Michael Wagner, aka Chappy ("Love Songs & Miscellany" and "Ill Tempered - Teaser") is a singer-songwriter out of Brooklyn NY. Wagner has invented a unique style of ukulele playing, making the instrument sound like an Indian tabla drum. This style has garnered him international attention, with an appearance at the 2008 Paris Ukulele festival and a follow-up tour of France in November 2008. Wagner lived in New Orleans from 2002-2007, where he had a band called "Chappy". Wagner recorded two albums with Chappy and one solo ukulele album.
Wagner has invented a unique style of ukulele playing, making the instrument sound like an Indian tabla drum. This style has garnered him international attention, with an appearance at the 2008 Paris Ukulele festival and a follow-up tour of France in November 2008.
Wagner lived in New Orleans from 2002-2007, where he had a band called "Chappy". Wagner recorded two albums with Chappy and one solo ukulele album.
In 2007, Wagner relocated to Brooklyn NY, where he now resides.
Recordings:
Chappy - Self-titled (2005 Attention Spaniel Records)
Chappy - Shallow Seas (2006 Attention Spaniel Records)
Michael Wagner - Love Songs & Miscellany (2007 Attention Spaniel Records)
Festivals:
2008 Paris Ukulele Festival
2008 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival