The Uke of Wallington: One Man and His Ukulele Round Britain

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The Uke Of WallingtonAuthor: Mark WallingtonIn PaperbackThe musical misadventures of one man and his ukulele on tour in Britain and undertaking probably the first rock and roll tour ever undertaken on public transport!When the only gig Mark Wallington's R&B band can get is in a nursing home they decide it's time to call it a day. But then Mark discovers an instrument he might just have enough talent for - the ukulele. Realising his dream of a nationwide tour, the Uke of Wallington sets off on a 42 night road trip, playing open mic sessions from Brighton to Cape Wrath.Working his way through the British summer, best-selling travel writer Mark takes his music to the Great British people, visiting 32 British towns over the course of the six week tour and chronicling his mishaps and adventures on the way.Previous Radio 4 Book of the Week. Humorous and beautifully observed.Publisher: AA PublishingISBN: 9780749572730