Every Beatles song to be played on ukulele

NEW YORK, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- Organizers of a musical festival in New York dedicated to Beatles songs played on the ukulele said nearly 100 musicians are slated to participate.

Roger Greenawalt, 48, co-founder of the Beatles Complete on Ukulele festival, said the 2nd annual event, slated for December, will feature nearly 100 musicians, including Naked Brothers Band pianist Mike Wolff and Guster lead singer Ryan Miller, playing all 185 songs recorded by the Beatles on ukuleles, the New York Daily News reported Tuesday.

Greenawalt said he is planning to play the ukulele on every song.

"My arm is going to be sore," Greenawalt said. "My hand is going to be sore, too. I'll probably be hallucinating by the end of the night."

He said this year's concert is expected to draw more than 4,000 spectators. Admission to the event is free for anyone who brings their own ukulele or dresses as Yoko Ono.