Uke-Hunt

Uke-Hunt
Origin San Francisco, California
Genres Folk music
Years active 2013–present
Labels Fat Wreck Chords
Associated acts Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Filthy Thieving Bastards, Lagwagon
Members Spike Slawson
Randy Burk
Jamin Barton
Joe Raposo

Uke-Hunt is a ukulele-based cover band fronted by Spike Slawson from Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. Although both this and the Gimmes are cover bands, they have very different approaches. While the Gimmes generally pick non-rock songs and rock them out and speed them up to turn them into punk music, while in this band, the songs picked are generally upbeat songs that are then slowed down and mellowed out.[1]

History

The band's origins start with Slawson learning to play ukulele when Me First and the Gimme Gimmes would perform their cover of R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly" live. Slawson would then learn different songs on ukulele which led to this band. The band initially played on the San Francisco Wharf under the name Uke Hammer.[2] The band was initially made up of Slawson on ukulele and vocals, Randy Burk on percussion and vocals and Jamin Barton on various instruments, including saxophone, melodica and harmonica.[3]

The band first appeared on the 2013 Fat Music for Fest People III compilation before releasing their debut single, "The Prettiest Star", in April 2014, followed by their debut, self-titled album in June 2014. The following year, the band went on their first national tour.[4]

Members

Discography

"The Prettiest Star" 7" (2014)

"The Prettiest Star"
Single by Uke-Hunt
from the album Uke-Hunt
B-side Ben
Released April 29, 2014 (2014-04-29)
Format 7", MP3
Length 2:50
Label Fat Wreck Chords
Writer(s) David Bowie

"The Prettiest Star" was the first release by the band. It was released on April 29, 2014 by Fat Wreck Chords.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Original artistLength
1."The Prettiest Star"  David BowieDavid Bowie2:50
2."Ben"  Donald Black/Walter ScharfMichael Jackson2:04

Uke-Hunt (2014)

Uke-Hunt
Studio album by Uke-Hunt
Released June 10, 2014 (2014-06-10)
Length 25:38
Label Fat Wreck Chords

Uke-Hunt is the debut album by the band. It was released on June 10, 2014 by Fat Wreck Chords.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Original artistLength
1."Because"  Dave ClarkThe Dave Clark Five2:20
2."Animal Farm"  Ray DaviesThe Kinks2:41
3."End of the World"  Arthur Kent/Sylvia DeeSkeeter Davis2:34
4."Green, Green Grass of Home"  Claude Putman, Jr.Johnny Darrell2:14
5."Enjoy the Silence"  Martin GoreDepeche Mode2:19
6."Needles and Pins"  Jack Nitzsche/Sonny BonoJackie DeShannon1:59
7."The Prettiest Star"  David BowieDavid Bowie2:50
8."Fascination"  Fermo Dante Marchetti/Maurice de FéraudyN/A2:29
9."Rainy Days and Mondays"  Paul Williams/Roger NicholsThe Carpenters3:14
10."Ready to Take a Chance Again"  Charles Fox/Normal GimbelBarry Manilow3:03

Compilation appearances

The following releases feature songs by the band.

References

  1. "Interview: Inside Uke-Hunt with Spike Slawson". riffyou.com. May 28, 2015. Retrieved 2015-06-02.
  2. "Spike Slawson of Me First and the Gimme Gimmes and Uke-Hunt". Communities Digital News. Music She Blogged. April 28, 2014. Retrieved 2015-06-02.
  3. "Drag The River, Uke-Hunt, Frankie Boots and the County Line (Record Release)". Thee Parkside. Retrieved 2015-06-02.
  4. "UKE-HUNT TOUR!". April 1, 2015. Retrieved 2015-06-02.
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