“July, July! July, you never seemed so strange” – The Decemberists “July, July!”
I don’t make it a habit of sharing our social calendar on these pages. I’m making an exception right now because next month is shaping up to be the busiest ever for OWTK. Much...
June 30th, 2009 | So Much Time So Little To Do | Read More
This new song from Laura Freeman can best be described this way: A “How Do Dinosaurs-styled musical monster romp set to a marching band rhythm.
No doubt your kiddos will be stomping about like monsters while this plays. It’s just a load of fun. “My Brother’s a Monster”...
June 30th, 2009 | OWTK Kindie Music News | Read More
A couple Sundays ago in a swanky New Jersey hotel, “Welcome to the Music Room”, mr. RAY’s 4th family album, was officially released upon the world.
The crowd that gathered to greet the new tunes was strong and very familiar with mr. RAY’s oeuvre.
Ray Anderson played a mix of old...
June 28th, 2009 | OWTK Kid's Concert Reviews, OWTK Kindie Album Reviews | Read More
The Bear absolutely LOVES this puzzler deck! She’s entering Kindergarten in less than 2 months and continues to be a sponge for knowledge. There are 75 double-sided puzzler cards here – if she were the nation’s book czar there’d be 750!
The World Almanac for Kids Kindergarten...
June 26th, 2009 | Kindergarten, OWTK KidLit + Comics | Read More
No, it’s not technically kid’s music from a kiddie rock band but the Bear loves ’em and I think they’re just about the best band in the world right now.
The Avett Brothers new disc isn’t due until August but for a limited time you can download the title track for free....
June 24th, 2009 | Free Kid's Music | Read More
This Review is brought to you by This Rant:Generally, when a band’s press release describes the CD as “music for kids that won’t drive adults crazy” I have one immediate reaction:I imagine that the label/band haven’t a clue about the current state of kid’s/family music...
June 23rd, 2009 | OWTK Kindie Album Reviews | Read More
The good folks at Jitterbug.tv (remember them?), in conjunction with Daily Candy Kids, have curated an EP’s worth of outstanding kiddie/family music and are giving these 5 songs away for FREE! (for a limited time).
Head on over to Jitterbug.tv right now and pick up terrific MP3s by The Jimmies,...
June 22nd, 2009 | Free Kid's Music, OWTK Kindie Music News | Read More
The latest Putumayo Kids disc is a delightful musical romp through the European continent. While I have nominal experience with European musical traditions, I was more excited about the European Playground CD then any other from the leader in handsomely packaged world music compilations. This is largely...
June 19th, 2009 | OWTK Kindie Album Reviews | Read More
