Probably many of you have heard about Eddie Vedder’s (of Pearl Jam fame) upcoming album, and that he’s often been seen playing our four-stringed friend. If you haven’t read it yet, check out this story in the New York Times. It gives a great overview of the ukulele’s position in music in 2011.
Austin Ukulele Society (AUS)
Austin Ukulele Society (AUS) 
Cool article. I can’t wait to hear the full Eddie Vedder uke album. I love his quote in that piece; “Less strings, more melody.” Perfect.