Where the Sidewalk Ends, album by Shel Silverstein, reviewed January 2001 “Sing Along with Shel” What a pleasure it is to hear the late, great Shel Silverstein wrap his tongue gleefully around the words of his imaginative poetry and songs in the re-release of his 1984 Grammy Award-winning album...
There have been a million words or so written about Mister Rogers - all noteworthy - indeed enough to fill a neighborhood. Our focus today is on Fred Rogers the songwriter and consummate musician. The album Thank You, Mister Rogers Music & Memories, is a lovely stroll down memory...
One bright sunshiny day, Roger Day – a close relative – bounded out of bed, put on his pants one leg at a time or he might have fallen over, and trotted off to the recording studio to make his new album, INVINCIBLE. Never preachy always...
Composer and Creator of the new multi-media series for kids: Outta the Books www.outtathebooks.com StorySongs, featuring an international team of musicians, producers and actors, launched a multi-platform entertainment series Outta The Books this month. The first video chapter debuted on YouTube on November 14th, and a cast...
Dana's hot off the press new album called A Place to Call Home is a breath of fresh air and a warm musical hug that inspires and requires multiple listenings. The songwriting, performances, production, and various musical genres lend energy to this album that is...
When reviewers talk to themselves: I love love love this album! (Other Reviewer) What album I was meditating? Beneath the Cherry Tree enlightened one. (OR) Oh, like the George Washington one. No, the lovely album by Kare Strong who writes and sings a gaggle of mesmerizing songs and Josh...
One day, one lost and lonely day, Stephen Michael Schwartz will be inducted into a CMHF or Children's Music Hall of Fame. He'll most likely be enshrined twice as a solo artist and as a member of the popular group Parachute Express. Oh happy day! His new...
The mother and daughter team of Ruth and Emilia have a winner of a new album on their hands with Kokowanda Bay, a rock 'em sock 'em joyous explosion of fun and educational songs of friendship, caring, love and wondrous discovery and with a cute...
Riddle me this astute connoisseurs of fine music for kids and their pet parents: Who puts 29 superb songs on one album? Dave Kinnoin, that’s who! Who includes a rat-pack of super talented topsy-turvy singer-songwriters called the Grin Brigade to sweeten the mix? Dave Kinnoin, that’s who!...
It's quite amazing how many wonderful musical treasures and magical surprises that Brady Rymer and the Little Big Band can fit on their new CD, Under the Big Umbrella! Sturdy lyrics, big fat lovely arrangements and a clear and present message of love and acceptance abound...
KidzMusic is partnering with TAFFY (Theater Arts Festival For Youth — taffypresents.org), a thirty-year old non-profit created by our own John Wood and JP Nightingale partner Pam Wood. Their mission is to entertain underserved children through performances in venues small and big, from hospitals and schools...
The Story Pirates have created a lovely 12-song album based on original stories written by children aged 4-11 titled, "Nothing Is Impossible". The imagination is brilliant throughout this project and the performances are impeccable. You know you're in for a ride when the opening song...