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

Monday, August 24

Ukulaliens at the Gramophone!



The Gramophone Shop
99 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Friday, August 28th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Our larger band, Roswell and the Ukulaliens will entertain outdoors at the Gramophone Shop Plaza. Come enjoy an ice cream and some Swing tunes! Inclement weather cancels.

The Ukulaliens are: Pete Zaccagnino, Baritone Uke; John Monten, Bass; Wendy Matthews, Concert Uke; Greg Doyle, Guitar; Paul Cundari, Tenor Uke.
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Tuesday, July 14

Clearwater Festival


Saturday, June 20
4:30pm

Clearwater Festival
The Great Hudson River Revival
Croton Point Park, Croton NY

The Fleas will be appearing at Clearwater again this year! Find us at the Circle of Song at 4:30 pm for "Uke Can Do It." For more info, visit http://www.clearwater.org/festival/performers.html
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Monday, July 13

Fleas at The Gramophone


The Gramophone Shop
99 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Friday, July 17th, 6:00 to 8:00 pm

The Fleas return to entertain outdoors at the Gramophone Shop Plaza. Come enjoy an ice cream and some Swing tunes! Inclement weather cancels.
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Monday, June 1

Summer Solstice art opening


Portland Library
20 Freestone Ave, Portland CT

Saturday June 6th, 2 pm to 4 pm

The Fleas will entertain at the opening reception for the Brownstone Arts Summer Solstice art exhibition, which will be held in the Mary Flood Room at the Portland Library. Admission free! Come enjoy the art and the music.

The exhibit runs from June 6th through July 29th. For more information, call the library at 860-342-6770.

Art detail from In the Depths of Summer, watercolor by Dawn Brindle.
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Tall Ships Concert features the Ukulaliens

Cold Spring Bandstand
Cold Spring waterfront park, Cold Spring NY

Sunday June 7th, 3 pm to 4 pm

We'll be appearing with our larger band, Roswell and the Ukulaliens to celebrate New York's 4ooth anniversary. Watch the tall ships pass on their way up the Hudson River, enjoy a picnic by the water, and a lineup of bands starting at 2 pm and going until 8 pm. Free admission!

Roswell and the Ukulaliens: Greg Doyle, guitar; Wendy Matthews, ukulele; John Monten, bass; Pete Zacagnino, ukulele; Paul Cundari, ukulele.
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Sunday, May 31

The Fleas Demo CD now available!



Thanks to the expert help of Art Labriola, The Fleas have recorded six of their favorite swing tunes on this CD.

If you would like a copy for your very own, email us at edukatedfleas@edukatedfleas.com. Just $6.

Thanks for listening!
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Tuesday, May 12

Fleas at The Gramophone


The Gramophone Shop
99 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Saturday, May 16th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm

The Fleas will entertain outdoors at the Gramophone Shop Plaza. Come enjoy an ice cream and some Swing tunes! Inclement weather cancels.
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Sunday, May 3

Fleas in concert at Bronxville Veterans Memorial


Bronxville Women's Club
 135 Midland Avenue, Bronxville, NY 10708

Sunday, May 17th 2pm

The Fleas will open this event with a 30-minute concert at 2 pm, then we'll provide casual background music for the rest of the afternoon. Celebrating the meaning of Memorial Day, the Bronxville Veterans Memorial will feature an exhibit of photos, video, letters and other memorabilia, along with the concert.

Open to the public at no charge. Refreshments will be served throughout the afternoon.

For more information, visit: http://bronxvillewomensclub.org/bronxville_veterans_memorial

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Monday, April 20

Double bill: The Fleas and the Ukulaliens!

Mocha Coffeehouse
3 Glen Rd., Sandy Hook (Newtown), Connecticut

Saturday, May 2nd, 8 to 10 pm

Join us at this friendly neighborhood coffeehouse nestled on the east bank of the scenic Pootatuck River. The Edukated Fleas will entertain from 8 to 9 pm, followed by Roswell and the Ukulaliens from 9 to 10 pm -- featuring Pete Zacagnino on baritone uke, John Monten on bass, Wendy Matthews on soprano uke and Greg Doyle on guitar.

Featuring delicious light meals, drinks and snacks, Mocha is located at the intersection of Rte 34 and Church Hill Road. For more information visit http://www.mochacoffeehouse.com/about.html or call 203-364-9200.
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