The Big Hits… On Small Instruments!

Ukuleles are small. Yet, ukulele duet Greg Doyle and Wendy Matthews play the big hits, favoring swing and vintage tunes – as well as a few things you might not expect to hear on uke. The Fleas have been playing together as a ukulele duo since late 2006, united by a common love of the music from the 20s through 50s. As the Fleas soon discovered, ukes are perfect for these cheerful, melodic tunes. The Fleas feature both Greg and Wendy on vocals, often in harmony.

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!

Looking for a great gift? The Fleas' full-length CD, "It Had To Be Uke" is now available! Get it directly from us: $15 + 3.50 if you'd like it mailed to you. Just use this link to our PayPal page.
Also available for download on CD Baby and Amazon.

Wedding? Special birthday? Cocktails on the patio? Let the Fleas add some fun to your next event: edukatedfleas@edukatedfleas.com

Sunday, February 2

February Fleas!

Why not treat your Valentine to a romantic brunch -- we'll provide the love songs! Or maybe your Valentine would like to learn to play the ukulele? Group beginner lessons start on Feb. 5th!
🎼Swing Jam! Sunday, February 9, 10 am til 1:30 pm. Bank Square Coffeehouse, Main St. Beacon, NY. All instruments and listeners welcome.

💘Valentine's Brunch at the Towne Crier ðŸ’˜ Sunday, February 16, 11:30 til 2:30 pm. Towne Crier Cafe, 379 Main St., Beacon NY. Join us for our Ukulele Swing brunch! Tasty, toe-tapping tunes and tasty food! No cover charge. Reservations suggested.

🎤 Uke Open Mic 🎤 Thursday, February 27, 7:00 til 9:30 pm. Towne Crier Cafe, 379 Main St., Beacon NY. Sign up in person starting at 5pm. Free! Kick off the new year with some ukulele fun! Play-alongs too!

🎸 Learn to play the ukulele!
Classes start Feb. 5 at 2:30pm! Redding Heritage Center A series of four weekly group ukulele classes for complete beginners, just $32 for those over 50; $40 for all others. No uke? No problem, I have loaners. Call the Heritage Center to register: (203) 938-9725 or email me for more info edukatedfleas@gmail.com
If you already have a little experience, you can join the continuing beginners class at 1pm on Wednesdays. Email me for more info.

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