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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’ ā€œWhile My Guitar Gently Weepsā€ 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.Ā 

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.Ā 

Setlists

    1. 1.Ave Maria (Franz Schubert cover)
    2. 2.Golden
    3. 3.While My Guitar Gently Weeps (The Beatles cover)
    4. 4.Cause We've Ended as Lovers
    5. 5.Kula Blues
    6. 6.A Place in the Sun (Stevie Wonder cover)
    7. 7.One Foot on Sand
    8. 8.Many Feathers
    9. 9.All I Want for Christmas Is You (Mariah Carey cover)
    10. 10.Orange World
    11. 11.Margaritaville / Friend of the Devil (Jimmy Buffett cover)
    12. 12.Breathe (Pink Floyd cover)
    13. 13.Sleepwalk (Santo & Johnny cover)
    14. 14.Grateful (Justin Kawika Young cover)
    15. 15.Dragon
    16. 16.Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen cover)
    17. 17.We Will Rock You / Sunshine Of Your Love / Smoke On the Water / LaGrange
    18. 18.The Legend of Joseph Kekuku
    19. 19.Get Together
    1. 1.Let's Dance
    2. 2.6/8
    3. 3.Eleanor Rigby (The Beatles cover)
    4. 4.While My Guitar Gently Weeps (The Beatles cover)
    5. 5.Cause We've Ended as Lovers (Syreeta cover)
    6. 6.Kula Blues
    7. 7.Ichigo Ichie
    8. 8.Margaritaville / Friend of the Devil
    9. 9.Dragon
    10. 10.Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen cover)
    11. 11.We Will Rock You / Smoke on the Water / LaGrange
    1. 1.Let's Dance
    2. 2.6/8
    3. 3.Eleanor Rigby (The Beatles cover)
    4. 4.While My Guitar Gently Weeps (The Beatles cover)
    5. 5.Cause We've Ended as Lovers (Syreeta cover)
    6. 6.Kula Blues
    7. 7.Orange World
    8. 8.Margaritaville / Friend of the Devil
    9. 9.Dragon
    10. 10.Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen cover)
    11. 11.We Will Rock You / Sunshine of Your Love / Smoke on the Water / LaGrange
    12. 12.Kawika (Peter Moon cover)
    1. 1.While My Guitar Gently Weeps (The Beatles cover)
    2. 2.Somewhere Over the Rainbow
    3. 3.We Three Kings
    4. 4.Grateful
    5. 5.Eleanor Rigby (The Beatles cover)
    6. 6.This Christmas
    7. 7.O Holy Night (Adolphe Adam cover)
    8. 8.Seven Feathers
    9. 9.All I Want for Christmas Is You (Mariah Carey cover)
  1. Set One

    1. 1.While My Guitar Gently Weeps (The Beatles cover)
    2. 2.We Three Kings
    3. 3.Eleanor Rigby (The Beatles cover)
    4. 4.Never Forget Where I'm From (Justin Kawika Young cover)
    5. 5.This Christmas
    6. 6.A Place in the Sun (Stevie Wonder cover)
    7. 7.Grateful
    8. 8.O Holy Night (Adolphe Adam cover)
  2. Set Two

    1. 9.Sakura Sakura
    2. 10.Cause We've Ended as Lovers (Syreeta cover)
    3. 11.Kula Blues
    4. 12.Orange World
    5. 13.Margaritaville - Friend of the Devil
    6. 14.Many Feathers
    7. 15.All I Want for Christmas Is You (Mariah Carey cover)
  3. Encore

    1. 16.Kawika (Peter Moon cover)
    2. 17.Get Together

Reviews

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 based on 611 reviews
  • Awesome Night

    by Don&Cathy808 on 4/12/22Berks Jazz Fest - ReadingRating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome experience. Jake made sounds come out from the ukulele that we never thought was possible. Best ukulele player ever. Makes Hawaii proud!šŸ¤™šŸ¾

  • great show

    by coffeeboy on 3/16/22Uptown Theatre Napa - NapaRating: 5 out of 5

    It was Wonderfull to see live music once again. Jake was EXCELLENT. The Uptown Theater was first rate

  • Goosebumps

    by J. H. on 3/15/22Uptown Theatre Napa - NapaRating: 5 out of 5

    Never disappoints. A true musician with ingenuity and style. Mild mannered and humble. Will be seeing his performance when ever we can.

  • Fabulous as always

    by Uncle Richard on 3/15/22Uptown Theatre Napa - NapaRating: 5 out of 5

    Have followed Jake over a decade. Still the humble young man we met so long ago. Can not believe he can perform a such high level aver the years.

  • Best Jake concert ever.

    by Doug the Bug on 3/15/22Uptown Theatre Napa - NapaRating: 5 out of 5

    My fourth. How is it he just gets better when he was already the best. Playing with bass and cellist augmented the concert and Jake’s energy. Some classics mixed with new material.

  • Great show!

    by Shayna on 3/15/22Uptown Theatre Napa - NapaRating: 5 out of 5

    Jake is an amazing artist and entertainer! My husband and I had a great time and would highly recommend. Looking forward to seeing Jake again!

  • Wonderful

    by Ters on 3/15/22Uptown Theatre Napa - NapaRating: 5 out of 5

    Jakes show was wonderful. It was a very moving experience and the Uptown theatre is awesome. We had a great time.

  • Mind blowing!

    by Rebecca on 11/30/21Carolina Theatre - DurhamRating: 5 out of 5

    We loved this show! Jake is amazing. As my son said, ā€œHis hands move so quickly, there are sparks!ā€ This was my 4th or 5th time seeing him in concert and I would go again!

  • Wonderful and outstanding

    by Pete on 11/29/21Birchmere - AlexandriaRating: 5 out of 5

    Just fantastic. Thunderstorm Artis opened and Jake was amazing as usual. The Birchmere was phenomenal.

  • Fast and Furious Fingers

    by Roni on 11/27/21Carolina Theatre - DurhamRating: 5 out of 5

    Jake and his crew were amazing. All I could think some times when he was playing is how fast are his hands moving! He is a consummate master of technique and artistry when it comes to the ukulele.

  • Great show!

    by HugsNbeers on 11/26/21Carolina Theatre - DurhamRating: 5 out of 5

    This was our first time visiting the theater. It is a great venue.

  • Musical Talent Galore

    by Sedonannie on 11/26/21Carolina Theatre - DurhamRating: 5 out of 5

    From the warm up act, to Jake & his accompanying bass & beatbox musicians, the talent was superb!

  • Jake is great

    by Ukefan on 11/26/21Carolina Theatre - DurhamRating: 5 out of 5

    Jake is an immense talent and a great guy. The only thing about shows like these is you get zero info on what he's performing and with whom when you have to buy tickets. I miss programs too.

  • Sharing from the heart

    by Cathy on 11/26/21Carolina Theatre - DurhamRating: 5 out of 5

    I took my 12 yo grand daughter, who is a budding Ukulele player. We sat in the second row and were overjoyed to be a part of this riveting show. The musicians expressed sincere heart and talent. What a great example of real sharing for a 12 yo. Joy is a circle.

  • Dad/Son night

    by Joey on 11/26/21Carolina Theatre - DurhamRating: 5 out of 5

    Took my son, who is a big Jake fan. What a fantastic experience. Jake is on another level. Made a wonderful memory

  • Unreal!!!

    by Tommy b on 11/26/21Carolina Theatre - DurhamRating: 5 out of 5

    Jake Shimabukuro is unreal. You may not believe that a ukulele player could put on such a show that would rate such a description but it's true. I've seen Jake at least 4 times and this was his best yet. The guy just never makes a mistake. He's the nicest guy you'll every meet. He is the best there is at his craft. He is humble. Try to name someone else that's the best at what they do that's this nice and this humble. I can't do it. Bottom line, you need to find a way to see Jake whenever you can. The Carolina Theatre in Durham is a wonderful place. Don't miss him the next time he comes there.

  • Fantastic!

    by Terry on 11/25/21Birchmere - AlexandriaRating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing sets and music and a great performer! Highly recommend going to see him

  • Great performance by Jake Shimabukuro!

    by Brunoboy on 11/25/21Birchmere - AlexandriaRating: 5 out of 5

    Jake has added as an introductory performer a soloist from Hawaii named Thunderstorm Artis, who has an excellent voice and some good original material. Also Jake is playing with an excellent percussionist and an excellent bass player, again both from Hawaii. As always, Jake performed brilliantly on his ukulele. Truly a night to remember!

  • It was fantastic and it lifted New York City!

    by Tonko on 11/17/21Sony Hall - New YorkRating: 5 out of 5

    Besides superb performance by Jake, I was very moved by Jake's humbleness and gratitude towards everyone involved with the performance. I am glad that he is slowly known to general public. I would love to listen to him in Hawaii, my favorite place. I wish he played more traditional Hawaiian music.

  • Amazing concert!!

    by Cbeeperson on 11/16/21Jefferson Theater - CharlottesvilleRating: 5 out of 5

    Jake is undoubtedly the most amazing ukulele player! The sounds that he gets from that instrument are unbelievable! If I hadn’t heard them with my own ears I wouldn’t believe. High energy, positive, and most enjoyable. I will be making sure to catch Jake whenever I am able.