“When Dylan Met Guthrie" at the Rock Island Public Library's Watts-Midtown Branch -- October 8.
Thursday, October 8, 6 p.m.
Rock Island Public Library Watts-Midtown Branch, 2715 30th Street, Rock Island IL
The October 8 event made possible through partnership between the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities and the Rock Island Public Library, a pair of iconic folk singer/songwriters will be saluted when the library's Watts-Midtown Branch hosts When Dylan Met Guthrie, an exuberant two-man show created by award-winning Wisconsin Artists Lil Rev and Will Branch.
This heartwarming, historical narrative tells the fascinating history of America's two greatest balladeers and the major events that shaped their creative output over a span of more than 50 years of American history. When Dylan Met Guthrie weaves together a unique blend of story, quotes, poetry, and classic Arlo Guthrie and Bob Dylan songs, including many sing-along favorites that the audience will be encouraged to join in on. Never content to imitate, the show's performers Will Branch & Lil Rev possess an enthusiasm for the material that will delight audiences, with their refreshing renditions of these timeless tunes performed on guitar, banjo, mountain dulcimer, mandolin, ukulele, and harmonica.
Lil Rev is an award-winning, Wisconsin-based multi-instrumentalist and folk artist. As a world-renowned ukulele author, entertainer, and instructor, he has taught more than a million people how to play the ukulele through his Hal Leonard Ukulele Method Book series, North American tours, on YouTube, as well as in his lively webinars. Lil Rev is the 1996 National Blues Harmonica Champ and he was voted Best Folksinger in Wisconsin in 2004 by The WAMI board.
Will Branch is a musician with more than 35 years of experience. As a solo artist, he has performed around the United States and his original songs have been played on folk-radio stations around the world. As a member of the duo Fox & Branch, Branch has performed for thousands of children and their families at festivals, libraries, and concert series. Fox & Branch's recordings have also won five Parent's Choice Recommended Awards.
When Dylan Met Guthrie will be performed at the Rock Island Public Library's Watts-Midtown Branch on October 8, participation in the 6 p.m. concert event is free, and more information is available by calling (309)732-7323 and visiting RockIslandLibrary.org.
