LUCKY DIAZ “FIRE FIGHTER GIRL” What do I love most about Lucky Diaz’ “Fire Fighter Girl”? That it sounds like it was recorded in the late 1950’s? Maybe. That the song’s protagonist is a gal who’s “out to save the world”? Highly probable, seeing as how I have a pair […]
FRANCES ENGLAND “MIND OF MY OWN” The Sound: Blissful pop; sometimes powerful, sometimes tranquil, always adorable. In the Cafeteria, She Sits With: Lunch Money, Bari Koral, Brian Vogan Best Moments: Indie darlings Mates of State lend their harmonious voices to the fuzzy yet fierce, kinda-agitated punk rock-ish chorus “Some people […]
DAVID TOBOCMAN “LEMONADE SCHOOL” The Sound: Tobocman utilizes an “all styles” approach to his children’s music, but regardless of genre (and many are touched upon here: bluegrass, rock, folk, piano ballad, and hip-hop), elegance reigns. Best Moments: Never before has waking up pre-dawn with your child sounded more lovely than […]
FLANNERY BROTHERS “THE NEW EXPLORERS CLUB” The Sound: Giddy, acoustic pop-rock. In the Cafeteria, They Sit With: Dog on Fleas, Todd Wees, Ratboy Jr. Best Moments: Relying on nothing more than a barely mic-ed ukulele strum, some whistling, and the expansive wonder of the blue sea, “Sea Glass” glistens. The […]
The Sound: Classic American folk music. In the Cafeteria, They Sit With: Dan Zanes, Pete Seeger, Laura Doherty Best Moments: Serving as more of a mantra than a song, “Keep on the Sunny Side” once again proves irresistible. In today’s hectic, oft crazy world, the simply refrain of the century+ […]
JIM COSGROVE “SWIMMING IN NOODLES” The Sound: Lighthearted, laid-back rock & roll under the heavy influence of Hawaiian shirts. In the Cafeteria, He Sits With: Brady Rymer, Joe’s Backyard Band Best Moments: It’s easy to know when a kindie musician has a kid in their household. “Little Miss Floppy Socks” […]
AARON JOSEPH “CITY KITTY” Many a songwriter during the past 40+ years has relied on Paul McCartney as a muse. Aaron Joseph may very well cite the stately Brit as an inspiration figure too, although such influence is not entirely obvious throughout much his debut “A Band Of Our Own”. […]
Brendan Parker “Together Like You And Me” Question: Do you know what, together with your ears, makes a fabulous match? Answer: The lead track on Brendan Parker’s debut kid’s CD “Spaghetti Eddie! And Other Children’s Songs.” The song “Together Like You And Me” stretches the analogy of what goes splendidly […]
