A couple of things to keep in mind here: 2011 is, for the purpose of these lists, defined as 11/1/10-10/31/11 (with special exception being made for one disc, “Strange Dees, Indeed”, officially released on 11/1). I went out to 52 top songs for 2011 because I had to. In fact, […]
Shine and the Moonbeams, Billy Kelly and the Blah Blah Blahs, and The Plants will rock the 2nd WXPN Kids Corner Kid’s Music Fest at World Cafe Live @ The Queen in Wilmington, DE on Saturday, November 19th. Tickets are just $7 per person for three bands, oodles of arts […]
It turns out that the Bear’s class listens to Kidz Bop in school. I know, I know [head hung in shame] As she tells it, her classmates actually chant for these songs when it’s time for music to be played in class. Once I stopped gagging and composed myself, I […]
RECESS MONKEY “FLYING!” [warning: the first 276 words of this lengthy review will make it seem as though I do not like this album. this is not true. please read through to the end.] This is not Recess Monkey’s best album. Thank. Freaking. God. The Seattle trio’s 6th CD does, […]
How very timely of Mr. Kelly. It’s Flag Day, peeps! “That Old American Flag” is the most serious of Kelly’s videos even if it involves early 80’s hairdos, polyester clothing, and a unicycle. It’s a great song and every great song deserves a great video. The tune appears on Kelly’s […]
A lot of parents spend their weekends running from game to game, practice to practice, event to event. We do not. This coming weekend will be the busiest one we’ve ever had (non-vacation division): Friday night: The Flea & the Professor kid’s musical theater at The Arden in Philly. Saturday […]
Kindiefest 2011 was brilliant. Photos now. Words later. Amazon.com Widgets
BILLY KELLY “THE FAMILY GARDEN” Billy Kelly’s children’s music has been called many things but ‘rough-around-the-edges’ has never been an adjective that had a place in the list. Until now. “The Family Garden” is a relaxed-fit effort in which Kelly allows his alt.country alter ego to seep into his pristine […]
