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The Uke Box

About Me

After the break up of the Zaagmolen Band in the spring of 2005* we, Marko van der Horst & Shelley Rickey , had a musical breakdown… (*our fiddle player impregnated a Fin…he has since immigrated to Helsinki. Musicians are fertile….it happens) …Until, on a whim we bought two ukuleles at Japies Accordeon Palace. Well, within a month we were on stage as 'The Uke Box'. Of coarse, it was quite, shall we say, experimental, in the beginning. But since this time we have developed quite an eccentric little act comprised of nostalgic tunes and off-beat theatrics. Besides Ukuleles we also use and abuse a Banjolele, a Child Prodigy Midget Accordion, a Washtub Bass and a Toy Piano. Our mission is to create the best damn show ever that fits into just one traveling trunk!

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Member Since: 8/21/2007
Band Website: www.ukulele-interventie.blogspot.com
Band Members:
Marko van der Horst & Shelley Rickey

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Reviews

Yowsah! the Ukulele noir in Shirley was fantastic....nice turnout and GREAT sound. Everyone sounded killer...but, ohmygod, I've never heard Uke Box perform live and Shelley's voice is SO FUCKING RICH it's like a lovely creme sauce! damn.
...They were so well rehearsed and professional you couldn't help but be impressed. Shelley's voice was like liquid honey. IF you have a chance to see them live...go for it.
- Craig Robertson

Craig's Ukulele Noir CD release event was outstanding...Uke Box ROCKS, Shelley & Marko are a dream team--traveling all the way from Holland, no less.
- Patsy Monteleone

Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Ukulele Jamboree No.5, A Heartbreaker

Ukulele Jamboree No.5, The Heartbreak Edition!Saturday Feb. 14th, Valentines DayCafé de Bel,Gerard Scholtenstraat 61B3035 SE Rotterdam Come feel the Ukulele Love!...BUT BE CAREFUL!The heartstrings of ...
Posted by on Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:15:00 GMT

Ukulele Jamboree In Rotterdam

We've hosted 3 Ukulele Jamborees now in Rotterdam. The last edition held on November the 8th was amazing. Started off kind of scary though. The Ukulele Intervention is supposed to start at 8:30 and at...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:16:00 GMT

The Ukulele Festival in Gros Umstadt Was Fantastic &....

We made the front page news baby!This is a shot of us joining Bosko & Honey during the saturday night concert. We had an amazing time at the European Ukulele Festival. It was incredibly well organized...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:38:00 GMT

Another Fine Ukulele Happening In Rotterdam!

A Ukulele Jamboree opening at 8pm and beginning with An Ukulele Intervention! (a ukulele workshop for beginners, starting at 8:30pm). Following that, Open Mic (9:45PM) and then a little performance (a...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:50:00 GMT

Bosko & Honey & The Uke Box on Radio Rijnmond!

Last night we were rehearsing our 'Safari Song' with Bosko & Honey.Marko's Mom & Dad were there and after a short phone call by Bertus...Roland Vonk was there too!He has a wonderful radio program on S...
Posted by on Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:44:00 GMT

Bosko & Honey in Rotterdam!

Bosko & Honey's Ukulele Safari hit Rotterdam last Saturday Night at Cafe de Bel and Good Golly! What a wonderful night it was. The cafe was packed. There were even people standing outside that climbed...
Posted by on Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:39:00 GMT

Back from the Ukulele Caravan!

We, The Uke Box, just got back from the Ukulele Trip of a lifetime!We traveled to New York, Boston and Cape Cod to participate in the Ukulele Caravan and most importantly play at Craig Robertsons' CD ...
Posted by on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:29:00 GMT

Ukulele Noir & The Ukulele Caravan!

Well now!, in about a weeks time we’ll be heading out for the Ukulele Caravan!The Ukulele Caravan is a rambling group of ukulele performers & performances up and down the East Coast hosted b...
Posted by on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:22:00 GMT

Ukulele Road Trip To Rotterdam!

Up for a Road Trip?The Big Damn Ukenanny No.6"Cowboy & Cowgirl Edition"Thursday the 21st of FebruaryRakstraat 12b, 3034 RG Rotterdam, The NetherlandsYeeeeeeeeeeeehaw!
Posted by on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:24:00 GMT

New Blogspot

I've started a new blogspot...I know, blogging...it's one digital step too far isn't it!But what the hell. I just wanted a little spacewhere i could post my creations.Come have a look!-Shelley
Posted by on Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:49:00 GMT