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.

Charts for the monthly uke jams can be found here.

Saturday, August 28 @ Noon, Hickey's Music Center (via Bo LiparI):

Join me in front of Hickey's Music Store at 12 Noon on Saturday, August 28 for a ukulele session. This month, we'll be featuring songs of the Everly Brothers, so bring your ukes and harmonizing voices!

Songs by the Everly Brothers

Contact Us

To join our mailing list, send an email to (IthacaUkes+subscribe@groups.io) from the account you want subscribed.

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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