© 2012 California Surf Museum The California Surf Festival presents Ukulele Virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro In Concert Friday, November 20, 2009 at the Grace Theater, 102 N. Freeman St., Oceanside, CA Opportunity Drawing and Auction To Benefit the California Surf Museum Doors Open at 7 pm, Show Starts at 8:00 pm VIP Reception 6-7:30 pm: at the California Surf Museum, 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA Includes Dinner, Drinks and VIP Seating Join CSM now and take advantage of member prices! VIP $75 non-members VIP $55 CSM members General Seating $35 non-members General Seating $30 CSM members Jake Shimabukuro Though some still have trouble pronouncing his last name and the instrument he plays, Jake Shimabukuro (she-ma-BOO-koo-row) is recognized as one of the world's most exciting and innovative ukulele (oo-koo-LAY-lay) players and composers. Jake's latest release is Live, his first full-length CD since 2006's best-selling Gently Weeps. After taping dozens of U.S. and overseas performances Jake chose these tracks as representing "the best of the best" of his live playing. Every track reveals a different side of the ukulele: soft and sensitive at times, other times cheery and playful, occasionally dramatic, and, once in a while, hard and aggressive. The 17- song CD, released on April 14, includes 12 Shimabukuro originals (Nine versions of his best-known compositions, plus four brand-new tunes) and five covers (including a jaw-dropping version of J.S. Bach's "Two-Part Invention No. 4 in D Minor"; an amazing interpretation of "Thriller," the Rod Temperton song made famous by Michael Jackson). Of course there's a live version of George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" which might be Jake's best-recorded version yet! Renowned for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques, Jake views the ukulele as an "untapped source of music with unlimited potential." His virtuosity defies label or category. Playing jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco, and rock, Jake's mission is to show everyone that the ukulele is capable of so much more than the traditional Hawaiian music - or corny showbiz routines -- many associate it with. Call CSM for more info (760) 721-6876