Ithaca Ukes

About Us

Ithaca Ukes is a club of ukulele enthusiasts in Ithaca, NY and beyond. Started by Robbert van Renesse and Emoretta Yang from a ukulele workshop during Ithaca's first Porchfest in 2008, Ithaca Ukes have marched in the Ithaca Festival parade, played for the Cayuga Waterfront Trail's Water Music and the Holiday Fair at the former Neighborhood Pride. We try to meet at least monthly to jam on the last Saturday of each month, at Hickey's Music Center. Other events, such as classes, workshops, house concerts, uke flash mobs, etc., will be announced via the group's e-mail group, as well as on the Ithaca Ukes Facebook page. Strum some!

Upcoming Events

Last Saturday of the month @ Noon: Uke'n Do It - a free ukulele jam usually at or near Hickey's Music Center. Sponsored by Hickey's. No charge, no obligation - come prepared to have fun. We'd love to see you.

Need an instrument? We'll lend you one for the session.

Hickey's Music Center is at 104 Adams Street, between Dey and Auburn Streets.

Questions call the store at 607.272.8262.

Saturday, July 30 @ Noon, Hickey's Music Center:

Message from Bo Lipari --

Join me for another outdoor ukulele session in front of Hickey's Music this Saturday, July 30 at 12 Noon.
We'll be singing and playing songs from last year's Water Music session. I've attached a long list of songs and chords provided by Ithaca Ukes founder Emoretta Yang. Pick some of your favorites from the list and we'll play them on Saturday.
Come on out it will be fun! See you Saturday!

Charts for session:

Watermusic Song Packet

Contact Us

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Group Leaders:
Emoretta Yang
Robbert van Renesse

Facebook Page:
Tom Hirasuna

Hosts For Uke Jam:
David Zimet, Hickey's Music Center

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