{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"S4E12 - Jim Croft","description":"Today\u2019s guest is one of the members of the Ukulele is the New Black house band \u2013 Jim Croft.  I\u2019ve been wanting to get him on the show for some time, but because I know he\u2019s not really a fan of the limelight I didn\u2019t approach him \u2013 until now!  Fortunately he said yes, and we had a great chat about experimenting with different tunings, the importance of music theory, and his extensive ukulele collection.  Please enjoy! Some show-related links below: Bruko Ukulele Kmise Ukulele Ken Middleton Cuatro Kala 8-string tenor Coolibah Coolective Lunchulele Smiths Alternative Jammalong Canberra Irish Sessions Dave O\u2019Neill Bec Taylor School of Music Songs played on the show: Sister Golden Hair (Gerry Beckley, 1975) Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for a playlist to hear these songs as well as other content relating to the episode Ukulele is the New Black is produced by me, Meredith Harper.  I wrote the theme tune and I performed it with Janine Chandler, Jim Croft, Jasmine Fellows, Paul Marsh, Sandra Shaw and Chris Williams.  Seb Carraro does the graphic design. Thanks to my $10 and over Patreon supporters for helping me to make this podcast: Ukulele Legend: Linda Dodwell Ukulele Champions: Debbie Hoad, Maja Zweck & Christopher Boatwright The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS. ","author_name":"Ukulele Is The New Black","author_url":"http:\/\/ukuleleisthenewblack.com","html":"