Let us share our Ukulele passion!
It's A Ukulele Day! Vincent Mungo and Norine Mungo, a songwriting team, performing as The Mungos, and also the famous Reenee and The Rollers Uke Band. Their covers are impeccable, their harmonies divine, and their songwriting is renowned. Performng Concerts and Festivals, and giving workshops in Ukulele techniques, this country rock duo is taking it to a whole new level. Appearances on WMNF radio of Tampa, Fox News Charlie Belchers World, Bay News 9 with Virginia Johnson, and 10 at 10, and multiple appearances at Uke It Out festival in St Pete Florida,as well as being the founders of the FREE World Ukulele Day Concert in Dunedin Florida, has kept Norine and Vinny at the forefront of the Tampa Bay Uke Scene. With the original song, It's An Ukulele Day, (also called It's A Ukulele Day) they are seeing responses from clubs and groups across the country and around the world, passionately playing and videoing themselves doing this Uke Anthem! They hope you can join them in this adventure and share the love of Ukulele!!!!
Norine has been giving workshops for Ukulele for several years, and has developed a method that speeds the learning process. She calls it Transitional Chording Technique. As noted in Ukulele Magazine.
She also teaches songwriting workshops at festivals and has been active in developing young writers in the Tampa Scene. From young to sprung, as she says, everyone can play tough songs, and everyone can write simple ones. (Though she has written some very complicated ones, she loves the simplicity of a good 3 chord song!)
Also Co hosting the outrageous long running 6 years plus Rock Uke Jam, called South Tampa Ukulele Jam, and hosting the 9 year running Open Mic at the Whistle Stop in Safety Harbor with Hubby Vinny, she keeps the heart and soul of the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society pumping!
Playing Guitar since 16 years old, and Ukulele for the past 6 years, writing on her Ukulele Blog and writing her original songs, Norine Mungo is a force of energy. Holding the bar high, she reaches for new heights in each song she creates. Never the same, always a moving emotional experience. She welcomes all into the ukulele fold, with warm embrace and a big smile, known for her laugh and her hugs, you can't go wrong with her at a festival or workshop.
You can join us at these upcoming events!
Jan Platt Library on Manhattan Blvd, South Tampa
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Every 3rd Saturday at Jan Platt Library or Fendig Library. A 6 years running Rock Themed Ukulele Jam, hosted by Norine's rocking Ukulele Band, Reenee and The Rollers, a new rock theme every month, with music scrolling on two screens! Kick back and play like a rock star! See Tampa Bay Ukulele Society for details.
Jan Platt Library on Manhattan Blvd, South Tampa
The Whistle Stop Bar and Grill Safety Harbor
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Hosted by Norine and Vinny Mungo, this is the longest running open mic for Ukulele in Tampa Bay Area. Started by our founder Steve Boisen, it has continued on through the years, well attended by locals as well as vacationing Ukers. Open mic from 7 to 9:15 followed by a jam session! Get there early and sign up. Seats go fast for this one.
The Whistle Stop Bar and Grill Safety Harbor
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Friday night Concert Jam presented by Norine and Vinny with their Uke Band Reenee and The Rollers. This years theme is Sock Hop Dance Party 57 through 63! Poodle Skirts, neck scarfs, ponytails and cat eye glasses. Boys do your best Elvis and Buddy Holly!
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Norine Mungo teaches the songwriting workshop this year at the Tampa Bay Ukulele Getaway. Saturday morning, two back to back sessions presented to attendees. Materials provided for the workshops with followup offered.
Norine Mungo Publishing
ASCAP member
Florida Folkgrass and Americana Roots Music
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Reenee and The Rollers once again appear at the ever growing and popular Uke It Out Fest, held at the Cage Brewery in St Pete. Rocking Country Folk Grass Band with Americana Roots, a real crowd pleaser, Reenee performs originals from their latest CD. The crowd will be moving and grooving with this high energy uke group.
Florida Girl, Norine Mungo
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Music and Lyrics by Norine Mungo
Music and Lyrics by Norine Mungo
Hosted by Reenee and The Rollers and guest performers. This month was Folk Rock. New Rock Theme Every Month!
A surprise for our friends at Safety Harbor Arts and Music Center. A mini flash mob! Music and Lyrics by Norine Mungo
Vinny and Norine hosting the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society Open Mic at the Whistle Stop in Safety Harbor.
Do you have questions, want to book a show, or collaborate on a new piece? Reach out, and let's make music happen.
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