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The new site has a new layout, a calendar and more features.

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Don't forget, we've moved:

www.gooneybirdkids.com.

The new site has a new layout, a calendar and more features.

I'll remind once a week for a few move weeks, just in case you missed the original announcement.

We've moved!

As of today, the gbk blog will be at:

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The new site has a new layout, a calendar and more features.

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concert series and festivals

Next weekend we might head to DC. And, the second thing I do when thinking of DC is to see what's on at Jammin' Java! If you think you might be in the DC area, I suggest checking out their schedule! The venue is a bit dark, but the kids love it. There is lots of room for dancing (on the guitar floor) and plenty of seating room as well. weekend. Included on the schedule are Ralph's World (Nov 7), Bill Harley (Nov 15), Billy Jonas (Nov 21), Hullabaloo (Nov 28) and many others.

upcoming concerts:

• This looks like as awesome show to go to:

  
  Saturday, November 14 @ 7:00pm
  Yosi, Danny & Kevin Rockin' Holidays
  Old Franklin School (BIL Bldg.)
  491 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen, NJ
  Suggest donation to help Metuchen EMS
  Yosi (solo), with Danny Adlerman & Kevin Kammeraad Winter Holidays Concert
  

  
  
• Halloween in NYC with Princess Katie & Racer Steve
  
• What’s Happening this Weekend? October 31st & November 1st
  
• Peanut Butter & Jams at World Cafe Live has a fantastic set up shows coming up. This weekend is Billy Kelly & The Blahblahblahs. Coming up are: Erin Lee & Marci, Ralph's World, Steve Pullara & His Cool Beans Band, Trout Fishing in America, Suzi Shelton and more.
  
• Symphony Space in NYC has a great series : this weekend is Dan Zanes AND Gustafer Yellowgold. Coming up are Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could, mr. RAY, The Jimmies, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, Key Wilde and Mr. Clarke and more!
  
• No Nap Happy Hour (next show Nov 6, Northampton, MA)

  Including Bill Harley, TMBG, AudraRox

• The GRAMMY Museum performances (Nov 7 - Milkshake, Dec 12 - Johnny Bregar)
  
• House of Kids NYC Family Music Concerts

  Justin Roberts & Father Goose (November 14)
  The Sippy Cups (December 5)
  Gustafer Yellowgold (January 9)

  
  
• As always, Jammin Java outside DC has a great lineup on the schedule: Ralph's World, Bill Harley, Billy Jonas, Hullabaloo, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo and Rocknoceros
  
• Here's what you're doing on New Year's Eve (TMBG in MA)

concert recaps:

• Fun with Ralph’s World!
  
• Dad Labs recap of Austin Kiddie Limits (Hat Tip to Spare the Rock Bill)
  
• Tricycle Music Fest West
  
• So How Was That Decemberists Kids Show?
  
• Halloween Town Fun!

music for 29 oct 2009

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A friend asked about noodle soup songs for kids. Seeing as I've been sick all week, this seems to be a fitting theme for us...let me know if I missed any soup songs!

Here's the eyeball soup the girls and I made last night:


soup:

They Might Be Giants - Nine Bowls Of Soup - Here Come The 123s

Cathy and Marcy - Soup, Soup - Banjo to Beatbox

Mary Kaye - Soup - Spin Your Web

The Nields - Superhero Soup - Rock All Day

Tom Chapin - Stone Soup - Mother Earth

The Zinghoppers - Soup and Water - Hop, Hop, Hop!

Seth Decker - Alphabet Soup(Live) - Through The Red Door

Scott Flory - alphabet soup - Soundzania

Brady Rymer - Bathtub Soup - I Found It

John McCutcheon - Soup - Wintersongs

Uncle Moondog - Bampy's Alphabet Soup - Baloney Cake

Yosi Levin - Chicken Noodle Soup - What's Eatin Yosi

Miss Nancy - Number Soup - Number Soup

Laurie Berkner - I Feel Crazy So I Jump In The Soup - Victor Vito

Parachute Express - Alphabet Soup - 29 Assorted Songs

Marty and the Cherry Creek Band - Gumboot Soup - Marty and the Cherry Creek Band

Ralph's World - Bean Soup And Rice - At The Bottom Of The Sea

stew set:

Sandbox - Coconut Stew - Are We There Yet?

Mike Mennard - Chum Stew - Pirates ... Do the Darndest Things

Laura Freeman - Creepy Crawly Stew - A Baker's Dozen

Jim Gill - Old Sock Stew - Jim Gill Sings The Sneezing Song And Other Contagious Tunes

Sue Schnitzer - Stewball - Best Friends

noodle set:

Miss Sherri - Oodles Of Noodles - My Green Shoes

Robert Davis Kids Show - Noodles -

Bill Harley - Nighty Noodles - More Favorite Songs And A New Story

listen now

Sack Lunch + other videos

We love this great video of "Sack Lunch" from Recess Monkey. My girls and I have watched it over and over, along with the other great videos from Recess Monkey.




In fact, we love just about everything from these quirky guys from Seattle. Their DVD, Field Trips with Recess Monkey, is one of our favorite kids' music DVDs ever. If you haven't seen it yet, go get one. It's so much more than a collection of videos...

new videos:

• The Hipwaders - Santasploitation
  
• Big Pumpkin - Mr. Billy's new Halloween song for kids
  
• Adventures of Mr. Mouse - fan video using music from Ben Rudnick and Friends
  
• Superhero Street from Loolatopia’s REAL MUSIC for REAL KIDS
  

concert vides:

• Dan Zanes in Studio at Spare the Rock
  
• Video: "Educated Kid" (Live) - The Hipwaders
  

videocasts:

• The Latest Episode of Curious World - "I'm Bored"
  

dvds:

• Singing in the Bathtub review of Trying Funny Stuff from The Jimmies
  

blog posts about videos:

• Video: "Bubble Factory" - Recess Monkey
  
• Video: "Sack Lunch" - Recess Monkey
  
• Video: "Sunday in Kyoto" - Gilles Vigneault
  
• New Apples in Stereo song on Yo Gabba Gabba!
  
• Video: "Smile For the Camera" - Datarock (from Yo Gabba Gabba!)
  
• Video: "Use Your Mind" - Ladytron
  
• "That's How a Pumpkin Grows" by Brian Vogan
  
• Video: "Dinosaur in My Backyard" - Hullabaloo
  

news from kindieland

news:

• The Children’s Music Network Conference
  
• Jeff from OWTK is taking a short break while recuperating from an illness
  
• Musicians like Jason Ringenberg find new audience in children: Artists make profit but keep own style
  
• In Memoriam: Soupy Sales
  

interviews:

• Babble interview with the Imagination Movers
  
• Boston Children's Music interview with Flannery Brothers
  

concerts:

• HFVS Music Giveaway: Go Waggaloo by Sarah Lee Guthrie and Family (Nov 4)
  
• Make a Bill Harley Video Contest (Dec 4)
  

other:

• Nice Essay from Zooglobble: Kids Music and Beer
  
• Free Song Coupon for Trick or Treaters from Debbie and Friends
  
• New Ben Rudnick & Friends Tshirts!
  
• Tracey Singer has a blog
  
• Debbie & Friends in the Recording Studio
  

in our mailbox

Check it out!
The new CD 76 Trombones from Dan Zanes and Friends is so much fun!

the songs are from a crazy mix of musicals including hello dolly, la cage aux folles, the music man, peter pan, guys and dolls, and more. a portion of the proceeds from 76 trombones goes to help rosie's broadway kids.

Pre-order spacials for this wonderful new CD can be found over at the dan zanes shop.

new/upcoming releases:

• Listen to selections from the forthcoming A Family Christmas from Putumayo
  
• Listen to a new Halloween song from Soundzania
  
• ...And a Happy New Year, A collaboration between Danny, Yosi & Kevin Kammeraad, is now available
  
• Listen To This: "Mezuzah" / "Apples & Honey" - The Macaroons
  
• Frances England Rarity is a Hidden Treasure
  
• Listen To This: "London Bridge" / "Hickory Dickory Dock" - Elizabeth Mitchell
  
• More (Music) Please, Caspar Babypants!
  
• Listen To This: "Wake Up" - The Verve Pipe
  
• Stream Sarah Lee Guthrie / Johnny Irion's "Go Waggaloo" For Free
  
• Shel Silverstein's "Underwater Land," uh, Resurfaces

free music:

• Download Rockstar from Charity and the JAMband
  
• Free track from Renee & Jeremy
  
• Free track from Renee & Jeremy
  
• Free track from Renee & Jeremy

in our mailbox:

• Los Lobos - Los Lobos Goes Disney
  
• Putumayo Presents - A Family Christmas
  
• Dre Towey - Chester The Dog
  
• Dre Towey - Sugar on Top
  
• Baze And His Silly Friends - Toddlerville
  
• The Telephone Company - Panda Brain
  
• Julie K - A Sunny Day
  
• Dan Zanes and Friends - 76 Trombones
  

radio shows/podcasts/playlists

Halloween playlists:

Family Halloween iTunes Essentials

Your Family-Friendly Halloween Mega-Mix


radio shows:

erin lee and marci kindie cares episode on gbk radio

Dan Zanes In-Studio at spare the rock

Spare the Rock from 17Oct2009

Spare the Rock from 24Oct2009

SMCB from 17Oct2009

SMCB from 24Oct2009

podcasts:

Little Miss Ann Nodcast

charts:

KPL 13under13 from 9Oct2009

recent reviews

Zooglobble review of Underwater Land from Shel Silverstein and Polkabats and Octopus Slacks from Clementown

Boston Children's Music review of the book Big Bug Lunch

Dadnabbit review of A Kindie Christmas from The Hipwaders

Dadnabbit review of A Family Christmas from Putumayo Presents

Dadnabbit review of Sharing the Same Stars from Leeny and Tamara

Servings from the Cereal Bowl (SMCB) review of three new CDs

A Family Runs Through It review of Alphabeat from The Singing Lizard

Singing in the Bathtub review of Bowl of Cherries from Rhythm Child

Red Balloon review of music from Gustafer Yellowgold

concert series and festivals

Wow! Boston Medical Center's Halloween Town (Oct 24-25) looks like great fun! Wish we lived closer to Boston. With Dan Zanes, The Flannery Brothers and so much more, there's something for everyone!

Hat tip to Win FREE Tickets to Halloween Town! (but the contest is over)

upcoming concerts:

• Halloween in NYC with Princess Katie & Racer Steve
  
• Here's what you're doing on New Year's Eve (TMBG in MA)
  
• The Sippy Cups Continue Their 'Time Machine 2009' Tour
  
• No Nap Happy Hour (next show Nov 6, Northampton, MA)

  Including Bill Harley, TMBG, AudraRox

• The GRAMMY Museum performances (Nov 7 - Milkshake, Dec 12 - Johnny Bregar)
  
• Peanut Butter & Jams at World Cafe Live has a fantastic set up shows coming up, such as Justin Roberts, Billy Kelly & The Blahblahblahs, Erin Lee & Marci, Ralph's World, Steve Pullara & His Cool Beans Band and more.
  
• Symphony Space in NYC has a great series : Randy Kaplan, Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could, The Jimmies, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo and more!
  
• House of Kids NYC Family Music Concerts

  Justin Roberts & Father Goose (November 14)
  The Sippy Cups (December 5)
  Gustafer Yellowgold (January 9)

• Kids' Music Series Presented by ArtsQuest (Bethlehem, PA)
  
• As always, Jammin Java outside DC has a great lineup on the schedule: Ralph's World, Bill Harley, Hullabaloo and Secret Agent 23 Skidoo
  
• Human Tim + Robot Tim = Live Show (Nov 1, Chicago)

concert recaps:

• Zooglobble Austin Kiddie Limits (ACL Fest) 2009: Final Thoughts
  
• lake eden arts festival (LEAF)

lake eden arts festival (LEAF)

This was a first for us -- we went camping at a music festival. Not only that, but we went camping in the snow at a music festival! How 'bout them flakes, huh?

We spent the weekend at the Lake Eden Arts Festival, LEAF for short, in the mountains near Asheville, NC. On Saturday, we ducked out of our tent, headed to the breakfast buffet at the mess hall and then walked on over to the big stage to hear Billy Jonas perform. He was on the schedule for at least three shows, but this early morning one was the "family show." Quite a fun crowd had gathered for the show; we were glad to have our chairs due to the mud (nothing like Austin, though). Billy put on a very fun show, playing lots of songs from the new(ish) Happy Accidents CD.

From there we headed to the Kids' Village. What a FUN place! The girls did the usual kid festival things -- balloon animals, face painting, dress-up, instrument petting zoo, etc. In addition, they browsed the kids' boutiques, staffed by kids selling their own creations. I think the most popular items were the marshmallow shooters.

We watched shows by both our neighbor Elise Witt and by Baron Von Rumblebuss and Redd Zeppelin.

Finally, we spotted the Lunch Money crew! It hadn't been too long since we had seen them last (two weeks and 1000 miles), but we were excited! And Lunch Money didn't disappoint. Everyone in the crowd loved the show...both those of us that have been to a dozen or more shows and those that were at their first Lunch Money concert. During the concert I noticed that Cactus and Saki (Secret Agent 23 Skidoo) were in the audience as well. Afterwards, I commented to Molly and Cactus that they should collaborate at some point and was thrilled to hear that something is in the works. Cactus even treated us to a sneak-peek! Cool.

The girls had so much fun at the concert, that we chose to head back to hear their second set, the next day. I asked how it felt to play a show after sleeping in a tent in the snow. Needless to say, but I'll say it just in case, they rocked. And we can't wait to see them again. I've asked Chloe to not blow the punchlines, but she loves that she's so well-acquainted with their spiels that I doubt she'll heed my request.

music for 19 oct 2009

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Our next interviewees in the "kindie cares: giving back kids" portion of our show are Erin Lee and Marci!! Please listen in to this great interview about ways they have found to "give back." Thanks so much, Erin Lee and Marci, for taking the time out of your schedule to participate!!!!



this past weekend we headed to the Lake Eden Arts Festival and saw both Billy Jonas and Lunch Money!

interview:

giving back kids: kindie cares interview with Erin Lee and Marci

Erin Lee & Marci - This Year - Snowdance

newly ripped:

John Jeffrey Hodges - It's Hard To Be Cool - Kiddy Dittys A Kids Album For Adults

Flannery Brothers - Best Pillow In The World - Love Songs for Silly Things

Milkshake - Dance In The Sun - Great Day

Eve And Mare - When the Light Turns Green - Green Means Go

Rebecca Frezza & Big Truck - Big Truck (Remix) - Rockin', Rollin' and Ridin' with

They Might Be Giants - Why Does The Sun Really Shine? - Here Comes Science [Disney Sound 0000456600]

Jill Jayne - Slow Food - Get Me Goin'

The Jimmies - Kids Wanna Rock - Trying Funny Stuff

Miss Lynn - Easy Peasy - Outside the Lines

Tangerine Tambourine - Doing The Math - Tangerine Tambourine

Andy Mason - Kewsong - Play It Again!

Rhythm Child - Can We Still Be Friends? - Eat A Bowl Of Cherries

The Twitters - Puff the Magic Dragon - The Twitters

Sugar Free Allstars - Tiger In My Backyard - Gettin' Funky With...

The Good Ms. Padgett - Love My Kitty - The Good Ms. Padgett

Jim Centorino - Mr. Pelican's Pizza Party - Bananas for Lunch

Ava and The Mystic Mangos - Sailin' With A Whale - Jam 'N' Jive

LEAF set:

Billy Jonas - Who's Gonna Make Our Music?! - Happy Accidents

Lunch Money - Tiny Dinosaurs - Dizzy!

Secret Agent 23 Skidoo - Family Tree - Easy


listen now

Free Track from Renee & Jeremy

Our favorite CD from our drive TO Texas was C'mon from Renee & Jeremy. It is fantastic, I promise. And now you can get a track from the new CD for your very own!

That's How A Pumpkin Gorws+ other videos

We love this great new (timely) video of "that's how a pumpkin grows" from Brian Vogan.



new videos:

• Eleven Ten Oh Nine- Gee, I wonder what that is about
  
• Halloween from Marson Ramos

videocasts:

• The Curious World of Peter Himmelman
  
• Curious World Debuts on Nodcast Broadcasts
  
• In Case You Missed Episode 1 of Peter Himmelman's Curious World...

dvds:

• Trying Funny Stuff - Pre-Order Special
  
• OWTK review of The Fine Friends are Here from Dan Zanes and Friends
  
• Cool Mom Picks review of The Fine Friends are Here from Dan Zanes and Friends
  
• Media Macaroni review of The Fine Friends are Here from Dan Zanes and Friends

blog posts about videos:

• Video: "That's How A Pumpkin Grows"
  
• That's How A Pumpkin Grows
  
• Video: "Adventure Quest!" - The Jellydots
  
• Video: "That's My Family" (from Yo Gabba Gabba!) - Apples in Stereo
  
• Video: "The Ballad of Daykitty" - Lou Barlow (Pancake Mountain)
  
• Video: "Can You Tell Time" - Rocknoceros
  
• New Yo Gabba Gabba! Performance: MGMT
  
• "Fan" video using music from Ben Rudnick and Friends
  
• Lots of new videos from Dan Zanes and Friends
  
• Lots of new videos from Conductor Jack and the Zinghoppers
  
• Video: "Meet the Elements" - They Might Be Giants
  
• New Video from Rebecca Frezza

news from kindieland

news:

• Yo Gabba Gabba! Gabba!: Season Two Ends Oct. 12th-16th
  
• New Yo Gabba Gabba! Performance: The Roots

contests:

• The Eric Herman Giveaway from A Family Runs Through It (Oct 16)
  
• Win Free Tickets to See DAN ZANES AND FRIENDS: FAMILY DANCE PARTY (Oct 19)
  
• Make a Bill Harley Video Contest (Dec 4)

other:

• From Itsy Bitsy Spider… To Charlotte’s Web (Essay from Steve Blunt)
  
• The structure of teaching (Essay from Bill Harley)

in our mailbox

Check it out!
The new CD Go Waggaloo from Sara Lee Guthrie and Family has been generating quite a lot of interest! This CD entertained three generations on our ride to the mountains yesterday, and I was especially interested in reading the enlightening essay inside, written by none other than Stefan Shaepard over ar Zooglobble. Pre-order spacials for this wonderful new CD can be found over at OWTK.

new/upcoming releases:

• Sarah Lee Guthrie & Family "Go Waggaloo" Pre Order Specials
  
• Key Wilde Goes All Digital On Us
  
• Track Review: "Waves" - They Might Be Giants (from Here Comes Science)
  
• Barry Louis Polisar Tribute Album
  
• Dan Zanes and Friends: 76 Trombones and 17 Tracks (Or Is It 18?)
  
• Pre-Order Music Time with Steve Songs - Volume 1
  
• New Addition to 'Halloween Songs for Kids' List
  
• Halloween Madness! from Monty Harper
  
• Listening and Dancing to Music is Awesome!
  
• Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha: Telephone Company's Panda Brain Album To Be Released Tomorrow
  
• A Kindie Christmas from The Hipwaders is set to be released on Nov 3!
  
• Uncle Rock writes:

  Finally, in addition to finishing up my next CD the Big Picture (due out in February 2010) I have put together my first ever Holiday CD - Express Your Elf. This 10 song collection features originals, classics, and some obscure delights. Express Your Elf will be available right after Halloween, budget-priced at $10. More soon.

  
  
• A Family Christmas from Putumaymo Kids will be available October 22:

  Light up the season with festive Christmas songs for the whole family with A Family Christmas. All of the songs on this collection are festive takes on Christmas classics, most of which have been sung by families for generations. Features tracks from Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Martin Sexton, Deana Carter and Leon Redbone.

free music:

• Wash The H1N1 Off Your Hands

in our mailbox:

• Sarah Lee Gutherie and Family - Go Waggaloo
  
• Taft Brown - How Now Brown Cow
  
• The Hipwaders - A Kindie Christmas
  
• The Singing Lizard - AplhaBeat
  
• The Biscuit Brothers - Musical Farm
  
• Lanny Sherwin - Turn Up the Music
  
• Lanny Sherwin - Meltdown
  
• Lanny Sherwin - I Like Being Me!

radio shows/podcasts/playlists

austin kiddie limits episode on gbk radio

upcoming things on spare the rock

Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion In-Studio at spare the rock

Spare the Rock from 3Oct2009

Spare the Rock from 10Oct2009

Leaf Peepin’ & Apple Pickin’ Episode on the HFVS

Harvest Moon Episode on HFVS

SMCB from 10Oct2009

KPL 13under13 from 2Oct2009

Weekly Kids' Music Charts from 5Oct2009

Halloween Songs from Erin Lee and Marci

recent reviews

Our featured CD this week is the self-titled album Tangerine Tambourine. This was our absolute favorite CD on our drive home from Texas. Kids' Music that Rocks has both a review and a video post where you can learn more.




reviews:

• Boston Children's Music review of Something Sweet from King Pajama
  
  
• The Art of Irreverence review of Great Day from Milkshake
  
  
• about.com review of the Where the Wild Things Are Soundtrack soundtrack
  
  
• Nugget Island review of Rockin’, Rollin’ and Ridin’ from Rebecca Frezza and Big Truck
  
  
• Singing in the Bathtub reviews of Rockin’, Rollin’ and Ridin’ from Rebecca Frezza and Big Truck and Great Day from Milkshake
  
  
• Cool Mom Picks review of My Trampoline from Peter Himmelman
  
  
• Cool Tunes for Kids review of What A Ride! from Eric Herman and the Invisible Band
  
  
• Thingamabay review of Best of the Bowl – Ingles Y Español from Hot Peas N Butter

concert series and festivals

Peanut Butter & Jams at World Cafe Live , like Jammin' Java, has a fantastic set up shows coming up, such as Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could, Laura Doherty, Justin Roberts, Billy Kelly & The Blahblahblahs, Erin Lee & Marci. Ralph's World and more.




upcoming concerts:

• Tricycle Music Fest West (SF, Oct 10)
  
• Symphony Space in NYC has a great series : Randy Kaplan, Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could, The Jimmies, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo and more!
  
• House of Kids NYC Family Music Concerts

  Justin Roberts & The Not Ready For Naptime Trio (October 17)
  Father Goose (November 14)
  The Sippy Cups (December 5)
  Gustafer Yellowgold (January 9)

  
  
• Northampton Community Music Center Concert Series (starting in Oct., Northampton)
  
• No Nap Happy Hour (next show Oct 20, Nothampton, MA)

  Including the Deedle Deedle Dees, Uncle Rock & the Playthings, Brady Rymer & the Little Band That Could, Bill Harley

• The Wiggles are Coming to New England!
  
• Kids' Music Series Presented by ArtsQuest (Bethlehem, PA)
  
• As always, Jammin Java outside DC has a great lineup on the schedule: Elizabeth Mitchell, Ralph's World, Bill Harley, Hullabaloo and Secret Agent 23 Skidoo
  
  
• Halloween in NYC with Princess Katie & Racer Steve
  
• Human Tim + Robot Tim = Live Show (Nov 1, Chicago)

concert recaps:

• gbk review of Day 1 of Austin City Limits
  
• gbk review of Day 2 of Austin City Limits
  
• gbk review of Day 3 of Austin City Limits
  
• Zooglobble: Austin Kiddie Limits: Day 1 in Review (Part 1)
  
• Austin Kiddie Limits (ACL Fest) 2009: Day 2 Review
  
• Austin Kiddie Limits (ACL Fest) 2009: Day 3 Review
  
• Austin Kiddie Limits 2009 Preview
  
• Austin City Limits Rocks. As does Austin Kiddie Limits