About us

Millennia ago, creatures crawled out of the primordial muck. Then a bunch of time went by and some guys from Portugal went to Hawaii and created the Ukulele. Then a bunch more time went by and free Ukulele classes were being offered at the Folklife Center of the Crandall library. Some generous person (who wishes to remain anonymous) gave the library money to buy a bunch of ukuleles and to hire an instructor. His name was Alex Grandy.

 

One intrepid lady in the class had the bright idea to form a girls' band. So she asked a number of ladies if they wanted to be in a band. Some of them (foolishly) refused the invitation (who’s sorry now?) One bravely (or perhaps foolishly) said “YES”. The intrepid lady had to come up with a name and fast… The Ukulele Babes are the result. And the rest is history!

Filomena

Filomena moved to the North Country 20 years ago from New York City. Since moving North, she has been at times, an Adjunct Professor of Theatre, Town Justice, and Library Director. She is currently an Actor/Director, Fiber Artist and a Ukulele player in a Girl band!

ukulele woman musician portrait
ukulele woman musician portrait

Joan

Joan first took up the ukulele in 2008, while living on Maui. After arriving in Glens Falls, she was thrilled to find the ukulele class at the Crandall Library, taught by Alex Grandy, where she met her bandmates. Since retiring from her graphic design career, she’s been painting, studying voice and piano, and playing ukulele with the Babes. This is the life!

Carol

Carol moved to Glens Falls in 2015 from CT. In 2016 she started taking guitar lessons, adding the ukulele in 2019. Since 2023 she has been busy in her garden and playing with local community ukulele groups. As she is left-handed, so are her instruments! She is excited to be playing with The Ukulele Babes. 

ukulele woman musician portrait

Photos by Cheryl Lawyer…  Knitted scarves by Nancy Pasanen