Lil' Rev
Lil Rev, was born 1968 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a musician best known for his Yiddish music, and is also a renowned ukulele and harmonica player.
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.
Awards
- 2004 - "Best Folksinger Award" from the Wisconsin Area Music Industry.
- 1996 - National Blues Harmonica Champion
Instruments
Lil' Rev's instrument of choice is most often a Mya-Moe resonator ukulele in various sizes. He prefers the Hohner Special 20 for his harmonica playing.Media
Solo
Ragged But Beautiful Mouth Organ Minstrel Blues for the People That Old Madness Sojourns & Sidewalks Fountain of Uke Fountain of Uke Vol. 2 Drop Baby, Drop, Patchwork Records Happiest Way to be Sad, Fountain of Uke Music Claw and Hammer, Fountain of Uke RecordsCollaborations
Uke Town with Pig Ankle Dave, Lil Rev Music Around the Camp Fire Late At Night with Larry PennDVD
- ''Showpieces with Lil' Rev''
Books
Music Books
Easy Songs for Ukulele, Hal Leonard Corporation Hal Leonard Ukulele Method Book 1, Hal Leonard Corporation Hal Leonard Ukulele Method Book 2, Hal Leonard Corporation Play Harmonica Today, Hal Leonard Corporation 101 Ukulele Licks, Hal Leonard Corporation Hal Leonard Baritone Ukulele Method Book 1, Hal Leonard Corporation Fiddle Tunes for Ukulele, Hal Leonard Corporation Essential Strums & Strokes for Ukulele: A Treasury of Strum-Hand Techniques, Hal Leonard Corporation Intros, Endings & Turnarounds for Ukulele: Spice Up Your Uke Repertoire with These Timeless Chestnuts, Hal Leonard Blue ArpeggiosLil' Rev's Strum Along Songbook- ''Sing Song Daddy Songbook''
Poetry
Lil' Red Poem BookLil' Gold Poem Book- ''Ukulele Nation''