Lil' Rev

Marc Revenson
Background information
Birth name Marc Revenson
Also known as Lil' Rev
Born 1968
Genres jazz, blues, bluegrass, folk, tin pan alley
Instruments Ukulele, Harmonica, Mandolin, Guitar
Years active 1994–present
Associated acts Frogwater
Website Lil' Rev

Lil Rev (Marc Revenson), was born 1968 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a musician best known for his Yiddish music, and is also a renowned Ukulele and Harmonica player.[1]

In 1984, he was given an old Wendell Hall Banjo Ukulele which started his passion for the instrument.

Since then, Lil Rev has released a series of books, focusing on ukulele and harmonica instruction, as well as providing instruction locally through workshops. His performances feature a multitude of instruments and story-telling.

In 2004, Lil Rev received the "Best Folksinger Award" from the Wisconsin Area Music Industry.[2]

Instruments

Lil' Rev's instrument of choice is most often a Mya-Moe Reverbertor ukulele in various sizes.[3]

Media

Solo

Collaborations

DVD

Books

Appears in

Notes

  1. Milwaukee's Ukulele King Milwaukee Express, Sept. 22, 2010
  2. Cohen, Leon (2005-02-11). "Tangled roots music makes new plant in Revensons first Jewish music CD". The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 7 December 2010.
  3. Lil' Rev on Mya-Moe Website

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