I had the amazing opportunity to talk to Ben Rudnick. We talked about family music, the Grateful Dead, and musicals. Some of my favorite stuff! Ribbit Ribbit Croak! “The award-winning music of Ben Rudnick and Friends, Boston-based pioneers of the kindie music scene, has delighted families nationwide for nearly two decades. Propelled by a sonic boom of critical praise crowned by seven Parents’ Choice® Awards and a John Lennon Songwriting Award.” You can hear Ben’s song ‘A Frog Named Sam’ at the end of the show.
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Let’s get to know Ants Ants Ants! “With stylistic nods to 1970’s era Sesame Street, School House Rock, and “The Point” by Harry Nilsson, Ants Ants Ants recalls the best elements of a fun and fanciful childhood – the thrill of knocking down a tower of blocks; the fun of imagining what your dog is thinking; a make believe world where nocturnal animals meet in the park at night to play games. With their family friendly lyrics and optimistic instrumentation, this music offers an invitation into that golden childhood we dream of having ourselves and creating for the ones we love.”
Be sure to check out their song “Why Why Why” from their debut album ‘Why Why Why’. Ants Ants Ants will release a new “Robot EP” in July 2019. East Coasters you’re in luck! Ants Ants Ants will be on tour this June. Check their website for details.
Do you know what Toddlerbilly is? Find out now! Matt Heaton is on the show and he’s got some great music to share with you and your family. Matt believes that “Music for kids can be entertaining and enjoyable for both children and their parents. This is the mandate behind Matt Heaton’s kid music, a style he calls “toddlerbilly.” His songs are a mix of Rockabilly, Surf, American Roots, and Irish traditional music, delivered with a wry sense of humor and a serious sense of fun.” You can hear Matt’s song ‘Hop, Wiggle, Waddle’ at the end of the show. It gives you a real sense of what Toddlerbilly is. You’ll be so glad to have Matt and his music as part of your life!
I talked to Claudia Gunn while she was on vacation and watching the ocean in orNew Zealand. I was immensly jealous for two reasons: 1. She lives in New Zealand and 2. She was on vacation… IN NEW ZEALAND. Then it got even better. We got into talking about the music she makes for families. Her Little Wild Music project “is a little creative endeavour with a big mission: to celebrate the magic in every extraordinary day of childhood. Stay tuned all the way to the end to hear Claudia’s song ‘Everywhere Stars’.
It’s a double whammy! Welcome back to Mister G as well as Sonshine and Broccoli! Mister G gave me the scoop on his new album ‘Fireflies’ and Sonshine and Broccoli filled me in on ‘It’s Cool To Be Kind’. I also was able to meet Mister and Mrs. G when they came to visit Houston. They’re the best! And so are Sonshine and Broccoli!
