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Mighty Uke Day III in 2013 built on the success of the prior years. In addition to the open mike and previous activities, it featured a main stage with several dozen performers, numerous ukulele workshops and concerts on both Friday and
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Mighty Uke: The Amazing Comeback of a Musical Underdog
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