Edge of the Road

in the studio with: Jake Shimabukuro

2012-01-28T11:30:10-05:00

Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro is a rock star. And not just in ukulele circles. He’s played stages throughout the world, from Japan to Russia to France. Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, and George Harrison, the Hawaiian-born musician has redefined the way audiences hear that small instrument in a big way.

We talked ukulele and life, and he played his rendition of George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."

Listen to my WFAE story on Jake here.

Charlotte: In and Around Uptown

2012-01-28T11:20:10-05:00

Skyline. Hawthorne Bridge.

Parking lot. North Tryon.

Skyline. North Poplar.

The end of a Knob Creek on the rocks. Alexander Michael's. Fourth Ward.

in the studio with: Marshall Terry

2012-01-28T11:06:47-05:00

Tanner Latham

Charlotte: Love Thyself, The Common Market

2012-01-28T11:01:56-05:00

Bathroom mirror. "I'm a sandwich. I love me."

Charlotte: Central Avenue Train in the Rain

2012-01-28T10:58:52-05:00

Tanner Latham

Rock Hill, SC: DiGiorgio Center, Winthrop University

2012-01-28T10:57:09-05:00

Tanner Latham

Charlotte: Tasers

2012-01-28T10:53:57-05:00

I covered the distribution of new taser guns to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police department. Listen to the story here.

Officer Kobee Moore