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Posted at 11:21 a.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2006

Jake Shimabukuro to perform with Symphony Pops

By Catherine E. Toth
Advertiser Staff Writer

'Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro will headline two concerts this month with the Honolulu Symphony Pops, the symphony announced today.

Maestro Matt Catingub will conduct the shows, at 8 p.m. Nov. 24 and Nov. 25 at the Blaisdell Concert Hall.

This is Shimabukuro's first headliner with the Symphony Pops. He will perform songs from his latest album, "Gently Weeps."

'Ukulele masters Byron Yasui and Benny Chong will join Shimabukuro as special guests. Jazz musicians Dean Taba and Noel Okimoto will also perform.

Tickets start at $15.

Call 792-2000 or visit www.honolulusymphony.com for more information.

Reach Catherine E. Toth at 535-8103 or ctoth@honoluluadvertiser.com. Read The Daily Dish at blogs.honoluluadvertiser.com.