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Nov 10, 2017 · Learn about Mike Upton, the man behind the U•Bass and the booming ukulele company Kala Brand Music Co. Find out his origin story, his passion for music and his vision for the future of Kala.
- The Revelator™ Q&A with Mike Upton and Pete Howlett
Our President and founder, Mike Upton sat down with Pete to...
- The Revelator™ Q&A with Mike Upton and Pete Howlett
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Kala Brand Music Co.™ is the world’s most-popular ukulele brand and the founder of the Original U•BASS®, family-owned and operated in the sunny Northern California city of Petaluma. Kala is home to the most diverse catalog of ukuleles in history, with a wide variety of offerings in sizes, styles and tonewoods, all bound by a singular quality and cr...
A California-born & raised musician, Mike Upton first fell in love with the ‘ukulele and its uniquely beautiful craftsmanship and tone while living and working in Hawaii in the 1990s. But for all their immense potential for more widespread use and enjoyment outside the islands, at the time he could find very few options available between the high-c...
How do you pronounce “Kala”
“Kala” is pronounced / k.ah.lah /. It rhymes with “koala.”
What does “Kala” mean?
“Kala” is a Hawaiian word meaning “good fortune.” However, like many Hawaiian words, it historically has had many different meanings and uses.
Where is Kala located?
Kala was founded and is based today out of the city of Petaluma, California, just an hour north of San Francisco. We also have warehouses in Honolulu, HI and Ashland, VA.
May 25, 2023 · Curious about The Revelator? Sit in with renowned luthier Pete Howlett & Kala President Mike Upton as they talk about the history and the mystery behind The ...
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May 25, 2023 · Our President and founder, Mike Upton sat down with Pete to learn more about the process and philosophy that led him to develop this unique and beautiful ukulele: Mike Upton (MU): Hello, This is Mike Upton with Kala Ukulele, and I'm here with luthier Pete Howlett from Wales.
George Hinchliffe of The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, Mike Upton, and Andreas David playing in the Kala Booth at Music Messe in Frankfurt.
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Jan 18, 2024 · Owen and Kala founder Mike Upton formed a friendship in 2007 and together brought the Kala U•BASS® to the masses in 2009. Known for its immense low end, the compact U•BASS® packs a thunderous punch and is suited for any genre of music or style of play.
Evans starred as the young student doctor Michael Upton, to whom Evans felt he bore no similarities. Following the show's success he starred in the sequel to the series, Doctor at Large (1971). Evans enjoyed working with his fellow actors George Layton , Geoffrey Davies , Robin Nedwell and Richard O'Sullivan , and he later described these as ...
