“The ukulele band to melt all faces.”
Nicknamed the “band to melt all faces” by some people on the Internet, Britches & Hose Ukulele Club is an all-ukulele-all-the-time ensemble from central Iowa. Using a combination of ukuleles, voices, and rock-star charisma, Britches & Hose delivers a new twist on popular songs. Song selection ranges from folk to pop to arena rock – you’re never quite sure what B&H will play next. To learn more, find Britches & Hose on Facebook.
Meet the Band
Billy
Concert Ukulele, Vocals
Beer to Buy Him: Anything Sour, Craft Brews
You might recognize Billy from his many other musical adventures including jam band Floodplane, bluegrass group The Baberhood, and general fiddling around Central Iowa. His impressive rock solos on ukulele are one of the primary reasons to catch a Britches & Hose show. In his spare time, you can find him trying new sour beers and baking sour breads.
Bridget
Soprano Ukulele, Vocals
Beer to Buy Her: Miller Lite, Sours
Always creating, Bridget steers the look and wardrobe of the band. Her infectious smile and sweet dance moves keep the band's live shows on fleek. When not playing the solo in Sweet Child O' Mine, Bridget is knitting dog sweaters and practicing the splits.
Greg
Concert/Tenor Ukulele
Beer to Buy Him: Any IPA, Craft Brews
Even if he wasn't an exceptional musician, Britches & Hose would have recruited Greg for his glorious hair -- both head and facial. If you've ever been to a live show in Central Iowa, there's a good chance Greg was in that band.
Justin
Bass Ukulele, Vocals
Beer to Buy Him: Any IPA
Without a solid bass, it’s tough for a ukulele group to sound like a real band. Justin rounds out the group with fun grooves and rooted vocals. He is currently in close race with Bridget to win “most smiley Hose.”
Matt Dragon
Tenor Ukulele, Slapbox, Vocals
Beer to Buy Him: Any IPA, Miller High Life
Britches & Hose resident ginger, Matt Dragon brings the punk to the playlist. Once a drummer always a drummer, watch for Matt Dragon's creative percussion moves. When not breathing fire, the dragon is constructing elaborate meals and keeping Thumbs in business.
Wendy
Concert Ukulele, Vocals
Beer to Buy Her: Ginger, Shandy, Anything Sour
A recovering karaoke DJ, Wendy uses ukulele as an excuse to sing in public. Don't recognize her? It's probably because her hair color has changed. Life skills include lipstick application and managing the Britches & Hose social media. She also performs solo as Wendy P.