tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330677042011-12-31T22:15:20.670-05:00music for the kid in you as well as the kids you loveGBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9301100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-2045109597692933352009-12-06T07:54:00.001-05:002009-12-06T07:54:33.365-05:00

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.

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-63833299949060079312009-11-03T17:00:00.003-05:002009-11-03T17:00:59.157-05:00

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.

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-47820891863335216222009-10-31T14:33:00.003-04:002009-10-31T14:59:37.544-04:00

As of today, the gbk blog will be at:www.gooneybirdkids.com. The new site has a new layout, a calendar and more features.Please update your bookmarks and feed readers. See you there!http://www.gooneybirdkids.com/feed/.

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-25529014434462158632009-10-30T17:46:00.004-04:002009-10-30T18:25:09.764-04:00

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

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-67743223441313215562009-10-29T20:50:00.002-04:002009-10-29T20:55:46.029-04:00

listen nowA 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 -

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-29863710656855296882009-10-27T16:01:00.004-04:002009-10-27T16:44:42.931-04:00

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

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-601181030999756462009-10-26T09:05:00.005-04:002009-10-26T13:12:39.835-04:00

news:The Children’s Music Network ConferenceJeff from OWTK is taking a short break while recuperating from an illnessMusicians like Jason Ringenberg find new audience in children: Artists make profit but keep own styleIn Memoriam: Soupy Salesinterviews:Babble interview with the Imagination MoversBoston Children's Music interview with Flannery Brothersconcerts:HFVS Music Giveaway: Go Waggaloo by

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-27437874470600774692009-10-25T09:07:00.004-04:002009-10-25T09:27:43.618-04:00

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

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-34269334396942267782009-10-24T13:20:00.003-04:002009-10-24T15:22:23.425-04:00

Halloween playlists:Family Halloween iTunes EssentialsYour Family-Friendly Halloween Mega-Mix radio shows:erin lee and marci kindie cares episode on gbk radioDan Zanes In-Studio at spare the rockSpare the Rock from 17Oct2009Spare the Rock from 24Oct2009SMCB from 17Oct2009SMCB from 24Oct2009podcasts:Little Miss Ann Nodcastcharts:KPL 13under13 from 9Oct2009

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-71854864307159547362009-10-23T10:09:00.006-04:002009-10-31T09:40:03.693-04:00

Zooglobble review of Underwater Land from Shel Silverstein and Polkabats and Octopus Slacks from ClementownBoston Children's Music review of the book Big Bug LunchDadnabbit review of A Kindie Christmas from The HipwadersDadnabbit review of A Family Christmas from Putumayo PresentsDadnabbit review of Sharing the Same Stars from Leeny and TamaraServings from the Cereal Bowl (SMCB) review of three

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-37747444355114443662009-10-22T13:02:00.006-04:002009-10-22T13:56:00.439-04:00

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 SteveHere's what you're doing on New Year's Eve (TMBG in MA)The

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-11603577865238909882009-10-20T17:14:00.002-04:002009-10-20T18:05:18.830-04:00

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

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-30992092595299749972009-10-19T18:26:00.001-04:002009-10-23T11:38:44.074-04:00

listen nowOur 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!

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-67132344106149138912009-10-15T16:08:00.003-04:002009-10-15T16:11:43.793-04:00

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!

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-32955082753955802692009-10-14T15:35:00.000-04:002009-10-14T15:37:57.554-04:00

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 aboutHalloween from Marson Ramosvideocasts:The Curious World of Peter HimmelmanCurious World Debuts on Nodcast BroadcastsIn Case You Missed Episode 1 of Peter Himmelman's Curious World...dvds:Trying Funny Stuff - Pre-Order SpecialOWTK review of The

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-49168674258669843182009-10-12T12:37:00.003-04:002009-10-12T12:50:58.732-04:00

news:Yo Gabba Gabba! Gabba!: Season Two Ends Oct. 12th-16thNew Yo Gabba Gabba! Performance: The Rootscontests: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

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-5673714238020906992009-10-11T18:48:00.002-04:002009-10-23T10:34:10.610-04:00

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

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-3466348852942600622009-10-10T22:30:00.002-04:002009-10-10T22:43:13.702-04:00

austin kiddie limits episode on gbk radioupcoming things on spare the rockSarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion In-Studio at spare the rockSpare the Rock from 3Oct2009Spare the Rock from 10Oct2009Leaf Peepin’ & Apple Pickin’ Episode on the HFVSHarvest Moon Episode on HFVSSMCB from 10Oct2009KPL 13under13 from 2Oct2009Weekly Kids' Music Charts from 5Oct2009Halloween Songs from Erin Lee and Marci

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-37443357850670633352009-10-09T10:07:00.000-04:002009-10-09T10:38:47.057-04:00

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 PajamaThe Art of Irreverence review of Great Day from Milkshakeabout.com review of the Where the Wild Things

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-18403960473006212842009-10-08T20:02:00.005-04:002009-10-08T21:08:31.981-04:00

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

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-30133062130410334432009-10-05T14:17:00.004-04:002009-10-20T17:12:19.642-04:00

We headed out much later today since my mom drove us down to the Mopac pedestrian bridge. As soon as we reached the entrance, we were greeted by the mud. Stinky, squishy, squelchy mud. Blech. We mucked our way over to the kids' stage where Ralph's World was setting up. Thankfully, the grass in the kids' area was not muddy - so happy that the area gets shut at night! Chloe and Camille both

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-63841916027744031272009-10-04T09:50:00.007-04:002009-10-20T17:14:07.927-04:00

We headed down to Austin a little bit earlier today so that we could arrive at gates open to be able to get to the kids' stage in time to see Mr. Leebot. We found easy on street parking, but the sign was vague as to whether the three hour limit applied on weekends. I asked a police officer, and he didn't know either. Oh well. We ended up getting to the gates 15 minutes before they opened, and

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-74802212140268899172009-10-03T22:15:00.004-04:002009-10-03T22:21:28.226-04:00

As it goes, I added today's photos to yesteday's album, so the first half of photos are yesterday's. Today's photos include MC Fireworks (Secret Agent 23 Skidoo's daughter Saki), Ralph, a new hat for Bill, and fried twinkies (gross).

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-12304825124696199582009-10-03T08:26:00.005-04:002009-10-03T09:14:44.932-04:00

This being our third year attending Austin City Limits, driving towards Republic Square and getting on the shuttle felt like a homecoming for us.... our first surprise was the change in the orientation of the stage over at Austin Kiddie Limits. Assuming that this was done so that the neighboring stage would not drown out the kids' stage, it may have helped...Chloe first entered the raffle and

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-44462745408842804902009-10-02T21:43:00.001-04:002009-10-02T21:43:43.915-04:00

More coming, but I'm having network issues now.

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-36284569231490619592009-10-01T11:04:00.001-04:002009-10-01T11:16:18.483-04:00

news:You Have Less Than Two Weeks to Vote for the Best Kids Music Albums of All TimeGrammy Voting Now Open: So Vote, PleaseKindie Music Brings Hipster Sounds to Playground Setinterviews:transcript of our interview with Jim and Jeni CosgroveZooglobble interviews Laurie BerknerOh Say Can You See, It Ain't About Me (Bill Harley on (or not) NPR)contests:Make a Bill Harley Video Contest (Dec 4)Win

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-13824677641258995422009-09-30T10:20:00.003-04:002009-10-09T09:03:09.030-04:00

listen nowthis weekend we will be headed to the Austin City Limits Festival and hope to see many of the bands playing on the Austin Kiddie Limits stage!!newly ripped: Yosi & The Superdads - Yosi GBK ID - Station IDs Yosi & The Superdads - Funkey Monkey Radio Edit - Super Kids Rock 3 Peter Himmelman - King Ferdinand - My Trampoline Bravo Brothers - ABC Song? - I Like Noise Rhythm Child - Bowl Of

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-11119032191683480882009-09-29T11:15:00.000-04:002009-09-29T11:16:55.130-04:00

What a deal!Lunch Money is offering their CD Dizzy! as a free download to anyone who signs up on their mailing list! Go to the sign up page to find out more! Or read more on OWTKnew/upcoming releases:Listen To This: "The Fishy Wishies" - The Fishy WishiesSarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion (and kids) Talk "Go Waggaloo"Yo Gabba Gabba on CD Is Awesome (Album Due Oct. 20)Red Hot Chili Peppers

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-36914444242498387302009-09-28T11:52:00.000-04:002009-09-28T11:52:00.751-04:00

flood episode on gbk radioSpare the Rock from 19Sept2009Spare the Rock from 26Sept2009SMCB from 26Sept2009Weekly Kids' Music Charts from 19Sept2009Weekly Kids' Music Charts from 27Sept2009KPL 13under13 from 18Sept2009KPL 13under13 from 25Sept2009Back-to-school songs from Erin Lee and MarciHalloween Songs for Kids

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-70107520541711138092009-09-27T09:53:00.002-04:002009-09-27T09:54:20.306-04:00

We love this fantastic video of "people really like milk" from Billy Kelly. new videos:Three videos from Rebecca Frezza and Big TruckLaura Doherty - Hot DogAndy Mason - ZYX...webshows:Peter Himmelman's Curious World Less Than 72 Hours Awaydvd reviews:DVD/CD Review: The Fine Friends Are Here - Dan Zanes & Friendsblog posts about videos:Billy Kelly's People Really Like Milk VideoVideo: "People

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-87441756495181588052009-09-26T08:15:00.002-04:002009-09-26T08:26:16.199-04:00

Boston Children's Music review of Rockin’, Rollin’ and Ridin’ from Rebecca Frezza and Big TruckBoston Children's Music review of a number of CDs that focus on the environmentZooglobble review of the DVD/CD The Fine Friends Are Here from Dan Zanes & FriendsDadnabbit review of the Book/CD Sunday in KyotoNugget Island review of Robot Dance from Mr. LeebotKids' Music that Rocks review of Ella Jenkins

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-13192247212661397582009-09-25T15:05:00.001-04:002009-10-08T21:08:47.329-04:00

Austin Kiddie Limits is fast approaching! For the third straight year, the girls and I will be attending and can't wait for the fun to begin (let's hope the weather cooperates). The lineup includes Lunch Money, Milkshake, Mr. Leebot, Ralph’s World, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo andThe Telephone Company. Wow!upcoming concerts: As always, Jammin Java outside DC has a great lineup on the schedule: Robbie

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-77007584360437804512009-09-23T12:18:00.000-04:002009-09-23T12:18:01.181-04:00

GBK Gwyneth: Welcome to Giving Bak Kids, a segment of Gooney Bird Kids radio where we talk to musicians about what they do to "give back." Today our guests are Jim Cosgrove (otherwise known as Mr. Stinky Feet) and his wife Jeni Cosgrove. Welcome to the show guys!Jim: Hey guys, thank you for having us. We're honored to be a part of the program.Jeni: Yes, thank you so much!GBK Gwyneth: So, how

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-39592811141964101912009-09-22T14:42:00.005-04:002009-09-22T15:11:09.459-04:00

usually at this time of year, we would update the radio station with a cool, crisp autumnal playlist. Unfortunately, crisp has not been in the air around here. If you don't know this, we live in Atlantis, uh, Atlanta. And we've had a fair bit of rain. Enough rain such that all the creeks and rivers have experienced major flooding. Luckily, we have sustained no damage, but many of our

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-8565413569172171882009-09-20T14:05:00.003-04:002009-09-20T14:05:00.402-04:00

news: For us, and many others, the big, sad news this week was Folk Star Mary Travers (of Peter, Paul and Mary) PassesAnnouncing the Top Kids Music Albums of All Time Pollother:The Sippy Cups iPhone app

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-17647719742167647682009-09-18T14:04:00.001-04:002009-09-23T11:42:48.154-04:00

new/upcoming releases:Finally. Los Lobos Goes DisneySendak's Classic Gets First-Rate Silver Screen SoundtrackDan Zanes' 76 Trombones Set for Nov. 17 Release Dan Zanes's new DVD/CD The Fine Friends are Here hits stores on Sept. 22SteveSongs has a new CD Music Time with SteveSongs ShirLaLa has a new CD out, Earth Worm Disco Joanie Leeds has a new CD, Challah, Challah The Hipwaders will be releasing

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-55993700586077971942009-09-17T12:43:00.003-04:002009-09-17T12:58:43.160-04:00

gbk from 12sept2009 (giving back kids - Jim and Jeni Cosgrove)Spare the Rock from 5Sept2009Spare the Rock from 12Sept2009SMCB from 5Sept2009SMCB from 12Sept2009Weekly Kids' Music Charts from 6Sept2009Weekly Kids' Music Charts from 13Sept2009KPL 13under13 from 4Sept2009KPL 13under13 from 11Sept2009The 20 Spookiest Kid-Friendly Halloween Songs!Halloween Songs for Kids

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-69019302671970698012009-09-15T18:23:00.005-04:002009-09-26T14:36:58.739-04:00

We love this fan video of "poor dust bunnies" from Caspar Babypants. new videos:Ants in Your Pants #99 by Eric Herman - live dance compilationHide and Go Seek with the Moon by Eric HermanThey Might Be Giants - Computer Assisted DesignThey Might Be Giants - Why Does the Sun Shine?They Might Be Giants - Why Does the Sun Really Shine?They Might Be Giants - How Many Planets?They Might Be Giants -

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-43634604628589972902009-09-14T13:57:00.002-04:002009-09-14T14:27:23.247-04:00

Zooglobble review of Here Comes Science from TMBGZooglobble review of My Trampoline from Peter HimmelmanZooglobble review of Kid Stuff 3: Even More Songs From Inside the RadioZooglobble review of Homemade Fun from Keith MunslowZooglobble review of Hello Night from Kesang MarstrandOWTK review of Kids in the City from Laura DohertyOWTH review of Something Sweet from King PajamaKids' Music that

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-89119637134552715402009-09-13T13:05:00.001-04:002009-09-13T13:05:00.319-04:00

upcoming concerts: Every Family Rocks Festival (Sept. 27, Des Moines) 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 HarleyKids' Music Series Presented by ArtsQuest (Bethlehem, PA)Tricycle Music Fest

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-44934725014093124422009-09-12T12:35:00.000-04:002009-09-12T12:48:32.979-04:00

Our next interviewees in the "kindie cares: giving back kids" portion of our show are Jim (Mr. Stinky Feet) and Jeni Cosgrove!! They have graciously agreed to work with us and were so patient as we worked out the details for this project. Please listen in to this great radio show that Jim and Jeni put together, complete with an interview about ways they have found to "give back." Thanks so

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-69102202467801330772009-09-06T18:01:00.000-04:002009-09-06T18:39:54.821-04:00

new/upcoming releases:Pre-order They Might Be Giants "Here Comes Science"So, the New Sarah Lee Guthrie / Johnny Irion Kids' CD Is Pretty Good...Hullabaloo is working on a Best of Hullabaloo CDnew music:Listen To This: "I Am a Paleontologist" - They Might Be GiantsListen To This: "'Cuz We're Cousins" - Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irionfree music:New They Might Be Giants -- Free Download! in our

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-54420596350203469142009-09-04T15:40:00.003-04:002009-09-04T18:44:29.255-04:00

news:Bongo B: Keep on Drumming!Schwartzberg and Armstrong Sound Off About Kids' MusicWomen of Kindie, Unite! Or Network, Whatever.Spare the Rock won a NAPPA Gold Award!Dan Zanes will be on this year's Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.interviews:Zooglobble Interview with Peter HimmelmanInterview: John Linnell (They Might Be Giants)contests:Theme Song Winner announced!Hopefully This Contest Will Cause You

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-85435865895816666122009-08-30T15:23:00.003-04:002009-09-26T14:36:16.770-04:00

We love the new video "Electric Car" from They Might Be Giants. If you haven't heard yet, their new CD/DVD Here Comes Science will be released at amazon.com this week. If you like this, you should check out their Friday Night Video Podcast. The latest episode "I am A Paleontologist" can be seen here.new videos:Hula Hoop from Cathy and MarcyS'mores from Buck HowdyReadeez: Make It Up The

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-13204108127452617142009-08-29T14:39:00.001-04:002009-08-29T16:06:25.278-04:00

gbk from 17aug2009 (giving back kids - Princess Katie & Racer Steve)Spare the Rock from 15Aug2009Spare the Rock from 22Aug2009Spare the Rock from 29Aug2009Mélange of Music Episode on HFVS (08/15/09)Featured Artist: Justin Roberts Episode on HFVS (08/22/09)SMCB from 15Aug2009SMCB from 22Aug2009Weekly Kids' Music Charts from 15Aug2009Weekly Kids' Music Charts from 22Aug2009Weekly Kids' Music Charts

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-7986794564757610642009-08-27T18:28:00.002-04:002009-08-27T19:04:18.104-04:00

Zooglobble review of Worser from DuplexOWTK review of High Roller from HullabalooOWTK review of Great Day from MilkshakeOWTK review of The Time Machine from The Sippy CupsBoston Children's Music reviews of Great Day from Milkshake, In the Kid Zone from Asheba, Best of the Bowl from Hot Peas ‘n Butter, and High Roller from HullabalooThe Art of Irreverence review of Family Photograph from the

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-90995349054052334422009-08-26T15:07:00.000-04:002009-08-26T15:21:43.397-04:00

This morning, I was sent a press release for a new concert series, called "House of Kids," from LiveNation.com and Parents Magazine.While I haven't found a good link, the press release states that it is :a series of musical and multimedia family events at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza this fall and winter. House Of Kids is aimed at bringing parents and kids together through a shared

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-49564683480669008772009-08-25T17:41:00.004-04:002009-08-26T15:36:25.828-04:00

We had a great time interviewing Princess Katie and Racer Steve last week. Thanks again PKRS for taking time out of your schedule to participate in "Giving Back Kids: Kindie Cares!"Links: see the songs they played read the transcript of the interview learn more about the Ronald McDonald House New York participate in the CD/DVD drive

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-36789848188813823932009-08-24T15:12:00.004-04:002009-08-24T15:22:40.746-04:00

Hey, Bill just posted that Spare the Rock is FOUR! Happy Birthday guys!But, of course, that made me think, I DID start GBK in August. From the blog history, it seems that it was 12 Aug 2006, so we also missed our anniversary. So GBK is now THREE! (Why does it seem like we've been doing this for ten years?)

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-16386572227580759192009-08-23T20:19:00.002-04:002009-08-23T20:21:47.879-04:00

I'll have some links up tomorrow, but here's a transcript of our interview. You can still listen in for a few more days on the gbk radio stream.----------------------Girls: Welcome to Giving Back Kids!Gwyneth: Today we have the pleasure of talking to Princess Katie and Racer Steve about their passions and how they like to "give back."Camille: Hey Princess Katie and Racer Steve, Welcome to the

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-78389427254012405792009-08-19T14:31:00.002-04:002009-08-19T15:58:31.096-04:00

in our mailbox: Milkshake - Great Day Earl Pickens & Family - The Joshua Treefree music:couple of tracks from The HipwadersZooglobble on the above & Kindie Christmasfree kids' music from Ziggy Marleyfree songs from Doctor Noizeother new stuff:Buck Howdy has two new CDs being released: Aaaaah! Spooky, Scary Stories & Songs and Pete Seeger Tribute - Ageless Kids' Songsnew music from Sara

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-38058887425082115172009-08-18T16:04:00.002-04:002009-08-18T16:31:47.058-04:00

Boston Children's Music review of Wonder Why from Stevie QBoston Children's Music review of some lullaby CDsCool Mom Picks review of Music Box from Mary KayeSpare the Rock review of Here Comes Science from They Might Be GiantsZooglobble review of We are The Not-Its from The Not-ItsOWTK review of My Trampoline from Peter HimmelmanA Family Runs Through It reviews of three CDs (Mariana Iranzi, The

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-38165361471662639712009-08-17T20:35:00.003-04:002009-08-17T21:18:16.176-04:00

As we wrote in Giving Back Kids: Kindie Cares, we are interviewing kindie artists to learn new ways of giving back and to reinforce the importance of these values for our kids.Our first ("inaugural") interviewee is Princess Katie and Racer Steve!! They have graciously agreed to work with us and were so patient as we worked out the details for this project. Please listen in to this great radio

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-32536036421937889712009-08-16T13:49:00.004-04:002009-08-16T14:14:36.385-04:00

news:Licensing Kids Music, Italian DivisionPrincess Katie & Racer Steve CD/DVD Drive - Kiddie Rockers Unite 2009!Playing to the preschool set (Laurie Berkner)Parents nurture kids' love of musicThe 5 Weirdest Kid’s Albums of All Timeinterview:John and Mark's Children's Record - OWTK Kid's Music Interviewcontests:HFVS Giveaway: (Tickets & CD) Justin Roberts at the Iron Horse in Northampton, MA (Aug

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-16054511919558275042009-08-15T08:20:00.001-04:002009-08-17T20:37:34.535-04:00

It was a toss up this week. The girls and I loved the "Three Little Birds" - Bob Marley (Noggin) video posted on Zooglobble and this new video from Readeez, "The Land of I Don't Know." Since the Noggin one isn't imbeddable, Readeez wins. Wonder when "Chapter 2" will be out ....The Land of I Don't Know from Michael Rachap on Vimeo.new videos:Readeez: We're Julian And IsabelReadeez: Digging The

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-78795090044407589552009-08-14T08:38:00.003-04:002009-08-14T08:38:00.683-04:00

I sure wish we lived in the DC-metro area, if only so we could go to Jammin' Java every weekend!! 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, The Jimmies, Justin

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-55091155715448653542009-08-12T06:07:00.000-04:002009-08-12T06:07:00.327-04:00

gbk from 9aug2009Spare the Rock from 1Aug2009Spare the Rock from 8Aug2009SMCB (Recess Monkey edition)SMCB from 8Aug2009KPL 13under13 from 2Aug2009KPL 13under13 from 9Aug2009Weekly Kids' Music Charts Play List: Bedtime MixPlay List: Suitable For Little Ears, Vol. 4Summer Songs for KidsSongs About Friendship and Being Alone from Erin Lee and Marci

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-76291936534889699232009-08-11T08:36:00.009-04:002009-08-17T16:23:40.380-04:00

in our mailbox (yeah, it was kind of full): Laura Doherty - Kids in the City Laura Freeman - Somersault Season Songs from the Garden of Eden King Pajama - Something Sweet Fox and Branch - Take Time in Life Mr. Leebot - Robot Dance Hot Peas n Butter - Best Of The Bowl, Ingles Y Espanol Putumayo Kids - Picnic Playground Matt Loosigian - Hungry for the Sun Butterflyfish - Ladybug mr. RAY - Welcome

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-1267504061798950072009-08-10T07:29:00.002-04:002009-08-10T07:29:00.254-04:00

I've been feeling stuck in a rut with our contribution to the kids' music genre. Compiling the roundup each week, while keeping me tuned in, has gotten to be somewhat of a tiresome chore. I am going to try to shake up the roundup a bit, breaking it into smaller pieces with a "featured item." I think that will be more fun for me and perhaps more interesting for those of you that follow our

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-61103866002519790382009-08-09T21:25:00.005-04:002009-08-09T21:55:34.521-04:00

the girls chat about their summer vacation, raccoons and recent concerts.our featured music includes Melissa Green,European Playground, Recess Monkey, Ben Rudnick and Friends, Billy Jonas and Rocknoceros.featured artists: GBKids - GBK Chat 090809 01 GBKids - GBK Chat 090809 Recess Monkey - Centipede Pirate Recess Monkey - Field Trip Ben Rudnick & Friends - Three Little Fishies Ben Rudnick &

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-50942897083156027742009-08-09T09:39:00.005-04:002009-08-09T11:32:17.822-04:00

* Flagler Magazine review of Musiplication from Kat Vellos* OWTK review of Robot Dance from Mr. Leebot* OWTK review of Dinosaur Pop from Paul Legrady* Zooglobble review of Somersault Season from Laura Freeman* Boston Children's Music review of Family Photograph from the Dreyer Family Band* Dadnabbit review of B is for Bob from Bob Marley* Dadnabbit review of The Time Machine from The Sippy Cups

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-58992990772874515072009-08-07T16:29:00.005-04:002009-08-07T16:41:57.742-04:00

If you've been here before, you probably know that along with loving and supporting the kindie music genre, we are also big fans of Kids Place Live (XM/Sirius 116). And of the fabulous on-air personalities, Kenny, Robbie and Mindy....My kids are furiously at work on their entry. I've heard from many others that they are madly working on theirs (kids and musicians alike). I can't wait to hear

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-740988398468633752009-08-04T13:38:00.003-04:002009-08-04T14:31:13.087-04:00

The girls and I love this new video "Shoo Fly Pie" from Johnny Bregar from the Putumayo Kids release Picnic Playground... Johnny Bregar - Shoo Fly Pie from Putumayo World Music on Vimeo.New videos:Joanie Leeds' Ice Cream Video in HDJohn Carlin & The Kids Music Underground: A Dinosaur Named FredAnts in Your Pants #99 - Cool Tunes for Kids by Eric HermanReadeez: Love Your LunchBlog posts about

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-64964344070163450262009-08-03T23:18:00.001-04:002009-08-04T12:30:08.282-04:00

Our year in DC is coming to a close. While I doubt that it was our last Rumpus Room Concert (we had been to 3 or 4 before this year), it is our last for a while. And what fun it was! A nice crowd came out to see Peter Himmelman. I wasn't sure if the show was going to be Peter solo or not, and it turned out that a nice band had been cobbled together -- I think Peter said that they had only

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-29077474057363264762009-08-01T16:05:00.003-04:002009-08-01T16:24:34.481-04:00

Less than a week after our last journey there, we headed back to Jammin' Java, this time to go to the CD release party for Milkshake. Unfortunately, the UPS guy couldn't find Lisa's house yesterday and there were no new CDs available. Instead, Lisa gave a price break on the DVD and gave away posters for free. Bummer, but not really the reason we went.There was quite a large crowd, including a

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-85119237652549142842009-07-31T09:07:00.010-04:002009-08-01T16:24:59.097-04:00

A friend of mine is headed to Chicago this weekend, and I headed over to Star Events to see what festival will be this weekend....and now I wish I were in Chicago too. Retro on Roscoe will be held this weekend. Included on the lineup are Ralph's World, ScribbleMonster, Justin Roberts and others, as well as The Bad Examples (Ralph's alter ego).Other concerts coming up: Jammin' JavaThis weekend

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-87992146360152288222009-07-29T15:34:00.004-04:002009-07-29T15:45:16.229-04:00

Milkshake is offering a Facebook-only preview of music from their new CD, Great Day. Each day this week, through Sunday, August 2, a song-a-day from the album will be posted on the music player on Milkshake’s Facebook page:www.facebook.com/milkshakeband“Join up, listen to new song previews from Great Day, and see videos and fun photos you can’t find anywhere else.”

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-5317835281129167382009-07-26T18:20:00.005-04:002009-07-26T19:16:29.245-04:00

With Robbie's big news this week, we knew we had to get to the Robbie Schaefer kids' show at Jammin' Java this morning and wish his safe travels. Robbie is heading to Uganda this evening for a wonderful kids' music exchange. To read more, visit Robbie's blog.The show at Jammin' Java, though a Sunday morning one, was well attended and full of kids and parents having a GREAT time! We love the

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-18743672178714227272009-07-25T19:24:00.005-04:002009-07-25T20:00:10.037-04:00

Thanks to Facebook, I realized that Cathy and Marcy would be at Wolf Trap today, performing in their "Banjo to Beatbox" series (I think all day I wrote it backwards -- apologies!). We arranged to meet there with a French coworker of mine whom we never met up with while in Nice last week. I'd never been to Wolf Trap and looked forward to visiting. At first, we saw a stage with a bright, sunny,

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-34274492117801066522009-07-24T17:20:00.005-04:002009-07-24T18:14:44.147-04:00

Today we were thrilled to get back to the Rumpus Room at XM in DC after over a month and see Lunch Money perform live in the XM LiVE Performance Studio! We always love to hear Lunch Money live, and while we heard a couple of the new ones in NY, we heard another couple of new songs and think they rock! We cannot wait for the next CD!We had a fabulous time in the Rumpus Room. The KPL "minion"

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-81086381780864800052009-06-30T20:27:00.003-04:002009-06-30T20:29:57.806-04:00

The girls and I will be traveling most of the month of July. While traveling usually only slows down my blogging and doesn't stop it, I'm in dire need of a vacation, and I am taking one.I hope to get good enough wi-fi to blog on my personal blog, so feel free to hop on over to Daily Goon to follow our adventures in Paris and Nice.

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-39853514476493071272009-06-29T15:49:00.005-04:002009-06-29T17:35:10.862-04:00

our featured music includes Melissa Green,European Playground, Recess Monkey, Ben Rudnick and Friends, Billy Jonas and Rocknoceros.featured artists: Ben Rudnick & Friends - Race Car - A Frog Named Sam Billy Jonas - Get There - Happy Accidents Melissa Green - At The Bus Stop - Round And Round Recess Monkey - Bubble Factory - Field Trip Rocknoceros - Virginia - Pink!newly ripped: Billy Gorilly -

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-84673613384142192252009-06-25T12:43:00.000-04:002009-06-25T12:43:45.896-04:00

gbk news: we updated the radio Tuesdaynews:Weekly Kids' Music Chartsconcerts:Ziggy Marley in NYCTimeout to Rock in SeattleSmithsonian Folklife Festival in DCshows/podcasts:13 under 13 from last week's KiDS Place LiVELast Week's Saturday Morning Cereal BowlLast week's Spare the Rockreviews:OWTK review of The Baby Grands from The Baby GrandsZooglobble review of Field Trip from Recess MonkeyBoston

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-4355934350349187772009-06-23T17:41:00.005-04:002009-06-23T17:59:07.852-04:00

our featured music includes Melissa Green,European Playground, Recess Monkey, Ben Rudnick and Friends, Billy Jonas and Rocknoceros.featured artists: Recess Monkey - Haven't Got A Pet Yet - Field Trip Ben Rudnick & Friends - A Frog Named Sam - A Frog Named Sam Billy Jonas - What Kind Of Dog Are You?! - Happy Accidents Melissa Green - 5 Little Monkeys - Round And Round Mek Pek - Stop Den Lille

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-20940247348994019052009-06-20T08:17:00.000-04:002009-06-20T08:22:44.678-04:00

gbk news: we updated the radio Tuesday our latest featured CD is Round and Round from Melissa Green we went to see Brady Rymer live in concert at XM last Fridaynews:Weekly Kids' Music Chartsconcerts:July 12, Recess Monkey at the Eric Carle! Rocknoceros will be playing the 930 Club in DC on July 19thRecap of a Ben Rudnick and Friends concertNYC Children's Day RecapMr. Stink Feet using solar

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-76149341049404139632009-06-16T08:06:00.001-04:002009-06-16T08:06:42.114-04:00

our featured music includes Melissa Green,European Playground, Recess Monkey, Ben Rudnick and Friends, Billy Jonas, Rocknoceros, Gustafer Yellowgold and John Carlin and the Kids Music Underground.featured artists: Recess Monkey - Knocktopus - Field Trip Rocknoceros - Nappin' Time - Pink! Gustafer Yellowgold - Constellation Pies - Mellow Fever Melissa Green - Lullaby - Round And Round John Carlin

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-32630820425774839642009-06-13T11:22:00.002-04:002009-06-13T11:28:20.759-04:00

Yesterday, we were excited to get back to the Rumpus Room at XM in DC and see Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could perform live in the XM LiVE Performance Studio! We've seen them a couple times before, once in Georgia, and love his enthusiasm, music and smile. We spent a bit of time in the upstairs waiting area. The kids were asked if they would like to make some recordings for possible

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-27689775763094655372009-06-12T10:39:00.000-04:002009-06-12T10:46:01.962-04:00

gbk news: we updated the radio Tuesday our latest featured CD is Round and Round from Melissa Greennews:Weekly Kids' Music ChartsWhy This Cheap MP3 from Dan Zanes Is A Big(ger) DealWhy This Free MP3 from the Sippy Cups Is A Big(ger) Dealconcerts:Andersonville Midsomer Fest2009 Carroll Park Kids' Music Series in BrooklynMore Free Live Kid's Music in New York CityBilly Kelly Live In My [OWTK]

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-66775818575326463612009-06-09T10:30:00.003-04:002009-06-09T11:07:22.664-04:00

our featured music includes Melissa Green,European Playground, Recess Monkey, Ben Rudnick and Friends, Billy Jonas, Rocknoceros, Gustafer Yellowgold and John Carlin and the Kids Music Underground.featured artists: Billy Jonas - Gotta Get Up - Happy Accidents Gustafer Yellowgold - Sunpod - Mellow Fever Rocknoceros - Lucky Lindy - Pink! Recess Monkey - Sack Lunch - Field Trip Ben Rudnick & Friends

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-69218128529347659642009-06-04T18:02:00.000-04:002009-06-04T18:15:28.749-04:00

gbk news: we updated the radio Monday our latest featured CD is Round and Round from Melissa Greennews:Weekly Kids' Music ChartsWho Knew Jack Bauer Was A Fan?concerts:KindieFest 2009: Final ThoughtsFree Wiggleworms at Millenium Park All SummerMore Jiggle, More JamFamily Fun Day in Baltimoreshows/podcasts:13 under 13 from last week's KiDS Place LiVEHFVS Road Trip EpisodeHFVS Bicycle EpisodeLast

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-24552582569445932492009-06-01T12:43:00.001-04:002009-06-01T12:48:51.536-04:00

our featured music includes Melissa Green,European Playground, Recess Monkey, Ben Rudnick and Friends, Billy Jonas, Rocknoceros, Gustafer Yellowgold and John Carlin and the Kids Music Underground.featured artists: Billy Jonas - Happy Accident - Happy Accidents Ben Rudnick & Friends - I Need A Hand - A Frog Named Sam Rocknoceros - Don't Give Up - Pink! Herbie Treehead - Change Song - Putumayo Kids

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-48713667983517010552009-05-29T15:15:00.000-04:002009-05-29T15:22:19.010-04:00

gbk news: we updated the radio Tuesday we announced the winners in our European Playground contest our latest featured CD is Round and Round from Melissa Greenwe went to see Randy Kaplan at the XM Rumpus Roomnews:Weekly Kids' Music ChartsNPR Really Likes "People Really Like Milk"The Billy Kelly Show Is Here! The Billy Kelly Show Is Here!The kid bands are all right: Family-friendly pop acts are

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-14390256023596734662009-05-29T11:25:00.004-04:002009-05-29T12:24:10.562-04:00

Yesterday, we were excited to get back to the Rumpus Room at XM in DC for our third time in May! It was so great to see Randy Kaplan perform live in the XM LiVE Performance Studio! We've seen him a couple times before, but never for a full show, and it was great! We love his sense of humor and way of blending song and outrageous stories.Chloe was thrilled that he did "Shampoo Me" and I was so

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-15746856800643550882009-05-28T08:57:00.002-04:002009-05-28T09:00:17.132-04:00

Thanks to all who participated in the European Playground giveaway! The two winners, selected at random, are:PamMark Uhde

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-87885675539740780622009-05-26T18:58:00.003-04:002009-05-26T19:19:34.713-04:00

our featured music includes Melissa Green,European Playground, Recess Monkey, Ben Rudnick and Friends, Billy Jonas, Rocknoceros, Gustafer Yellowgold, John Carlin and the Kids Music Underground, and Dog on Fleas.featured artists: Billy Jonas - Eyes Wide Open - Happy Accidents John Carlin & The Kids Music Underground - My Front Door - Welcome To The Kids Music Underground! Gustafer Yellowgold -

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-17897616494765933322009-05-22T10:29:00.000-04:002009-05-22T10:30:42.854-04:00

gbk news: we updated the radio TuesdayEuropean Playground contest our featured CD is European Playground from Putumayo Kids our featured CD is Round and Round from Melissa Greennews:Debbie and Friends is a Winner of The Independent Music Awards Vox Populi pollshows/podcasts:13 under 13 from last week's KiDS Place LiVELast Week's Ages 3 and UpKMP Jiggle Jam EpisodePreschool Radioreviews:

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-20210417545964442482009-05-21T09:11:00.000-04:002009-05-21T09:54:38.141-04:00

Wow. Round and Round from Melissa Green ended up in our swag bag from STINKfest, and we just LOVE it. I had no idea what to expect when loading it into the CD player, and I was so pleasantly surprised. Hope you enjoy it too.Links and Information:Melissa Green websiteon youtubeon gbk

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-11371618232936566022009-05-20T07:56:00.001-04:002009-05-20T07:56:00.839-04:00

I have always loved the Putumayo CDs, long before I was a parent. And now that I am a parent who is interested in kids' music, I love their CDs even more. The latest "PutumayoKids Playground" CD is European Playground, and we love it!We have two copies of this new CD to giveaway. Just comment on this post by 11pm (ET) on the 27th of May (please leave contact info) and we will choose winners at

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-74575435455761485912009-05-19T15:30:00.005-04:002009-05-19T18:23:57.075-04:00

our featured music includes European Playground, Recess Monkey, Ben Rudnick and Friends, Billy Jonas, Rocknoceros, Gustafer Yellowgold, John Carlin and the Kids Music Underground, and Dog on Fleas.featured artists: Billy Jonas - Who's Gonna Make Our Music?! - Happy Accidents Dog On Fleas - Do You Wanna Know My New Dance Step? - Beautiful World Ben Rudnick & Friends - Ben's Jig - A Frog Named Sam

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-49848001490813195672009-05-17T09:09:00.001-04:002009-05-19T20:47:17.745-04:00

Last weekend, we went on a quick tour of Europe, thanks to the European Union Embassies Open House in Washington. This week, we continued our European tour with European Playground from Putumayo Kids. I love the fabulous mix of languages and musical styles present on this new CD! We will listen again and again. A portion of of Putumayo’s proceeds from the sale of this CD will be donated to

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-15481887153915634092009-05-16T17:59:00.002-04:002009-05-16T18:12:43.133-04:00

gbk news: we updated the radio Tuesday with a STINKfest themeZiggy Marley contest winners our latest featured CD is Field Trip from Recess Monkey the gbkids updated their new videocast, gbkZoo we went to a Sippy Cups concert at Kids Place Livemore STINK:The Definitive STINK recap siteThe KindieFest Social Networking siteLunch Money at STINKfestLive Video of AudraRox at STINKfestRay from The

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-80337830195605222992009-05-15T23:33:00.001-04:002009-05-19T19:54:17.420-04:00

Thanks to all who participated in the Ziggy Marley giveaway! The five winners, selected at random, are:MrJeff2000ilsechannieMolly BardsleyadventuresomeContact me at gbkgwyneth@gmail.com to make sure I have your best email address (and street address too).

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-53270250098609876692009-05-12T06:55:00.002-04:002009-05-16T14:37:50.888-04:00

our featured music includes Recess Monkey, Ben Rudnick and Friends, Billy Jonas, Rocknoceros, Gustafer Yellowgold, The Hipwaders, John Carlin and the Kids Music Underground, and Dog on Fleas.featured artists: Rocknoceros - Can You Tell Time - Pink! Recess Monkey - Secret Agent Watch - Field Trip The Hipwaders - Goodie Bag - Goodie Bag Dog On Fleas - Unbirthday - Beautiful World John Carlin & The

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-35438521392312127672009-05-11T14:50:00.002-04:002009-05-11T14:57:39.624-04:00

Last Friday (how have I gotten so far behind??), we were lucky enough to be able to get to see Billy Jonas live in the XM LiVE Performance Studio (aka Rumpus Room).It was so much fun to be a part of the audience at the Billy Jonas show. Billy entertained us all and happily described the "reclaimed" instruments that he used in his bangin' and sangin'. He sang some of our favorites but also made

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-80060767327313870332009-05-08T07:05:00.001-04:002009-05-16T18:40:35.594-04:00

The new CD Field Trip from Recess Monkey is absolutely fantastic! The girls love the new songs and, as always, the Recess Monkey "sound". Chloe especially appreciates the "Knocktopus" song with lots of knock knock jokes.Links and Information:Recess Monkey websiteon myspaceon facebookon youtubeon gbkReviews:Dadnabbit review

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-55351839221144839442009-05-07T19:19:00.000-04:002009-05-07T19:19:14.615-04:00

gbk news: we updated the radio Tuesday Ziggy Marley contest we attended STINKFest - Part I we attended STINKFest - Part II our latest featured CD is A Frog Named Sam from Ben Rudnick and Friends the gbkids updated their new videocast, gbkZooKids Music Twibe we went to a Sippy Cups concert at Kids Place Live our featured video A Frog Named Sam from Ben Rudnick and FriendsSTINK:The Definitive STINK

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-14312846629764186602009-05-06T22:45:00.003-04:002009-05-06T22:48:13.500-04:00

I hope that all interested kindie folks will join me and others in the KindieFest Social Network, in association with KindieFest, the family music conference.

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-90845239744441790562009-05-05T10:15:00.000-04:002009-05-05T10:15:40.941-04:00

our featured music includes Ben Rudnick and Friends, Billy Jonas, Rocknoceros, Gustafer Yellowgold, The Hipwaders, John Carlin and the Kids Music Underground, and Dog on Fleas.featured artists: Rocknoceros - Playground - Pink! John Carlin & The Kids Music Underground - Tag Song - Welcome To The Kids Music Underground! Gustafer Yellowgold - Butter Pond Lake - Mellow Fever Recess Monkey -

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-26240579162514572892009-05-04T07:52:00.004-04:002009-05-05T10:46:02.429-04:00

If you've been following the news in the kids' music world, it should come as no surprise that there is a new CD being released called Family Time from Ziggy Marley. In the past, I've expressed doubt when mainstream artists have released CDs aimed at kids, but this forthcoming CD seems quite natural to me.We have five copies of this new CD to giveaway. Just comment on this post (andmake sure I

GBK Gwynethnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33067704.post-48490614001055442592009-05-03T15:28:00.000-04:002009-05-04T08:20:40.742-04:00

After the afternoon panels (StinkFest Part I), the showcase was on! And what a talented group of performers it was! I wonder if any of them felt any different standing up in front of a group of mostly adults, playing the songs that they normally play for family audiences? The variety of songs and styles really made for an interesting evening. The show started with the kids getting up and

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