Ukulele Weekender

03/04/2026

We're BACK!

Come on down to Gardeners on Fri 10th April (Tim's Birthday, just saying) and catch Tim, Jake and Mel doing our thing.

More of the usual, maybe a surprise or two but a fun night of old blues, hokum, americana and crazy covers. Award winning you know.

Get there early to grab a seat - free entry!

03/04/2026

Wanna Join Dead Mans Uke?

Well, you can come and find us this weekend as part of the Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival where we are hosting two sessions of Americana!

Everyone is welcome.

Saturday - The Forest
3-5.45pm

Sunday - The Perch
6 - 8pm

There's allsorts of amazing sessions happening all weekend!

04/01/2026

Hello, 2026!

Kick off the New Year with a night out and catch the award-winning Dead Mans Uke at our favorite spot!

Join us for a show on Friday, January 9th, at the Gardeners Rest in Sheffield, starting at 8pm. It's free to get in, so make sure to arrive early and snag a good seat!

Expect a night full of fun with Mel and lots of usual antics. Would love to see you there! x

24/12/2025

As Jake finds himself living out his favorite Christmas movie, 'Trains, Planes and Automobiles,' by being stuck in Calgary until Christmas Day, we want to extend a huge thank you for your support throughout the past year.

We’ve loved performing for you at festivals, local gigs, and even on a few tours with Jake Vaadeland, Charlotte Pelgen, among others. We’re thrilled to be nominated for a Ukie Award! We’ll know if we’ve won on December 30th. Our connection with the ukulele music scene has been long-standing, and it has been amazing to watch it evolve while never taking your support for granted. So, here's a heartfelt thank you from us.

Wishing you a fantastic Christmas, and hopefully, we'll see you at one of our shows next year. Our first gig is scheduled for Friday, January 9th, in Sheffield at The Gardeners Rest—assuming Jake can return by then, of course!

Warm regards,

Tim & Jake
Dead Mans Uke

P.S. Big thanks to Peter Browne for the fantastic photo from our recent gig in Belfast at The Deers Head!

18/11/2025

We've just got back from our Irish Tour and are really excited to see you all this coming weekend!

Some have asked about a songbook for the strumalongs - there's a massive cinema screen in the venue but here is our songbook lovingly created by the wonderful UkuleleEvents peeps.

Have fun!

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12/11/2025

So here is it. The programme at last!

12/11/2025

We're thrilled to be returning to Belfast on Monday, the 17th – it's been too long!

We'll be playing and joining us is Charlotte Pelgen for a performance at the Deers Head Music Hall.

We're looking forward to hanging out with friends from the Belfast Ukulele Festival and beyond!
Check the comments for the ticket link. It's set to be an amazing night in an awesome venue!

11/11/2025

Next weekend, we're traveling to the stunning Co Mayo for the Western Strands Stringfest in Belmullet!

We performed here last year and it was an amazing experience with a fantastic group of people in a picturesque setting.

Join us there!

Link in comments.

10/11/2025

We're thrilled to return to the beautiful city of Galway!

Catch Dead Mans Uke alongside the talented Charlotte Pelgen for a live performance at Róisín Dubh on Friday, 14th November.

Tickets are currently available, so make sure to reserve yours.

Join us for a fantastic night of four-string fun and some shenanigans!

Find the ticket link in the comments.

09/11/2025

So the tour begins this week...
Don't forget to join us, Charlotte and the amazing Ukulele Tuesday in Dublin on Thursday night!

Ticket link in comment below x

06/11/2025

One ticket left…

05/11/2025

🎶 The Gala Evening Show – Yorkshire Dales Ukulele Weekender 🎶

An unmissable night of music and laughter at Settle Victoria Hall, featuring international ukulele duo Dead Mans Uke with Mel Day, Germany’s “Siren of Swing” Charlotte Pelgen, the folk-indie sounds of Warehouse of Thieves, and blues favourite Phil Doleman — all hosted by award-winning comedy magician John Archer.

Expect world-class performances, great vibes, and a night that celebrates everything ukulele!

LAST REMAINING WEEKEND TICKETS AT UKULELEWEEKLENDER.COM!

📅 Saturday 22nd November 2025 | 7:30pm | £15
🎟️ Tickets: settlevictoriahall.org.uk