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Craig Brandau
After playing the guitar for over 40 years, Craig discovered the ukulele, and has not looked back. Although he enjoys nearly all styles of music, his true passion is creating chord melody arrangements and finds the 'ukulele to be a perfect fit. Craig's ukulele idols include Herb Ohta-San, Benny Chong, and Lyle Ritz. However, his single greatest influence is the legendary guitar player and arranger, Howard Heitmeyer. Craig had the good fortune to begin studying with Howard in
1991 and is still working with him on 'ukulele arrangements today.
Craig exclusively plays Ko'olau 'ukuleles, finding them to be superb in fit, finish, tonal balance, response, and harmonic accuracy. He uses a Ko'olau CE-3 for most of his recordings, but his tenor M300SP, with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, with a spruce top is his favorite instrument.
Craig is currently recording tracks for his upcoming CD entitled "Bowties and Ukuleles"
Craig is married to entertainer and 'ukulele player, Cali Rose, who will be releasing an album later this year.
SONGS BY CRAIG BRANDAU: • "Tenderly" by Craig Brandau - Ko'olau CE-3 'Ukulele • "The Shadow of Your Smile" by Craig Brandau - Ko'olau CE-3 'Ukulele • "Wave" by Craig Brandau - Ko'olau CE-3 'Ukulele • "Black Orpheus" by Craig Brandau - Ko'olau Rosewood Tenor 'Ukulele • "If" by Craig Brandau - Ko'olau Rosewood Tenor 'Ukulele • "Some Enchanted Evening" by Craig Brandau - Ko'olau Tenor 'Ukulele •
"What
Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life" by Craig Brandau
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