As I prepare to listen to a record I make a conscious effort to enter into the experience with zero preconceived notions of the music, the players or the story behind it’s creation. Rarely do I read the accompanying one-sheet before my first listen. Alright, maybe I skim it over, […]
If Fids and Kamily were to add a best album artwork category to the year end awards poll (an addition I’d love to see), Lunch Money’s “Dizzy” would surely land in the top half of the top ten. Even if such an honor never materializes, it’s very likely “Dizzy” will […]
Terrific artwork and catchy pop tunes make Jetta and the Jellybeans latest album a fun romp. Described as a marriage of Schoolhouse Rock and The Bangles, “Tell Me What You Want To Be” proves itself a vibrant, breezy collection of high-energy kiddie tunes. While you probably won’t bust out an […]
Fresh off his honorable mention for “Loquat Rooftop” in the 2008 Fids and Kamily Awards, Randy Kaplan is taking his show on the road. He will perform for Philadelphia area families at World Cafe Live this coming Saturday, November 29th before heading off to New England, Long Island, Brooklyn then […]
Last week I shared my top ten kids and family albums of 2008. Here today is my list of top ten songs of the past 12 months, in no particular order. Randy Kaplan “Loquat Rooftop” from “Loquat Rooftop“ Justin Roberts “Fruit Jar” from “Pop Fly“ Justin Roberts “From Scratch” from […]
One week from tonight, Saturday November 8th, the great Bill Harley will be live in Philadelphia, PA (now also known as The City of Champions!!!) He is bringing his songs and stories to the Arch Street Friends Meeting House. The venue is located at 4th and Arch in Olde City […]
It’s that time of year again! Time to sit down and recall all the great kiddie music that passed through my hands and ears this year. I love going through all my old reviews and the big stack of discs in my office and I’m extremely pleased to once again […]
Have you ever wanted to sit in on your young toddler’s day at school or daycare? I have ’cause I always wondered what they did all day, how they interacted with all those kids at once and how my daughters reacted to the games/sounds/music/activities that were introduced in class. I […]
