Artist description Ulele's sensuous blend of ska, salsa, and Mardi Gras/Carnival flavored rock can only be described as high energy, American music. Their live shows often leave audiences wet with sweat and with smiles on their faces.

Music Style Pop

Musical Influences Fela, Bob Marley, Los Lobos, Willie Colon,

Artist History Ulele has been in exixtence for over 5years. Band leader, Stone, began performing origianl as a one man band. He played drums, percussion, trombone, keys, and electric cello, often simultaneously. He was later joined by his wife, Leina'ala, and later still by a band that includes trombones, sax, guitar, bass, and drums.

Group Members Stone - Vocals, electric cello, keys, trombone, percussionLeina'ala - Vocals, guitar, percussionSteve Doyle - Guitar, vocals, tromboneTony D'Martino - DrumsDan Stark - TromboneBruce Krippner - Bass

Instruments drums, bass, guitar, electric cello, trombone, sax, percussion, keys,

Albums Seed - (1996), Harmony - (1999)

Press Reviews -- "Ulele is at the forefront of Chicago's world groove scene" ... Chicago Reader, 12/98-- "They put on one of the most energetic live shows on today's music scene." ... Media One Express -- Centerstage, 1/97-- "Like a well-greased jazz outfit, every player manages to put their musical personality on certain songs." ... Illinois Entertainer, 10/96-- "I think if I listened to that music for a week straight, it would change my entire perspective." Slash from Guns and Roses, 7/96

Location Chicago, IL - USA

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