Ukulele Bartt Sextet
Kulak’s Woodshed
North Hollywood

Ukulele Bartt is an eclectic singer/songwriter backed up by a full band he calls the Sextet. Bartt’s lyrics are artfully written and mostly based upon matters of the heart.
Musicianship: Bartt is a gifted musician with a talented backup band. He sings with personality and it suits his material flawlessly. But, it’s his ukulele skills that are phenomenal. Throughout the set, Bartt proves he can strum any style from blues to classical and perform it melodically and dynamically. Erba and Gold both add rockin’ blues to the sound, while Radice and DiGiovanni contribute more of an old-school blues vibe. Singers Renee and Bjorklund add 50’s style backup, offering a nice finishing touch to Bartt’s overall musical content.
Performance: This night at Kulak’s Woodshed was an entire evening of ukulele performers with Bartt as the headliner. There was such a crowd that the club was filled to capacity, leaving fans lined up outside in the rain. Bartt and company put on an energetic set, introducing each song with humor. Radice played the sidekick, adding punchlines and catering to Bartt’s whims. The rest of the group was equally entertaining and seemed over the top with enthusiasm. The evening felt like a house-party where musicians and fans alike were all celebrating their distinctive appreciation for the ukulele.
Summary: Ukulele Bartt has a unique and original sound with clever, catchy tunes that are fun to listen to. Any fan of the ukulele, or anyone wanting an entertaining and unusual night of bluesy rock, should experience one of Ukulele Bartt’s shows.

––Anne O’Neary

Ukulele Bartt also plays a Mele tenor ukulele.

U'Bartt also plays authentic Portuguese instruments from FolkReps, in Figueira da Foz, Portugal. Click HERE to learn more about Portuguese guitars, ukuleles, cavaquinhos and other traditional instruments.