What’s better than great family music? Great family music that’s free, that’s what! Last year OWTK reviewed David Tobocman’s “Very Helpful Songs” and now he’s giving away, in the interest of public health and well-being, a song from that album. The song is called “Brush Your Teeth“. It’s a poppy […]
In the mood to shed a few tears this morning? Head on over to KansasCity.com and read this amazing story about the origins of “Let’s Stick Together”, one of the new cuts on Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove’s new family album titled “Upside Down”. You can buy the new record […]
Yesterday, OWTK reviewed “Family Photograph” by the Dreyer Family Band. Having become so enamored with the bi-coastal clan’s debut collection of family-friendly tunes, I decided to shoot over some questions in an email to the West Coast Dreyers. As luck would have it, the entire family chimed in with responses. […]
A song centered around the affectionate phrase “I Love You” could easily land in a pile of mushy, overly sentimental bile, but in the nimble hands of The Dreyer Family Band, the phrase…well, just keep reading. There are some parents who can verbalize their intense love for their children and […]
Now that STINK Fest 2009 has come and gone (and changed it’s name) and I’ve had a few wide-eyed hours to reflect on the experience I must say that I couldn’t be more pleased to be considered a spoke in the wheel of the Family Music genre/industry/business (call it what […]
**5/13/09 EDIT** We’re going to Jiggle Jam! A Phillies game at new Yankee Stadium is the only thing keeping me from attending this year’s Jiggle Jam in Kansas City (although I’m considering altering my plans and making a Memorial Day Mizzou road trip)Jim and Jeni Cosgrove have assembled a smashing […]
3 more videos from the wonderful Kindie (formerly STINK) Fest… Little Monster Records newest find, Key Wilde + Mr. Clarke performing “Favorite Names”, the lead track on their debut record (due out this summer). A whole song about names beginning with the letter J and no mention of Jeff (or […]
A couple of selections from an amazing showcase closing out the 2009 Festival of Family Music held Saturday May 2nd in Brooklyn, NY. Secret Agent 23 Skidoo “Gotta Be Me”[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZEXt1XI5DI&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b] Ralph’s World Family Music All Star Jam Session (with 23 Skidoo, Lunch Money, Brady Rymer, Bari Koral and many others […]
