Seeing as how he resides a mere 2 hours away from OWTK Headquarters, I invited Billy Kelly, he of the Happy Club and self-professed milk lover, over to play a few tunes for the Mouse’s 2nd Birthday Party. He (and his new hair-do) played solo, sans PA or amp, and […]
Each and every month Charity and the JAMband give away a brand new song to all takers. Anyone who wants quality, often seasonal, family music for their collection can obtain some with just a few clicks. This month, the first of Summer, the offering is the sandy “We Love The […]
My girls are digging Zanes more than ever. That’s partly because we just saw him play in KC and partly because of their recent introduction to his Around the Kitchen! Live DVD. In particular, the songs “Wonder Wheel” and his version of “Pay Me My Money Down”, have peaked their […]
mr. RAY’s got quite a party scheduled to celebrate his latest all-ages CD “Welcome to the Music Room”. How about special guest performer Bobby Bandiera of Bon Jovi (who performs on the record). A kids chorus. Characters from mr. RAY songs strolling about for photo op’s. Magician Josh Beckerman. Face-painting, […]
Much like urban street corners and mid-western farmhands, Americana and Hip Hop, as musical genres go, don’t often find themselves intersecting. Naturally, I was a tad dubious when Banjo To Beatbox arrived in the mailbox. I mean, a MC and a washboard? A rapper and a fiddle? Really? Yes, really! […]
It’s not quite the KC Jiggle Jam, but what a cool little lineup this is:Recess MonkeyCaspar BabypantsThe Not-Its!Board of Education Combine those rockin’ kiddie acts with one of the most gorgeous cities in America and you have the makings for one awesome day out with the kids. While OWTK will […]
I first met Jeni and Jim Cosgrove in Brooklyn New York last month, where we united under the Stink Fest banner. They struck me as friendly, honest mid-westerners that do everything together (including using the bathroom – woo whoo!) They’re the kind of folk that would invite you into their […]
Seattle’s Recess Monkey return with a pristine collection of kindie rock songs on “Field Trip” (to be released 6/9/09). The new record, the band’s 5th, maps a traceable progression from quirky & goofy to quirky & great. As the boys of Recess Monkey spend their days surrounded by 5 and […]
