I write a lot about music the whole family can enjoy together, maybe for different reasons, but still all on the same page listening to the same tunes and having an outstanding time…together. The shared experience great all-ages music and media affords is important to me and should be, me […]
JEFF WARREN “SYNONYM TOAST” As a writer, I often say frustratingly that I’m in the midst of an adjective problem. An issue. A conundrum. [get it?] As a reviewer, and as a parent of a burgeoning reader and storyteller, I’m hyper aware of the need to find new ways of […]
KURT GALLAGHER “ROCKET TO CHOCOLATE” Yes, the idea of “eating your blues away” is fodder better suited for adult romantic comedies than children’s music but I’ll concede that the sentiment in Kurt Gallagher delightful new single “Rocket To Chocolate” (from the kid’s music veteran’s new album “1 2 3 4”) […]
ETHAN ROSSITER AND THE HARTWELLS “DUCK IN THE MUCK” When Ethan Rossiter and The Hartwells’ “Double Barrel Popsicle” CD arrived I quickly noticed two things that made me smile: The brilliant cover art (see above) Track #4, “Duck in the Muck” (see below) When the Bear was young, er younger […]
Istvan & His Imaginary Band “What’s Mama Doin’” Istvan doesn’t enter into his kid’s music career with trepidation. The Chicago indie rock veteran kicks things off with “What’s Mama Doin’”, an uptempo 93-second giggle fest about the most important people on Earth. My kids can barely appreciate the lyrics because […]
Jamie & Carmen Broza “Waters of March” A daddy/daughter duet is kinda hard for me not to love, especially when there’s a lovely visual presentation to go with it. This one with Broza and his now-tween girl facing each other while singing a gorgeous Jobim bossa as a candle flickers […]
Heidi Swedberg and the Sukey Jump Band “Muffin Man” Clearly situated in the Dan Zanes, Liz Mitchell and Rani Arbo/Daisy Mayhem wing of the modern kid’s music scene, Heidi Swedberg delivered a light & delightful debut CD in 2010. Centered around, maybe even a love song to, the lovely ukulele, […]
He’s about to turn 15. He’s just covered Johnny Cash. It’s about time you pay attention to Jack Skuller. “Get Rhythm” doesn’t pack the same punch of Skuller’s 1st single “Love is a Drum” nor does it have it’s urgency, but this young man’s take on the 1956 Johnny Cash […]
