February 1982 - present
Bs, computer science
akron (1987)
Yep, my first classes had me using physical card readers to submit my jobs. I still do mainframe programming in "real life."

About Me

I know two songs; one is "Blue Hawai'i" and the other isn't

drummer for middle eastern musicIANS and dancers
percussion (doumbek, riq, frame drum)
  • Drum for bellydancers regionally, sometimes collaborating with other musicians.
  • Perform infrequently at places such as Sky Lounge (Parma Heights, near Cleveland) and Sahara Hookah Lounge (Sharonville, near Cincinnati)

Education

October 2002 - May 2016
MBA, entrepreneurship
baldwin wallace (2013)
Clearly did not come with lessons on how to use GoDaddy website templates.

Musical Instruments

With a focus on Arab and Tahitian instruments and techniques

Performance Experience

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MUSICIAN FOR polynesian danceRS
musician (mostly TAHITIAN LOG drummer, plus a little ukulele)
  • Tahitian log drum (to'ere) accompanying dance routines with live music.
  • Ukulele, singing, and other percussion as appropriate.

Quick Facts

May 2012 - present

Also vocals, otamatone, and random percussive noisemakers

Keyboard

Steve Popernack

Hi there! My name is

Ukulele

​​and I’m an eclectic musician based in Cleveland.

Percussion

March 2018 - present

I believe in the power of music. And squirrels. But mostly music.
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It's long since time for me to develop this website into something functional. Most of this will focus on my outside musical exploits, but I like this template so here it is.

Soon this site will actually do things and stuff, but I want to make sure the page is up and mildly functional. This page is under development and elements will change.

BLUECOATS DRUM & BUGLE CORPS
percussionist, volunteer
  • Performed in front ensemble (mallet percussion) as marching member, and bass drummer in alumni group (2014-2016.) Awarded "percussionist of the year" three times ('84, '86, '87.)
  • Active in alumni ensemble Rhythm In Blue; conductor of Legacy Arc, percussionist in various settings.
  • Numerous volunteer duties (webmaster, show MC, bingo caller, food truck worker, airport shuttle.)
men of independence chorus (and quartets)
barbershop singer
  • Section leader, "human pitch pipe," and various offices in a Barbershop Harmony Society chapter in the Cleveland area. 
  • Occasionally sang in quartets (Tonic Boom, High Five, Achordance, Good 2 Go, Valentines, et al)
Age: 53
HOMETOWN: Wilmot, Ohio
CURRENT HOME: (Cleveland) North Royalton, Ohio
DEGREE: MBA, Entrepreneurship
MASCOT: squirrel