Jake Shimabukuro: Old Town New Folk
Ukulele virtuoso Shimabukuro pushes musical boundaries with dazzling skill, heart, and fearless creativity.
Date & Time
Tuesday, March 10 - Wednesday, March 11
Price
$85 - $125
Event Description
Hailed as the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” Jake Shimabukuro has taken the four-string instrument to breathtaking new heights. Since first gaining worldwide fame with his viral rendition of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” Shimabukuro has toured the globe—from the Hollywood Bowl to the Sydney Opera House—mesmerizing audiences with his lightning-fast technique and genre-defying sound.
Over the course of more than a dozen albums, the Hawaii-born musician has collaborated with an astonishing roster that includes Yo-Yo Ma, Jimmy Buffett, Bela Fleck, Bette Midler, and Willie Nelson. His most recent project, Blues Experience, finds him joining forces with Fleetwood Mac co-founder Mick Fleetwood for an exhilarating take on blues classics, reimagined through ukulele and percussion.
A passionate collaborator and storyteller, Shimabukuro channels joy, innovation, and pure musical spirit in every note. His concerts are dazzling celebrations of connection—proof that even the smallest instrument can carry the biggest sound.
Tuesday, March 10, 7pm
Helmerich Theater
$125 front row, $85 general admission
Wednesday, March 11, 7pm
Hugh’s View
$125 front row, $95 general admission
Old Town New Folk is underwritten by Nick and Lorie Howley, with additional support from Doug and Sherri Montgomery, John and Marilyn Rintamaki, Nell Smets, and Michael Blades and Kathy Kilroy.
