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The musical misadventures of one man and his ukulele on tour in Britain. The Uke of Wallington sets off on a 42 night road trip, playing open mic sessions from Brighton to Cape Wrath, probably the first rock & roll tour ever undertaken on public transport. Full of beautifully observed, gentle humour. 'Likeable and generous' "The Guardian"
Synopsis
BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week - 14th May 2012. When the only gig Mark Wallington's rhythm and blues band can get is in a nursing home they decide it's time to call it a day. But then Mark discovers an instrument he might just have enough talent for - the ukulele. This book follows his 42-night road trip, playing open mic sessions across the UK.
