Learn to play the uke! Wendy will be launching a NEW beginner group starting Monday, November 18 at 3:30pm in Redding CT and continuing weekly. If you've always wanted to learn, here's your chance. Email to request more info on how to join.
The Big Hits… On Small Instruments!
Greg Doyle, on baritone uke, is a guitarist whose musical interests span Swing to Surf and beyond. He has been playing guitar since his teens and was a long-time member of Vic Schwarz’s Acoustic Workshop, a Hudson Valley-based, six-piece string band. Greg teaches uke and guitar privately.
Wendy Matthews, on soprano uke, was charmed by the instrument’s portability and quirkiness, and took it up a few years back to accompany her singing. She has been singing and playing a variety of instruments since her teens. In a previous life, she was a member of Bad Attitudes, a four-woman music and comedy troupe.
The Fleas have delighted audiences in venues as varied as the Clearwater Festival, Hoot on the Hudson, Ukulele Cabaret and New York Ukulele Festival, as well as street fairs, restaurants, libraries, art openings and private parties across New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maine. On her travels, Wendy has also performed in exotic locales such as Honduras and Borneo!
Wedding? Special birthday? Cocktails on the patio? Let the Fleas add some fun to your next event: edukatedfleas@edukatedfleas.com
Sunday, November 17
Fall Fleas!
Wednesday, March 6
Fleas in March! We're back in the swing of things!
Hello friends!
Wendy has returned from the Antipodes, and the Fleas are returning to the Towne Crier! Join us for a special brunch on March 31st!
Wednesday, November 15
Sixth Hudson Valley Ukulele Invitational!
Sunday, November 19,
3:30 til 6pm.
Towne Crier Cafe, Beacon NY
The Ukulele Invitational returns for another year! Hosted by ukulele duo, the Edukated Fleas.
Come hear a range of ukulele talent from across the tristate area. Plenty of play-alongs for everyone to participate in too, so DON’T FORGET YOUR UKE!
Suggested donation: $5
Reservations recommended: call 845-855-1300 to book your table.
Sunday, October 1
October with the Fleas!
Swing Jam, Sunday, October 8, 10am til 1pm. Bank Square Coffeehouse, Main St., Beacon NY. Find us at Bank Square in our old spot or out on the patio if the weather is good. Consider bringing a chair. All instruments welcome! Note to Jammers: We are working on updating the book. It's a group effort, so if you'd like to volunteer to find or make charts, please let me know!
Elting Memorial Library Fair, Saturday, October 14th, 9am til 4pm. Fleas play at 1pm! Elting Memorial Library, New Paltz, NY. Book sale, food and much more, with music all day! For more information: https://www.eltinglibrary.org/
The Fleas return to the Towne Crier, Sunday, October 22nd, 11:30 til 2:30. Towne Crier Cafe, 379 Main St., Beacon NY. Join us for our Ukulele Swing brunch at the Crier! Toe-tapping tunes and tasty food too!!! Reservations recommended, no cover charge.
Tuesday, May 30
June is Jumping with Fleas!
Plenty of chances to see us coming up this month!
Special luau concert event! Monday, June 19th, 5:30pm Outdoors at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, 733 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe CT. The Fleas will be joined by the fabulous Art Labriola on
Hawaiian Steel Guitar for a concert of Ukulele Swing and Hapa Haole
Hawaiian classics. Bring a picnic to the library's back lawn! Dessert
and lawn games provided by the library! Don't miss this special event.
FREE!
Tuesday, May 9
Friday, March 31
April with the Fleas!
Thursday, January 5
Happy New Year! January dates with the Fleas
Brunch at the Towne Crier, Sunday, January 8th, 11:30 til 2:30. Towne Crier Cafe, 379 Main St., Beacon NY. After many months away, we're back with our Ukulele Swing brunch. Join us for toe-tapping tunes and tasty food too!!! Reservations recommended, no cover charge.
Swing Jam, Sunday, January 22nd, 10 til 1pm. Bank Square Coffeehouse, Main St., Beacon NY. Find us at Bank Square in our old spot. Consider bringing a chair. All instruments welcome!
Monday, September 5
September!
Join us to jam, for uke lessons or for brunch!
Monday, June 27
July dates with the Fleas!
We look forward to seeing you at one of these upcoming events!