Center Presents
An Evening with Jake Shimabukuro
Payne & Mencias Palladium // Friday, May 8, 8pm ET
Since gaining prominence in the early 2000s, ukulele marvel Jake Shimabukuro has mesmerized audiences with his innovative and dynamic style, taking the instrument to dizzying new heights. Over a dozen solo albums, Shimabukuro has shown a knack for moving effortlessly between genres, sometimes in the same song. He has played the world’s top venues, from Lincoln Center to the Sydney Opera House, and has worked with artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Bela Fleck, Bette Midler, Ziggy Marley, Sonny Landreth, Billy Strings, Lukas & Willie Nelson and Warren Haynes. Recent projects include the 2024 album Blues Experience, a collaboration with legendary drummer Mick Fleetwood.
Special Guest: Local singer-songwriter Meghan Cristeen Martin will open the show. Known for performing solo on ukulele, the songwriter and versatile crooner has drawn comparisons to classic country stars of decades past. Her music has been featured on various Indiana radio stations and podcasts including WFYI: Indianapolis Public Radio's Small Studio Sessions, WQRT 99.1 FM Indianapolis, and WTTS FM 92.3.
