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LIVE MUSIC: Lansing 'Mighty Uke Day' preview

WKAR Public Media
Published May 8, 2014 at 12:24 PM EDT
Joe Linstroth/WKAR

Throughout today's show, we've heard the founder of Mighty Uke Day, Ben Hassenger, on ukulele and vocals. He was joined by Andy Wilson on uke and harmonica, and Steve Szilagyi on upright bass. They performed "Jamaica Farewell" for Current State to preview the three-day event.Mighty Uke Day will include concerts, workshops, and more at several locations in Old Town Lansing Friday through Sunday. There's also a Monday show in Grand Rapids. 
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