ABOUT US
The ukulele might be a small stringed instrument, but its influence spans from traditional Hawaiian music to American folk to pop, and classical to country music.
The Rubber City Ukes are located in Akron, Ohio. We are ukulele players of all ages and skill levels, who gain experience and performance skills in a group setting. The Rubber City Ukes perform a variety of songs in a fun, sing-along format and is open to all ukulele players.
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We typically have twice a month jams using the RCU songbook, occasional workshops, beginner lessons, and open mics. We also have a Hawaiian ukulele group that meets once a month and focuses on Hawaiian language and related songs.
Check the For Members Page schedule for specifics due to changes because of covid.
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HISTORY
Rubber City Ukes were founded in 2016 by Maggie Collins-Harris and Chris Miller with the hopes to become better players and meet other ukulele players. The group has grown to include jams, workshops, and performances. In 2021, Highland Square Ukulele under the direction of Jodie DeLamatre merged with Rubber City Ukes to create a mega ukulele group!
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We have performed at Community Concerts, Festivals, Art walks, PorchRokr, Farmer Markets, Senior Centers, Libraries, Schools, and other happening events.
2024 Performances
Feb 18 Maplewood Senior Living, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
March 30 House 330, Akron, Ohio
May 5 Kent Free Library, Kent, Ohio
May 10 Cloverleaf Elementary School, Seville, Ohio
May 22 Barberton Library, Barberton, Ohio
June 5 North Hill Library, Akron, Ohio
June 15 Doodle Drive-in, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
June 21 Hudson Ice Cream Social, Hudson, Ohio
June 22 Race Around the Beach, Monroe Falls, Ohio
July 30 Stow-Munroe Falls Library, Stow, Ohio
August 10 Stow Farmers' Market, Stow, Ohio
August 17 Highland Square PorchRokr, Akron, Ohio
September 6 Kenmore First Friday, Kenmore, Ohio
September 7 AAPIO Lu'au Party (Hawaiian Group), Strongsville, Ohio
September 28 Nickajack, North Lawrence, Ohio
October 26 Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market, at Howe Meadow, Ohio
November 17 Akron Children's Festival of Trees, Akron Ohio
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2023 Performances
Feb 1 Stow-Monroe Falls Public Library, Stow, Ohio
Feb 14 Barberton Public Library, Barberton, Ohio
April 20 Kenmore Public Library, Akron, Ohio
April 26 Mason Community Learning Center, Akron Ohio
May 18 Neighborhood Block Party, Akron, Ohio
June 3 Cuyahoga Falls Public Library, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
July 22 Race Around the Beach, Hinkley Lake, Ohio
July 26 Sunrise Assisted Living Community, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
August 5 Stow Farmers' Market, Stow, Ohio
August 8 Medina Retired Teacher's Association, Medina, Ohio
August 19 Highland Square PorchRokr, Akron, Ohio
September 17 Case Barlow Farm Fall Fest, Hudson, Ohio
September 23 Stow Farmers' Market, Stow, Ohio
Oct 21 Hudson Public Library, Hudson, Ohio
Oct 28 Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market, at Howe Meadow, CVNP, Ohio
December 9 Neighborhood Block Party, Akron, Ohio
2022 Performances
April 30 Countryside Farmers' Market at Old Trail School, Ohio
June 10 Summit Artspace - Artwalk, Akron, Ohio
June 17 Hudson Ice Cream Social, Hudson, Ohio
July 9 Ellet Branch of the Akron-Summit County Library, Ellet, Ohio
August 6 Stow Farmers' Market, Hudson, Ohio
August 14 Richfield Community Days, Richfield, Ohio
August 20 Highland Square PorchRokr, Akron, Ohio
September 17 Countryside Farmers' Market at CVNP
September 18 Case Barlow Farm Fall Fest, Hudson Ohio
October 23 Nickajack Farms, North Lawrence, Ohio
December 2 Light the BLVD at BuzzBin, Kenmore, Ohio
December 3 Akron-Summit County Public Library, Akron, Ohio
December 18 Brunswick Hills Fire Department, Brunswick Hills, Ohio
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2021 Performances
May 4 Maltz Performing Arts Center, Case Western University, Cleveland, Ohio
August 7 Stow Farmers Market, Stow, Ohio
August 21 Akron PorchRokr, Akron, Ohio
September 10 Hudson Senior Citizens, Hudson, Ohio
September 18 Nickajack Farms, North Lawrence, Ohio
September 24 "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" Serenade, Akron Naturerealm, Ohio
October 19 Case Barlow Farm Fall Fest, Hudson, Ohio
October 23 Nickajack Farms, North Lawrence, Ohio
October 30 Countryside Farmers' Market At Howe Meadow, CVNP, Ohio
December 3 Light the Boulevard, Rialto Theatre, Kenmore, Ohio
December 10 Summit Artspace-Artwalk, Akron, Ohio
December 19 Brunswick Hills Fire Department Santa Day, Brunswick Hills, Ohio
