Funky Frets News

All the latest and greatest new regarding Funky Frets and the Funky Frets family and friends.

With the largest selection of ukuleles in one location in the Philadelphia / Tri-state area, Funky Frets has become a premier ukulele destination worth the visit. And did we mention we actually know a lot about the ukulele as it is not a passing fade with us.

Funky Frets is a true Mom and Pop music store - actually three generations with daughter Kelly and the grandkids TJ and Ali.

The Funky Frets Main Stage

We have a great space for hosting Open Mics, Concerts, Workshops and we even rent is out for your private parties and events.

Checkout the Funky Frets Events page for the latest schedule.

June 19< - Lil' Rev Concert and Workshop
~~April 14, 2019 - Del Rey Concert and Workshop~~
~~February 22, 2019 - Ben Carr Concert and Workshop~~

Back From NAMM 2019

We ( Kelly and Curt ) are back from the 2019 NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants annual winter show in Anaheim, CA. Over the course of five days will have visited hundreds of music manufactures, and vendors, and attended a lot of great workshops and presentations. Walking the equivalent of over 30 miles (Kelly's fitbit). All to bring a lot of new goodies to the Funky Frets Music Store.

Look for new ukuleles from our current lines Kala, Lanikai, Amahi and Ohana. NEW ukulele lines being added like Gold Tone, Leolani, Kanile`a and more!

A a selection Ukulele and Guitar products of Music Nomad Equipment Care products, Bovida Humidity Control, more Lizard Spit products, and a few more goodies.

A cool new tuner that is magnetic, you can clip it on different instruments - one tuner for multiple instruments.

More info coming soon. And, checkout our facebook page .

5th Annual Funky Frets Ukulele Festival!!!

First Weekend of October the 4-5-6, 2019

Look for details and any announcements on 2019 in the coming weeks.

The festival is Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Includes concerts, workshops, vendors, catered dinner, Hawai'ian Shirt contest, jams, the much loved Strum-along Train Ride on the Historic Colebrookdale Railroad and anything else we can throw into the mix.

5th Annual Funky Frets Ukulele Festival!!!

First Weekend of October the 4-5-6, 2019

The festival is Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Includes concerts, workshops, vendors, catered dinner, Hawai'ian Shirt contest, jams, the much loved Strum-along Train Ride on the Historic Colebrookdale Railroad and anything else we can throw into the mix.

The 2019 line up is: Danielle Ate the Sandwich, The Aloha Boys, Curt Sheller, Petey Mack, Devin Scott, Debi Velasco, Patricia Keith, William Ernestburg and Ann Burke. With a few more to some.

Checkout the 2019 Funky Frets Uke Fest site for all the goodies and going ons for October 4,5,6 - 2019.

Group Classes and On-going

Ukulele Group Classes - Every Month

Summer 2019 Coming Soon ( Ages 6-9: 6:30pm-7:15pm ), ( Ages 10-Adult: 7:15pm-8:00pm ):

Ukulele Group Classes - This is for beginners just getting started with Ukulele. We will go over basic chords, technique & different styles of strumming. No musical background necessary. Pre-register right here or in store.

On-Going

In addition to attending the World Famous Barto Jam every Wednesday night, we participate in several ukulele jams and meetup groups every month.

Third Sunday Every Month Funky Frets Meetup

Third Sunday every month at the store from 2:30 to 4:30 preceded with a FREE Getting Starting with Ukulele beginner class at 1.

Past Funky Frets Events

Lil' Rev

Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - Workshop and Concert with Lil' Rev

Workshop from 6:30pm-7:30pm
Break for 1/2 hour
Concert 8:00pm-9:00pm

Lil' Rev returns to Funky Frets and he always delivers a highly educational workshop and entertaining evening of music for any music lover. His concert will be featuring tunes from his latest CD and Lil' Rev "hits".

Workshop: Intros, Endings, Turnarounds and Vamps

(promoting my new book release as well). This class is open to all levels. Must know basic chords and be willing to learn a couple new ones too! Teaching intros and endings in many styles from Blues, Jazz, Tin Pan Alley, Bluegrass, Country, and Rock Traditions. Handouts provided. You'll Spice up your song delivery when you Learn what to play before a song begins and what to play when a song ends.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater "Murder at Mardi Gras" at Funky Frets Music Store

Saturday, May 11, 2019 - 6:30PM, doors open 6PM

The event was a SELL OUT and was a lot of fun. Look for the next one in November 2019.

The Without a Clue mug winner. She guesses the murder and the motive.

18 & Over Only

Dinner TBA, along the lines of New Orleans style! Ice Tea, Water, Coffee and Dessert included. BYOB for 21 & Over (Or bring your own soda).

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to support music programs among Veterans.

*Tables will be 8 people per table. Tickets purchased under one order will be seated together.

Show Description:

Magnolia Dupre has honored her father’s dying wish and made absolutely certain that the annual VooDoo Ball goes on as planned. As the captain of the Krewe of Momus, Everett Dupre took great pride in this masquerade event and wanted to ensure it lived beyond him, and Magnolia is committed to realizing his dream – or at least until she gets her inheritance. But when her estranged brother shows up with his “from the wrong side of the tracks” fiancé tempers flare. Will there be a Murder at Mardi Gras?

In addition to our annual Funky Frets Uke Fest , Funky Frets has hosted these artists and events.