Jake Rodrigues is a musician, performer and composer who works in theatre, music venues, television and radio. His past adventures include being a banjo player for Disney an accordion player for Midge Ure a Ukulele player for George Harrison and lead guitarist in hell with the critics award winning production of Faust (Punchdrunk/National Theatre). To compliment his performing skills Jake is in demand as a workshop leader and teacher. He has an MA in Music & Culture and is respected for his knowledge and practical grasp of popular British art forms in street arts and music, both past and present. This has led to recent work with The Little Angel Puppet Theatre, Polka Theatre, Diverse City & London City Lit. This year (2011) he continues his relationship with the Manchester International Festival with a new commission involving hundreds of children and adults with Ukulele's. Listen here to a selection of Jake's wildly varied mix of original music from rock & pop to avantgarde.
The Blooming Bloomsbury Ukulele Society: A Brand New club led by Jake for 'Jolly' People to learn the Uke ! Formerly The Covent Garden Uke Club, we have moved our club for the autumn of 2011 to a lovely hostelry in the heart of Ms. Woolfs old tipple zone. Do contact me for more details or join our Facebook group page
Super Duper Musical Hero : The summer hit at the Manchester International Festival July 2011 performed here with CBeebies star Andy also here's a video with Caspar and Alfie performing the same song with the inimitable Gacko at the helm supported by 'I can cook Katie' another CBeebies star!
Watch all 60 Episodes of the Channel 5 childrens animation Birdbath which features music composed by Jake and see him animated as a song thrush
From Transylvania: June 2010 : Jake safetly returned from teaching Romanians and potential vampires how to conduct themselves in public with a banana. Check out this footage with The Cockney Awkestra
Contact:
43 Atheldene Road
Earlsfield, London
SW18 3BN
(+44) 020 8378 5068
