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Ukalaliens Songbook

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A Beginner's Guide to Ukulele Fun

by Kate Power & Steve Einhorn

Illustrated by Steve Einhorn

Authors, Musicians, Artists, Teachers, Kate Power & Steve Einhorn created the Ukalaliens Songbook to teach new players how to play and sing on the spot with the ukulele.  Learn the fun way!  The Ukalaliens Songbook, A Beginner's Guide to Ukulele Fun shows how to play & sing songs from the start.  Play the ukulele & sing songs in minutes!  Play songs in any key with ease. Chord Group Flip-Flaps for convertible keys.  Play where your voice likes to sing. 

Book & CD for individuals and groups to learn to sing songs & play ukulele solo or with others.  Level One.  For ages 10-100.    ISBN: 978-0578030623

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Ukalaliens Songbook: A Beginner's Guide to Ukulele Fun (Book & CD)

Beginner-Friendly Ukulele Method Song Book & Playalong CD teaches:

Quality Folk Handy Guide No. 1

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The Ukalaliens Songbook & CD teaches playing methods & songs in a friendly, easy way. 

Tuning, strumming, picking, pinching techniques in all kinds of keys, rhythms & songs.

1.  Annabelle
2.  Bold Fisherman
3.  Careless Love
4.  Crawdad Hole
5.  El Belle & Minor Riff
6.  Guabi, Guabi
7.  Home on the Range
8.  I've Been Working on the Railroad
9.  Michael Row the Boat
10. Old Bullfrog
11. Old Joe Clark
12. Pretty Little Girl (for Lucy)
13. Shady Grove
14. Study War No More
15. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
16. The Fox
17. The More We Get Together
18. These Are My Mountains
19. Ukulele Blues
20. Under the Moon

Ukalaliens Songbook is a trademark as a Quality Folk Handy Guide and may not be reproduced in any way without written permission.

Albums

Bicycle Songs - MP3 Downloads

Bicycles are big in Portland. Steering Safety with rules of the road that swing & a sweet lullaby under the moon...

*Cycle Safety Swing
*Under the Moon
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Brick and Mortar - CD

"Brick & Mortar" is available now at cdbaby and live concerts! Download the whole album right into your ipod.

"Brick & Mortar" is the seventh release from Kate Power & Steve Einhorn. Folk rodeo harmony, yodels and all, singing stories of "Highway 101", "Under the Moon", from the saddle of the last of the cowboys in "Wallowa" to the flirty romance of "Crush" in a bar, and then the cost of one man's voice in "Travis John" to Zulu and a lullaby. "Brick & Mortar" sings. All original, live and hands on.

"I am sent immediately to that place of safety that can only be reached at the hands of journeymen artists. The power and precision of their performance gives me the complete trust to lean into the music, to get lost in it.

Then Power takes out a ukulele and begins "Before You Go", a song she wrote for Einhorn. He joins her on guitar. It is a sweet song with sweet harmony. Like all good folk songs, it sounds as if nobody wrote it. It is as if it's always been there."
- NW Examiner, April 2009

Recorded live in the intimate setting of Kung Fu Bakery with engineer, Bob Stark at the board in Portland, Oregon.
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Celtic Woman 3: Ireland - CD

Beloved voices of women in the Celtic genre, "Celtic Woman 3: Ireland" (2008), released by Hearts O'Space & Valley Entertainment to bring Kate's "Bridget O'Malley" to the mix in fine company & beautiful songs. A classic.

1. The Holy Ground - Mary Black
2. Bridget O'Malley - Kate Power
3. The Star of the County Down - Sheoda
4. The Green Fields of Canada - Cherish the Ladies
5. Little Look - Eleanor McEvoy
6. Moll Dubh - Emer Kenny
7. Blackthorn - Anuna
8. The Flower of Finae - Skilda
9. Oro Mo Bhaidin - Cathie Ryan
10. Down By the Salley Gardens - Maura O'Connell
11. Storm In My Heart - Dolores Keane
12. Theme from Harry's Game - Clannad
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Pearls: The Tribute Collection - CD

The cost of one man's voice, "Travis John" is a young soldier's farewell. "Pearls" pays tribute to the life of Travis John Bradach-Nall, who grew up down the street in Portland, Oregon. For the ones he loved and left behind, as well as for the rest of us who came to know him in the wake of his young life, his song is sung as a prayer for peace.

Grand Prize winner from Noel Paul Stookey's Public Domain Foundation, "Travis John" won the "Music to Life" at the Kerrville Folk Festival 2006. Pete Seeger wrote a postcard mentioning he had sent it to The Boss. Tracy Grammer made it her one-song peace movement.

"Travis John" is surrounded by songs drawn from our life up the street in the neighborhood and recorded on our various albums over the years.
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Dancing in the Kitchen - CD

Solo album from Kate Power original mixing folk, country & Celtic into one romantic CD. A bestselling classic!

Kate Power originals ring of natural influences, Boston Irish, New England origins and a western life in the Pacific Northwest.

Produced by Kate Power & Steve Einhorn

Vocals, Kate Power
Guitar & Harmony, Steve Einhorn
Guitar (DADGAD), Kate Power
Fiddle, Johnny Cunningham
Guitar & Harmony, Aidan Brennan
Pedal Steel, Harley James
Mandolin, Peter "Spud" Siegel
String Bass, Dan Schulte
Electric Bass, Jon Lindahl
Harmonica, Bill Rhoades
Pennywhistle, Sylvia Hackathorn
Percussion, Brian Davis

Nova Scotia, Sweet Air, Old Salt were produced by Kate Power & Johnny Cunningham. Aidan Brennan on guitar & harmonies.
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Harbour - CD

This debut collaboration of one of the most dynamic songwriting duos in the Pacific Northwest delivers depth, simplicity, gorgeous guitar work, beautiful harmonies and stunning songwriting.

Recorded live in the studio and produced by Craig Carothers, this album is a longstanding favorite. For those who want to be moved by wonderfully original songs between two incredible artists in love, this is it. You'll not only hear it, you'll feel it ... and play it over and over again.
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Now & Then - CD

The writing is beautiful, the pace upbeat, the harmonies will make you swoon and the themes are classic Power & Einhorn. This cd is likely to be in your rotation for a long time to come. From Bayou to Celtic to pure Americana, Power & Einhorn pair up in harmonic convergence stirring together good medicine to cure what ails you.

Cast of Musicians:
Kate Power: Vocals, DADGAD Guitar, Banjo, Bodhran
Steve Einhorn: Vocals, Guitar, High-Strung Guitar, 6-string Banjo, Marv Drum, Zils
Gregg Williams: Drums & Percussion
Phil Baker: Bass
Mark Spangler: Electric Guitar
Harley James: Pedal Steel
Mike Van Liew: Piano
Courtney Von Drehle: Accordion on "Nothin' Doin"
Brian Davis: Percussion on Oracle
Lex Browning: Fiddle & Mandolin
Dan Compton: Fiddle
Mick Doherty Hammered Dulcimer
Jim Walker: Accordion on "These Are My Mountains", Organ on "Killin' the Blues"
Jim Chapman: Pennywhistles
Jim Smith: Cello
Jewel Shield: Harp
Ken Einhorn: Sitar
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Music to Life Compilation 2006 - CD

The songs of Music to Life top 10 finalists, including grand-prize winner "Travis John" at the Kerrville Folk Festival June 2006. Noel Paul Stookey's Public Domain Foundation created Music to Life for songs promoting social change and honored the memory of Cpl. Travis John Bradach-Nall by presenting the highest award to "Travis John" by Kate Power (performed by Kate Power & Steve Einhorn) with a win of $1000 for Adopt-a-Minefield in his memory.
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Tales from Puddletown - CD

In the tradition of folk, Pete Seeger and Peter, Paul & Mary, this selection of songs is designed for the enjoyment of the parents as much as it is for the youngsters. These songs will give you a melodious background to sing along to from morning to night, tub to bed. Easy on the parents, fun for the kids.

From Power's old-time banjo tune, "Old Bullfrog" , Einhorn's animated "Candy Man" to the ancient Irish lullaby, "Castle of Dromore", Kate Power & Steve Einhorn bring original, traditional and ancient songs into your family's repertoire. Intelligent, warm, and full of imagery of the world around us, these songs make you want to sing, harmonize and dance.

Cast of Musicians:
Kate Power: Vocals, DADGAD Guitar, 5-String Banjo
Steve Einhorn: Vocals, Guitar, High-Strung Guitar, Ukulele, 6-String Banjo, Horn Lips
Gregg Williams: Drums & Percussion
Phil Baker: Bass
Courtney Von Drehle: Accordion
Harley James: Pedal Steel
Mike Van Liew: Piano, Trumpet
Lex Browning: Fiddle
Dan Compton: Fiddle
Mick Doherty: Hammered Dulcimer, Upright Bass "Old Bullfrog"
Jim Chapman: Pennywhistles
Brian Davis: Percussion on "Guabi, Guabi"
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Celtic Twilight 3: Lullabies - CD

Contemporary artists from Ireland, Scotland, and the U.S. tap into the wellspring of Celtic tradition, while taking the unique ambiance of the Hearts of Space style to another level. On the opening track, ARCADY's "John O'Dreams," the playful steps of BRENDAN POWER's harmonica and NIAMH PARSONS' affectionate vocals are set against a delightfully pastoral landscape of guitar, strings and woodwinds. The lyric refrain, "All things are equal when the day is done," breathes a hope-filled message to the world. The other ARCADY track, "Lullabye," featuring a wonderful vocal performance by FRANCES and MARY BLACK, supports the theme of reunication after periods of sorrow.

Four songs, newly commissioned for Lullabies, will enthrall both Celtic enthusiasts and new listeners. KATE POWER's deliciously dusky voice and delicate guitar work showcase the evocative lyrics of Castle of Dromore. Similarly, the rened folk sensibility of JULIE LAST's original "Nightingale's Lullaby," and the gentle blend of synths and harp of BARBARA HIGBIE's "Asleep in My Arms," open a path to dream-lands. Finally, a new instrumental by Jeff Johnson and BRIAN DUNNING, "All Through The Night," joins ambient strains and Celtic visions, with definite soundtrack appeal.
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Celtic Twilight 4: Celtic Planet - CD

Like its predecessor Lullabies, Celtic Twilight 4: CelticPlanet is an inspiring concentration of Celtic sound, with the Hearts of Space nod to the global community, and energizing forum for creative artists. A featured track, SHEILA CHANDRA's "Lament of McCrimmon/Song ofthe Banshee", brings to mind Baaba Maal's "Call to Prayer" and other mystical hymns by her Real World labelmates at its inception but unfolds to reveal a Celtic lament, complete with Chandra's ever-mysterious vocals.

Following notes across fading borders, Dubliner Declan Masterson's "Spanish Point" serves as a reminder of the Celtic outpost in Spain. The delicate interplay of flamenco guitar and whistles moves past nostalgia to an ancient, common longing. CARLOS NUNEZ's "Two Shores" is even more Latin, but with flauta standing out in the breezy mix. The track also features the stylized-guitar and mandolin work of RY COODER.

The Pacific Northwest is another Celtic bastion and a home to folkster KATE POWER and harp guitarist JOHN DOAN, whose respective tracks "Wild Wind" and "Where Horses of Faery Hide" are expertly produced by Nightnoise's BILLY OSKAY. Power's rich, well-articulated vocals on the chorus, "Oh Wild Wind, won't you blow and carry me to my love," enhances the need for love and unity. Doan's track is a wistful journey througha mythic space, cymbal washing in heroic parades and whistling the commencements.
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