Welcome to round two of the OWTK Kid’s Music Tournament. Thanks to all who voted during round one (over 300 total votes!). We are down to 6 bands and their newest albums now. Stardust Lullaby flat out spanked Brady Rymer in what many consider to be the most shocking upset […]
Wow was this one close! The Harmonica Pocket edged out Johnette Downing’s Dixieland Jazz for Children by a slim margin to advance into round two. HP’s opponent will be announced in the coming days.Before we say goodbye to Johnette, check out this neat video of her performing and being interviewed […]
Mr. Oscat has emerged victorious in his 1st round game against David Tobocman from the Singin’ in the Rain Region. Congrats to him! Since I will be re-seeding this tournament, it will be announced in the next couple days who Mr. Oscat’s 2nd round opponent will be. Before we say […]
Today we have the final game from The American in Paris Region #1 seed Rebecca Frezza and Big Truck are taking on the 6th seeded Suzi Shelton (try saying that out loud 10 times real fast).I just couldn’t help myself with this pairing…”Special Kind of Day” vs. “No Ordinary Day”…I […]
My gang saw Brady Rymer and The Little Band That Could yesterday morning at World Cafe Live in Philly and came away more than impressed. The Mrs. and I turned to each other after the final chord stopped reverberating and said “that was the best kid’s show we’ve ever seen”. […]
While I write a lot about kiddie rock these days, my true undying passion is for independent rock and roll. I often credit The Afghan Whigs, June of ’44, Fugazi, Built to Spill and Silkworm along with scores of other lesser known acts, for shaping much of who I am […]
Just two games left in the American in Paris region. Today we have an all-NYC affair as the #2 seed Astrograss and their newest release “Let Me Stay Up All Night” does battle with the 5th seeded Bari Koral Rock Band. (2) Astrograss “Let Me Stay Up All Night”Astrograss is […]
Things are really heating up now! Today, we stay in the Singin’ in the Rain Region for the 3rd and final contest in the group, the #3 seed “Very Helpful Songs” vs. the #4 seed “Mr. Oscat Says…”.(3) David Tobocman “Very Helpful Songs”I have to be perfectly honest here, ten […]
