Watermelon Sugar (Harry Styles cover by Danielle Ate the Sandwich) - Part 2 of my LAVA U reviewDanielle Ate the Sandwich2021-08-02 | It's a hit song, let's face it! I'm playing an ocean blue Lava U Love & Faith Series ukulele! More info on this awesome ukulele: lavamusic.com/lava_u_love_faith
Use this guide to skip to the part of the video you are working on: 9:46 - Full Performance 0:20 - Tuning Up 0:44 - Chords 1:01 - The Verse 3:18 - The Chorus 3:46 - The Chorus Strumming Pattern 8:38 - How to End the Dang Song 9:46 - Full Performance
On February 19th, 2022 at 11am CST, Danielle Ate the Sandwich will attempt to write, record and produce an album in only 24 hours! No matter how good or bad it is, the goal is to see what can happen creatively, in a familiar environment under a different set of constraints. Listen to the 2022 24 Hour Album here: danielleatethesandwich.bandcamp.com/album/continued-curfew-24-hour-album-2022
Patrons get exclusive access to the live streams from my studio to watch me write, record and produce songs during the 24 hour Album Project, PLUS a free download of the new album when it’s complete.
I ought not complain so much, I always find a reason To be ungrateful for the gorgeous things you’ve laid inside my garden I ought not find little things to dance with in the ballroom Of the madness of the inside of my tiny brain apartment
Isn’t “want” a funny thing To be alive and well in spring It’s not enough to have a frigerator full Of fruits and vegetables
I am sure there’s someone worse off Shipwrecked on the seaside How’s a girl suppose to realize She's actually doing just….fine
I got the opportunity to try out the limited edition, LOVE & FAITH series ukulele from LAVA MUSIC. This ukulele comes in two colors, sparkle sakura and ocean blue. The limited edition package includes a leather/microfiber gig bag, strap (for the bag), and a USB-C chord that charges the ukulele’s pre-amp
The body of the ukulele is smooth to the touch and has an AirSonic body, in line with the other instruments in the LAVA brand, which means it’s made of carbon fibre composite, and can be played and used in different temperatures, altitudes, and humidity levels. The peg tuners feature an invisible screw design, gold details, and a strap peg. This is a tenor sized body with 18 frets, and came strung with lava crystal strings. At the bottom of the body, is the lava logo and love and faith signature from Lyric Lan in gold. The pre-amp is charged by USB-C, offers basic amplification, with the option for chorus and delay effects.
The limited edition LOVE & FAITH Series Ukuleles are limited to 1999. The limited edition comes with jewelry, a plectrum and keychain, cleaning cloth and diagram with simple instructions for what the buttons on the ukulele's pre-amp are for.
I love the look of this adorable ukulele and the sleek gig bag, but am very pleased by the warm tone and percussive quality I can get when I play it. It's easy to tune, and stays in tune well. The action is comfortable and easy to play and the amplification sounds great in my recording software and through an amp.
Commissioned by the Flint Repertory Theater for Flint Mural Plays Mural by Joe Miller thejoemiller.com Produced by Bashford Music bashfordmusic.com
Flint Mural Plays is a city-wide event combining public art, music and theater into a walking tour through the city. For those near Flint, MI, you can experience the walking tour and events from June-August 31st. For those who are farther away, enjoy the art and pieces at: flintmuralplays.org/audio-plays
This amazing 'behind-the-scenes' video was filmed during the making of "I Could've Sworn" and features the producer of my new EP and composer of the film, Joanna Katcher/Nice Manners and musicians: Adam Christgau (drums), Liam McCormack (bass) and Peter Recine (guitar). The video also features footage from the documentary film. 'It's Not a Burden: The Humor and Heartache of Raising Elderly Parents' has been chosen as Today with Hoda and Jenna's documentary of the month and is available to rent now: http://www.itsnotaburden.com/watchfilm
Join Danielle Ate the Sandwich for a live stream to celebrate the EP Release of Originals Songs from It's Not a Burden and premiere of the new documentary film! Danielle will provide live music, fun, and a short interview with the filmmakers of It's Not a Burden, Michelle and Barbara. Tune in for free, live on Wednesday June 2nd at 5pm PST/6pm MST/7pm CST/8pm EST.
I wrote this song inspired by the hope that you've given your loved ones enough when it's time to say goodbye, and as a reminder that patience and kindness, can be really hard to give when things are difficult, but that they will see you through.
IT'S NOT A BURDEN: The Humor and Heartache of Raising Elderly Parents releases June 1st, 2021. This feature-length documentary that provides an intimate look, presented with humor and heart, at the relationships between aging parents and the adult children who care for them, examining the challenges they face and the solutions they discover along the way. This film is made by the same team who did Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson. itsnotaburden.com Preorder on iTunes: apple.co/3uluyOX
IT'S NOT A BURDEN: The Humor and Heartache of Raising Elderly Parents is a feature-length documentary that provides an intimate look, presented with humor and heart, at the relationships between aging parents and the adult children who care for them, examining the challenges they face and the solutions they discover along the way. This film is made by the same team who did Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson.
IT'S NOT A BURDEN: The Humor and Heartache of Raising Elderly Parents is a feature-length documentary that provides an intimate look, presented with humor and heart, at the relationships between aging parents and the adult children who care for them, examining the challenges they face and the solutions they discover along the way. This film is made by the same team who did Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson. -----------------------
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Danielle is playing her beautiful Mya-Moe Ukulele: http://myamoeukuleles.comYour Good Girls Gonna Go Bad (Tammy Wynette cover by Danielle Ate the Sandwich)Danielle Ate the Sandwich2021-04-14 | This is a very special birthday song dedicated to my boyfriend, Michael! It's his birthday today! He often suggests songs he'd love to hear me to cover and he has great taste in music so there were a lot of options. I chose this one because it's a great song, and so fun to sing. Plus, I am a super goody two shoes, so it's perfect for me! Happy Birthday, Michael! ----------------------- Join Danielle Ate the Sandwich's 24 Hour Album project (2021): http://danielleatethesandwich.com/the-24-hour-album-returns-april-24th-2021
I started writing "Honoring the Dead" in 2018, after the death of my grandma. While we were cleaning out her apartment at the retirement community, my Cousin Donna (a christian) said something about how quick it all goes to pack up their things, and my Uncle Mick (a Buddhist) said something along the lines of "divvying up the objects of the dead." My grandma and I were very close and I found comfort in the tradition and familiarity of her Midwestern Missouri Synod Lutheran funeral, the same traditions present in the funerals of family members I attended with her. I feel grateful to have had the experience of her funeral and feel for those who have lost loved ones in a time when we can't gather safely to grieve. Thanks for listening and reading. -----------------------
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Danielle is playing her beautiful baritone Mya-Moe Ukulele: http://myamoeukuleles.comGirls Just Want to Have Fun (Cyndi Lauper cover by Danielle Ate the Sandwich)Danielle Ate the Sandwich2020-12-01 | I identify as female and I'll admit I like fun, but even higher on the list is to be told everyday I'm doing a good job, and that I'm a good person. #haha #lol This is a GREAT song to play on the ukulele. Here are the chords I used: tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/cyndi-lauper/girls-just-want-to-have-fun-chords-95644
Breonna Taylor was shot 8 times in her own bed. Police officers entered her home on a no-knock warrant. One officer has been fired, but the others have not been investigated or charged. They were not wearing body cams. Her family and friends, and now the country, wait for justice.
If you read this or listen to my song will you grieve the death of Breonna Taylor with me? Will you say her name out loud? (Try it, right now in your house or you car. Say ‘Breonna Taylor’ out loud.) Can you spend a moment thinking of what a shame it is that this happens to Black people in our country, and think about what we can do to make it happen less?
This is a website, with information on how you can help Breonna Taylor: justiceforbreonna.org
Don't let us get sick Don't let us get old Don't let us get stupid, all right? Just make us be brave And make us play nice And let us be together tonight The sky was on fire When I walked to the mill To take up the slack in the line I thought of my friends And the troubles they've had To keep me from thinking of mine Don't let us get sick Don't let us get old Don't let us get stupid, all right? Just make us be brave And make us play nice And let us be together tonight The moon has a face And it smiles on the lake And causes the ripples in Time I'm lucky to be here With someone I like Who maketh my spirit to shine Don't let us get sick Don't let us get old Don't let us get stupid, all right? Just make us be brave And make us play nice And let us be together tonight ----------------------- FOLLOW DANIELLE ATE THE SANDWICH: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/danielleatethesandwich Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/atethesandwich.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/atethesandwich YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/daniellesmagic Website: http://www.danielleatethesandwich.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/danielleatethesandwich ------------------------- Danielle is playing her beautiful Mya-Moe Ukulele: http://myamoeukuleles.comDreams (Fleetwood Mac cover by Danielle Ate the Sandwich)Danielle Ate the Sandwich2019-07-29 | I'm feeling Fleetwood Mac this summer. Check out my recent interview with Kamuke Magazine! kamuke.com/2019/07/24/ukulele-stories-danielle-ate-the-sandwich. The episode is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify.
The chords I used to play this song are here: tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/fleetwood_mac/dreams_chords_43918 ---------------------- FOLLOW DANIELLE ATE THE SANDWICH: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/danielleatethesandwich Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/atethesandwich.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/atethesandwich YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/daniellesmagic Website: http://www.danielleatethesandwich.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/danielleatethesandwich ------------------------- Danielle is playing her beautiful Mya-Moe Ukulele: http://myamoeukuleles.comSilver & Gold (Original ukulele song by Danielle Ate the Sandwich)Danielle Ate the Sandwich2019-07-17 | Happy 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing! I love space and astronauts, and the bold hope of man to go do wild, incredible things. I was inspired to write this song after hearing some conspiracy theories about the moon landing, and I got to thinking about what leaders go through to inspire a team, a nation, or the world. The song ends up being more about the powerful choices we make as humans to comfort, uplift, and inspire others and ourselves. This song is on my 2012 album, 'Two Bedroom Apartment.' ----------------------- FOLLOW DANIELLE ATE THE SANDWICH: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/danielleatethesandwich Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/atethesandwich.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/atethesandwich YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/daniellesmagic Website: http://www.danielleatethesandwich.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/danielleatethesandwich ------------------------- Lyrics: They wore the suits and sat in the spaceship And they kept their mouths dry and shut Breaking the atmosphere never felt the way they thought it should But it still felt good enough Late in your dreams the Soviets teased you with red all around white and blue And you were unwell from the dregs of your failures So you turned your eyes to the moon And you made the people proud You made the people proud Apollo, I'd like to have known your true path The men that you carried were convincing enough And the truth can lie heavy on the tip of your tongue It's hard to admit to these things we have done It's hard to admit to these things Silver and Gold all the world waited for you And they turned their ears to the sound One giant step for man kind you moved forward And you made the people proud And I am persuaded when reading the paper That this is war, this is war And I am confused how can tying my shoes be such a terrible thing You made the people proud You made the people proud You made it look easy to put them at ease You told them the things they already believed Despite all the demons that pulled on your sleeve You made the people proud You made the people proudMy Girl (4 ukuleles cover by The Naked Waiters and Danielle Ate the Sandwich)Danielle Ate the Sandwich2019-05-23 | The Naked Waiters are my new best friends! They have amazing harmonies, and perform interesting and timeless arrangements of cover songs and originals on ukuleles! *BOING sound effect!* youtube.com/thenakedwaiters
Thanks to Ben and Mighty Uke Day, for bringing us together. Thanks to Katelyn for staying late and Urban Beat in Lansing, MI for letting us film! urbanbeatevents.com
The Naked Waiters are a unique acoustic trio who specialize in tight, three-part harmonies, combined with interestingly composed arrangements on the ukulele. Now based out of Hawaii, the Naked Waiters are refreshingly diverse, both in musicianship and content, bridging musical gaps for all ages and ears. Catch them at the Scotland Ukulele Festival in May 2019!
Q: How often should I change the strings? A: At least once a year!
Q: What sort of strings should I use? A: You should try a few types to find the ones you like. The ones I’m using in this video are fluorocarbon ukulele strings, found here: myamoeukuleles.com/stringsAccessories.php
Q: What do I need to change my strings? A: Your ukulele, a set of new strings, a clip on tuner or online tuner, a wire cutter, an instrument stand or safe place to set your ukulele, OPTIONAL ITEMS: microfiber cloth, peg winder, awesome hat
Q: Which direction do I turn the tuning pegs? A: D and G strings are wound counter clockwise B and E strings are wound clockwise