{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6353de299a5a9d00120028f5/6584bd329e729d00160611b7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"James Hill & Anne Janelle","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6353de299a5a9d00120028f5/1703197962813-e00665d2017f49784d1e6bbd63a009d1.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Merry Christmas! This week I'm chatting with James Hill and Anne Janelle about their terrific new festive album, <strong>The Midnight Clear</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>We also discuss:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>What it's like to write and record an album with your significant other</li><li>The importance of Christmas music in today's increasingly fragmented society</li><li>The lengthy incubation period for so many creative projects</li><li>Has 2023 been a good year for them</li><li>Plans for 2024</li><li>Christmas traditions</li><li>Touring with a full orchestra</li><li>Balancing the ukulele against an orchestra - how?!</li></ul><p><br></p><p>And lots, lots more.</p><p><br></p><p>If you have any thoughts, comments or guest suggestions for the show please send me a message to <a href=\"mailto:UkeTeacher@GrabYourUke.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UkeTeacher@GrabYourUke.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p>Ukulele Tales is sponsored by <strong>Kala Brand Music</strong>! For a <strong>10% discount</strong> on anything on the Kala website, just click on <a href=\"https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">my special link!</a></p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p>Check out my <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/UkeTeacher\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Patreon</a> page to help support the podcast and get access to lots of backstage info and bonus material!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>LINKS:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Kala Brand Music:</strong> <a href=\"https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher</a> for a 10% discount on any Kala products.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>James Hill:</strong></p><p>Official Website: <a href=\"https://www.jameshillmusic.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.jameshillmusic.com/</a></p><p>Uke Heads: <a href=\"https://www.ukeheads.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.ukeheads.com/</a></p><p>Uketropolis: <a href=\"https://www.uketropolis.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.uketropolis.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Anne Janelle:</strong></p><p>Official Website: <a href=\"https://www.annejanelle.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.annejanelle.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/annejanellecello\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/annejanellecello</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ukulele Tales:</strong></p><p>Website: <a href=\"http://www.ukuleletales.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.UkuleleTales.com</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/UkuleleTales\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.Instagram.com/UkuleleTales</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher</a></p>","author_name":"John Atkins"}