heart, won four Na Hoku Hanohano awards — basically the Hawaiian Grammys — including Contemporary Album of the Year, Most Promising Artist, Album of the Year and Favorite Entertainment of the Year.
Shimabukuro signed with Epic Records International, a division of Sony Music Japan, in 2002. He toured in Japan and released a number of Japan-only albums. Wanting to share his music with the U.S. as well, Shimabukuro founded Hitchhike Records and soon released 2005’s Dragon, which charted at No. 5 on Billboard’s Top World Music Albums. The following year, after his YouTube success, he released Gently Weeps, which peaked at No. 2 on the Top World Music Albums. Shimabukuro has gone on to release numerous high-charting albums.
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Encore
We enjoyed the small outside venue very much. Jake was amazing and Ron Artis II was a very nice opening act.
Artists were phenomenal. Enjoyed both artists. It was the perfect mellow evening experience. Nice cool ocean breeze. The seating situation was absolutely terrible, however. I will never return to this venue.
I have watched a few videos of Jake Shimabukuro online and decided to see him live for the first time. All I can say is wow! i truly had no idea all the sounds, harmonics and effects that could be squeezed out of this tiny, 4 stringed instrument. From classical to rock, jazz, folk, blues to traditional hawaiian, Accompanied by his bass player, Jake put on a masterclass for the crowd. If you have not seen Jake Shimabukuro live, you owe it to your self....you will sit in awe of this master of the Ukelele.
Jake draws you in from the moment he walks on stage. He tells a story to put you in the right frame of mind to fully enjoy the music.
A most amazing wonderful concert. Beautiful music played by two very talented musician. It is simply unbeiievable the music that Jake makes with the ukulele. A most perfect performance at the beautiful Cain Park. Hope we can see Jake again at Cain Park in Cleveland. Many thanks to all who made the show possible.
A true virtuoso. Jake came out exactly on time, with just a bass to accompany him and played for almost 2 hours. Must have magic hands to play that long and that fast. Saw him about a year ago and he was just as good this time. Highlight is always "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" Would see him again, gladly.
It is always a wonderful experience to see/hear someone who has completely mastered an instrument, and then some. He is an amazing uke player, no doubt, and he plays his uke like you have never heard before. Thanks Jake!
First time seeing Jake Shimabukuro. Cain Park provided close intimate experience. Jake is absolutely amazing and I couldn't take my eyes off him watching and listening to his magic on the ukulele!!!!
Jake is one of the BEST musicians I have ever seem. His left fingers cover the whole range of the fret of the ukulele. Just a great talent.
I cannot believe how great this show was. It is absolutely impossible what he does with a ukulele. The people that attended the show were amazing as well. Birchmere is the best - great venue and great staff. This was so worth it!!
Jake is perfect for the Birchmere venue. A delightful change in music. Jake is approachable and engages the audience. I highly recommend this event in the future.
Jake was sooo completely phenomenal. Best music I have heard at the Birchmere and I have seen a lot of great acts already. Highly recommend both.
Absolutely loved this show! Worth every minute. Jake is such a great ukulele performer and his bass performer, Nolan, was a perfect complement to him. And he signed my ukulele after the show! Enjoyed the venue, but did not appreciate The Birchmere playing favorites to permitting 56 members of a ukulele group entrance prior to everyone else, even when the majority of the uke members showed up late and did not stand in line. This doesn't seem to be in keeping with The Birchmere spirit. Following the show, the ukulele group apparently arranged to have Jake pose for a group picture before he met audience members waiting in line for autographs. It was still worth the wait. Note: a The Birchmere needs to rethink this policy of preferential treatment
Full of energy! We had a wonderful time with my husband. Jake is adorable.
It was an honor to witness Jake's mastery of his instrument.
Jake and Nolan are both great artisits and we enjoyed listening to both the ukelele and the bass guitar. It would have been nice to have some vocals in the mix too.
Jake Shimabukuro has so much talent. I wish the show was longer, This the the 5th time I've seen him and I love his music. the $10 CD for sale were a great price. The ticket master experience was better than I expected, They kept me informed and updated, I would defiantly recommend the service.
Jake is such an exceptional artist. I was in awe!!
This was a concert to remember. Jake and his bass player put on an amazing display of technique and music genius. How one could get the ukulele to sound so terrific is nothing less than remarkable and a source of depression for those who have practiced the instrument for many years.
Best way to describe Jake Shimabukuro is "WOW" "WOW"!