ALASTAIR MOOCK “A COW SAYS MOOCK” The Sound: Sophisticated silliness. True family music, in the spirit of Seeger and Guthrie. Goofy, touching, sincere and reflective…and also not shying away social issues (“Two Mommies), “A Cow Say Moock” is grown up kid’s music for all age groups. In the Cafeteria, He […]
CLEMENTOWN “POLKA BATS AND OCTOPUS SLACKS – THE MUSIC” The Sound: Everything, plus the kitchen sink, washing machine and Cuisinart. There are no fewer than 5 genres of music explored over the course of the 28 tracks included here. A sprawling, glorious and beautiful mess of an album. In the […]
Neil Brewer “Neil Brewer and Friends Are Back in School” The Sound: An acoustic time capsule. Thoughtful reflections of a funnier, simpler time. In the Cafeteria, He Sits With: Bill Harley, Ellis Paul, Paul Simon, James Taylor Best Moments: The elementary school admiration through a cloud of eraser dust on […]
In case you were wondering what the article looks like in print, here is the image which includes a hilarious photo of John Upchurch and Mark Greenberg (John and Mark’s Children’s Record). The online version of the top 10 list on the Time Out New York Kids website has been […]
DEAN JONES w/ THE FELICE BROTHERS “ROCK PAPER SCISSORS” The Sound: A big rock-n-roll party, kinda like “The Last Waltz” for kids, with Dean Jones (of Dog on Fleas), The Felice Brothers, Uncle Rock and a handful of others, including Lily McNamara who takes the lead (and nails it!) on […]
It’s said that good things come in small packages. Michael Rachap, through his Readeez, proves that good things also come inside small songs. Readeez are just like the people they’re intended for – short, sweet, charming and, sometimes, a little goofy. Mr. Rachap is one hell of a songwriter, crafting […]
LAURA DOHERTY “KIDS IN THE CITY” The Sound: Folk music for city folks. A warm, familiar sounding record perfect for toddlers and pre-schoolers. In the Cafeteria, They Sit With: Frances England, Little Miss Ann, John and Mark (of John and Mark’s Children’s Record). Best Moments: Doherty’s covers of Robert Johnson’s […]
KING PAJAMA “SOMETHING SWEET” The Sound: Piano driven, bluesy rhythms and a heavy does of affection for Carole King. In the Cafeteria, They Sit With: Funky Mama, Sugar Free All stars, The Dreyer Family Band. Best Moments: “Heavy Coat” is the best song on the disc. It’s absolutely going to […]
