June's Jumpin' with Fleas!

Art & Frame opening reception, Saturday, June 9th, 5pm til 7pm, Art & Frame Of Danbury, Route 6 Plaza, 60 Newtown Rd, Danbury, CT. Join us for the opening of "Abstracted Thoughts," an exhibition of abstract works by local artists. Art & Frame openings are always lots of fun: live music (that's us), food and drink, and interesting art to peruse. Come enjoy a convivial evening! Free.

Swing Jam! Sunday, June 10th, 10am til 1:30pm. Bank Square Coffeehouse, Main St. Beacon, NY. If the weather's good, we'll be out on the patio! All instruments and listeners welcome.

Clearwater Festival! Sunday, June 17. Croton Point Park, Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520. We'll be performing at the Circle of Song from 1:15 til 2pm. You'll also find us hosting a jam at the jam tent from 3 til 4pm. Tickets and more info: https://www.clearwaterfestival.org/

Don't forget the big event this month!
It Had To Be Uke! The Edukated Fleas CD release party! Friday, June 22nd, 6:30 til 8:30pm. Towne Crier Cafe 379 Main St., Beacon NY. Join us to celebrate the long-awaited release of our new album! Lots of fun things planned including a vintage costume contest, special guests and giveaways! And, of course, there will be tunes!!!

And last but not least:

Uke from Scratch! Thursday, June 28th, 2 til 3:30pm. Cora J. Belden Library, Rocky Hill CT. The workshop for total beginners, complete with loaner ukes for you to use. 

May fun with the Fleas

Swing Jam! Sunday, May 13, 10 am til 1:30 pm. Bank Square Coffeehouse, Main St. Beacon, NY. Our second Sunday Swing Jam continues! All instruments and listeners welcome.

Redding Hive! Saturday, May 19th, 11:00 til 3:00. Fleas play from 11 til 12 noon! Topstone Park, 72 Topstone Rd., Redding. Local businesses will sell their merchandise, food trucks provide lunch, plus live music! Free! Find out more here https://www.facebook.com/events/175681593242355/ and here  thereddinghive.com.  

Brunch at Towne Crier! Sunday, May 20, 11:30 til 2:30.
Towne Crier Cafe, 379 Main St., Beacon NY.
Join the Fleas for our ukulele swing brunch! Great food, great venue and lots of fun tunes to tap your toes to. No cover!

April dates!

Swing Jam! Sunday, April 8, 10 am til 1:30 pm. Bank Square Coffeehouse, Main St. Beacon, NY. Our second Sunday Swing Jam continues! All instruments and listeners welcome.

Celtic Night (with a little swing on the side), Sunday, April 15, 5 til 7:30 pm, The Abbey Restaurant and Bar, 132 Danbury Rd., New Milford CT. Wendy will join her Fluke partner Julie Sorcek and co-host Uncle Bill Whiskey (AKA Bill Wisnowski) for some Celtic tunes along with their regular Fluke repertoire. Happy Hour food and drink specials too! No cover, tips appreciated.

Brunch at Towne Crier! Sunday, April 29, 11:30 til 2:30. Towne Crier Cafe, 379 Main St., Beacon NY. Join the Fleas for our fun ukulele swing brunch! No cover charge.

March into Spring with the Fleas!

We're back in the SWING of things and look forward to seeing your friendly faces at these upcoming events! Or join Wendy for a uke class. 

Brunch at Note Kitchen and Bar! Sunday, March 18, 11:30 til 2:30 pm. Note Kitchen & Bar, 227 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT 06801. Bethel's best restaurant -- delicious, innovative food, plus there is always music at Note! What could be better? No cover charge.

Brunch at Towne Crier! Sunday, March 25, 11:30 til 2:30. Towne Crier Cafe, 379 Main St., Beacon NY. We're delighted to be back at the Crier! Join us for a ukulele swing brunch! No cover charge. http://townecc.tunestub.com/event.cfm?id=277587&cart

New ukulele class:

For advanced beginners and intermediates

What: Gussy up your three-chord tunes: Learn techniques for making any three-chord tune more sophisticated and interesting to play. Passing chords, chord extensions and grace notes, slides, walkdowns, and playing up the neck will all be explored. .
Where: Upstairs at Molten Java in Bethel CT
When: Mondays at 7pm, March 19, 26, April 2, and 9
OR Saturdays at 10:30am, March 24, 31, April 7 and 14
Cost: $60 for all four classes.
To sign up or if you have questions, please email Wendy at edukatedfleas@gmail.com!

Ho-Ho-Holiday Brunch at the Towne Crier!

Join the Fleas for a swinging holiday brunch! 

Sunday, December 17th, 11:30 am til 2:30 pm

Towne Crier Cafe,
379 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508

Great food in a great venue -- complete with ukuleles! (What more could you want?)
No cover charge. Call for reservations: 845-855-1300  or
online at http://townecc.tunestub.com/event.cfm?id=271953&cart

Last chance to see the Fleas in 2017!

 

First Hudson Valley Ukulele Invitational

Coming in November!

Towne Crier Café
Main St. Stage

Beacon NY

Sunday, November 19
2:30  til 5:30 pm

Attention ukulele players and enthusiasts! Don’t miss the first-ever Hudson Valley Ukulele Invitational, hosted by ukulele duo, the Edukated Fleas. Come hear a range of ukulele talent from across the tri-state area!

 

Play-alongs too, so don’t forget your uke!

Full bar and the Towne Crier’s great food and fabulous desserts to take advantage of!

Suggested donation: $5 to $10 to cover our expenses.

Come for lunch or brunch and stay for the Invitational!

The Fleas will be providing some ukulele swing for your brunching pleasure from 11:30 until 2:30. Join us and ensure you get a great seat for the Invitational.

Call for reservations: 845-855-1300

October with the Fleas!

Plain Jane's! Saturday, October 7th, 7 til 9 pm, 208 Greenwood Ave., Bethel CT
Come join us for a tasty dinner or a glass of wine in a cozy atmosphere. No cover charge.
Reservations: (203) 797-1515

Swing Jam! Sunday, October 8th, 10 am til 1:30 pm. Bank Square Coffeehouse, Main St. Beacon, NY. All instruments and listeners welcome.

Warrups Farm, Sunday, Oct. 15, 12 til 2 pm, 11 John Read Road, Redding CT
Visit a real New England farm for pumpkins, hayrides and other fall delights -- including music from the Fleas! 

Towne Crier Brunch, Sunday, Oct. 22, 11:30 til 2:30 pm, 379 Main St, Beacon, NY  We're pleased to be back at the Crier after a couple of months away. Come join us for a Ukulele Swing brunch! Great food in a great music venue. No cover charge.

Beginner 2 ukulele classes!

If you already have a little bit of experience or have taken my Beginner 1, this class is for you!

What: Uke from Scratch, Beginner 2. Join Wendy for a series of three workshops that will help you get comfortable with chord progressions and strums in popular keys. Lots of tunes, too! 

Where: Upstairs at Molten Java in Bethel

When: Mondays at 7pm, Oct. 16, 23 and 30

Cost: $45 for all three classes. To sign up please email Wendy at edukatedfleas@gmail.com! 

Intermediate classes in the works too.

Coming in November! Ukulele Invitational!

YES! It's back by popular demand. 

First Hudson Valley Ukulele Invitational

Towne Crier Cafe, Beacon NY

Sunday, November 19th, 2:30 til 5:30 pm. 

See you in September!!

Upcoming Flea dates

Swing Jam! Sunday, September 10, 10 am til 1:30 pm. Bank Square Coffeehouse, Main St. Beacon, NY. All instruments and listeners welcome.

Note Kitchen! Sunday, September 17, 11:30 til 2:30 pm. Note Kitchen & Bar, 227 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT 06801. Bethel's best restaurant -- delicious, innovative food, plus there is always music at Note! What could be better? No cover charge.

Plain Jane's! Saturday, October 7th, 7 til 9pm, 208 Greenwood Ave., Bethel CT
Come join us for a tasty dinner or a glass of wine in a cozy atmosphere. No cover charge.
Reservations recommended: (203) 797-1515

New beginner ukulele classes!

Longing to learn to play the uke? Have friends or family who want to? It's easy!

What: Uke from Scratch, Beginner 1. Join Wendy for a series of three workshops that will get you started with easy chords and progressions. You'll be playing tunes in no time! 

Where: Upstairs at Molten Java in Bethel

When: Mondays at 7pm, Sept. 25, Oct. 2 and 9

Cost: $45 for all three classes. To sign up please email Wendy at edukatedfleas@gmail.com! 

Uke from Scratch, Beginner 2 will follow in October. Intermediate classes in the works too.

July Flea dates

Towne Crier! Sunday, July 23, 11:30 til 2:30 pm, The Towne Crier, 379 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508. Come join us for a Ukulele Swing brunch at the Towne Crier! Great food in a great music venue. No cover charge.

If you can't make it to the Crier, join us at Note!

Note Kitchen! Sunday, July 30, 11:30 til 2:30 pm. Note Kitchen & Bar, 227 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT 06801. Bethel's best restaurant -- delicious, innovative food, plus there is always music at Note! What could be better? No cover charge.

PLEASE NOTE: our next Swing Jam will be on the FIRST Sunday of the month: Swing Jam! Sunday, August 6th, 10 am til 1:30 pm. Bank Square Coffeehouse, Main St. Beacon, NY. All instruments and listeners welcome.

June's Jumpin' with the Fleas!

Clearwater Festival! Saturday & Sunday, June 17 & 18. Croton Point Park, Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520. We are so happy that the Great Hudson River Revival is back this year, and delighted to be a part of it. We'll be offering Wendy's Uke from Scratch workshop at the new Workshop Stage from 2:15 to 3pm on Saturday! And we'll be performing at the Circle of Song on Sunday from 1:15 til 2pm for Ukulele Basics and Beyond! You'll also find us hosting a uke jam at the jam tent either day! Tickets and more info: http://www.clearwaterfestival.org/

Towne Crier Brunch! Sunday, June 25, 11:30 til 2:30 pm, The Towne Crier, 379 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508. Come join us for a Ukulele Swing brunch at the Towne Crier! Great food in a great music venue. No cover charge.

Note Kitchen Brunch! Sunday, July 30, 11:30 til 2:30 pm. Note Kitchen & Bar, 227 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT 06801. Bethel's best restaurant -- delicious, innovative food, plus there is always music at Note! What could be better? No cover charge.