Two books that introduce kids to musical instruments
My daughter and I received two books to review: Poppy and the Orchestra and Poppy and the Brass Band. These books are beautifully illustrated by French artist Magali Le Huche. An adorable, curious dog named “Poppy” is the star, and together with a menagerie of animals, they introduce the sounds of instruments through a sound board with strategically placed […]
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A New Holiday Song from SPLASH AND BUBBLES
If you’re a fan of the PBS series “Splash and Bubbles” from The Jim Henson Company, you’ll be happy to hear they released a new single “And So We Celebrate (Coral Day)”, which will be featured on an upcoming episode, “Coral Day” premiering on December 11, 2017. In “Coral Day,” it’s the holiday season in Reeftown and everyone is […]
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Lisa Loeb’s new album “Lullaby Girl”
Recently, I received a review copy of Lisa Loeb‘s newly released album “Lullaby Girl“. This album of 13 classic songs are freshly arranged, with a smooth jazz feel. Originally planned as a traditional lullaby record for children, Lisa and her longtime collaborators, Rich Jacques and Larry Goldings, took this album on a different path to appeal […]
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Silent Disco at Jason Hackenwerth Animal Soul Exhibit at FIGat7th
Last Friday, I let my kid stay up past her bedtime so we could attend this event. “Silent clubbing,” or “Silent Disco” was a first for us, so I did not know what to expect. FIGat7th It’s been a long time since I’d been to FIGat7th, and it’s changed so much. Anchored by Target, Gold’s […]
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You’ll be singing “Seratonin” all weekend after hearing Mista Cookie Jar’s new single
Mista Cookie Jar, known for his retro-sounding, kid-friendly, danceable beats, recently released a new single: “Seratonin.” Influenced by the medical field (as indicated in his interview on Full Van Fun), Mista Cookie Jar wrote Seratonin to scientifically explain that amazing, positive, usually indescribable “yay” feeling. It definitely got me moving, and will instantly (no joke) put […]
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Laurie Berkner’s new album – Superhero
I learned about The Laurie Berkner Band less than three years ago when my friend gifted my daughter with The Best Of The Laurie Berkner Band CD. We’ve been hooked on her music ever since. Laurie Berkner’s music is categorized as “Kindie Rock” – music that appeals to adults and children with family-friendly lyrics. Her latest album, Superhero does not […]
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Andrew and Polly: Ear Snacks CD review
My daughter and I first heard Andrew and Polly at a mini concert at Children’s Book World in West L.A. We enjoyed them so much and learned they were well-known for their kid-focused music centered (and comedic) podcast, Ear Snacks. Thankfully, they live in Los Angeles, so we’ve had plenty more opportunities to watch them live. Recently, they […]
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The Alana Banana Show CD Volume One Review and Giveaway
The Alana Banana Show is a popular variety program for children with of singing, dancing, and puppets! Alana Banana (a lady), leads an eclectic cast, consisting of a beet, an astronaut mouse, a panda, a Spanish bear, a beta fish, monkeys, a record player named Grandma Phone, and a smart phone banana! In their first CD, we […]
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Interview with Mista Cookie Jar + New Album: Music is Everywhere
My daughter and I became fans of Mista Cookie Jar and The Chocolate Chips after seeing Mista Cookie Jar perform at The Cow’s End last year. We’ve memorized almost every song from his previous CD, Ultramagnetic Universal Love Revolution, so we were super excited to hear the latest album – Music Is Everywhere. I reached out to […]
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Favorite Kid’s Music CDs
Wow, the kid’s music scene is huge, and the talent pool is vast. Prior to becoming a parent, I the only name I was familiar with in kid’s music was Yo Gabba Gabba. Now, I seek out live music at local events such as The Cow’s End Cafe sing-a-long, The Abbot Kinney Festival, Kid’s Clubs […]
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