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Ukulele Nipper

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Baritone ukulele, tenor guitar, tenor banjo and double bass player. I play trad jazz, swing and gypsy jazz. Member of the band "Devil's Doorbell". Formally in "The Water Gypsies" and "The Night Owls" Founder of TUSC. https://www.youtube.com/@NipperLewis

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Thanks..I am new to photography and in this grim world I find my focus is full on with making interesting and hopefully beautiful images. I have some old ussr lens and love 50mm. Been thinking about hands and feet in portraits and like this one and your hands one.

07.09.2025 22:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Great composition!

07.09.2025 22:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That is a great photograph! what lens are you using?

07.09.2025 22:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Musicians and Friends at The Floating Fayre K&A Canal (Jupiter 11 135mm #vintagelens)
Musicians and Friends at The Floating Fayre K&A Canal (Jupiter 11 135mm #vintagelens) YouTube video by Ukulele Nipper

So in the last couple of months I have been getting into #vintagelens adapted to my mirrorless camera. On Sunday I took some pictures of my friends and musicians at The Floating Fayre on the canal. I used a Jupiter 11 135mm f4 from 1968. Music is by The Water Gypsies.

04.09.2025 03:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think demonstrating the process is rather important these days, it's something the robots can't do!

29.08.2025 21:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks!

28.08.2025 01:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Devil's Doorbell - Jazz Skiffle Blues #ukulele #baritoneukulele #washtubbass
Devil's Doorbell - Jazz Skiffle Blues #ukulele #baritoneukulele #washtubbass YouTube video by Ukulele Nipper

A little promo for my human music group Devil's Doorbell. The music was played, recorded and mixed by me in my narrowboat home. Pictures were taken on the swing bridge where we are moored using a 1964 Industar 50 f3.5 vintage lens. Our name was hand painted by Ginny Barlow.
youtu.be/vZUucjBs9Ow?...

28.08.2025 01:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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17.08.2025 10:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Devil's Doorbell Live @BrackleshamUkuleleWeekends
Devil's Doorbell Live @BrackleshamUkuleleWeekends YouTube video by Ukulele Nipper
16.08.2025 12:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We have a gig supporting the chap hop superstar Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer Sat 31st May @thepump in Trowbridge Come be entertained by jazz with a slice of skiffle, hip hop with a slice of chap, ukuleles, Banjoleles, washtub bass, Kazumpet, Epic facial hair, fabulous outfits and whole lotta fun!

27.05.2025 13:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ahh... just the best! Love your uke style and voice

14.05.2025 12:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Come Join Us Tonight, The Cellar Bar, The Bear, Devizes, Doors 7.30

Come Join Us Tonight, The Cellar Bar, The Bear, Devizes, Doors 7.30

Baritone ukulele vintage jazz skiffle in Devizes... Tonight!

29.03.2025 13:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Fighting Trousers - Professor Elemental
Fighting Trousers - Professor Elemental YouTube video by Rapscallion And Chums

Indeed they are both from the same town and released their first chap hop albums in the same week. They are friends but often play up the rap beef. The Prof released a diss song about Mr B youtu.be/0iRTB-FTMdk?... I am supporting Mr B in May and about to release a single with the Prof

26.03.2025 23:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
All In Together - Professor Elemental - Dir: Moog Gravett
All In Together - Professor Elemental - Dir: Moog Gravett YouTube video by Rapscallion And Chums

It's not possible to know everything ๐Ÿ˜€ Here are a couple of Professor tunes to brighten your day...
youtu.be/tFL5GTKwonQ?...
and this one I made with him...
professorelemental.bandcamp.com/track/the-de...

26.03.2025 14:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He is a Jamaican jazz guitarist. Best album is 'Below the Bassline', every tune is a winner. So how about top three Professor Elemental tunes?

26.03.2025 00:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ernest Ranglin?

26.03.2025 00:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

One of my favourite songs of all time. I performed it many times with the Night Owls and audiences always responded super positively.

21.03.2025 23:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well there is a thing, I always think of him as a blues player not really a folkster. I like his version of Glory Box, Danny's bass on that is just sublime.

21.03.2025 02:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You are right he has at least 10 songs in contention for best song ever written. Him, Pentangle and Nick Drake are the only folkies I can listen to these days, they are the only ones who's songwriting and musicianship have stood the test of time. I think it is that they all have Danny on bass.

21.03.2025 00:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I saw your AI re post, I am saying something... why? these people are set to destroy human culture. It made me feel sick to see all those greedy people chatting about how to most effectivly steal our IP and all the money it generates.

20.03.2025 23:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks Barry, great song! I busked this tune when at collage in the 90s

20.03.2025 23:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Bracklesham Ukulele Weekend - Isle Of Wight 2025
Bracklesham Ukulele Weekend - Isle Of Wight 2025 YouTube video by Ukulele Wales

So myself and Jellylegs Johnson took our philosophy of swinging hard on washtub bass and baritone uke to the Isle of Wight. We had a marvelous time! You can see us from 6mins into this great film by Ukulele Wales. #baritoneukulele #ukulele #ukulelejazz youtu.be/Ug3E81bS49Q?...

20.03.2025 23:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#42 - Richard Wilkinson - Why equality is better for everyone
#42 - Richard Wilkinson - Why equality is better for everyone YouTube video by The James Kennedy Podcast

Thoughts on this?
Professor Richard Wilkinson on the global studies that prove without a doubt the direct correlation between economic inequality & other social issues like crime, addiction, violence, hatred & depression - and how the reverse is also true.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1A5...

11.03.2025 10:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 387 ๐Ÿ” 130 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 26 ๐Ÿ“Œ 7
Pussy! -  Devil's Doorbell (one minute cat song)
Pussy! - Devil's Doorbell (one minute cat song) YouTube video by Nipper Lewis

These cool cats are at Bracklesham Ukulele Festival tomorrow... any bluesky types gonna be there? youtu.be/8elqAeiueUE?...

06.03.2025 13:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Weird Side - Nipper & Jelly playing skiffle jazz on a boat
Weird Side - Nipper & Jelly playing skiffle jazz on a boat YouTube video by Weird Side

Sun is out again today and I thought I would share a slice of canal life. A few years ago a youtuber made a little film about Devil's Doorbell, showing how we live and make our music. youtu.be/s746T9M9Wyk?...

03.03.2025 12:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Night Owls - Choo Choo Ch Boogie
The Night Owls - Choo Choo Ch Boogie YouTube video by Nipper Lewis

Remembering the old days with my best friends, The Night Owls. Filmed on the same train as in the Hard Day's Night film... #baritoneukulele #swingukulele #jazzukulele youtu.be/Z8aRTiVHZG4?...

28.02.2025 12:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I like yours better, less open strings. I am partial to a 6 7 5 7

28.02.2025 12:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He is bloomin great!

27.02.2025 19:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We have all played with that guitarist! I only listen to feedback on my playing from other musicians I trust. Never listen to general audience feedback or feedback from non musicians.

27.02.2025 19:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I am not sure what most listeners are hearing with any live music. I have found many non musician just don't hear when things are out of time or out of tune, trite, or indeed any of the things most musicians hear immediately.

27.02.2025 17:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0