Where is the intersection of small business, interior decorating, competitive and award winning baking, fudge, being a dog adopter, and writer? Well, I’m glad you asked… It’s Sherri Schwartz! And she’s on the Good Stuff Kids Podcast.
She shares her story of dog adoption and the book that she wrote about the experience in her book “Are You Love?” and ALMOST convinces me that the Good Stuff Family is ready for a puppy. You can get Sherri’s book wherever you get your books. As Sherri says, “it’s all about the ribbons”.
Renee Stahl continues to give parents and kids great music to have as the soundtrack of their lives. “Renee Stahl returns to sing with a stellar ensemble of musical friends for her second Renee & Friends album, Kindred, set for release on April 12, 2019.
Kindred is an exquisitely nuanced masterpiece of effervescent reflections, messages of kindness, empowerment, and community, and, above all, impeccable standards of singing and playing music.
The album sparkles with contributions from such luminaries as 8-time GRAMMY winner Ziggy Marley, GRAMMY winner Lisa Loeb, GRAMMY winner Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, Elizabeth Mitchell, and Chris Stills. Also sharing their considerable talents are Jennifer Paskow, Renee’s daughters Amelia and Isadora Dektor, and Jeremy Toback, her longtime collaborator in the beloved family duo Renee & Jeremy.”
Be sure to listen all the way to the end of the episode to hear the incredible new song and title track ‘Kindred’.
The Shazzbots are an “Intergalactic rock band and champions of music, art and all things creative, blast off for adventure in their Space Winnebago, to spread their rockin’ tunes to all the children of the cosmos! For over 10 years, The Shazzbots have been entertaining kiddos and parents of all ages with their unique brand of music, adventure and fun!”
I got to talk to Ian, The Captain, about the Shazzbots and the music they make as well as their Emmy winning television show! Make sure you check out their song ‘On the Playground’ from their new album ‘Lightspeed’.
“Andy Gutman is a songwriter, children’s book author and businessman in the metro-Detroit area. His love of books, reading and writing began early on. He’ll tell you he’s not a musician, but he has a passion for songwriting. When he was young he would jot down lyrics in journals and then set the journal aside, not certain what, if anything, he would do with them. As they sat collecting dust, he pursued a career in finance and commercial real estate. Although he puts in long hours on the job, he’s never lost sight of his creative dreams. Since that time, Gutman worked with various artists who sang and produced the more than 300 songs he’s penned, because “nobody wants to hear [him] sing.”
Recently he turned his creative visions into four children’s books, which all began as songs. His books are written in a lyrical style amidst vibrant illustrations.
His most recent book, Charlie the Caterpillar: What Can I Be Today?, is a 38-page story, conceived by Gutman and his daughter Riley, that focuses on the dreams that all kids have about what they can be when they grow up.”
Check out his song ‘Charlie the Caterpillar’ at the end of the show!
Diversity, Multi-Culturalism, Acceptance! That’s just a small part of the message from Australia’s own The Cuddly Koalas. They are also helping young hip hop fans talk about their emotions. We got into talking about Hip Hop and how it can reach all audiences. Q-Tip, if you’re listening, we love you!! The Cuddly Koalas are a famiily affair, so be sure to listen in and check out their song ‘Feelings’, which is a partnership with Kids Helpline. You can check out the video here:
Dana and I had a great chat on the Good Stuff Hotline. She shared her passion and enthusiasm for creating high quality content for kids. You can hear it in her music and see it in the video series that she makes. Check out her youtube channel! Quality galore! She also teaches classes, and records music. Be sure to check out her song ‘Jump and Jive’ at the end of the episode.
“CHILD magazine calls her energy and enthusiasm “contagious” and named Dana as one of the “Top Five Kids’ Singers You Should Know.” Over the past twenty years, children across America have been singing, stomping, jumping and cheering as Dana has performed across the nation with her upbeat tunes and bubbly personality. Incorporating both familiar favorites and original songs from her five popular recordings, Dana’s dynamic performances stimulate imaginations, inspire interaction and introduce children to nearly every style of music.”
