Manitoba Hal

Bio

Ukulele Bluesman | Singer-Songwriter

Canadian blues artist Manitoba Hal is a ukulele master and singer-songwriter. He is known for his expressive voice and mastery of his instrument; his trusty baritone ukulele; Manitoba Hal takes his audience from the deep south to the islands with songs that are mournful, hopeful, silly, romantic and introspective. His original songs have become modern classics and his take on standards and popular blues songs of the past have brought him to festival stages worldwide.

He began his career as a guitarist but began to play the ukulele when he inherited a 1955 Martin uke from his beloved grandfather who told him “you can have it if you learn to play it”. And so, he did, continuing to master the tiny instrument, proving that the ukulele can be small but mighty as he pulls out powerful riffs and melodies adding background beats with looping technology showcasing the blues in all its passion and groove.

Music Samples

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Born With The Blues 3:19

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Hello Aloha! How Are You? 5:04

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Alligator 3:21

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Plenty Of Fish 2:47

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Hope Of A Brighter Day 3:29

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Way Down In The Hole 3:05

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Performance Video

Stage plot & tech rider

Stage Plot & Tech Needs

Stage Plot / Tech Needs A Stage plot and technical needs sheet for Manitoba Hal 153 KB

Manitoba Hal Bio & Press Quotes Bio and Press Quotes 59.8 KB

Manitoba Hal One Sheet - FMO 2022 One sheet promotional flyer for FMO 2022 Conference 5.11 MB

Tour Calendar

Date	Event	Location
Friday, June 9, 2023 Fri, Jun 9, 2023	Nanaimo Ukulele Festival 2023 Nanaimo BC	Nanaimo BC

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