Lil’ Rev (Marc Revenson) is back at our camp, teaching a variety of ukulele workshops along with a special beginner harmonica class.
The Lil Rev Story:
“I grew up in Milwaukee, WI. My musical inspiration started when I was just a kid listening to my dad’s record collection. Later on, I had an early morning paper route, and it afforded me the chance to purchase my first guitar, along with some rock n roll records and a few guitar lessons to boot.
That was 38 years ago, and I’ve lived each day, to listen to, play, perform and teach music any chance I can get. It still amazes me all these years later that I am able to make my living doing what I love!
In the early 90’s I was given an old beat up ukulele by a fan. I didn’t know it at the time, but this act of kindness, would alter my life in ways I could never have imagined. With each passing year, I began to become more and more enamored with the instrument, researching, collecting ephemera, connecting with other players around the country and eventually recording ukulele records and writing books. I like to think it was all meant to be. The ukulele felt like being with an old friend and always left me a little lighter than when I first lifted it up into my arms. To this day, my work largely revolves around teaching, performing, writing and recording ukulele themed projects. I am particularly interested in the ukulele’s role in old time music and blues styles, but I also enjoy writing my own songs too.
Music has brought romance, adventure, wisdom, sustenance and fellowship into my life in a way that nothing else could have. It is the wellspring from which I drink each morning that I am blessed to wake unto a new day. ”
“Listen to this! Lil Rev is great!
” Pete Seeger
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Lil Rev is the Jewish Pete Seeger: a voice that just pulls you in, a raconteur, and a folksinger in the classic tradition of songs of justice, dignity and Jewish heritage.”
Rabbi Larry Milder
Lil’ Rev plays and is endorsed by Kanile’a Ukulele and recently published his latest instructional book, “Blue Arpeggios“.