Roundup for 31Dec2006

Happy New Year everyone!

We added a Special Set of tracks to commemorate the concerts we attended this year.

Later, we will update the station with new sets and more commentary. The list is here though the songs aren't yet playing on the station.

Again, I hope to update the radio station as soon as the girls are done with dessert. The tracks are all uploaded, I'm just waiting for them to be ready to talk. The listing will be here when it is ready.

While Bill and Ella are off seeing Trout Fishing in America and a Hog Drop, ScribbleMonster filled in as hosts of Spare the Rock. Though if I were ScribblePiggy, I would have boycotted.

Two last chances to listen to Ralph's World on the XMRadio Rumpus Room show....

Today's Music 31Dec2006

As a teaser, I'm posting the tracks that we will add later tonight after we open gifts but before we toast in the New Year.

As always, our broadcast is located at Live365.

Our featured artists are Milkshake, Beethoven's Wig 3 and Stephen Cohen as well as Putamayo Kids music.

GBKids 01 - GBK Chat 061231 01 - GBK Chat 061231 01

Ralph's World - Monster - Ralph's World - Green Gorilla, Monster & Me

Justin Roberts - Doctor, Doctor - Way Out

Ralph Covert - Angels Wings And Lemon Blossoms - Birthday

Laughing Pizza - Zaminamia - Share A Smile!

ScribbleMonster - I Wish I Lived In Michigan - A Curious Glimpse Of Michigan: The Music

Farmer Jason - Forest Rhymes - Rocking In The Forest

Buck Howdy - Baa, Neigh, Cock-a-Doodle Do - Giddyup!

Milkshake - Imagination Nation - Play!

Lunch Money - Miniature Things - Silly Reflection

Dan Zanes - Tennessee Wig Walk - House Party

GBKids 02 - GBK Chat 061231 02 - GBK Chat 061231 02

Polo - Petit Français - Putumayo Kids CD Sampler

Stephen Cohen - The Planetarium - Here Comes The Band

Richard Perlmutter - They're There - Beethoven's Wig 3

GBKids 03 - GBK Chat 061231 03 - GBK Chat 061231 03

Eric Ode - Trash Can - Trash Can

Eric Herman And The Invisible Band - Cowboy Bergaleoukaleopaleous - Snow Day

Ellen And Matt - Best Friends - Best Friends

Elizabeth Mitchell - Zousan (Little Elephant) - You Are My Little Bird

Little Miss Ann - Golden Slumbers - Music For Tots

Donna And Andy - Computer Cat - Computer Cat

GBKids 04 - GBK Chat 061231 04 - GBK Chat 061231 04

Mr. Richard - Tummy Talk - Tummy Talk

Heidi Hensley - First Snow - Wiggly Biggly Toes

Joel Frankel - Bubble Gum Baby - Don't Sit On A Cactus

GBKids 05 - GBK Chat 061231 05 - GBK Chat 061231 05

Special Set 31Dec2006

We've added one new, special set of tracks to commemorate the concerts we've attended this year. The girls didn't get to see Ralph Covert - Adult Show or Justin Roberts this year, but I did on my "getaway" trip to Chicago.... They did see Justin perform in Cleveland in 2005, and hopefully we will get to see him perform in 2007!

In order to stay within Live365's rules, I had to remove Farmer Jason, Buck Howdy, and Milkshake from the other sets, so the commentary may be a little confusing, but, as ScribbleMonster says, "Oh Well!"

As always, our broadcast is located at Live365.

GBKids 01 - GBK Chat 061231 01 - GBK Chat 061231 01

Ralph's World - Monster - Ralph's World - Green Gorilla, Monster & Me

Justin Roberts - Doctor, Doctor - Way Out

Ralph Covert - Angels Wings And Lemon Blossoms - Birthday

Laughing Pizza - Zaminamia - Share A Smile!

ScribbleMonster - I Wish I Lived In Michigan - A Curious Glimpse Of Michigan: The Music

Farmer Jason - Forest Rhymes - Rocking In The Forest

Buck Howdy - Baa, Neigh, Cock-a-Doodle Do - Giddyup!

Milkshake - Imagination Nation - Play!

Lunch Money - Miniature Things - Silly Reflection

Dan Zanes - Tennessee Wig Walk - House Party

Roundup for 30Dec2006

Again, I hope to update the radio station as soon as the girls are done with dessert. The tracks are all uploaded, I'm just waiting for them to be ready to talk. The listing will be here when it is ready.

TV for Tots has posted a list of all the artists on Jack's Big Music Show.

Stefan at Zooglobble has a review of Music For Tots  from Little Miss Ann.

Momma Daria at Momma Daria's Kid's Music Review has a post about "Momma Daria Kid's Music Awards".

Along those lines, Ralph's World will be on the XMRadio Rumpus Room show this weekend. We listened today and enjoyed the show. We'll tune into at least on of the three airings tomorrow...

Eric at Cool Tunes for Kids writes about Kids Make the Darnedest Audience . I really enjoyed reading it and felt he was spot-on with many of his observations and theories. One point that I think he could add is that often at a kids' concert (maybe not in schools so much) is that it is not so much a kids' concert as a family concert...thus connecting with the parents is probably quite important as well, IMO.

There's still time to enter Buck Howdy's video contest!

Today's Music 30Dec2006

The new set of tracks is up and streaming...again, the girls were not too chatty. I think the fact that they were itching to watch "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" had something to so with the brevity of the commentary.

As always, our broadcast is located at Live365.


Our featured artists are Milkshake, Beethoven's Wig 3 and Stephen Cohen as well as Putamayo Kids music.

GBKids 01 - GBK Chat 061230 01 - GBK Chat 061230 01

Stephen Cohen - Rain, Rain, Rain - Here Comes The Band

Milkshake - Go Wild - Play!

Zoe Lewis - Sheep - Folk Playground

Richard Perlmutter - Whistling Happily - Beethoven's Wig 3

GBKids 02 - GBK Chat 061230 02 - GBK Chat 061230 02

The BummKinn Band - Unusual Day - Starry Skies and Lullabies

Playground Punks - S.I.M - Superpowered Underwear

The Candy Band - Pancake Mountain - Lollipunk

Buck Howdy - Happy Trails - Giddyup!

Charity And The JAMband - Goin' Fishin' - Peanut Butter and JAM

Dan Zanes & Friends - While The Music Is Playing - Catch That Train!

GBKids 03 - GBK Chat 061230 03 - GBK Chat 061230 03

Farmer Jason - Arowhead - Rocking In The Forest

Mary Kaye - Fairy House - I Sang It Just For You

Justin Roberts - My Brother Did It - Meltdown!

Eric Herman And The Invisible Band - I Am a Robot - Monkey Business

Steve Songs - No Good Toys - Little Superman

Harry and the Potters - Save Ginny Weasley -

GBKids 04 - GBK Chat 061230 04 - GBK Chat 061230 04

ScribbleMonster & His Pals - Best Of Friends - Best Of Friends

Joe McDermott - Flying Saucer - Everywhere You Go

Ralph's World - What's New Pussycat? - Happy Lemons

Laurie Berkner - Pig On Her Head - Buzz Buzz

The Hipwaders - Insect Safari - The Hipwaders

Uncle Rock - Play Outside Today -

GBKids 05 - GBK Chat 061230 05 - GBK Chat 061230 05

Erin Lee & Marci - Next Year - Snowdance

Rockosaurus Rex - Auld Lang Syne - Auld Lang Syne

Featured Music - Stephen Cohen

Our newest featured artist is Stephen Cohen. We will be featuring songs from his album Here Comes the Band  over the next week or two.





Some reviews:

The Lovely Mrs. Davis

Children's Music that Rocks

Zooglobble

Woven Wheat Whispers

Stephen Cohen's MySpace page

Roundup for 29Dec2006

I hope to update the radio station as soon as the girls are done with dessert. The tracks are all uploaded, I'm just waiting for them to be ready to talk. The listing will be here when it is ready.

Brady Rymer sent out a newsletter today. There's a teaser about the new video that he's just filmed. I can't make it to NY for the premiere...but I hope that I'll get to see it one day! He also has a slideshow of photos from Family Jamboree 2006 on his website.

There's a video of Yosi on YouTube from a Halloween show. Looks like it was a fun time!

Rockosaurus Rex has published a New Years' song on his website. Go have a listen; we'll be sure to add it to the radio station in time for the holiday.

Stefan at Zooglobble has a post about the Terrible Twos.

Momma Daria at Momma Daria's Kid's Music Review has a post about going to see Ralph's World at the XMRadio's Rumpus Room.

Along those lines, Ralph's World will be on the XMRadio Rumpus Room show this weekend. Tune is for what is sure to be a great show!

Today's Music

As always, our broadcast is located at Live365.

We seem to have fixed the microphone problems. The girls were not feeling extra chatty today, so not much talk, but there is a little. We hope you will enjoy the show!

Our featured artists are Sue Schnitzer, Ginger Hendrix, Farmer Jason, Milkshake and Beethoven's Wig 3 as well as Putamayo Kids music.

GBKids 01 - GBK Chat 061229 01 - GBK Chat 061229 01

Richard Perlmutter - Bull in a China Shop - Beethoven's Wig 3

Ginger Hendrix - Mommy, She Loves Me--LIVE - Macaroni Boy Eats At Chez Shooby Doo

Sue Schnitzer - What Would You Do? - Best Friends

Eric Bibb - Turning World - Putumayo: Reggae Playground

Milkshake - Home On The Range - Play!

Farmer Jason - Forest Rhymes - Rocking In The Forest

GBKids 02 - GBK Chat 061229 02 - GBK Chat 061229 02

Ralph Covert - River Flow - Ralph's World - Green Gorilla, Monster & Me

Yosi - Hole In The Ground - Under A Big Bright Yellow Umbrella

Barry Louis Polisar - Don't Leave Me In The Houce Alone - Old Enough To Know Better

Brady Rymer - Happy Birthday Around The World - Every Day Is A Birthday

GBKids 03 - GBK Chat 061229 03 - GBK Chat 061229 03

The Sippy Cups - Springtime Fantastic - The Sippy Cups - Electric Storyland

Laurie Berkner - The Pretzel Store - Buzz Buzz

ScribbleMonster - Superhealthy - Chocolate Milk

Justin Roberts - Taking Off My Training Wheels - Meltdown!

A Curious Glimpse Of Michigan - The Fur Trade? - A Curious Glimpse Of Michigan: The Music

GBKids 04 - GBK Chat 061229 04 - GBK Chat 061229 04

Charity And The Jam Band - Travellin - Rock Your Socks Off

Jim Gill - Poison Ivy - Jim Gill Sings The Sneezing Song And Other Contagious Tunes

Pam Blanchard And The Sunny-Side Up - The Wind Blew The Apples - Music Makes Me Happy

Baby Loves Jazz Band & Choir - Paw Paw Patch - Baby Loves Jazz: Go Baby Go

Dan Zanes & Friends - Country Life - Catch That Train!

Roundup for 28Dec2006

I've had issues updating the station today; the input volume on the mic was too low. We're still learning, but I guess that will always be the case. Read more here.

Tom Chapin has some big news on his website:

Tune in National Public Radio's "Morning Edition" on Friday, December 29th. They will debut a song by Tom Chapin & John Forster called "Not On The Test" It'll be coming out of a Larry Abramson story on school testing and will air at roughly 40 minutes past the hour. To find your local NPR station, and the time "Morning Edition" airs in your area, visit their website www.npr.org.

There is a nice interview with Trout Fishing in America in the Star-Gazette from upstate NY. I found this quote to be interesting:

But I don't think you can force them to do anything or you can destroy their love for the music.

Stephan at Zooglobble has posted about The Jellydots new show listing.

Jeffery at Out With the Kids is headed to World Cafe Live to see Gustafer YellowGold and has posted some thoughts about the upcoming show. I can't wait to read his review of the show!

Phil at A Family Runs Through It has posted about Eric Herman's NYE schedule. Sounds hectic and fun!

Ralph's World will be on the XMRadio Rumpus Room show this weekend. Tune is for what is sure to be a great show!

Today's Music

As always, our broadcast is located at Live365.

We had a few snafus today. I'm using a different computer, and it seems that I can't get the input volume high enough. Maybe tomorrow (when we won't update the station as it is so late already), I will work on it.

Our featured artists are Sue Schnitzer, Ginger Hendrix, Farmer Jason, Milkshake and Beethoven's Wig 3 as well as Putamayo Kids music.

GBKids 01 - GBK Chat 061228 01 - GBK Chat 061228 01

Milkshake - We Got A Band - Play!

Sue Schnitzer - Stewball - Best Friends

Farmer Jason - Mrs. Mouse - Rocking In The Forest

Ginger Hendrix - Gimme A Kiss--LIVE - Macaroni Boy Eats At Chez Shooby Doo

Richard Perlmutter - Chap in a Cap - Beethoven's Wig 3

Michelle Shocked - Got No Strings - Folk Playground

GBKids 02 - GBK Chat 061228 02 - GBK Chat 061228 02

Tom Chapin - Good Garbage - Mother Earth

Uncle Rock - Disco Nap - Plays Well With Others

Trout Fishing In America - My Hair Had a Party Last Night - My Best Day (Live)

Wee Hairy Beasties - Cyril The Karaoke Squirrel - Animal Crackers

Uncle Moondog - The Birthday Song - Baloney Cake

GBKids 03 - GBK Chat 061228 03 - GBK Chat 061228 03

Ralph's World - Things That I Like - Happy Lemons

Princess Katie & Racer Steve - Jeans! - Songs for the Coolest Kids

Laughing Pizza - Candy Bar - Share A Smile!

The Hipwaders - Time In Time-Out - The Hipwaders

Charity And The JAMband - Tree House - Peanut Butter and JAM

Yosi Levin - Spaghetti Worms & Meatballs - What's Eatin Yosi

GBKids 04 - GBK Chat 061228 04 - GBK Chat 061228 04

Dan Zanes & Deborah Harry - Waltzing Matilda - House Party

ScribbleMonster - Chocolate Milk - Chocolate Milk

Laurie Berkner - O Susannah - Victor Vito

Ernie & Neal - Are We There Yet - Friends, Family & Pizza

Children's Choir - Hello Goodbye - All Together Now: Beatles Stuff For Kids Of All Ages

Roundup for 27Dec2006

We've updated the station continuing with the new format today. We're still learning, but I guess that will always be the case. Read more here.

Uncle Rock has some new songs up on his MySpace Page.

I just found a nice interview with SteveSongs in BlogCritics magazine.

Bill at Spare the Rock has posted the archive for this coming weekend's show. It is hosted by ScribbleMonster, and the GBKids and I really enjoyed listening to it!

Today's Music

As always, our broadcast is located at Live365.

Today we are continuing to test out a new format. We're playing a much shorter list of music, but putting in some "talk". Camille had a lot to say today, and Chloe even joined in to say some things.

Our featured artists are Sue Schnitzer, Ginger Hendrix, Farmer Jason, Milkshake and Beethoven's Wig 3 as well as Putamayo Kids music.

GBKids 01 - GBK Chat 061227 01 - GBK Chat 061227 01

Stephen Cohen - Skip To My Lou - Here Comes the Band

Sue Schnitzer - Mosquitoes - Best Friends

Steve Songs - We're On Our Way - Marvelous Day

Thaddeus Rex - I Stepped In Dog Doo - We Wanna Rock

They Might Be Giants - Who Put The Alphabet In Alphabetical Order? - Here Come The ABCs

GBKids 02 - GBK Chat 061227 02 - GBK Chat 061227 02

Richard Perlmutter - King Henry - Beethoven's Wig 3

MilkShake - Pirates - Play!

Ginger Hendrix - Teacher Mary School--LIVE - Macaroni Boy Eats At Chez Shooby Doo

Farmer Jason - Arrowhead - Rocking In The Forest

Toots & The Maytals - Take me Home Country Roads - Reggae Playground: Putumayo Kids

GBKids 03 - GBK Chat 061227 03 - GBK Chat 061227 03

Ralph's World - Red Banana - Green Gorilla, Monster & Me

Justin Roberts - Get Me Some Glasses - Meltdown!

A Curious Glimpse Of Michigan - I Wish I Lived In Michigan - A Curious Glimpse Of Michigan: The Music

Lunch Money - Tricycle - Silly Reflection

Dan Zanes & Friends - I Don't Want Your Millions Mister - Catch That Train!

GBKids 04 - GBK Chat 061227 04 - GBK Chat 061227 04

Harry and the Potters - This Book Is So Awesome -

Uncle Rock - Shake It Off -

The Hipwaders - I Wonder -

Mary Kaye - Sleeping Beauty - I Sang It Just For You

ScribbleMonster - Winter Wonderland -

February Tour Dates

22-Feb-07 Eric Herman Portland , OR
22-Feb-07 Joe McDermott Frisco , TX
22-Feb-07 SteveSongs Wethersfield , CT
22-Feb-07 Sue Schnitzer Littleton , CO
23-Feb-07 Monty Harper Ada , OK
23-Feb-07 Sue Schnitzer Broomfield , CO
24-Feb-07 Baby Loves Disco Denver , CO
24-Feb-07 Baby Loves Disco East Bay , CA
24-Feb-07 Baby Loves Disco Scottsdale , AZ
24-Feb-07 Ben Rudnick and Friends Garden City , NY
24-Feb-07 Dan Zanes Princeton , NJ
24-Feb-07 Dog On Fleas Rosendale , NY
24-Feb-07 Farmer Jason Memphis , TN
24-Feb-07 Gewndolyn and the Good Time Gang Hollywood , CA
24-Feb-07 Joe McDermott Austin , TX
24-Feb-07 Justin Roberts Des Moines , IA
24-Feb-07 Ralph's World Las Vegas , NV
24-Feb-07 SteveSongs Medford , MA
24-Feb-07 Tom Chapin Stoughton , WI
24-Feb-07 Uncle Rock Woodstock , NY
25-Feb-07 Dan Zanes Camden , NJ
25-Feb-07 Jim Gill Jacksonville , FL
25-Feb-07 Ralph's World Boulder , CO
25-Feb-07 Sue Schnitzer Littleton , CO
25-Feb-07 The Sippy Cups Oakland , CA
27-Feb-07 Jim Gill Park Forest , IL
28-Feb-07 Dan Zanes NY , NY
28-Feb-07 Jim Gill Macomb , IL


1-Feb-07 Thaddeus Rex Terra haute , IN
1-Feb-07 Yosi ? , NJ
2-Feb-07 Sue Schnitzer Denver , CO
2-Feb-07 Tom Chapin Fredonia , NY
2-Feb-07 Tracey Eldridge Columbia , MD
3-Feb-07 Baby Loves Disco Brooklyn , NY
3-Feb-07 Candy Band Ferndale , MI
3-Feb-07 Dan Zanes Hartford , CT
3-Feb-07 Eric Ode Emumclaw , WA
3-Feb-07 Justin Roberts Cincinnati , OH
3-Feb-07 Ralph's World Anaheim , CA
3-Feb-07 Rebecca Frezza Philadelphia , PA
3-Feb-07 Recess Monkey Seattle , WA
3-Feb-07 SteveSongs NY , NY
4-Feb-07 Baby Loves Disco Philadelphia , PA
4-Feb-07 Dan Zanes Morristown , NJ
4-Feb-07 Laurie Berkner Rosemont , IL
4-Feb-07 Ralph's World San Francisco , CA
4-Feb-07 Rebecca Frezza NY , NY
4-Feb-07 Thaddeus Rex Chicago , IL
4-Feb-07 Wee Hairy Beasties Chicago , IL
6-Feb-07 Charity and the JAMband San Fracisco , CA
7-Feb-07 Ginger Hendrix San Luis Obispo , CA
9-Feb-07 Biily Jonas Shreveport , LA
9-Feb-07 ScribbleMonster Chicago , IL
9-Feb-07 Trout Fishing in America Euless , TX
10-Feb-07 Baby Loves Disco Los Angeles , CA
10-Feb-07 Baby Loves Disco Manhattan , NY
10-Feb-07 Baby Loves Disco Minneapolis , MN
10-Feb-07 Biily Jonas Athens , TX
10-Feb-07 Ernie and Neal Philadelphia , PA
10-Feb-07 Farmer Jason Brooklyn , NY
10-Feb-07 Justin Roberts Redlands , CA
10-Feb-07 Ralph's World San Diego , CA
10-Feb-07 SteveSongs Acton , MA
10-Feb-07 SteveSongs Natick , MA
10-Feb-07 Sue Schnitzer Denver , CO
10-Feb-07 Uncle Rock NY , NY
10-Feb-07 Yosi Berkley Township , NJ
11-Feb-07 Biily Jonas Austin , TX
11-Feb-07 Ellen and Matt Los Angeles , CA
11-Feb-07 Justin Roberts Santa Monica , CA
11-Feb-07 Ralph's World Portland , OR
11-Feb-07 Recess Monkey Everett , WA
11-Feb-07 Uncle Rock Woodstock , NY
13-Feb-07 Thaddeus Rex Blairsville , IN
14-Feb-07 Pam Blanchard & the Sunny-Side Up Band Watkinsville , GA
16-Feb-07 Jim Gill Allen , TX
16-Feb-07 Recess Monkey Redmond , WA
16-Feb-07 Tracey Eldridge Glen Burnie , MD
17-Feb-07 Baby Loves Disco San Francisco , CA
17-Feb-07 Baby Loves Disco Seattle , WA
17-Feb-07 Dog On Fleas Rhinebeck , NY
17-Feb-07 Eric Herman Portland , OR
17-Feb-07 Farmer Jason Raleigh , NC
17-Feb-07 Ralph's World West Hollywood , CA
17-Feb-07 SteveSongs Newton , PA
17-Feb-07 Tom Chapin Sarasota , FL
17-Feb-07 Trout Fishing in America Sun City West , AZ
17-Feb-07 Uncle Rock Philadelphia , PA
18-Feb-07 Baby Loves Disco Chicago , IL
18-Feb-07 Baby Loves Disco Portland , OR
18-Feb-07 Biily Jonas Atlanta , GA
18-Feb-07 Farmer Jason Winston-Salem , NC
18-Feb-07 Justin Roberts Bloomington , IL
18-Feb-07 Laurie Berkner Greenvale , NM
18-Feb-07 Ralph's World Seattle , WA
18-Feb-07 Red Grammer Bloomington , IL
18-Feb-07 Thaddeus Rex Long Island , NY
19-Feb-07 Thaddeus Rex Morristown , NY
19-Feb-07 Yosi NY , NY
20-Feb-07 Eric Herman Portland , OR
21-Feb-07 Eric Herman Portland , OR
21-Feb-07 Joe McDermott Dallas , TX
21-Feb-07 SteveSongs Weston , MA
21-Feb-07 Sue Schnitzer Denver , CO

January Tour Dates

26-Jan-07 SteveSongs New Haven , CT
27-Jan-07 Dan Zanes San Fracisco , CA
27-Jan-07 Justin Roberts Winnetka , IL
27-Jan-07 Justin Roberts Oak Park , IL
27-Jan-07 Lunch Money Columbia , SC
27-Jan-07 SteveSongs Middletown , CT
28-Jan-07 Dan Zanes San Fracisco , CA
28-Jan-07 Ernie and Neal NYC , NY
28-Jan-07 John Carlin Brooklyn , NY
28-Jan-07 ScribbleMonster Wauconda , IL
28-Jan-07 The Hollow Trees Los Angeles , CA
30-Jan-07 ScribbleMonster Prospect Heights , IL
31-Jan-07 Eric Herman Portland , OR


3-Jan-07 Eric Ode Burren , WA
6-Jan-07 Captain Bogg & Salty Snohomish , WA
6-Jan-07 Captain Bogg & Salty Lynwood , WA
6-Jan-07 harry and the Potters Decatur , GA
6-Jan-07 Justin Roberts Wilton , CT
6-Jan-07 Sue Schnitzer Denver , CO
6-Jan-07 Uncle Rock Stone Ridge , NY
7-Jan-07 Captain Bogg & Salty Bellevue , WA
7-Jan-07 Justin Roberts Brooklyn , NY
7-Jan-07 Milkshake Baltimore MD
7-Jan-07 Rebecca Frezza Milburn , NJ
7-Jan-07 ScribbleMonster Lake Villa , IL
7-Jan-07 Tom Chapin Lowell , MA
7-Jan-07 Uncle Rock Brooklyn , NY
12-Jan-07 Buck Howdy Poway , CA
12-Jan-07 Farmer Jason Charlottesville , VA
13-Jan-07 Brady Rymer Westhampton Beach , NY
13-Jan-07 Candy Band Royal Oak , MI
13-Jan-07 Farmer Jason Baltimore , MD
13-Jan-07 Joe McDermott Waco , TX
13-Jan-07 Justin Roberts Chicago , IL
13-Jan-07 SteveSongs Newtonville , MA
14-Jan-07 Candy Band Royal Oak , MI
14-Jan-07 Farmer Jason Arlington , VA
14-Jan-07 Henslee and Kenslee Decatur , GA
14-Jan-07 Laughing Pizza Decatur , GA
14-Jan-07 Laurie Berkner Steamboat , CO
14-Jan-07 Milkshake Wheaton MD
14-Jan-07 SteveSongs Waterford , CT
14-Jan-07 The Jellydots Santa Monica , CA
14-Jan-07 Tom Chapin Stroudsburg , PA
15-Jan-07 Milkshake Montgomery Village MD
15-Jan-07 SteveSongs Lexington , MA
15-Jan-07 Sue Schnitzer Boulder , CO
17-Jan-07 The Sippy Cups Austin , TX
18-Jan-07 Buck Howdy San Diego , CA
19-Jan-07 Trout Fishing in America Westlake , OH
20-Jan-07 Dog On Fleas Marbletown , NY
20-Jan-07 Farmer Jason Nashville , TN
20-Jan-07 Johnette Downing New Orleans , LA
20-Jan-07 Justin Roberts Denver , CO
20-Jan-07 Red Grammer Torrance , CA
20-Jan-07 Trout Fishing in America Perrysburg , OH
20-Jan-07 Uncle Rock Stone Ridge , NY
21-Jan-07 Brady Rymer NY , NY
21-Jan-07 Rebecca Frezza New York , NY
21-Jan-07 Tom Chapin Flushing , NY

Roundup for 26Dec2006

We've updated the station continuing with the new format today. We're still learning, but I guess that will always be the case. Read more here.

There's a nice article about Ralph's World on LiveDaily.

Ralph's World is set to kick off a tour in February that will hit eight House of Blues venues all over the US, as well as historic rock palaces like the Fillmore in San Francisco. The outing marks the first time a children's-music artist has canvassed House of Blues venues across the country, according to a press release.

Harry and the Potters have a huge schedule of tour dates for January. We've been talking with the band recently and may get to see them perform the day they are in Atlanta!

The Montclair Times has an article about Rebecca Frezza and her music.

I found this funny post about the CDBaby confirmation letter.

There's an (old) article about The Sippy Cups in The San Jose Mercury News.

The Sippy Cups have a bunch of Videos for you to watch up on their website!

I just found a couple of photos of my girls at the ScribbleMonster Rumpus Room concert at XMRadio. (another photo)

Need a laugh? Read the post entitled "ScribbleMonster by any other name....".

Rockosaurus Rex has written a post about all the cool stuff on their website.

Today's Music

As always, our broadcast is located at Live365.

Today we are continuing to test out a new format. We're playing a much shorter list of music, but putting in some "talk". While I don't expect anyone to find what I have to say to be particularly insightful, it might be interesting to listen to what excites and inspires the kids. I hope you will have patience with our little experiment.

Our featured artists are Sue Schnitzer, Ginger Hendrix, Farmer Jason, Milkshake and Beethoven's Wig 3 as well as Putamayo Kids music.

GBKids - GBK Chat 061226 01 - GBK Chat 061226 01

Rebecca Frezza - Tall And Small - Tall And Small

Mr. Richard - What Good Is A Fish? - Might As Well Sing

Rockosaurus Rex - The Wheels On The Bus - The Big Bang!

ScribbleMonster & His Pals - Play With Your Food - Chocolate Milk

The Sippy Cups - Use Your Words - The Sippy Cups - Electric Storyland

GBKids - GBK Chat 061226 02 - GBK Chat 061226 02

Sue Schnitzer - Sugar Cube - Best Friends

Richard Perlmutter - Anybody in There? - Beethoven's Wig 3

MilkShake - Magic Ride - Play!

Farmer Jason - Catfish Song - Rocking In The Forest

Ginger Hendrix - Breakfast Song--LIVE - Macaroni Boy Eats At Chez Shooby Doo

GBKids - GBK Chat 061226 03 - GBK Chat 061226 03

Justin Roberts - I Lost the Tooth I Lost - Way Out

Frances England - Tricycle - Fascinating Creatures

Trout Fishing In America - I Got A Cheese Log - Merry Fishes To All

Pam Blanchard & the Sunny-Side Up Band - An Angel Headed Your Way - Music Makes Me Happy

Mary Kaye - The Library Book - Mouse Jamboree

Miles of Smiles - Bouncy Castle - Let's Rock

GBKids - GBK Chat 061226 04 - GBK Chat 061226 04

Ralph Covert - Angels Wings And Lemon Blossoms - Birthday

Uncle Rock - Playin' Possum - Plays Well With Others

Roundup for 25Dec2006

We've updated the station with a new format today. We've added some talk and commentary, but hopefully not too much. We will keep experimenting as we go along.... read more here.

The Imagination Movers have a very merry photo on their MySpace Blog page.

There is a new, live Ralph's World video from CW11 available here (16MB).

A new post entitled Trend: Baby Rock.

Bill at Spare the Rock has posted the archive of the show from Saturday and has posted some interesting information about next week's show hosted by ScribbleMonster.

Eric at Cool Tunes for Kids has posted a of review of music from Maisy.

Amy at The Lovely Mrs. Davis wishes everyone a "Merry Christmas".

Laurie Berkner sent out a newsletter today with lots of great 2007 news!

• “Jack’s Big Music Show” will premiere its second season on the Noggin channel on January 6th. The band will perform many of your favorites and some new songs too!
  
• Scholastic’s Orchard Books imprint will release a new book by Laurie, “The Story of My Feelings,” in the fall.
  
• Laurie’s book Victor Vito is coming out in paperback next spring.
  
• Five of Laurie’s songs will be featured on a software cartridge that accompanies a Fisher-Price sing-along interactive learning system which is scheduled to hit stores in then fall. It will be an updated version of the current award-winning product, Learn Through Music Plus.
  
• The gang will start touring outside of the NYC area.
  
• For all you musicians who have been asking for sheet music to Laurie’s songs, you will be happy to know that Laurie will be working on a songbook in the coming year.
  
• New Concert T-shirts! Colorful, fun, and now available at our on-line store.

Today's Music

As always, our broadcast is located at Live365.

Today we are testing out a new format. We're playing a much shorter list of music, but putting in some "talk". While I don't expect anyone to find what I have to say to be particularly insightful, it might be interesting to listen to what excites and inspires the kids. And we're practicing, just in case one day we get the chance to guest DJ Spare the Rock...not something to be taken too lightly. We need practice keeping the conversation moving and keeping the microphone positioned well. I hope you will have patience with our little experiment.

Our featured artists are Sue Schnitzer, Ginger Hendrix, Farmer Jason, Milkshake and Beethoven's Wig 3 as well as Putamayo Kids music.

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Sue Schnitzer - Toast - Best Friends

Richard Perlmutter - Take Me to Your Leader - Beethoven's Wig 3

MilkShake - Bowling With You - Play!

Ginger Hendrix - Macaroni Boy Eats At Chez Shooby Doo - Macaroni Boy
Eats At Chez Shooby Doo

Farmer Jason - He's A Moose On The Loose - Rocking In The Forest

Marty Dread - Mouse in the House - Reggae Playground: Putumayo Kids

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Tom Chapin - Good Garbage - Mother Earth

Buck Howdy - S'mores - Giddyup!

Eric Herman And The Invisible Band - The Math Game - Monkey Business

ScribbleMonster - Winter Wonderland -

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Uncle Rock - Shoe Bandit - Plays Well With Others

Laughing Pizza - Back To School - Share A Smile!

Mary Kaye - The King Of Elves - Mouse Jamboree

MilkShake - Bottle Of Sunshine - Bottle Of Sunshine

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Ralph Covert - Happy Lemons - Happy Lemons

A Curious Glimpse Of Michigan - I Wish I Lived In Michigan - A Curious
Glimpse Of Michigan: The Music

Dan Zanes & Friends - Loch Lomond - Catch That Train!

Uncle Rock - Too Many Presents -

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Yosi Levin - Pass The Purple Pesto Pasta Please - What's Eatin Yosi

Princess Katie & Racer Steve - Kings & Princesses - Songs for
the Coolest Kids

The Hipwaders - Cinderella -

Thaddeus Rex - Oh Fiddlesticks - We Wanna Rock

New Music - Beethoven's Wig3

We've added Grammy Nominated Richard Perlmutter's Beethoven's Wig 3 to our featured artists. Great fun and great music.

Roundup for 23Dec2006

Today is Spare the Rock day. Bill also has shared some exciting news about TMBG.

It is also Saturday Morning Ceral Bowl time! I'm listening righ now as I work on this roundup....you get a second chance to listen on Monday morning too!

Read about Keith and Ezra's advice and more in the interview posted by Yosi at Indie Kids Rock.

Spaghetti Cake offers a Holiday Podcast from their MySpace blog.

Stefan at Zooglobble has posted a review of Not Naptime from Justin Roberts.

Did you read Dan Zanes's latest newsletter? It came so soon after that Houston Chronicle article that I just couldn't resist.

Woven Wheat Whispers offers a review of Stephen Cohen's Here Comes the Band.

There are also some short and sweet new videos of kids at a concert on Stephen Cohen's MySpace page!

Roundup for 21Dec2006

The LA Daily News has an article entitled "Ralph's World is in tune with children, parents" which reviews three children's music CDs.

Tiny Mix Tapes includes an article about toddler tunes called "2006: Juicebox Jams The continuing infatuation with engaging toddlers in 'parents' music."

Here's a fun piece about Uncle Rock!

Blue Coupe Magazine has poted an article entitled "The Kids Are All Right" which mentions some of our favorite bands...

Stefan at Zooglobble has posted a review of Down at the Zoo from George Carver and Papa Mali.

Stefan has also posted a review of Asian Playground from Putamayo Kids.

Bill from Spare the Rock gives his holiday picks over at The Lovely Mrs. Davis.

And, Eric Herman gives his holiday picks over at The Lovely Mrs. Davis.

Roundup for 19Dec2006

Check out YAWPA (yet another Washington Post article) on kids' music. Quotes from Kenny Curtis and more. Though I found their list of "household name kids' artists" to be a bit strange.

Yosi at Indie Kids Rock has another fun interview. Aren't those kids in the photo adorable? Well, of course I think so, since they are my girls .... and the interview is with us here at Gooney Bird Kids.

Stefan at Zooglobble gives a glimpse at his top 46-50 top songs. He says "Here we go ..." and if you look at the titles, he really means it!

Uncle Rock points us to an article in the Poughkeepsie Journal that features him, Dogs on Fleas and some others. Very nice!

Alright already, I will start learning to play the uke. If you don't want to be bitten by the bug, don't read the Houston Chronicle article that says, among other things "The Guinness Book of World Records once cited the ukulele as the world's easiest instrument to learn, a point Zanes echoes." (Zanes, as in the ubiquitous DZ who is selling very nice ukes, one I didn't buy and am now jealous of those, who shall remain nameless -- since I always mispell their names, did buy.)

From Ralph Covert's blog:

Many of you also know Ralph's adult rock'n'roll with his band, The Bad Examples. Well, to our surprise and honor, they've been nominated for Best Rock Album for the 26th Annual Chicago Music Awards. The album is the kid-friendly compilation "Good Examples Of Bad Examples" which came out towards the end of last year.

You can place your vote by filling out a form at http://www.chicagomusicawards.com/sub302.htm.

Over at XMKids there are two fabulous Rumpus Room Concerts coming up: Trout Fishing in America this weekend (we love Merry Fishes here!) and Ralph's World on New Years' Eve (I think). Almost makes us wish Santa would get us a subscription to XMRadio...

There's a fun video from Laughing Pizza on YouTube.

Uncle Rock has a new post on the latest news.

Lisa Mathews of Milkshake offers her Chritmas picks over at The Lovely Mrs. Davis.

Elizabeth Mitchell reports in her newsletter:

my friend ida pearle, who made the beautiful cover art for "you are my little bird" is offering a limited edition print of the image from the album cover. ida also makes exquisite customized name prints, birth announcements and more. please visit idapearle.com for more information. there is still time to get one for the holidays!

Roundup for 18Dec2006

There was much rejoicing in our house today when we looked at the spring concert dates for Ralph's World! Yes, there are southeast dates on there!

We updated the station today. Today's music includes a winter theme. Let us konw of tracks you'd like to see added to the theme.

A Miami Herald article entitled "Pop! goes the tot: Today's kids go for guitar hooks and global beats" has an interesting line "Kids music will make an artist rich and famous faster than just about any other genre." Hmm.

Accompanying Kid CD picks in this article published today. Includes Wee Hairy Beasties, Elizabeth Mitchell and more.

From the LA Times:

The Children's Hour: Forget those insipid lullaby reworkings of Nirvana. This is a new golden era for kids' music because indie musicians realized that they could have fun, make money and stay creative playing for their kids' friends. Smart, inventive artists including the Sippy Cups, Wee Hairy Beasties, Uncle Rock, Ralph's World, Farmer Jason, Laurie Berkner and scene grandaddy Dan Zanes are treating their juvenile audience with respect, not condescension — and making music that really rocks.

There's an article about children's music in the WSJ, but I don't subscribe. There's a reprint on Madeline's Toybox's blog.

Ginger at Joyful Woman wrote a review of Justin Robert's Meltdown.

Stefan from Zooglobble offers his Christmas favorites at The Lovely Mrs. Davis.

Stefan at Zooglobble has posted a review of Sara Hickman's CDs Newborn and Toddler.

Johnette Downing's website has a whole bunch of fun activities for kids.

Christmas Theme

Don't forget to watch Dan Zanes's Holiday Time in Brooklyn video..

Anne Sylvestre - Je pense à Noël - Fabulettes

Bing Crosby - Do You Hear What I Hear? - It's A Wonderful Life

Harry Connick, Jr. - O Holy Night - When My Heart Finds Christmas

Vince Guaraldi - Christmas Time Is Here (Vocal) - A Charlie Brown Christmas

Il Divo - Rejoice - The Christmas Collection

Peter, Paul & Mary - O Come' O Come Emmanuel - A Holiday Celebration

Frank Sinatra - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Christmas With The Rat Pack

Ella Fitzgerald - The Christmas Song - Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas

Squirrel Nut Zippers - Sleigh Ride - Christmas Caravan

Pio Trevino & Majic - Christmas Otra Vez - Feliz Navidad

Various Artists - Little Drummer Boy - Jazz For A Winters Eve

Donna and Andy - Star Above - It's Christmas Time

Imagination Movers - Give A Gift -

Harry and the Potters - Meet Me Under The Mistletoe -

ScribbleMonster & His Pals - Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer -

Ernie & Neal - Must Be Santa - Christmas Holiday

Sheryl Crow - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (with Eric Clapton, Jon Bon Jovi, Mary J. Blige, Tracy Chapman, John Popper, Run DMC & Vanessa Williams; live) - A Very Special Christmas Live

Jimmy Buffett - Up On The Housetop - Christmas Island

Cuba L.A. - Deck The Hall - Christmas Around The World

Trout Fishing In America - Snow Is Falling - Merry Fishes To All

Kidz Bop - Have A Holly Jolly Christmas - Christmas

Candy Band - I Want A Big Fat Cookie For Christmas - I Want A Big Fat Cookie For Christmas

Uncle Rock - Too Many Presents -

Today's Music

As always, our broadcast is located at Live365.

Today we are playing selections from the Christmas, Winter, Weekly Favorites Themes along with new music from Thaddeus Rex, Sue Schnitzer, Ginger Hendrix, Farmer Jason and Milkshake as well as Putamayo Kids music.

Current New Music

Here are non-themed songs that may be heard on the show today, in no particular order.

Thaddeus Rex - I Don't Want To Go - We Wanna Rock

Sue Schnitzer - The Library Song - Best Friends

MilkShake - My Best Friend - Play!

Ginger Hendrix - Funny Word Dictionary - Macaroni Boy Eats At Chez Shooby Doo

Farmer Jason - The Old Oak Tree - Rocking In The Forest

Camille Butera - I Took My Power - Stereo - Readings by Camille Butera

Aiko Shimada And Elizabeth Falconer - Aka Tonbo - Asian Dreamland

Sue Schnitzer - Math Book Joke - Best Friends

MilkShake - Okay To Be Different - Play!

Ginger Hendrix - Let's Pretend - Macaroni Boy Eats At Chez Shooby Doo

Farmer Jason - A Butterfly Speaks - Rocking In The Forest

Camille Butera - No Frigate Like A Book - Stereo - Readings by Camille Butera

Buckwheat Zydeco - Skip To My Blues - New Orleans Playground

Chloe Butera - The Mouse Who Lost His Book - Readings by Chloe Butera

Mousta Largo - Mon Petit Bonhomme - Reggae Playground: Putumayo Kids

Sue Schnitzer - Stewball - Best Friends

MilkShake - Magic Potion - Play!

Ginger Hendrix - My Daddy Loves Tools - Macaroni Boy Eats At Chez Shooby Doo

Farmer Jason - Opossum In A Pocket - Rocking In The Forest

Camille Butera - My Many Colored Days - Stereo - Readings by Camille Butera

Teresa Doyle - Home By Barna - World Playground: A Musical Adventure For Kids

New Music - Milkshake

The girls really liked listening to Bottle of Sunshine and were excited to go see Milkshake perform when Jamarama came to Atlanta. We are enjoying the music from their latest album, Play!

Weekly Favorites

18 December 2006

Ralph's World - The Coffee Song - At The Bottom Of The Sea

Mr. Richard - Gimme Back My Toes - Tummy Talk

Ernie & Neal - Ketchup And Relish - In Your Mind

Barry Louis Polisar - A Clock Without a C - A Little Different

Uncle Moondog - Penny - Uncle Moondog

Wee Hairy Beasties - Lightnin' The Turtle - Animal Crackers

Eric Ode - Barn Cat - Grandpa's Truck

Chris Maxwell - I Want To Hold Your Hand - All Together Now: Beatles Stuff For Kids Of All Ages

The Candy Band - Candy Band Kids - More Candy

Laurie Berkner - White Coral Bells - Victor Vito

The Sippy Cups - Drinking from the Sky - The Sippy Cups - Electric Storyland

Little Miss Ann - Moon Jelly - Music For Kids

Pam Blanchard And The Sunny Side-Up Band - Deep-Down Wigglin' Blues - Let's Share It!

Rockosaurus Rex - This Old Man - The Big Bang!

Buck Howdy - My Favorite Kind Of Bugs - Giddyup!

Justin Roberts - Backyard Spaceship - Way Out

Richard Perlmutter - Drip, Drip, Drip (Pizzicato from Sylvia, Delibes) - Beethoven's Wig: Sing Along Symphonies

David Weinstone - Tango - Taxi

Charity And The JAMband - From Here To There - Peanut Butter and JAM

Frances England - Fascinating Creatures - Fascinating Creatures

Jim Gill - 5 Strings On My Banjo - Makes IT Noisy in Boise, Idaho

Steve Songs - Little Drops of Water - Morning til Night

Sue Schnitzer - I Have a Little Turtle - Wiggle and Whirl Clap and Nap

Laughing Pizza - Sophie - Share A Smile!

Funny Bones - The Whole Habanero - Scenic Route

Baby Loves Jazz Band & Choir - Scat Song - Baby Loves Jazz

Uncle Rock - Disco Nap - Plays Well With Others

ScribbleMonster & His Pals - A Monster Goes Rrraargh! - Best Of Friends

Woody and Arlo Guthrie and the Guthrie Family - Jig Along Home - Woody's 20 Grow Big Songs

Mary Kaye - Pig Party - Spin Your Web

Brady Rymer - It's A Good Day To Look In Your Pocket - Every Day Is A Birthday

Rebecca Frezza - Daydreamin' - Tall And Small

Trout Fishing In America - We Weary Deer - Family Music Party

Dan Zanes & Friends - While The Music Is Playing - Catch That Train!

The Hipwaders - I Like Summertime - The Hipwaders

They Might Be Giants - Who Put The Alphabet In Alphabetical Order? - Here Come The ABCs

Winter Theme

As usual, let me know what I've missed!

Ralph's World - Surfin' In My Imagination - Welcome to Ralph's World

Mr. Nicky - Song of the Sun - Rattlesnakes for Breakfast

Erin Lee & Marci - Snowdance - Snowdance

Elizabeth Mitchell - The North Wind - You Are My Little Bird

Heidi Hensley - First Snow - Wiggly Biggly Toes

Trout Fishing In America - Bob And Bob - Merry Fishes To All

Daniel Kirk - Polar Bears On Skates - Daniel Kirk - GO!

Eric Herman And The Invisible Band - Snow Day - Snow Day

Yosi Levin - Chilly Chili - What's Eatin Yosi

Donna And Andy - Penguin Parade - Computer Cat

Trout Fishing In America - Alberta Postcard - My Best Day (Live)

Steve Songs - Seasons for Us All - Morning til Night

The BummKinn Band - The Snowman In The Freezer - Starry Skies and Lullabies

ScribbleMonster - Winter Wonderland -

Roundup for 16Dec2006

Have a look at the Charlotte Observer's article "Rock me gently: Rockin' music for babies." It mentions Lunch Money and Dan Zanes...

Did you catch The Saturday Morning Cereal Bowl this morning? We didn't. I spent the entire day raking and pressure washing.

Bryan townsend of The Pokey Pup has writtne about his Chirstmas picks ofver at The Lovely Mrs. Davis.

Yosi has a contest over at Indie Kids Rock. Are you feeling lucky?

Devon at Head, Shoulders, Knees, and all that has posted about Monty Harper's Santa's Laugh video. Pretty cool!

Can't wait to liksten to today's Spare the Rock show. But it will have to wait until after we get back from the "holiday" party.

Roundup for 15Dec2006

Sorry. No roundup tonight. We are decorating a gingerbread house while listening to classics such as Ernie&Neal's Christmas Rocks. Some things are just too important to miss.

Roundup for 14Dec2006

Ralph's World is playing in Madsion this weekend, so not unexpectedly, there is a shot article about him in the Wisconsin State Journal.

Harp Magazine has an article entitled "Not Just for Kids: Music for Children? Not Necessarily" featuring the Wee Hairy Beasties, Farmer Jason and some others...

FunkDaddy at What the Funk? has this to say about Frances England:

Frances will begin recording her second cd in the New Year. Liam, Rowan and I have heard all of her new songs and we all agree that CD #2 will be HUGE! :)

It's a long post, but I recommend reading the whole thing!

I think I missed this LA Daily News article that reviews three albums that we enjoy...

Rockergirrl at mamaspeaks writes about Must Have Children's Music.

Amy of The Lovely Mrs Davis points out that there is a very nice article in Cookie which highlights some great kids' musicians. (Yeah, Uncle Rock!)

Warren at Chidren's Music that Rocks offers a review of Stephen Cohen's Here Comes the Band.

Stefan at Zooglobble offers a review of a couple Dan Zanes/Donald Saaf book/music combos.

Over at Kindie Rock has posted a review of Taxi from David Weinstone.

Farmer Jason has some cool activity sheets on his website. Fun!

Frances England has a great new website...Stefan pointed out her Tricycle video last week.

The Hipwaders write:

The Hipwaders are currently working on their new album. Set for release in Spring 2007, the album will contain songs that have been kid-tested and approved. Oh, and it will rock...

The Imagination Movers also have some fun activities on their website.

Trains Theme

14Dec: Added "Little Puffer" from The Sippy Cups

Ralph's World - Choo-Choo Train - Ralph's World

Laurie Berkner - I've Been Working on the Railroad - Buzz Buzz

Buckwheat Zydeco - Little Red Caboose - Choo Choo Boogaloo

Daniel Kirk - Chugga-Chugga Choo-Choo - Daniel Kirk - GO!

Clifton Chenier - Choo Choo Ch'Boogie - New Orleans Playground

Lunch Money - Caboose - Silly Reflection

Little Miss Ann - Freight Train - Music For Kids

Rockosaurus Rex - I've Been Working On The Railroad - The Big Bang!

Baby Loves Jazz Band & Choir - Working On The Railroad - Baby Loves Jazz

The Sippy Cups - Little Puffer - Electric Storyland

The Sons Of The Pioneers - When the Golden Train Comes Down - Steel Rails

The Candy Band - I've Been Working On The Railroad - Candy Band

Dan Zanes & Friends - Train Station Humor - Catch That Train!

Josh Greenberg & the Mother Goose Jazz Band - Freight Train - Go Wit The Flow

Yosi - Train Medley - Under A Big Bright Yellow Umbrella

Zoe, Cookie Monster and the Kids - I've Been Working On The Railroad - Kids Favorite Songs

Sugar Beats - Last Train To Clarksville - How Sweet It Is

Ella Jenkins - A Train's A-Coming - Jambo And Other Call And Response Songs And Chants

Walt Disney Records - A Peanut Sat on a Railroad - Disney Silly Songs

Justin Roberts - Roller in the Coaster - Way Out

Lunch Money - Roller Coaster - Silly Reflection

Buckwheat Zydeco - I've Been Working On The Railroad - Choo Choo Boogaloo

Laurie Berkner - Little Red Caboose - Buzz Buzz

Maria Muldaur - Choo Choo Ch'Boogie - Swingin' In The Rain

Daniel Kirk - Hippos On The Subway Train - Daniel Kirk - GO!

Dan Zanes & Friends - Catch That Train! - Catch That Train!

Roundup for 13Dec2006

Later tonight, I will be adding "Winter Wonderland" from ScribbleMonster to our Christmas Theme. Stay tuned!

The Daily News has just posted an article about Princess Katie and Racer Steve. My girls love listening to their CD!

What a fun holiday card from the Sippy Cups....with "Jingle Bell Rock" playing in the background. Cool.

Joy of the Candy Band reports on recording a new song for their new record. The song is entitled "Glitter"....the stuff that drives me crazy!

Amy at The Lovely Mrs. Davis has posted her Top Ten. Good stuff.

Clea over at ((sm))all ages has posted a overview of the LeeVees. Their song titles are intruiging, to say the least. Go check it out; they have some upcoming live shows!

Stephan at Zooglobble offers a review of TMBG's Bed Bed Bed.

Rob Thomas at The Capital Times offers a CD Christmas List.

We just had a great time watching Ecir Herman's "Crazy Over Vegetables video over at his MySpace page.

Roundup for 12Dec2006

Amy at The Lovely Mrs. Davis has written a very interesting post stemming from Rockabye Baby CDs.

Bill at Spare the Rock asks "What are you holiday traditions? To see how this relates to music, go have a read.

Yosi at Indie Kids Rock has a posted wonderful interview with Bill and Ella over at Spare the Rock. We're huge fans of Yosi, Bill and Ella around here, so that certainly was cool!

Over at ((sm))all ages, there's a review of Terrible Twos If You Ever See An Owl.

Sarah at Folk Frenzy offers a review of Songs that Children Love to Sing from Ella Jenkins.

Amanda at Punk Rock mama has posted some photos from the Ann Arbor Ralph's World show.

Have you heard the Dan Zane's podcast over at Land of Nod?

Charity and the JAMBand have links to a free mp3 and a "Cake" video from their website. Go listen and look!

Roundup for 12Dec2006

Oops, I guess I skipped yesterday! We've updated the radio station yesterday. We've added a train set and new music from Farmer Jason. Have a look at and listen to the new music.

In a random drawing, Stephan was the winner of our contest. I wonder which CD he will choose? (I can't imagine that I have any that he doesn't already have, but we'll see what he picks ...)

Terri Hendirx has won XMRadio's "The 'Absolutely KINDIE' Award - Top Indie Kids Artist of 2006". Read the Press release.

Ginger Hendirx asks what song your kids like that make you say huh?

Cynical Dad shares his favorite holiday music on The Lovely Mrs. Davis.

Stephan at Zooglobble has posted a review of Josh Levine's Josh Levine for Kids. as I write this, I'm listening to the track "Tiburon" from this album playing on Spare the Rock, and I really like it!

Trendy Mom has posted a review of We are... The Laurie Berner Band.

Mr. David has a few songs, including "Frosty the Snowman" available for download from his MySpace site (thanks to Stephan for the pointer).

Have a look at Uncle Moondog's video! My girls really enjoyed it and played with the lyrics all day long. He's also got a few songs that you can listen to there on his MySpace page.

It's no secret that we are big Ralph's World fans around here. His new MySpace site is looking great, and there are a few Ralph's World and Ralph Covert songs up there for you to play.

I think I mentioned it before, but what the hay? Check out Buck Howdy's Video contest. While there, why not watch some of his videos?

We've enoyed playing music from The BummKinn band. You can listen to some tracks on demand at their website. We particularly like "Snowman in the Freezer".

The Candy Band announced on their MySpace blog that they have a new album in the works....you can check out some of their music while there. On their website, you can explore lots of fun stuff, including contests and a video!

The Jellydots have a few songs for you to enjoy on their MySpace page. I hope the NPR piece last week brings them a lot of exposure!

Another Pirate video is available from Splash'N Boots. They've got some tracks up for you to listen to, too.

Today's Music

As always, our broadcast is located at Live365.

Today we are playing selections from the Christmas, Trains, Weekly Favorites Themes along with new music from Trout Fishing In America, Thaddeus Rex, Sue Schnitzer, Ginger Hendrix and Farmer Jason as well as Putamayo Kids music.

New Music - Farmer Jason

We met Farmer Jason at Jamarama a few weeks ago and have really enjoyed listening to his latest album, . We hope he returns to Atlanta to perform again soon!

Weekly Favorites Theme

10 December 2006

Ralph's World - The Mighty Worm - Welcome to Ralph's World

John Carlin - Not Alone - First Time For Everything

The Sippy Cups - Move Your Pants - The Sippy Cups - Electric Storyland

Lunch Money - Umbrella - Silly Reflection

MilkShake - Okay To Be Different - Play!

David Weinstone - I Crack Me Up - Taxi

Barry Louis Polisar - Homemade Band - A Little Different

Wee Hairy Beasties - A Newt Called Tiny - Animal Crackers

Heidi Hensley - First Snow - Wiggly Biggly Toes

Uncle Moondog - Fins, Feet or Flippers - Baloney Cake

Johnette Downing - Clamshell Clap - Fins and Grins

Mary Kaye - Heater's On - Mouse Jamboree

Eric Ode - There's More to a Seed - Grandpa's Truck

Pam Blanchard & the Sunny-Side Up Band - Music Makes Me Happy - Music Makes Me Happy

Ernie & Neal - Turtle - Rock & Roll Band

Charity And The JAMband - Tree House - Peanut Butter and JAM

Frances England - Busy As A Bee - Fascinating Creatures

Princess Katie & Racer Steve - It's Not Mine - Songs for the Coolest Kids

Jim Gill - Stick to the Glue - Makes IT Noisy in Boise, Idaho

Steve Songs - Let's Go Out and Play - Morning til Night

Stephen Cohen - The Animal Faire - Here Comes the Band

Laughing Pizza - Candy Bar - Share A Smile!

Eric Herman And The Invisible Band - Hide And Go Seek With The Moon - Snow Day

Joel Frankel - Don't Sit On A Cactus - Joel Frankel's Don't Sit On A Cactus

Elizabeth Mitchell - Los Pollitos (The Little Chicks) - You Are My Little Bird

Justin Roberts - Maybe The Monster - Meltdown!

Donna And Andy - My Hamster - Computer Cat

The Hipwaders - Heffalumps Woozles -

Bonus points if you know why we chose the following:

Trout Fishing In America - My Best Day - My Best Day (Live)

Richard Perlmutter - King Henry - Beethoven's Wig 3

John Lithgow - Swinging on a Star - Singin' in the Bathtub

Dan Zanes & Friends - While The Music Is Playing - Catch That Train!

Roundup for 9Dec2006

I've put up the recap and photos of our outing to see Dan Zanes and Friends perform at Georgia Tech. Buzz could even be found on the soap dispensers.

Jeff at Out With The Kids has posted some photos from their outing to see TMBG!

And, of course, make sure you get a chance to listen to today's Spare the Rock show!

New music tomorrow on GooneyBirdKids radio. Any requests?

A Large House Party

I've uploaded our recap and photos.



What fun! It was great to see Dan Zanes and Friends play today. Everyone had a wonderful time!

Roundup for 8Dec2006

Don't forget to give us your Dan Zanes suggestions! See Tuesday's post.

Saturday is Spare the Rock day. Tomorrow you'll get to hear Ginger Henris's guest DJ set on the show, hooray!

A fun interview with 'The Hollow Trees' is in The LAist.

Roundup for 7Dec2006

Apart from the Grammy Nominations, today was a day for newsletters. Ralph's World promises an upcoming big announcement of shows for 2007, Dan Zanes promises more limon ukeleles will be available, and Milkshake has a free mp3 available via their newsletter. Don't miss out on all the fun, sign up for their newsletters!

Eric at Cool Tunes for Kids has posted a peculiar review of Randy Kaplan's Five Cent Piece.

Have you seen Captain Bogg and Salty's Video? We thought it was pretty funny!

Stephan at Zooglobble points out that Frances England has a redesigned website, complete with new music video!

I was wrong

The nominees were announced today, not tonight.

Here they are:

Best Musical Album For Children
(For albums consisting of predominantly music or song vs. spoken word.)

Baby Einstein Meet The Orchestra
Various Artists
Ted Kryczko & Ed Mitchell, producers
[Walt Disney Records]

Beethoven's Wig 3: Many More Sing Along Symphonies
Beethoven's Wig
[Rounder]

Catch That Train!
Dan Zanes And Friends
[Festival Five Records]

My Best Day
Trout Fishing In America
[Trout Records]

The Sunny Side Of The Street
John Lithgow
[Razor & Tie]

And the Nominees Are?

Well, I guess they aren't going to be announced until tonight. I'm really curious as to who the Grammy Award Nominees will be this year. Will Justin Roberts or Dan Zanes be on the list?

Who do you think will be included in the nominees?

Roundup for 6Dec2006

7Dec2006: I mistyped in the description of Stephan's contest. It is songs, not albums.

Don't forget to give me your Dan Zanes suggestions! See yesterday's post.

Hey all, what do you know about Harry and the Potters? They are coming to Atlanta in January, but I don't know anything about them...age-appropriateness and all that.

Stephan at Zoogloble has some fun news. The show hasn't aired here yet, but I'll listen in later! Here's the link.

He also asks that you try to guess his Top 5 favortie songs. Hmmm. I don't know my own, let alone his!

Warren at Children's Music that Rocks has posted a review of Chucky Woodbine's Misleading.

There's a review of See You On The Moon by 'Various Artists' over at Kindie Rock.

Family Man recommends Ten Best Family Albums of 2006.

Trout Fishing in America have a little Kids' Corner with some fun games; go have fun!

Bill Harley will be on the XMKids Rumpus Room concert this weekend.

Madeline's Toybox has a MySpace post about Little Nashville. We saw them perform last summer at Summer on Southport in Chicago. It was a fun show...but we were really paying more attention to something else at the time.

Roundup for 5Dec2006

Okay, all you readers, which Dan Zanes CD should I buy at the show? We have "Catch that Train", but that's it. Post your answers - by Saturday at 9am - in the comments and one random lucky Winner will recieve a free CD (not a Dan Zanes one though, since we have only one, and you can't have it).

Hey...I think I recognize that photo that The Lovely Mrs. Davis included in her review of Milkshake's latest album "Play!".

The Hipwaders have announced on their blog that they have a new album in the works! We're excited to hear more from them...

Along with other news, Trout Fishing in America has an interesting postscript in their latest blog entry blog

P.P.S. For those of you who own a Fisher Price Kid Tough Song and Story Player, we'd like to let you know that our Christmas album, Merry Fishes To All, will soon be available for downloading through their website. If you don't own one, it might be worth checking out for the upcoming holiday gift season. They look great. Here's the link for more information: http://www.fisher-price.com/kidtoughplayer In the search area, please type in Trout Fishing in America to find us.

Do you have an aspiring poet/songwriter? Check out Thaddeus Rex's poetry contest!

I just noticed that They Might Be Giants have changed their website design temporarily? Are you subscibed to receive free mp3 files from them? Go check it out! Unfortunately for us, good for them, their shows appear to be all SOLD OUT! However, they promise lots of shows in 2007. I hope "Here Come the 123s" is released soon. Chloe will have to start calling them the 123Giants instead of the ABCGiants.

Stephan at Zooglobble posted a review of "Hootenanny" by John Bregar.

NPR has published an article "CDs for Kids: Ungoofy, Nonphony and Just Plain Fun" that picks a few Fids and Kamily favs and some others.

Roundup for 4Dec2006

Okay, a long one today. Most of the stuff, if not all, is interesting, so try to make it to the end, okay?

Well, after a long delay, I've finally put up the recap of our trip to see Lunch Money perform in Columbia, SC.

On Lunch Money's website, they have some song samples and lyrics. You can also hear more samples at CD Baby.

Laurie Berkner sent out informaiton about the pre-sale for her Boca Raton, FL show. I don't know that I should repost the details publicly, but if you want them, let me know. Sign up for her newsletter so you too can get presales info!

There's a nice article about dads and music. It fits in with camille's observation that many kindie musicians enter the scene when they have kids or become preschool teachers.

Here's an article about the Imagination Movers. I found the following comment, though not exactly surprising, to be interesting:

“The unfortunate part is we had stopped doing live shows for November and December because we thought we were going to be doing the pilot. That cut into our income because even with an advance, you’re talking about four guys and an office. It’s next to nothing when it gets down to us.”

Stephan at Zooglobble has three interesting posts that describe the review work he does and what his favorites are...An FAQ, a discussion on music for the post-toddler set, and his picks for 2006. It was interesting to hear his rationale for selecting various CDs. Our method of selection was a bit different and less sophisticated...not surprising given that our average age is 16.

Eric at Cool Tunes for Kids has posted his view on The Wiggles. There have been quite a few posts out there about The Wiggles because of the recent news, and I haven't read them all, but this one I did.

ScribbleMonster has a number of upcoming shows in IL, plus they'll be the Spare the Rock DJs on 30 Dec. Be sure to tune in...they are not to be missed. The kids in my house enjoy watching their videos and doing the fun activities on ScribbleMonster's website. Moreover, they have three fun tracks for you to listen to on their MySpace page, including our favorite "I Wish I Lived in Michigan; the album Curious Glimpse of Michigan appears to not be released yet, but I could be wrong. Correct me if I am, because I would love to buy it for my girls for Christmas.

Eric Herman's newsletter came out today... He's got a sale on CDs at his website and also is forming a grassroots promoting program.

Devon at Head, Shoulders, Kness and All That has posted about a nice YouTube video with ASL for "Down in the Glen". If I have my facts straight, my Ralphead friend Suzanne put that video togther!

LA Mommy wants people to share good kids' music with her.... I commented that she should have a look at Fids and Kamily but I'm sure you have other suggestions too.

fuse#8 wrote a post about the Fids and Kamily Awards. She likes the title "Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child", so there you go.

Colors Theme

We love spotting rainbows, painting with all the colors and swirling the playdoh (unfortunately, this seems to make all the PlayDoh in the house turn brown as we have not yet learned a trick for separating the colors).



As always, let us know of any that you like!

4Dec2006: Added "Animal Rainbow" from Joel Frankel's "Don't Sit on a Cactus"

Ralph's World - All My Colors - Ralph's World

Little Miss Ann - Sing A Rainbow - Music For Kids

Pam Blanchard And The Sunny Side-Up Band - These Are The Colors - Let's Share It!

Mary Kaye - Colors - I Sang It Just For You

Jim Gill - Color Game - Do Re Mi On His Toe Leg Knee

Joel Frankel - Animal Rainbow - Don't Sit on a Cactus

Ernie & Neal - Colors - Rock & Roll Band

Yosi Levin - Pass The Purple Pesto Pasta Please - What's Eatin Yosi

Miss Nancy - I See Many Colors - Number Soup

Rebecca Frezza - Colors - Tall And Small

Jessica Harper - Silver And Gold - Hey Picasso

Sesame Street - Bein' Green (Kermit the Frog) - Sesame Street Platinum All-Time Favorites

Justin Roberts - I Chalk - Meltdown!

Roundup for 3Dec2006

A short list today and no photos from Lunch Money since I spent the morning out, the afternoon in ancient Rome watching gladiator fights and the evening updating the station...

We've updated the station playlist today to include a Colors theme and new music from Ginger Hendrix!

Here's an article about Laurie Berkner which quotes her:

"Before I played the song, I said, "This a little strange — none of your kids are here,' " Berkner said.

I haven't followed the band much, but I see that Brian (her bassist and husband?) as retired from the band.

Rockosaurus Rex has a new holiday song "I Have a Little Dreidel" available for download on their MySpace page.

Speaking of MySpace, have you gone to see how many kids' artists are represent there? I think it's pretty cool. And MySpace fixed my self-induced problem, so I'm pretty happy.

Today's Music

As always, our broadcast is located at Live365.

Today we are playing selections from the Christmas, Color, Weekly Favorites Themes along with new music from Eric Herman and The Invisible Band, Trout Fishing In America, Princess Katie and Racer Steve, Thaddeus Rex, Sue Schnitzer, and Ginger Hendrix as well as Putamayo Kids music.

New Music - Ginger Hendrix

We hope you will enjoy this new music from Ginger Hendrix! We've enjoyed listening to "Macaroni Boy Eats at Chez Shooby Doo" and reading her blog

Weekly Favorites Theme

3 December 2006

Ralph's World - Dumptruck - The Amazing Adventures Of Kid Astro

Children's Choir - Yellow Submarine - All Together Now: Beatles Stuff For Kids Of All Ages

Lunch Money - Yes, We Have Rhythm - Silly Reflection

The Sippy Cups - Flower Tower - The Sippy Cups - Electric Storyland

The BummKinn Band - I Can Do Anything - Starry Skies and Lullabies

The Candy Band - Oh Susannah - Candy Band

Johnette Downing - Stingray Shuffle - Fins and Grins

Wee Hairy Beasties - Cyril The Karaoke Squirrel - Animal Crackers

Eric Ode - Grandpa's Truck - Grandpa's Truck

Laurie Berkner - O Susannah - Victor Vito

Little Miss Ann - Dance With Your Daddy - Music For Kids

Pam Blanchard & the Sunny-Side Up Band - Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Butterfly - Music Makes Me Happy

John Carlin - Eliza - First Time For Everything

Princess Katie & Racer Steve - Worrying is Boring - Songs for the Coolest Kids

Laughing Pizza - Candy Bar - Share A Smile!

Dan Zanes & Friends - Loch Lomond - Catch That Train!

Yosi Levin - Spaghetti Worms & Meatballs - What's Eatin Yosi

Steve Songs - Bridge To Terabithia - Marvelous Day

Elizabeth Mitchell - Little Bird, Little Bird - You Are My Little Bird

Justin Roberts - My Brother Did It - Meltdown!

Funny Bones - Talkin' Bout You - Scenic Route

Uncle Rock - Rock & Roll Babysitter - Plays Well With Others

Brady Rymer - Dilly Dally Daisy - Every Day Is A Birthday

ScribbleMonster & His Pals - Everybody Learn To Count - Best Of Friends

Mr. Nicky - Sorry Mom and Dad - Rattlesnakes for Breakfast

The Hipwaders - Twitchy - The Hipwaders

Rockosaurus Rex - Head, Shoulders, Knees And Toes - The Big Bang!

Today's Music

As always, our broadcast is located at Live365.

Today we are playing selections from the Christmas, Elephant, Boats and Pirates, Weekly Favorites Themes along with new music from Eric Herman and The Invisible Band, Trout Fishing In America, Princess Katie and Racer Steve, Thaddeus Rex and Sue Schnitzer as well as Putamayo Kids music.

Roundup for 2Dec2006

A short one today...more tomorrow, plus I think we'll introduce some new themes tomorrow as well. Any suggestions?

The youngest GBK and I drove to Columbia, SC, to hear Lunch Money and do fun art projects; I'll have some photos up tonight or tomorrow...stay tuned!

Did you catch Frances England on Spare the Rock today? Unfortunately, we haven't had a chance to listen yet (see above). I spot a bunch of our favorites and some new stuff, so I can't wait!

Being in the car also precluded us from tuning into the saturday morning cereal bowl. I need to learn more about Pencilhead & the Playground Punks.

Warren at Children's Music that Rocks has posted a review of Rockosaurus Rex's album "The Big Band".

Phil at (sm)all ages has posted a review and some samples of music from Slyvie Lewis.

AudraRox posts her holiday picks over at The Lovely Mrs. Davis Tells You What To Think. Funnily enough, Squirrel Nut Zippers is one we've been listening to a lot this week!

Lunch Money is Great!

4Dec2006: I've finally finished the recap complete with photos and set list.

Today's Roundup may make it up today or it may not...I'm feeling a bit tired after a wonderful roadtrip to Columbia, SC. Here is Chloe with Lunch Money, who put on a wonderful show today!

Roundup for 1Dec2006

Uncle Rock has a couple of Christmas songs available for download form his MySpace site! Go have a listen, and while you are at it, check out the "Too Many Presents" video!

Well, even though it reduces my chances of winning, I feel compelled to inform you of a contest:

Enter For Your Chance to Win
The Laughing Pizza's Debut CD and DVD and a Sony DVD Dreamsystem to Play Them On

Tune in tomorrow to hear Frances England call in to Spare the Rock! Bill also has some other news if you can decipher his not-so-cryptic post.

We've uploaded a list of January tour dates. Don't hesitate to let us know if your favorite bands are missing from our listing!

Stephan at Zooglobble has posted a review of "Five Cent Piece" by Randy Kaplan.

Ginger at has a new post entitled What's the Big deal About Dan Zanes?