Artist History Lionel Kilberg is an exceptionally insightful folk artist with performances dating back to the 1950's, who has collaborated at one time or another with most of the "name" acts in folk music. He has a vast repertoire of traditional songs and stories of many genres, and indeed has added many of both to the tradition via his own experiences. He has written more than 1,000 songs full of warmth, humor and penetrating insights. These draw upon his varied experiences as a world traveler, Social Worker, and citizen of his era. His satire makes points that become clear to his listeners. There are more than 8 albums of his original songs to date. He plays numerous instruments including woodwinds, accompanies himself on keybords, guitar and upright bass. His technique of accompanying others while playing the large upright bass horizontally on his knee has come to be known as Kilberg style bass picking. Lionel's hallmark is the special rapport he is able to establish with an audience from the outset of each performance. It is never long before his audiences participate and make the evening a moving experience for all.

Instruments Upright bass

Press Reviews "Irreverant, Impertinent, and hilarious songs of social significance." "A gentleman with very special insight into every situation as his songs seem to touch on every subject." "His first aim in music is a good time. His whimiscial choice of material and presentation is charming. He is also the only performer I've seen who can use an upright bass as his only accompaniment with great effect."

Location Brooklyn, New York - USA

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