Running the Ukestra is a lot of work. Compared to many ukulele groups around the region that just “plug and play”, members of the Ukestra spend many hours on perfecting musical elements such as vocal harmonies, rhythm section parts, and arrangements. This is a group that is great for professional musicians to “unwind”, AS WELL as a supportive, incredibly enriching enviroment for a more basic player and singer.

Oh sure, when we’re not getting ready for a show we are casual, and that’s when we “goof off”. But we work harder the next round to provide a good, entertaining musical show…always. The secret is we have a lot of laughs along the way.

Donations in any amount to our ongoing cause are gratefully accepted and appreciated through PayPal.

Curious and interested people are allowed to stop by a rehearsal (with a prior email to Mike) for listening for no charge, to hear and see what we do. If wishing to join the group following that, steps are as follows:

We have an in-person cash/hat option and request $10 for a drop-in player (one time, look-on with a full member) meet. This however does not allow access to the private Ukestra Members email account, with songbooks, setlist, plans for social parties, private gigs and more content. We also offer an up-front annual fee,ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP of $150 through PayPal, check to “Mike Loce Music”, or cash. We meet more than 15 times/year.

So the UKESTRA MEMBERSHIP pricing as of 2025-26:

DROP IN RATE: $10 cash for players for chosen practices on the calendar. (email me with any questions at mikeloce@gmail.com)

MEMBERSHIP $150 ANNUAL, PayPal, check or cash. For PayPal, use the “friends/family send” feature:

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Paid members will receive access to more, including private Ukestra group email account access and calendar updates for all Ukestra members featuring content and information not posted on this site. Also, performance/networking opportunities and group events (potlucks, etc) are not offered to unpaid members of this group.

Occassionally we have “open rehearsals” at the Nashua LIbrary Theater, where there is no charge and audience chairs are provided for listening. Sort of in between a practice and a concert. These are advertised on our Facebook page: