By Paul Oliver On May 10, 2024, I finally fully retired from the medical field. I had been working in hospitals since 1976. I had always worked at least 50% of weekends and sometimes even more. Nevertheless, you would think that » Read More
For our first practice of 2026, the Mentone Ukes started the year with a fun day of learning some downhome traditional folk music. The theme of our selection was old-timey songs originally hand-picked by Grateful Dead guitarists Jerry Garcia and Bob » Read More
When I was a kid, there were shows and movies you could only see once a year and you’d better be sure to be near a TV when they came on. The movie I really looked forward to seeing was “The » Read More
All artists who reside in any music hall of fame once touched a musical instrument for the first time in their lives without knowing where it might lead. The Mentone Ukes had a very humble beginning. Many of our members had » Read More
When most people think of groundhogs, they think of Punxsutawney Phil in Gobbler's Knob, Pennsylvania, who is supposed to be able to do long-term weather forecasts. Impressive as that is, you can use your imagination and find even more interesting talents » Read More
When I arrived in Alabama from California in 2017, I had with me a ukulele. One afternoon while spending time with Debra Fey, I placed the ukulele in her hands and said… Mentone Ukes Founders Jerry Megli and Debra Fey » Read More
Join us for our ongoing FREE ukulele session and beginner’s introduction to the ukulele on Saturdays, August 2 and 16, at 1 p.m. at the library. On August 8, come on out and support your Mentone Ukes as we perform at » Read More
Throughout my life, I’ve found that music can be one of the best ways to connect with people. You can nearly always find a song or album to bond over, and that doesn’t always mean a multi-platinum seller. It can be » Read More
The Mentone Ukes are thriving, and in August we will celebrate our six-year anniversary! There must be a good reason for our continued success — in fact, there are plenty of them! Learning to play a musical instrument can be a » Read More
Springtime means you’ll be seeing more and more of your local Mentone Ukes around town — our regular sessions as the designated House Band of the Moon Lake Library, entertaining seniors at the MERF luncheon, picking on the front porch at » Read More