The Jug Band era of the 1920s & 30s brought with it a wealth of ukulele-friendly songs, tricks, progressions and strums. Join L'il Rev for a rollicking 90 minutes of sheer Jug Band fun as we explore the lost world of Jug Band Music through its history, recordings, artists, and repertoire. From Walk Right In, to Stealing, Stealing and KC Moan, we'll sing classics from The Memphis Jug Band, Cannon's Jug Stompers, Jack Kelly, The Birmingham Jug Band, Earl MacDonald's Jug Band, The Louisville Jug Band, Jim Kweskin and many more! In addition to building your repertoire we'll also explore the I, VI, II, V progression, circle of 5ths , Early Boogie Patterns, Stop-time and much more. Find out why this timeless music is still so much fun to sing, strum and play. This is a multi-level workshop, open to all level of players. Bring a recording device if you have one.
The workshop will conclude with a performance by L'il Rev, ending by about 10:00 pm.
Workshop is likely to sell out - sign up soon with HMT: 301-270-9090 or lessons@hmtrad.com
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L'il Rev is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and music-historian who teaches and tours nationally. Known as a "protector of old songs, poetry and stories," Rev has been called a "Wisconsin treasure," (Ann Schmid, UWM Folk Center). His many awards and frequent travels have garnered him a loyal and growing fan base amongst lovers of all things Ukulele, Folk, Old Time, Harmonica, Jewish Music & Culture, American Labor History and Respect for our Elders! Lil Rev calls his style of performance "edu-tain-ment!" It is a combination of songs, history, stories, poems, quotes, and jokes all wrapped up in a cloak of exuberance and gratitude for those moments when we can all come together and rise up singing... and celebrate life! www.lilrev.com
